Amy Klobuchar & her running mate Ben Schierer join me on @wccoradio at 4:35p: what do you want to hear about? We'll be talking MN fraud, how she gets the progressives on her side, and more!

Here's the segment with Elliott Payne if you missed it - talking about the Mayor, the former Chief, and the relationship between the council and Jacob Frey: youtu.be/Ck93lM2iJsg

We'll have @elliottpayne.org Minneapolis City Council president Elliott Payne on talking about the Police Chief Brian O'Hara situation at the top of the show, 3:05p. Streaming on YouTube at WCCORadio, smart speakers, AM radio too. You can find the podcast anywhere later as well.

First look at Restaurant Aubergine in Saint Paul - I'm impressed! www.minnesotamonthly.com/general/firs...

How much did Meet Minneapolis spend to help bring the Michelin Guide to the city? I have answers: www.minnesotamonthly.com/general/mich...

Biggest impact of this in my view... if you're going to open a restaurant in the next 3 years, you're more interested in Minneapolis than you may have been before Michelin

BREAKING: Michelin stars coming to Minneapolis and Milwaukee: news conference at 9am CT in Milwaukee - i teased this in my Friday substack. Meet Minneapolis is in Milwaukee for the news, typically tourism boards pay millions over 3 years for this. It’s a big deal for restaurants.

JUST ONE: Only one Minnesota chef advanced to the finals of the James Beard Foundation awards - can't remember the last time that happened! The guy who advanced: a quiet perfectionist with a 26-seat Japanese omakase restaurant. www.minnesotamonthly.com/general/just...

A warning: today the Minnesota Twins preview their new foods. Prepare yourself accordingly.

Lovely night in Saint Paul

Monday is half-priced wine bottle night at Broder’s, Nightingale, Barcelona, Mestiizo, Cabana Club. Mill Valley Kitchen for Inner Circle Club Members and Downtowner (St. Paul) when you buy an entree. TUES/WED Deals here: www.minnesotamonthly.com/general/chea...

Lotta social media chatter that layoffs are rolling at Breakthru Beverage Group, the country's third-largest wine & spirits distributor by volume. I've reviewed a memo purportedly from CEO Tom Bené referencing them. Have followed up with the company for confirmation and more details on the cuts.

Rich people: spend money in the city of Minneapolis. Book a staycation. Go to the Four Seasons - go to Dario - go wherever and spend money in the cities! Go to tiny spots and spend a lot of money! Tip well!

I just got off the phone with Elizabeth's dad...she and her mom were freed tonight! Updated story: sahanjournal.com/education/co...

NEWS: Bar Brava temporarily closes after owner posts about “East African crime” and gets massive pushback. Sushi pop-up bails. Owner has apologized. www.minnesotamonthly.com/food-drink/b...

The man fatally shot by federal officers in Minneapolis this morning has been identified as Alex Jeffrey Pretti, according to sources familiar with the investigation.

State Senator John Hoffman’s first radio interview - we skipped commercials and just talked for 20 minutes. Wherever you get podcasts (search DeRusha) or here: youtu.be/y4Blw8xoKgs?...

We'll have my friend Ryan (U.S. Citizen) on today to update us after spending 8 hours in ICE detention for following an ICE agent. youtu.be/ebNRus4x7I8

Warning: this video shows the incident.

Who do Minnesota DFL'ers want to see run for Governor now that Tim Walz has dropped out of the race?

BUY LOCAL! I've gathered the biggest list of holiday gift card bonus deals - including many with Black Friday specials. Look for your favorite restaurants - and thank you for sharing! www.minnesotamonthly.com/general/the-...

I'm not giving Mike Max a goddamn thing.

Just waiting for @randballsstu.bsky.social’s Mike Max joke #GTTM

Minneapolis and Saint Paul: What's your one sentence election takeaway / hot take?

This is so good: thank you @dansuitor.bsky.social

A fair number of people who voted for Jazz Hampton and DeWayne Davis had Jacob Frey as a second choice. He got 12k second choice votes, Omar Fateh got 19k. As always - grateful for all of the people who stepped up to run to try to make our state’s largest city better!

If the Loons win tonight I can only assume the next round of the playoffs will start in January

Our conversations with candidates for Minneapolis Mayor continue today: @mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social at 3:35p. As always - your questions are invited!

Talking to @jazzformayor.bsky.social on WCCO Radio at 3:35 if you have any questions let me know!

Talking to @dewayneforminneapolis.com for my WCCO Radio show today - what would you ask or like to learn?

If you love Lupulin Brewing and you love fighting hunger and you love seeing my AI-generated face above a urinal - pop on up to Big Lake today, buy a pint or a bottle and we give the money to Second Harvest Heartland

I ask Rick Kupchella what he’s up to, who’s funding him, don’t we already all know this stuff - www.audacy.com/podcast/driv...

What food would you hop in the car and drive to get in Minnesota... so cravable or so unique or so perfect?? Worth the drive?

"These kids were literally praying. It was the first week of school. They were in a church." - Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey right now talking about the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School. "I'm so deeply saddened and so sorry."

City of Minneapolis says the shooter is "contained" - sources tell @wccoradio.bsky.social the shooter is dead.

First day of school at Annunciation Catholic in South Minneapolis at 54th Street was Monday. Online schedule shows an All-school mass at 8:15am today. Pray for those kids + families.

Turn in to @wccoradio.bsky.social at 5PM to hear Jazz chat with @jasonderusha.com

And naturally, after re-skeeting this bold take, the fair announces a Monday record of 145,022 beating the 2017 record by about 500 tickets.

Tickets for 5 = $100. You’d prob spend $200 on food/rides. I think @mauratwit.bsky.social is right on. It’s an inflation story too: labor costs, food cost, insurance, it’s all up.

Not sure who to cheer for in this story - living on a small island sounds awful

Tonight’s air quality is caused by the fire burning at Twins HQ

I liked this @dbrauer.net piece on why the DFL endorsement may matter this time around - sort of counter to the prevailing pundit view. minnesotareformer.com/2025/07/24/t...

Aquatennial torchlight parade: extinguished (for tonight). Strong storms in the forecast

Josh with an absolute beauty of a pic. Minneapolis is gorgeous.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, star of 'The Cosby Show,' dies by drowning at 54, TMZ reports fox5dc.com/news/malcolm...

No one is surprised that Minneapolis DFL activists don’t like Jacob Frey / so the back-and-forth over the legitimacy of the convention vote doesn’t really interest me. The question will be if the challengers can motivate enough regular voters to not rank Frey in the election to get take him out.

First multi-home run REGULAR season game of Royce Lewis's career. #MNTwins

When my follower count reaches 500, I will give one roll of Charmin Ultra Soft from my personal TP stash to each of 5 randomly-selected, MN-based followers.

Hey #DFLConvention goers! Make sure to stop by The Loon Cafe for a #GrapeApe if they let you out for break or before/after. Today is the 30th Anniversary for the famous drink invented at the legendary #Minneapolis watering hole. Its fun delicious & you can win prizes! www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/vi...

NEWS: Edina Grill to close in September after nearly 3 decades at 50th & France. RF Moeller to expand jewelry store into the space: www.minnesotamonthly.com/food-drink/e...