Jason DeRusha
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Radio host, former TV news anchor, Food Critic, Minneapolis-area dad and husband, DeRushaDownload.Substack.com
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...
Bar Brava Temporarily Closes After Owner Posts About 'East African Crime' | Minnesota Monthly
Massive fallout from posts by the owner of Bar Brava, Dan Rice: the sushi pop-up by Baaska closed down, and Rice today has apologized and said he's closing the natural wine bar to
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January 28, 2026 at 12:52 AM
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...
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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.
Live: Federal agents shot and killed Minneapolis man, DHS officials say he was armed
A bystander video shows several agents wrestled with man on a city sidewalk moments before the shooting. Police chief Brian O’Hara issued a plea for calm, as protesters gathered at the scene: “Please do not destroy our own city.”
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January 24, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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?...
Shot 9 times + Survived! State Sen. John Hoffman on the Political Assassination Attempt
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January 20, 2026 at 1:49 AM
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
Jason's Friend Ryan is Detained By ICE: An American Citizen in Minneapolis Suburbs
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January 13, 2026 at 6:22 PM
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.
This is the video.
January 7, 2026 at 6:24 PM
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?
January 5, 2026 at 5:13 PM
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-...
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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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November 24, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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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I'm not giving Mike Max a goddamn thing.
November 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I'm not giving Mike Max a goddamn thing.
Just waiting for @randballsstu.bsky.social’s Mike Max joke #GTTM
November 20, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Just waiting for @randballsstu.bsky.social’s Mike Max joke #GTTM
Minneapolis and Saint Paul: What's your one sentence election takeaway / hot take?
November 5, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Minneapolis and Saint Paul: What's your one sentence election takeaway / hot take?
This is so good: thank you @dansuitor.bsky.social
I put it in a reply, but I want to pull it out: even if Jazz voters broke for Fateh at the same rate as Davis voters, Fateh still loses
My math shows that would've pulled Fateh to a 1,463 deficit, making it Frey 47.9% to Fateh 47%
Not calling out the original poster. It's a genuinely interesting
My math shows that would've pulled Fateh to a 1,463 deficit, making it Frey 47.9% to Fateh 47%
Not calling out the original poster. It's a genuinely interesting
November 5, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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!
As always - grateful for all of the people who stepped up to run to try to make our state’s largest city better!
November 5, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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!
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
November 4, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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!
October 31, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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!
October 30, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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?
October 29, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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
October 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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...
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October 2, 2025 at 2:31 AM
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?
September 16, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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."
August 27, 2025 at 3:58 PM
"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.
I’ve been briefed on a shooting at Annunciation Catholic School and will continue to provide updates as we get more information. The BCA and State Patrol are on scene.
I’m praying for our kids and teachers whose first week of school was marred by this horrific act of violence.
I’m praying for our kids and teachers whose first week of school was marred by this horrific act of violence.
August 27, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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.
I’ve been briefed on a shooting at Annunciation Catholic School and will continue to provide updates as we get more information. The BCA and State Patrol are on scene.
I’m praying for our kids and teachers whose first week of school was marred by this horrific act of violence.
I’m praying for our kids and teachers whose first week of school was marred by this horrific act of violence.
August 27, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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.
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Turn in to @wccoradio.bsky.social at 5PM to hear Jazz chat with @jasonderusha.com
August 26, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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.
It’s an inflation story too: labor costs, food cost, insurance, it’s all up.
I think the fact that we’ve had the most gorgeous perfect days and the state fair attendance is no where near breaking records…is a recession indicator.
I’m still trying to wrap my mind around $5 ear of corn.
I’m still trying to wrap my mind around $5 ear of corn.
August 26, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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.
It’s an inflation story too: labor costs, food cost, insurance, it’s all up.
I think the fact that we’ve had the most gorgeous perfect days and the state fair attendance is no where near breaking records…is a recession indicator.
I’m still trying to wrap my mind around $5 ear of corn.
I’m still trying to wrap my mind around $5 ear of corn.
August 26, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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.
It’s an inflation story too: labor costs, food cost, insurance, it’s all up.