Minneapolis, MN
Christmas pastry pop-up brings mid-October holiday cheer to Minneapolis
With Halloween well over a week away and leaves just beginning to turn, a temporary Christmas-themed pastry shop has opened its doors in the middle of October.
Crowds were out the door Wednesday night at the opening of the Merry Marc Heu Christmas Pop-Up in Minneapolis.
“I’m a little bit embarrassed by how much I love Christmas,” said Gaosong Heu, co-founder of Marc Heu Patisserie Paris.
Heu, alongside her husband and chef, Marc Heu, said they found vacant space in Linden Hills less than two months ago. They’re selling their croissants, cakes, tarts and drinks, much like they do at their St. Paul location. This Christmas shop just adds a bit more holiday flair.
“The neighbors wer just so curious they were like ‘what are you doing, why is there trees and lights?’” said Heu.
“I was excited to see that it was just down the street from where we live,” said Megan Shakow.
Shakow was at the pop-up Sunday, despite the fact her Halloween decorations aren’t even up yet.
“It’s a little odd, feels a little premature, but I like Christmas,” said Shakow.
“We heard that like things sold out by noon yesterday, so we were like we have to be here before that happens,” said Oubedia Ouro-Akondo.
Ouro-Akondo and her friend Cathy Ngo wanted to see the holiday hype firsthand. Ouro-Akondo said she’s feeling the October Christmas spirit, despite the fact it’s way too early to decorate at home.
“I just thought since we’re going into the holiday season, people love Christmas, I love Christmas, let’s do a holiday pop-up,” said Heu.
The pop-up stays up through Dec. 31 and is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Heu said she and her husband are in talks with the building owner to potentially stay at the location beyond the holidays.
San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Sunday,…
San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference)
Minneapolis; Sunday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
LINE: Spurs -4.5; over/under is 215.5
WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Spurs lead series 2-1
BOTTOM LINE: The San Antonio Spurs visit the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference second round with a 2-1 lead in the series. The Spurs won the last meeting 115-108 on Saturday, led by 39 points from Victor Wembanyama. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 32.
The Timberwolves are 31-21 against Western Conference opponents. Minnesota is sixth in the Western Conference with 33.0 defensive rebounds per game led by Rudy Gobert averaging 7.5.
The Spurs are 36-16 against Western Conference opponents. San Antonio is fourth in the Western Conference with 16.3 fast break points per game led by Julian Champagnie averaging 3.0.
The Timberwolves’ 13.8 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.8 more made shots on average than the 13.0 per game the Spurs allow. The Spurs average 13.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 more made shots on average than the 12.1 per game the Timberwolves allow.
TOP PERFORMERS: Julius Randle is averaging 21.1 points, 6.7 rebounds and five assists for the Timberwolves. Naz Reid is averaging 1.6 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
Wembanyama is averaging 25 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 3.1 blocks for the Spurs. De’Aaron Fox is averaging 18.6 points and 6.2 assists over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Timberwolves: 6-4, averaging 111.1 points, 47.3 rebounds, 24.9 assists, 6.1 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 45.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 112.1 points per game.
Spurs: 7-3, averaging 116.9 points, 46.5 rebounds, 25.9 assists, 7.7 steals and 7.7 blocks per game while shooting 48.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 105.5 points.
INJURIES: Timberwolves: Donte DiVincenzo: out for season (leg).
Spurs: David Jones Garcia: out for season (ankle).
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Minneapolis, MN
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Residents of a northeast Minneapolis apartment were seen evacuating the building after fire crews were called to the scene on Friday morning.
This all happened around 3 a.m. near 5th Street and 7th Avenue Northeast near Saint Anthony Park.
A 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS crew says that multiple fire crews were on scene and several residents were seen evacuating.
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS has reached out to Minneapolis Fire for more information.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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