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Jason DeRusha

Minneapolis

Afternoon Host at WCCO-AM (Minneapolis, MN)

Food Critic at Minnesota Monthly

@wccoradio 3-6p Drivetime, @MNMOMag food critic, Marquette grad, podcasts everywhere, used to be on TV, optimistic believer in people

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  • CBS reporter talks about interviewing parents of Sarah Milgrim, gunned down in antisemitic attack in Washington

    2 days ago | audacy.com | Lindsey Peterson |Jason DeRusha

    In May, two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington - a young couple on the verge of becoming engaged - were fatally shot while leaving an event at a Jewish museum, and the suspect yelled, "Free, free Palestine" after he was arrested, police said. The victims were identified as Yaron Lischinsky, an Israeli citizen, and Sarah Milgrim, an American woman - a young couple about to be engaged.

  • Broder Family Officially Closes Terzo

    1 week ago | minnesotamonthly.com | Jason DeRusha

    We sort of knew it was coming, but the Broder family officially announced they will not rebuild and reopen Terzo at the corner of 50th Street and Penn Avenue in South Minneapolis. In an Instagram post, they wrote that “the time, energy, and resources needed to rebuild Terzo are beyond our capacity.”In February, a water main break caused massive flooding that destroyed Terzo.

  • FATHER’S DAY GIFTS THAT DON’T SUCK — DeRusha

    1 week ago | jasonderusha.com | Jason DeRusha

    You guys loved the Mother’s Day Gifts That Don’t Suck post, so I present Father’s Day Gifts. I’m a dad! I want these things! Also - you can shop for yourself, I won’t tell. Some of these links are affiliate links and I may get a commission. RESCUE GRILL CLEANER: Such a great product -no wire bristles which sometimes break off.

  • The Region’s Best BBQ

    3 weeks ago | minnesotamonthly.com | Jason DeRusha

    Some people ask me, “Hey Jason, where’s the best barbecue around here?” To which I respond, “Just get on I-35 South for about 400 miles, and you’ll find it in Kansas City.” I’m sure you’ve heard some variation of that rip on the Minnesota barbecue scene from friends or on Reddit. But it’s time to face reality: We have good ’cue! Really good! It’s all over the state—with variations inspired by everywhere from Texas and Tennessee to the Carolinas.

  • 801 Fish on Nicollet Mall Closes Doors

    3 weeks ago | minnesotamonthly.com | Jason DeRusha

    801 Fish on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis suddenly closed this week. The 801 Restaurant group spent a lot of money renovating and refreshing the former McCormick & Schmick’s in the central business district, but the large space never attracted enough diners. We enjoyed it—Executive Chef Lawrence Kirkland is very talented, and I’m told he’s staying with the site to develop a new concept.

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Jason DeRusha
Jason DeRusha @DeRushaJ
10 May 25

Great vibes in Uptown - Moona Moono is such a cute shop and Mosaic Coffee is fabulous too! Always have to stop at Penzeys Spices as well. Good energy here - cheering for the future. Thanks for buying coffee @NortonMpls !! https://t.co/vx84VKnIt7

Jason DeRusha
Jason DeRusha @DeRushaJ
10 May 25

#WolvesBack https://t.co/eDROO2ScFu

Jason DeRusha
Jason DeRusha @DeRushaJ
9 May 25

Minneapolis has an underrated coffee scene - here's my list of favorite coffee shops in the city. Saint Paul list coming soon! https://t.co/vxF75bJcYF