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The Largest Selection of Wholesale Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Products in Minneapolis

When it comes to trying new, exciting cuisine, few foods hit the spot like a deliciously fresh Mediterranean meal. However, we know that it can be very difficult to find authentic Mediterranean grocery wholesalers in Minneapolis, MN. Having lived in metro Atlanta for years, we realized that our customers needed an easy way to find quality wholesale Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food in bulk. That is why we created Nazareth Grocery Mediterranean Market - to give everyone a chance to enjoy tasty, healthy food, desserts, and authentic Mediterranean gifts at wholesale prices.

Founded in 2009, Nazareth Grocery has become one of Minneapolis's leading international wholesale grocery stores. We are very proud to serve our customers and do everything in our power to give them the largest selection of high-quality wholesale goods available.

If you're looking for the freshest, most delicious Middle Eastern wholesale products and ingredients, you will find them here at the best prices in the state. We encourage you to swing by our store in Marietta to see our selection for yourself. We think that you will be impressed!

The Nazareth Difference

At Nazareth Grocery Mediterranean Market, our mission is simple: bring you and your family the largest selection of wholesale Mediterranean products in Minneapolis. When coupled with our helpful, friendly staff and authentic Middle Eastern atmosphere, it's easy to see why we are the top Middle Eastern grocery wholesaler in Minneapolis, MN. We're proud to carry just about every kind of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern product that you can think of, from prepared meals and hookahs to fine seasonings and sweets. We're here for our customers and want each one of them to have a unique, one-of-a-kind experience when they shop with us.

Our loyal customers love our selection of the following wholesale foods and gifts:

  • Fresh Breads
  • OlivesOlives
  • HummusHummus
  • CheesesCheeses
  • SaucesSauces
  • Savory-FoodsSavory Foods
  • DessertsDesserts
  • DrinksDrinks
  • HookahsHookahs
  • TobaccoTobacco
  • SaucesGifts
  • Much More!Much More!

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Most Popular Wholesale Mediterranean Foods

There is so much more to Mediterranean food than pizza and pasta. The perfect climate combined with delicious foods and amazing wine makes the Mediterranean incredibly irresistible. That's why our customers absolutely love to buy this kind of cuisine in bulk. Every country in this region has its own set of specialties and delicacies, each with its own flavors and styles of preparation.

Mediterranean countries include:

  • France
  • Greece
  • Italy
  • Turkey
  • Syria
  • Egypt
  • Israel
  • Libya
  • Morocco
  • Tunisia
  • Spain
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So, when it comes to the most popular wholesale Mediterranean products in Minneapolis,
what are we talking about?

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Feta Cheese

Feta cheese is a classic Mediterranean dairy product that is often enjoyed on its own, in Greek salads, on bread, or mixed with zucchini. Depending on where the feta is sourced and produced, the cheese can be made from cow, sheep, or goat milk, or even a combination of the three. Regardless of the animal it comes from, this delicious cheese is a crowd favorite.

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Baba Ganoush

This Levantine dish is one of the most well-known Mediterranean dishes to eat in the United States. It typically comes in the form of a dip, served with pita or another kind of dipping bread. Commonly served before dinner as an appetizer of sorts, it usually features tahini, eggplant, garlic, spices, and sometimes yogurt. This tasty cuisine works great as a spread on a sandwich, or you can even eat it with a spoon, all on its own.

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Baklava

If you have never tried authentic baklava before, get ready to have your mind blown. This dessert is a traditional Mediterranean food that will have your taste buds craving more and more. Once you open a box of baklava from our Mediterranean grocery wholesaler in Minneapolis, MN, you won't want to stop eating! Baklava is made with layers of thin filo dough, which is layered together, filled with chopped nuts (think pistachios), and sealed with honey or syrup. Baklava is so good that its origins are debated, leaving many wondering which country invented the dessert. Everyone from the Turks to the Greeks and even Middle Easterners hold unique takes on baklava. Try each one to discover your favorite!

Most Popular Wholesale Middle Eastern Foods

Fresh, healthy, aromatic, rich: it's no wonder that the popularity of Middle Eastern cuisine and products has skyrocketed in the United States. This genre of cuisine features a large variety of foods, from Halvah to Labneh. If there were one common theme throughout all Middle Eastern food, it would be the bright, vibrant herbs and spices that are used. These flavorings help create rich, complex flavors that foodies fawn over. Typically, Middle Eastern food is piled high for all to eat, with enough food for an entire republic to put down.

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Tabbouleh

This refreshing, healthy dish is chock-full of greens, herbs, tomatoes, and bulgur (or cracked wheat), creating a memorable, bold flavor. This dish may be eaten on its own or paired with a shawarma sandwich or helping of falafel. It's best to buy your ingredients in bulk to make this dish because it tastes best freshly made with family around to enjoy. Just be sure to bring a toothpick to the tabbouleh party - you're almost certain to have some leafy greens stuck in your teeth after eating.

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Shawarma

We mentioned shawarma above, and for good reason - this dish is enjoyed by men and women around the world, and of course, right here in the U.S. Except for falafel, this might be the most popular Middle Eastern food item in history. Shawarma is kind of like a Greek gyro, with slow-roasted meat stuffed in laffa with veggies and sauce. The blend of spices and the smoky meat mix together to create a tangy, meaty flavor that you will want to keep eating for hours. For western-style shawarma, try using beef or chicken. For a more traditional meal, try using lamb from our Middle Eastern grocery distributor in Minneapolis, MN.

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Hummus

Traditionally used as a dip meant for fresh pita, hummus is a combo of chickpeas, garlic, and tahini, blended together until silky, smooth, and creamy. You can find hummus in just about any appetizer section of a Middle Eastern restaurant menu. That's because it's considered a staple of Middle Eastern food that can be enjoyed by itself, as a spread, or with fresh-baked pita bread. Hummus is also very healthy, making it a no-brainer purchase from our grocery store.

Benefits of Eating a Mediterranean Diet

If there's one diet that is most well-known for its health benefits, it has got to be the Mediterranean diet. In 2019, U.S. News & World Report listed the Mediterranean diet as No. 1 on its best over diet list. This incredible diet has been cited to help with weight loss, brain health, heart health, diabetes prevention, and cancer prevention.

Whether you already love Mediterranean food or you're looking to make some positive changes in your life, this "diet" is for you. Eating cuisine like Greek food, Persian food, Turkish food, and Italian food is healthy and tastes great. Even better than that? At Nazareth Wholesale Grocery, we have many staples of the Mediterranean diet for sale in bulk so that you can stock up on your favorites at the best prices around.

So, what exactly is the Mediterranean diet?

It is a way of eating that incorporates traditional Greek, Italian, and other Mediterranean cultures' foods. These foods are often plant-based and make up the foundation of the diet, along with olive oil. Fish, seafood, dairy, and poultry are also included in moderation. Red meat and sweets are only eaten in moderation, not in abundance. Mediterranean food includes many forms of nuts, fruits, vegetables, fish, seeds, and more. Of course, you can find at them all at our wholesale Mediterranean grocery store!

Here are just a few of the many benefits of eating a healthy Mediterranean diet:

Reduced Risk of Heart Disease

Reduced Risk
of Heart Disease

Many studies have been conducted on this diet, many of which report that Mediterranean food is excellent for your heart. Some of the most promising evidence comes from a randomized clinical trial published in 2013. For about five years, researchers followed 7,000 men and women around the country of Spain. These people had type 2 diabetes or were at a high risk for cardiovascular disease. Participants in the study who ate an unrestricted Mediterranean diet with nuts and extra-virgin olive oil were shown to have a 30% lower risk of heart events.

Reduced Risk of Stroke for Women

Reduced Risk
of Stroke for Women

In addition to the heart-healthy benefits of a Mediterranean diet, studies have shown that eating healthy Mediterranean and Middle Eastern foods can reduce the chances of stroke in women. The study was conducted in the U.K., which included women between the ages of 40 and 77. Women who stuck to the Mediterranean diet showed a lower risk of having a stroke - especially women who were at high risk of having one.

Benefits of Eating a Mediterranean Diet

First and foremost, purchase your Mediterranean and Middle Eastern wholesale foods from Nazareth Grocery - we're always updating our inventory! Getting started on this healthy, delicious diet is easy.

Try these tips:

Try these tips

1.

Instead of unhealthy sweets like candy and ice cream, try eating fresh fruit instead. It's refreshing, tasty, and often packed with great vitamins and nutrients.

2.

Try eating fish twice a week, in lieu of red meat. Fish is much healthier and doesn't have the unfortunate side effects of red meat, like inflammation.

3.

Try planning out your meals using beans, whole grains, and veggies. Don't start with meats and sweets.

4.

They're tasty, but try to avoid processed foods completely.

5.

Instead of using butter to flavor your food, use extra virgin olive oil instead. Olive oil contains healthy fats and tastes great too.

6.

Try to get more exercise and get out of the house. The Mediterranean lifestyle is an active one, best enjoyed in the beautiful sunshine when possible.

Why Buy Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Products Wholesale?

Buying wholesale and retail are quite different. When you buy products from a wholesaler, you're essentially buying from the middleman between a retail establishment and the manufacturer. Wholesale purchases are almost always made in bulk. Because of that, buyers pay a discounted price. That's great for normal buyers and great for business owners, who can sell those products to profit. This higher price is called the retail price, and it is what traditional customers pay when they enter a retail store.

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A new wine bar is opening in Minneapolis, and it will sound like nothing else

Imagine stepping into a corner wine bar. As the door closes, the outside world disappears and the soothing tones of a deep cut off a favorite album envelop you. Tables are spaced out, making it easy to slide into an empty space. A sommelier stops by and walks through the family history of a winemaker from a countryside village. Liquid tumbles into the glass, and the first swirl unlocks beguiling aromas. Then, there's the taste; complex and cool. Welcome to S...

Imagine stepping into a corner wine bar. As the door closes, the outside world disappears and the soothing tones of a deep cut off a favorite album envelop you. Tables are spaced out, making it easy to slide into an empty space. A sommelier stops by and walks through the family history of a winemaker from a countryside village. Liquid tumbles into the glass, and the first swirl unlocks beguiling aromas. Then, there's the taste; complex and cool. Welcome to Small Hours.

This new hi-fi wine bar, which puts equal importance on wine and sound, is the work of sommelier Sarina Garibovi? and songwriter/musician Sam Cassidy. The duo are hard at work building out the space at 2201 NE. 2nd St. in Minneapolis to create a room with around 30 seats, a sound system bolstered by the room's thoughtful sound construction, and painstakingly curated wine and music lists. With luck and good construction karma, this dream of theirs should be a reality sometime this summer.

Garibovi? is one of the most sought-after wine palates in town. She has a gift for sussing out special bottles with intricate flavors and incredible stories. Until now, we've had to hunt for her picks at local restaurants around the Twin Cities.

Born in Croatia, she had moved to Tempe, Ariz., and visited Minnesota for the first time as an adult. It was springtime — when the trees are budding and the new green is poking through the ground. "I was like, 'Oh, get me out of the beige,' " she recalled. And then she moved here.

Working in the hospitality industry, she made fast friends and built a reputation for being able to weave hospitality magic by matching guests' tastes with wine pours. A certified sommelier, she worked at Blackbird, Restaurant Alma and the Libation Project. Then, when the pandemic hit, the way we drank and enjoyed wine changed. So did Garibovi?.

She, along with two other women, founded Ženska Glava, a beverage collective that taught classes, held pop-ups at wine shops and, once new restaurants started to return, consulted on bar programs, like the one at Herbst Eatery & Farm Stand in St. Paul.

"I grew up in a really diverse environment and restaurants are kind of a microcosm of that. It was people from different places who spoke different languages from different socioeconomic backgrounds. That felt comfortable," said Garibovi?. "And you're creating something together."

But the plan for Ženska Glava had always been to use it as a launchpad.

"While things were closed, I really had a chance to think about what could be different," she said. "I had time to think, what do I actually want to do? What do I want to wake up and look forward to? I'm so passionate about wine and I don't want to have to get up every day and have someone else tell me what to do."

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A baseline of trust

Garibovi? and Cassidy met at the wedding of a mutual friend. "His girlfriend is my very good friend," said Garibovi?. "She said you two should talk, you both want to do the same thing."

She was right. The minute the two began talking, ideas and ideals lined up. They met for brunch the next day, and the conversation was electric. Soon Small Hours was conceived.

"Sam is a really kind person who shows up in the world and thinks about others," Garibovi? said. "He thinks, 'What can I contribute to the world,' instead of what he can take away from it. I thought, yeah — I'm in alignment."

"I think it started with a baseline of trust," Cassidy said.

Cassidy is a local songwriter and musician with a carpentry day job. His business dream was more about the profound impacts of sound. When the stages went quiet during the pandemic, he, too, was thinking about what he wanted to do next. The idea was more of an intentional gathering space than a large venue.

As things opened back up, he was watching the rising trend of hi-fi bars, where people go to enjoy the music and atmosphere as much as exceptional wine and food. With his industry connections, lifelong passion for music and appreciation for sound, Cassidy dove deep on how to create a room and music to fill it with a specific vibe.

Small Hours will be intentionally intimate with a small staff, and Garibovi? pouring bottles and telling the stories of each one for those who want to learn more. She's been selecting this wine list in her head for years.

"I think you get to a point where you love it so much that you just want to share that with people," she said. "I want it to be more about the wine producers than the [grape] varietal." And for those who might not know how to order that way, Garibovi? will be there to make introductions.

There will also be a selection of wine-friendly foods for grazing, like fresh-baked bread and an assortment of tinned fish. The menu is still in development.

Meanwhile, Cassidy will direct the mood. "There will be a delicately curated record selection and we've acoustically treated the room — which means there are a lot of technical details to make it sound nice," he said. "There will be a good mix of vintage gear — big, old horn speakers and a couple of turntables." Cassidy has compiled extensive plans for what will be played and when.

"I love the idea of playing whole albums," he said. "I love experiencing the whole thing, but that's just not how we experience music now. Everything is so driven by an algorithm — it's all short playlists."

Not only will be music be selected to build the mood, but the room is built to reflect the music. While it's playing, guests will still be able to enjoy intimate conversations.

"We'll create this specific Minneapolis thing in this space, in this historic neighborhood, and turn it into something that's never been done before," Cassidy said.

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As a preview, Sarina Garibovi? and Sam Cassidy will hold their first pop-up Feb. 21 at Cafe Alma. Garibovi? will pour wines to pair with an Alma vibe, and Cassidy will be spinning records. Tickets are $25 and will be available on Tock.

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Young Vietnamese church group spreads vibrant culture of lion dancing in Twin Cities

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As church members rushed to hang red decorations around the auditorium, the dancers were practicing stances and lifts for their lions’ movements.

The 16-day cultural festival starts on Saturday, ushering in the Year of the Dragon and good luck for the new year. But the dancers had already performed at several Lunar New Year celebrations in the Twin Cities area for Chinese and Vietnamese communities, with more scheduled.

“I think at this point, everybody’s very tired,” said Minh Pham, 23, choreographer of Minneapolis-based DTG Lions. “We’re trying to put everything we have into all of the lions that we have, and yeah, just excited for really awesome performances.”

The dance group is based in St. Anne’s Vietnamese church community. It’s mostly made up of high school students, who spend their Saturdays practicing and performing.

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Lion dancing stems from ancient folklore

Lion dance is a complex style of cultural dance that comes from China, but is an art form that is also performed in Vietnamese and Korean culture. Two dancers must be in sync to deliver powerful movements and dynamic lifts, mimicking the actions of a lion. One dancer stands inside the head, pulling strings to make the lion blink and open its mouth, while the other holds the first dancer’s hips and acts as the lion’s behind.

It’s an ancient tradition that stems from an old folklore and is believed to chase evil spirits away.

“Back then, around the Lunar New Years, there used to be demons, these monsters that would come and attack the villages, right. And the story goes, one day, there was these mythical creatures — that look very similar to lions you’ll see today — these mythical creatures, they come in and they save the village, and everybody’s super grateful,” said Minh.

To bring the spirit of the lions back the following year, the villagers started making mascots resembling the mythical creatures — similar to the lions that are seen today. They typically have a mirror on top of the center of the head, which is meant to drive the evil spirits away when they see their reflection.

The tradition has evolved into art performance and is a staple for Lunar New Year celebrations. Lion dance is typically accompanied by music from drums, cymbals and gongs. DTG Lions has a few members who specialize in playing those instruments.

“For the drum part, it helps guide the lions but also is the heartbeat of it. And it sets the tone of the story and also emphasizes that as we have various tempos and dynamics throughout the whole performance,” said Thomas Tran.

DTG Lions means community for young Vietnamese Minnesotans

For the younger generation of Vietnamese Minnesotans at St. Anne’s like Tran, DTG Lions is a special community.

“For me, it’s just nice to have a Vietnamese community that's all similar to me and they all just enjoy the same thing that I do,” said Tran, who’s 17 years old.

Although lion dancing is an old tradition, it’s been a unique way for people in DTG Lions to both connect with their culture and build friendships.

“On the weekdays, these kids are going to American school, they're hanging out with their American friends and all that stuff. But I think the beauty is you have that one day a week where you can come as a Vietnamese community, learn our tradition, hang out with people within our community, and really share that with other people when we go out and perform,” said Minh.

Minh leads DTG Lions with Michael Pham, 24, who is in charge of physical training for the group. They both have been with DTG Lions for at least five years and remember a time when they had only a handful of people performing in the group.

Now, it’s grown rapidly over the past two years as they’ve expanded to performing outside of their church community.

“What sets us apart is the amount of youth, the amount of kids that we have in our group. And we're always growing,” said Michael.

Gophers great Al Nolen carries Clyde Turner's legacy of giving back to Minneapolis

Al Nolen was barely removed from playing for the Gophers and pro basketball overseas in 2013, when he was hired as dean of students for seventh grade at Anthony Middle School in Minneapolis.Sitting in his office to start his new job, Nolen received a surprise visitor. It was fellow Gophers alum Clyde Turner, a former Big Ten champion and longtime humanitarian with his Twin Cities youth camps.Nolen, the new Gophers men's basketball radio analyst this season, learned then how to use his platform to make an impact in the community...

Al Nolen was barely removed from playing for the Gophers and pro basketball overseas in 2013, when he was hired as dean of students for seventh grade at Anthony Middle School in Minneapolis.

Sitting in his office to start his new job, Nolen received a surprise visitor. It was fellow Gophers alum Clyde Turner, a former Big Ten champion and longtime humanitarian with his Twin Cities youth camps.

Nolen, the new Gophers men's basketball radio analyst this season, learned then how to use his platform to make an impact in the community. The Al Nolen Foundation has helped to continue Turner's legacy of providing training and educational opportunities for inner-city youth after his death in 2022.

"Clyde was integral in helping guide me," Nolen said. "He played a huge part in my life as far as being able to see somebody — a role model that I can follow once I was done with basketball. Someone to show me how I could figure out ways to give back."

Nolen, a point guard for the Gophers from 2007-11, joined more than 50 former men's basketball players and staff during an alumni celebration Saturday at Williams Arena.

Among the Gophers alum on the raised floor, Nolen wasn't the most accomplished as a player.. But he did reach the NCAA tournament with the Gophers in 2009 and 2010 under then-coach Tubby Smith.

Voice of the Gophers Mike Grimm, who worked with ex-player Spencer Tollackson for 13 seasons, admired Nolen from his playing days. Grimm remembers Nolen, a former Minneapolis Henry standout, carrying the Gophers to a win vs. Rick Pitino's top-10 ranked Louisville team in 2008.

"He's one of the better perimeter defenders Minnesota's ever had," Grimm said. "But they couldn't stop him from penetrating. He would penetrate, dish, and get to the line. I think he had 18 points and that stayed as his career high. That win was probably what got them in the [NCAAs]. Louisville was the No. 1 overall seed."

The Gophers were ranked 16th nationally with six weeks left in Nolen's senior year, but they failed to reach a third straight NCAA appearance after he broke his foot.

This season, when the Gophers played at Michigan on Jan. 4, it was Nolen's first time back at Crisler Arena since he injured his foot there in the final game of his college career. It was an eerie feeling, but he was excited about the new chapter in his basketball life.

"It was a full circle moment," Nolen said. "To see the gutsy road win they had and to see the great guard play from [Elijah] Hawkins, [Mike] Mitchell, [Braeden] Carrington and [Cam] Christie was really a sight to see. And to be calling it there was a dream come true."

Nolen said Grimm has been patient with him as he develops his in-game analysis, since he's still a rookie, but their on-air chemistry is blossoming.

"I've been really enjoying it a lot," Nolen said. "This is an exciting team. Coach Johnson is doing an amazing job coaching and managing his whole program. Working alongside Mike Grimm has been really good. He's teaching me a lot."

Turner taught Nolen a lot, too. Nolen's father remembered when Turner was a 6-7 forward who started with fellow legends Dave Winfield and Jim Brewer on the Gophers' 1972 Big Ten championship team.

Decades later, Nolen's parents sent him around the corner from their North Minneapolis home to Fairview Recreation Center to attend Turner's summer basketball camps that ran for more than 30 years.

"[Turner's] sports playing career even kind of got lost in the background," Nolen said. "Because all the kids in the community knew him from Clyde Turner Basketball Camps."

Nolen started a basketball training business with his first clinics at St. Croix Prep in Stillwater in 2014, but he eventually moved to his hometown of Minneapolis. Through donations and fundraising, kids would attend his clinics for free. His foundation started at Northside Park in 2019, the same year Turner's camp ended.

Turner's outreach strived to empower youth through education as well as basketball. Nolen's foundation hopes to keep that idea going strong – and help at-risk youth tackle other challenges, too, such as mental health, financial literacy, social justice and wellness and nutrition.

"Trying to follow in the footsteps of Clyde Turner and continue to support our community," Nolen said. "That's really been huge for me to pay it forward and mimic what our greats and alums have done."

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Five Minnesota ballers who stood out:

Cam Christie, Gophers

The 6-6 freshman guard backed up the Big Ten freshman of the week honor Monday by scoring 19 points in Tuesday's win against Michigan State. He has 51 points combined in the U's three straight wins.

Lauren Jensen, Creighton

The 5-10 senior from Lakeville has scored at least 17 points six times during Creighton's nine-game win streak, including 19 in back-to-back games vs. Marquette and Butler last week.

Isaiah Johnson-Arigu, Totino-Grace

The 6-7 senior and Miami recruit had 26 points and 12 rebounds for the No. 1 Class 3A Eagles in a win last Friday at No. 1 Class 4A Park Center. Junior Chase Watley also had 27.

Kyle Jorgensen, Washburn

The 6-9 senior and Colorado State recruit had 24 points and 19 rebounds in a win Monday vs. Minneapolis South. He has scored at least 20 points in nine of 10 games.

Amy Thompson, Stillwater

The 5-11 senior and South Florida recruit erupted for 92 points and 15 threes combined in back-to-back wins last week, including a career-high 48 points for the Ponies at Forest Lake.

NUMBERS GAME

Alex Kormann

3,000 Career points milestone for Providence Academy sophomore Maddyn Greenway, the second-fastest girls player in state history to achieve the mark.

500 Career assists for Elijah Hawkins, reached Tuesday vs. Michigan State. Hawkins leads the nation with 7.7 assists per game.

50 Points reached in back-to-back games for Duluth Marshall's Brooks Johnson, brother of star eighth-grader Chloe Johnson. He has five 50-point games in his career.

30 Points scored in back-to-back games for sophomore Amber Scalia during St. Thomas women's three-game win streak.

13 Three pointers made by Annandale junior Emerson Helget, tying the state single-game record last week in a win vs. Dassel-Cokato. She had 19 attempts.

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Minneapolis Animal Care and Control gets boost from city funds for staff, space

Minneapolis Animal Care and Control got a funding boost this year that will help to expand the shelter's hours and hire more staff.The city-run shelter and animal control unit is getting more than $600,000 from the city — more than half of which is for hiring animal care technicians and staff.More than $365,000 of the funds will cover hiring two animal care technicians, one customer service representative and increasing the shelter’s food, materials and supply budget by $90,000. Another $250,000 will be used to help...

Minneapolis Animal Care and Control got a funding boost this year that will help to expand the shelter's hours and hire more staff.

The city-run shelter and animal control unit is getting more than $600,000 from the city — more than half of which is for hiring animal care technicians and staff.

More than $365,000 of the funds will cover hiring two animal care technicians, one customer service representative and increasing the shelter’s food, materials and supply budget by $90,000. Another $250,000 will be used to help renovate the shelter.

“We have seen an increase in cruelty cases and neglect cases and abuse and it's taking a toll. We have to be able to respond,” said Enrique Velazquez, the city’s regulatory services director. “We have to respond with our staff, with our hours, with how we do our work. That also takes money and investment.”

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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey visited the shelter Tuesday to talk about the additional funding. He said during the pandemic, a lot of people got pets. Now, some of those pets are being abandoned or turned in.

“What's happening increasingly is that Minneapolis Animal Care and Control is at capacity and even sometimes overwhelmed,” Frey said. “And so these incredible people behind me are doing amazing work to make sure that all of these loving animals back there get adopted.”

The shelter has been running at capacity for much of the year so far. The city is cutting fees for Minneapolis residents looking to adopt animals — the fee for adopting a dog or cat is now free. Non-Minneapolis residents who want to adopt either a cat or dog will see reduced adoption fees, and all exotic birds or small animals at the shelter will have reduced fees to adopt as well.

For more information on the shelter and the adoption process, visit their website. You can also visit the shelter at 212 17th Ave. N, between 1 and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, with extended hours until 7 p.m. on Thursdays.

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