Faces of Minnesota – Chris Egert

Chris Egert is an anchor and reporter for KSTP-TV news in the Twin Cities. He’s been in the news business for awhile, with stints in Nebraska, Florida and Washington state.   Many people look for a new opportunity as a way to “step up” and grow. Move to a bigger city or market to get…

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Tami Cabrera, owner of Muddy Paws Cheesecake

Hello everyone on this “Wet Week” in Minnesota. To add some cheer, lets talk with @TJCabrera for a @MNMOmag Twitterview! Tami:    Here!! Hello everyone! Hi @TJCabrera! So share a little bit about your background. Where did you grow up, and did you always want to work with food? Tami:    I was born in Chicago and…

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Land of 10,000 Eats – Primebar

Primebar isn’t just another bar that has been added into the Minneapolis Uptown area bar scene. This isn’t a Friday’s, a Ruby Tuesdays or an Applebees.  Primebar is an upscale bar and eating establishment.   Primebar is not a stand alone location, it is a chain, with other locations in Chapel FL, Chicago IL and…

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The Mall of America celebrates 20 years! – An interview with Maureen Bausch

Hello everybody! Welcome to today’s Twitterview with @mallofamerica Exec VP of Biz Development, Maureen Bausch. Time to roll! Good morning Joel! Hi Maureen! Can you briefly explain what your role is so that we can understand your perspective & responsibilities? Maureen:    I am EVP of Business Development. My main responsibility is making sure @MallofAmerica always…

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Land of 10,000 Eats – The Left Handed Cook

The Midtown Global Market has a wide variety of tastes and flavors for those looking for something different from typical Midwestern fare. In the winter of 2011-2012, 2 people living in Los Angeles, thought that Minneapolis would be a good place for them to live and open a space to showcase their food creativity and…

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