Pre-RNC raid in Seward targeted “Food Not Bombs” house

The “Food Not Bombs” (FNB) house at 2301 23rd Ave. S was the site of one of three pre-RNC raids that took place simultaneously at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30. Nathanael David Secor, 26, of Minneapolis, was arrested during the raid and charged in Ramsey County District Court with conspiracy to commit riot in the second degree in furtherance of terrorism. The charges, filed on Sept. Continue Reading

Who wants to cook?

If you’re a “foodie” in Minneapolis, there are two great places you should know about: Coastal Seafoods and Let’s Cook. These neighborhood gems have been pleasing customers for years, and both are sharing some secrets through regular cooking demonstrations and classes. “Sushi [class] sells out every time,” said Margaret McDonald, owner and founder of Let’s Cook, located at 330 E. Hennepin Ave. in the East Bank neighborhood since 2004. The store offers cooking equipment and focuses on teaching. Continue Reading

SimonDelivers stops delivering

A simple e-mail today delivered some very hard-to-take news. SimonDelivers, the online grocery business, will be closing their business sometime on or before the end of this month. The Free Speech Zone offers a space for contributions from readers, without editing by the TC Daily Planet. This is an open forum for articles that otherwise might not find a place for publication, including news articles, opinion columns, announcements and even a few press releases.I am angry, frustrated and depressed. But I understand, I think. Continue Reading

Department of Health: E. Coli outbreak traced to Sam’s Club stores

The Minnesota Department of Health is investigating four cases of E. coli reported in Minnesota. The four cases have been linked to meat purchased at Sam’s Club stores in August and September. The news comes just days after a a nationwide recall of meat sold at Wal-Mart stores. “The Sam’s Club stores currently involved include the Eagan, Maple Grove and White Bear Lake stores. However, we can’t be certain that meat from other stores is not involved, since the brand of implicated frozen ground beef patties was likely sold at other Sam’s Club locations,” said Heidi Kassenborg, an official with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, in a statement. Continue Reading