‘Cover Stories’ Archives
Shepherd boy learned how to be admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering
By LEON OMAN and http://www.exploreminnesota.com/events/35332/a-crack-in-the-sky Ahmed Yusuf, a Phillips resident, is Co-Author of “A Crack in the Sky” performed at the History Theatre until March 4, 2018. It is a World Premiere Drama by Harrison David Rivers and Ahmed Ismail Yusuf . Directed by Faye Price it portrays the journey from Somalia to the U.S.A. in 1984. A young shepherd boy stands in front of his mother to tell her of the decision he has made in the night. He has had enough of the nomadic life, of herding goats and sheep, and is leaving to seek out a better life. With that, he sets off on an adventure that takes him on the road less traveled from Somalia to Minnesota. It”'s the epic tale of Ahmed Ismail Yusuf who, inspired by Maya Angelou, discovers the power of the written word. http://www.historytheatre.com/2017-2018/crack-in-the-sky (more…)
Become admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering at Best Buy Teen Tech Center
By info@hope-communityin.org Hope Community, 611 E Franklin Av, celebrated its 40th anniversary with the grand opening of Best Buy Teen Tech Center: state-of-the-art technology to engage teens 13”“18 in using technology for learning, creativity, & career-path development. (more…)
Abbott Northwestern adds $29.2 M unit in 2019 and Panera Bread March 2018
By HARVEY WINJE McDonalds restaurant, formerly within Abbott Northwestern (A/N) Hospital at 27th and Chicago Av, closed in May 2016 ending 28 years serving high sugar and fat content fast food in a hospital that often treated some of the results of regularly consuming such foods. Their exodus was a part of A/N”'s parent non-profit conglomerate, Allina Health”'s (at nearby Midtown Exchange), push to promote healthier food choices for employees and visitors. Panera Bread Bakery/Cafe, based in St. Louis Park, opened Feb. 28th in the same 6,000 square foot space McDonalds occupied and will offer reduced portions and do not sell highly sugared beverages and fried foods. The A/N Community Advisory Committee raised these exact contradictions when McDonalds first opened and advised they not be located there. That advice wasn”'t heeded. A/N CAC also requested that there be no exterior McDonald”'s signage. This was honored by A/N and McDonald”'s in an attempt to [...]
