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Jason DeRusha @jasonderusha.com · 30/09/2026

Anders Folk joins me on WCCO Radio at 4:35p today - we had Cedrick Frazier on a couple weeks ago. What would you ask Anders? #mnpolitics

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Jason DeRusha @jasonderusha.com · 04/09/2026

Michele Tafoya joins me for the first time from the State Fair at 3:35p - what would you ask her?

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Jason DeRusha @jasonderusha.com · 24/08/2026

Saffron is opening soon. In between staff trainings, I talked with new partner Robb Jones about imposter syndrome, the critical role the OG Saffron played in his life, and his martini obsession. www.minnesotamonthly.com/general/robb...

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Robb Jones Comes Full Circle at the New Saffron

Bartender Robb Jones returns to Saffron as a partner, creating a culinary-driven cocktail and wine program for the restaurant’s new Northeast Minneapolis home.

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Jason DeRusha @jasonderusha.com · 22/08/2026

I've organized the Minnesota State Fair's new foods guide by location, and I added in the new vendors too, plus a few "unofficial" new foods. Jump in wherever you start at the fair, and you'll see stuff in the area. www.minnesotamonthly.com/general/eat-...

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Eat Your Way Through the 2026 Minnesota State Fair

We’ve turned this year’s new-food list into a walking tour, starting at the West End and winding through the heart of the Fairgrounds, the International Bazaar, and Food Building before heading north....

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Elle Ess @viamarsala18.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

People think that the raw emotion and organizing went away just because we aren’t getting brutalized by ICE in the streets every day. We remember every stop, every confrontation, every single scared neighbor, and we will for a long time. And we are organizing around that.

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Dan Weinand @danweinand.com · 12/08/2026

The media kept trying to force this race into the national DSA outsider vs centrist insider lense, but that was always a misread. Peggy’s a mainstream progressive who’s been in and around DFL politics for over 20 years. That plus all the anti ice energy and mobilization many folks discounted.

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David Brauer @dbrauer.net · 12/08/2026

At the risk of dumbing down yesterday’s result, when we talk about elections through lived experience, it’s usually the worker at the plant or the person who can’t buy groceries, but ICE was that face-punch here and people just weren’t having any other bullshit.

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Jason DeRusha @jasonderusha.com · 12/08/2026

Why do you think people so severely underestimated Peggy Flanagan and the strength of her support?

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Jason DeRusha @jasonderusha.com · 12/08/2026

Peggy Flanagan is going to have around 400,000 votes. Michelle Tafoya got around 200,000 tonight. Obviously it’s hard to compare the different party primaries to each other - just interesting to me

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Jason DeRusha @jasonderusha.com · 12/08/2026

So much for the power of the Gwen Walz endorsement

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Jason DeRusha @jasonderusha.com · 11/08/2026

Talking to Minnesota Twins general manager, Jeremy Zoll on the radio show today at 3 PM. Let me know if you have questions you want answered.

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Jason DeRusha @jasonderusha.com · 02/08/2026

Going to @mnufc.com ? I have a parking pass for Lot C if anyone wants it! Free

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Jason DeRusha @jasonderusha.com · 28/06/2026

Interviewing US Senate candidates on the show this week: @peggyflanagan.bsky.social Monday and @angiecraigmn.bsky.social Wednesday. I’m not that interested in the “whose money comes from where” topic - what do you care to know about here?

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Jason DeRusha @jasonderusha.com · 05/06/2026

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!

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Jason DeRusha @jasonderusha.com · 28/05/2026

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

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"Total Lack of Judgment" - Council President Blasts Minneapolis Mayor on Chief O'Hara Investigation

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Jason DeRusha @jasonderusha.com · 27/05/2026

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.

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Jason DeRusha @jasonderusha.com · 08/04/2026

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

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Jason DeRusha @jasonderusha.com · 08/04/2026

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.

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Jason DeRusha @jasonderusha.com · 31/03/2026

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...

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JUST ONE: Minnesota's James Beard Award Finalist 2026 | Minnesota Monthly

A bit of a shocker in the James Beard Foundation finalists news just out Tuesday morning: only one Minnesota chef made it to the finals of the Best Chef: Midwest award, a category where in years past ...

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Jason DeRusha @jasonderusha.com · 31/03/2026

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

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Jason DeRusha @jasonderusha.com · 30/03/2026

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...

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Cheap(er) Cheers | Minnesota Monthly

Jason DeRusha's picks for Minnesota's best half-priced wine nights, featuring spots in the Twin Cities metro and beyond.

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Dave Infante @dinfontay.com · 18/02/2026

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.

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Jason DeRusha @jasonderusha.com · 16/02/2026

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!

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Jason DeRusha @jasonderusha.com · 20/01/2026

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?...

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Shot 9 times + Survived! State Sen. John Hoffman on the Political Assassination Attempt

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Jason DeRusha @jasonderusha.com · 13/01/2026

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

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Jason's Friend Ryan is Detained By ICE: An American Citizen in Minneapolis Suburbs

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Jason DeRusha @jasonderusha.com · 07/01/2026

Warning: this video shows the incident.

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Jason DeRusha @jasonderusha.com · 05/01/2026

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

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Jason DeRusha @jasonderusha.com · 24/11/2025

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-...

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The Ultimate Minnesota Bonus Gift Card List | Minnesota Monthly

It's the most comprehensive list of bonus gift cards in Minnesota! Buy one, get one! Bonus cards! Some of these deals are bonkers—it's a great way to support your favorite local restaurant. Buy for yo...

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RandBall’s Stu @randballsstu.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

I'm not giving Mike Max a goddamn thing.

Mike Max in his awesome, terrible final form.

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Jason DeRusha @jasonderusha.com · 20/11/2025

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

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Jason DeRusha @jasonderusha.com · 05/11/2025

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

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Jason DeRusha @jasonderusha.com · 05/11/2025

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!

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Jason DeRusha @jasonderusha.com · 04/11/2025

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

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Jason DeRusha @jasonderusha.com · 31/10/2025

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

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Jason DeRusha @jasonderusha.com · 30/10/2025

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

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Jason DeRusha @jasonderusha.com · 29/10/2025

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

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Jason DeRusha @jasonderusha.com · 04/10/2025

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

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Jason DeRusha @jasonderusha.com · 02/10/2025

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...

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Jason DeRusha @jasonderusha.com · 16/09/2025

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?

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Jason DeRusha @jasonderusha.com · 27/08/2025

"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."

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Jason DeRusha @jasonderusha.com · 27/08/2025

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

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