Jason Jenkins

Jan 10, 2025 | hometownsource.com | Jason Jenkins

The Hennepin County Board voted to reappoint District 2 Commissioner Irene Fernando as chair. Fernando has served as county commissioner since 2019 and is the first woman of color to serve as board chair in Hennepin County. Cities in her district include Golden Valley, Medicine Lake, North and Northeast Minneapolis, Southeast Plymouth and St. Anthony. kAmQx 2> ECF=J 9@?@C65 2?5 9F>3=65 E@ 86E E96 @AA@CEF?:EJ E@ D6CG6 :?

Aug 28, 2024 | farmweeknow.com | Jason Jenkins

HB4 wheat, a drought-tolerant genetically modified wheat variety, can be safely grown and bred in the United States, according to the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). The agency's determination makes the U.S. the fourth country in the world to green-light production of HB4 wheat, following Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay. In an Aug.

Mar 25, 2024 | japantimes.co.jp | Shaun Mckenna |Jason Jenkins |Alyssa Smith

We are revisiting some past content on the science, economics and culture of cherry blossom season. Most importantly, we talk about some of the best spots to check them out in the Tokyo and Osaka areas. Hosted by Shaun McKenna and produced by Dave Cortez. Read more: In Japan, cherry blossom forecasting is a big deal. Warming is making it harder.

Mar 14, 2024 | hometownsource.com | Jason Jenkins

Democratic primary challenger Dean Phillips, a Wayzata resident and the representative for Minnesota’s Third Congressional District, has ended his longshot campaign for president after a Super Tuesday loss to President Joe Biden. Voters across Minnesota joined more than a dozen other states and one territory in casting ballots March 5 for the 2024 presidential primary election. kAmq:56? H2D E96 4=62C H:??6C @? E96 s6>@4C2E:4 D:56 :?

Mar 8, 2024 | hometownsource.com | Jason Jenkins

Growing up in south Minneapolis, Dawanna Witt said the interactions with police she witnessed in her neighborhood were not positive due to an environment of alcoholism, drug abuse, unaddressed mental health issues and abuse. “That was my background, which meant that was an invite for a lot of law enforcement to be in our lives. ... We always say that this profession is a profession that is held to a higher standard.