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Editors Note: This letter was sent by Joe Tamburino to Mayor Frey & Council Member Fletcher last Wednesday. Joe Tamburino is a Downtown resident and serves on the board of the Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association.
Mayor Frey and CM Fletcher:
Today at approximately 10:45 a.m. on 9th Street between Nicollet and Marquette, I was walking on the sidewalk talking on my phone via air pods and I was hit from behind in the back of the head, left shoulder and something cut my arm near my left wrist - it was some young punk.
I confronted him, called 911, and went after him so that he wouldn't get away and I caught the attention of an MPD squad going SB on Marquette. The officer arrested the perpetrator right on the street with the help of two other officers who responded very quickly to the scene. Also, two people on the street witnessed the assault and gave statements to the police corroborating what happened.
This is unacceptable and outrageous - you can't even walk on the sidewalk in downtown without running into criminal problems. Thankfully, the police were right there. I wish to thank the police officers for their excellent response time to my situation - job well done. The perpetrator is now in jail. That he will be released and back on the downtown streets within hours is another issue, but also another problem. But this nonsense of defunding or dismantling the MPD must stop. We need police on the street! A social worker or "violence interrupter" would not have helped me today.
Mr. Mayor - you need to come out more forcefully in support of more police, more patrols, and veto any future ballot questions concerning defunding or dismantling MPD that may occur in the future.
CM Fletcher - I truly don't know what to say to you because you're wrong on every single public safety issue and I believe you have contributed to this atmosphere of chaos and crime in our city with your rhetoric and inaction.
Thank you,
Joe Tamburino
***FOLLOW-UP***
Update: the guy who assaulted me on Wednesday, 9/15, was Ararso Mumad (29 y.o. convicted felon who got out of prison in 2019). He was released from jail on Friday, 9/17, with charges pending regarding my assault. But, as predicted, he was picked up again yesterday, Saturday, 9/18, around 900 Washington Ave. South at approximately 10:00 p.m., for using a baseball bat in trying to rob people on the street; he's robbing people right near you folks at the Bridgewater and Zenith condos.
CM Fletcher - a social worker or violence interrupter responding to Ararso and his baseball bat would have been completely useless and they would have wound up getting hit with the bat. Once again the police properly responded and removed a violent person from the street.
Elaine Evans of the University of Minnesota Bee Lab joins Brianna Rose to discuss why bees are struggling, why we should care and what we can do to help them.
Martha Archer, Executive Director of the Mill City Farmers Market, joins Brianna Rose to discuss the upcoming Harvest Social benefit, the main source of funding for the market.
Rep. Ilhan Omar, who represents Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, discusses her appointment to the House Foreign Affairs Committee, empowering young women of color to take on civic leadership roles, a typical day in D.C., and where she likes to eat when she spends time in Minnesota.
Sarah Edwards of Fashion Week MN sits down with Brianna Rose to discuss Fashion Week 2021, inside tips on hot designers and fashion in the time of COVID-19.
By Rick Margl, Board Member – Great River Coalition
It appears that spring is here! Of course there might still be a relapse or two (remember 2018?), but time is finally on our side. Walking the woods trails, one sees the first sprouts and buds peeking out - trillium, marsh marigold, hepatica and pussy willow among the rest. The sky and the branches above us are ornamented with newcomers’ colors, flights and song. Look close, the first brave pollinators can be seen scouting the new season, searching for food and nesting opportunities. Ah, spring!
And yet. In this traditionally hopeful season a nagging dirge of disturbing tidings won’t let us rest easy. Amidst the troubles plaguing our world the balm that we seek from the natural world is seemingly more at risk with each passing day. A recent study of ground-nesting bees in Ontario found that individual bees exposed to crops treated with the commonly used neonicotinoid insecticide imidacloprid dug 85 percent fewer nests and produced 89 percent fewer offspring. Other studies have shown that neonics negatively impact songbird migration and whitetail deer reproduction.
Minnesota’s state bee, the rusty-patched bumblebee, has disappeared from over 90 percent of its historical range. The western Monarch population is down by over 95 percent. Across our state the MN Department of Agriculture’s groundwater monitoring program regularly finds evidence of pesticide contamination.
But enough gloom and enough doom. What can we do about it?
Enhance bee habitat by having some areas of bare, undisturbed soil in your yard for ground-nesting bees. Leave dead hollow-stemmed plants in your garden over the winter and into early summer to provide cover for stem-nesting bees. Houses for cavity nesting bees can be made or purchased.
Another great way to support healthy and sustainable pollinator populations is to better manage the use of pesticides. Always check bee toxicity before use and avoid application near food or nesting sites.
As part of an effort to curtail the use of pollinator-toxic pesticides, Minnesota State Representative Samantha Vang recently submitted a bill (HF718) that would allow cities to ban a group of pesticides that the MN Department of Agriculture has labeled as lethal to pollinators. Fifty Minnesota cities have passed resolutions pledging to prohibit application of these pesticides. More information on challenges facing pollinators and on the proposed legislation can be found in a recent Star Tribune article.
At the federal level, two bills have recently been submitted that would provide critical protections for pollinators. The Monarch and Pollinator Highway Act of 2021 would fund grants supporting the planting of pollinator-friendly native grasses and wildflowers along roadside rights-of-way. The Monarch Act of 2021 will fund efforts to restore and manage critical foraging and nesting habitat for devastated western U.S. monarch populations. More information can be found on the Xerces Society website.
As citizens, it’s our right and our responsibility to advocate and take action to protect the environment on which we and future generations are indisputably dependent. Please, take the time to research the issues and then contact your state and federal representatives to voice your support for these bills.
Another great way to help pollinators is to join the Great River Coalition for the 6th annual Earth Day Virtual 5K Bee Run/Walk/Bike on April 17th through 24th. This annual event is being held virtually this year in order to ensure the safety of our participants, volunteers and vendors. It’s still a fun way to stay healthy and contribute to efforts to support pollinators and protect the environment of the Mississippi watershed.
So don those bee costumes, grab your kids, your friends and the family dog. Get outside and enjoy the spring weather and the beautiful scenery of Twin Cities parklands. We’re looking forward to seeing your pictures posted on the GRC’s Facebook and Instagram sites. Registered participants will receive sweet swag and a chance to win super prizes! Check out the GRC website for more information: https://www.greatrivercoalition.com/2021-virtual-bee-runwalk.
The Great River Coalition is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that advocates for preserving, protecting and promoting the historic, commercial and environmental significance of the Mississippi River, the City of Minneapolis and its relationship to the people and their communities.
St. Kate’s campus to support pollinators in 5K Bee Run
By Emily Cox
As St. Kate’s gears up to host the 2021 St. Paul 5K Bee Run in partnership with the Great River Coalition, plans have been adjusted accordingly to accommodate COVID-19 restrictions. Still, in support of pollinators and the Great River Coalition’s mission to create Pollinator Pathways, the run has marched onward in the face of the restrictions. Taking place from April 17 through the 24, it will be entirely virtual, allowing participants to go at their own pace alongside family and friends.
“Running a race is often a very social event,” explained St. Kate’s Track and Field Coach, Shannon Houlihan, who has been helping plan the run, “While there are some people that love to race and want to run for the competitive aspect, a lot of people want to run to have fun with friends or family.”
Though participants are unable to gather together, it does mean that anyone can register for the race and show their support, regardless of where they are currently living.
“It allows alumnae or students who are living at home this semester to participate,” Houlihan pointed out, a silver lining amidst the disappointment of being unable to compete in person.
The virtual run also opens up the unique opportunity for participants to decide how they want to compete, by running, walking, biking, or any combination thereof. They can take it slow or shoot for a new personal record, but the important aspect for Houlihan and the rest of the team behind the Bee Run is having fun.
“It will really be focused on getting outdoors,” Houlihan stressed, “and getting active with your own family or your roommates. I personally believe it's very important to still be active despite the restrictions we have in place for COVID, so this is a great event to allow people to get outdoors and moving in a very safe environment.”
Additionally, the architects behind the run wanted to find other fun ways to involve the community, despite the inability to gather together in person. One such idea manifested in creating multiple patterns for quirky and bright Bee Costumes participants can make at home to show their support for pollinators and get into the spirit of the run.
St. Kate’s Apparel, Merchandising & Design department put together the patterns, students using their creativity to make unique designs that celebrate the natural wonder of bees.
“We always look to engage our students,” said department chair and associate professor, Anupama Pasricha, “and provide them opportunities that will facilitate their professional and civic engagement.”
A look at the Bee Costume patterns
“Sustainability is a strong focus area in our department and fashion curriculum,” Pasricha continued, acknowledging how the fun Bee Costumes support pollinators and the environment in more ways than one. “We believe that all design thinking and work should use a sustainability paradigm. That makes sense for people, planet, and profit.”
“We highly encourage costumes!” Houlihan said. “Seeing a bee out for a run will bring a smile to anyone’s face, and will help bring some awareness to the need to protect our pollinators to help make a better future for all of us. “
If you are interested in participating in the Bee Run and showing your support for local pollinators, see the flier below to learn how to register. For more information on the Great River Coalition and their partnership with St. Kate’s, click here.
Diane Hofstede, President of the Great River Coalition, tells us about this year's 5K Bee Run - Earth Day Fun Run/Walk & River Cleanup – it can be done virtually or outside - to support our wonderful riverfront and pollinators. We have a lot to look forward to in the run and the community cleanup. Dress up and share your photos!
Supenn and Cyndy Harrison, the mother and daughter leadership team of downtown Thai restaurant Sawatdee, sit down with Brianna Rose to talk about Thai New Year and what's new at Sawatdee.
Two virtual events are being held in partnership with Hennepin History Museum, Plymouth Congregational Church, Alliance Housing, and Align Minneapolis and sponsored by the Minneapolis Foundation and Pohlad Family Foundation:
Cost: Pay as you can – Advance registration required for:
Looking Back to Move Forward: The Housing Crisis
Thursday, April 15, 7-8:30 pm
Local historians and housing experts discuss historical roots of today’s Twin Cities housing crisis. Moderated by Chandra Smith Baker of the Minneapolis Foundation.
The Color of Law
Wednesday, April 21, 7-8:30 pm
Richard Rothstein will discuss his award-winning book The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America, followed by a question/answer session for participants.
Mutual Aid Community History Workshop
Saturday, April 24, 1-2:30 pm
How can history help us build racial futures? Join History for the Future in a workshop to explore local histories of radical community care through personal memory, storytelling, and digital mapping.
Check out what’s new and noteworthy this month in Special Collections. And don’t forget, our department may be closed to in-person visitors, but we are still here to assist with your remote research needs. Contact info below. If you’re having trouble viewing this email, see the attached PDF.
Learn about the historical resources at the library and across the county that will help you piece together a history of your Minneapolis house, neighborhood or property. We will explain and demonstrate resources, emphasizing online resources that will allow you to jump-start your research from home—including permit records, maps, city directories, photos, newspapers, and more.
NEW! House Plan CollectionNearly 30 house plan books published by Minneapolis architects from the early 1900s to 1950s. Stock plan books may include architectural drawings and floor plans, sample interiors, tips for building a home, and ads for carpentry services, building materials, and supplies.
NEW! Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board CollectionMaps, plans, and architectural drawings related primarily to Minneapolis parks from the early 1900s to 1960s. Most were produced by the MPRB.
Web Archives on Archive-It Search and explore local websites as they existed in the past. COVID-19 in Hennepin County Collection captures the pandemic response through websites of schools, restaurants, places of worship, non-profit organizations, and more. Check back often for more new content. https://archive-it.org/home/hclib
Featured Finding Aid – People for Parks Eleven boxes of newsletters, minutes, project files, correspondence, and more documenting the work of this non-profit group that has supported the Minneapolis parks since 1977.
New and Noteworthy Donations Building on our substantial neighborhood archives, last month we received the archives of the Nokomis East Neighborhood Association. The meeting minutes, event files, photographs, and other records from the neighborhood organization represent Minneapolis' Keewaydin, Minnehaha, Morris Park and Wenonah neighborhoods. Search for more neighborhood archives in our online finding aids: https://archives.hclib.org/
From the Blog
Tour Minneapolis in 1948 The Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce created this “Greetings from Minneapolis” booklet to encourage out-of-town visitors to tour the manufacturing plants, museums, and other attractions of our fair city. The booklet contains descriptions and contact information for over 45 local institutions ready to open their doors to tourists. The Doors Open of its day.
Don’t forget, even though the Special Collections department is closed to in-person visits, we can still help you with your research needs remotely. Need a scan of a book chapter from the Minneapolis History Collection? Looking for newspaper articles on a topic? Need a city directory look-up? Want access to an archival collection? We are here to help.
The Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, falls on February 12, 2021 this year. Chang Wang, local attorney, professor and author, explains the traditions of the holiday, how many populations celebrate it worldwide and right here in Minnesota. Gong Xi Fa Cai!
*This transcipt from the interview has been lightly edited for clarity.
Brianna Ojard: I'm here today with Chang Wang. Chang arrived in Minneapolis in 2003 and he was the only Chinese student in his class at the University of Minnesota's Law School. He graduated in 2006 and has been practicing law and living in the Twin Cities ever since. He's the author of “New Tales of the Twin Cities: The History, Law and Culture of Minnesota, which is also the first Chinese language book about Minnesota. He serves as a board member to the U of M’s China Center and he's an adjunct professor at the law school. He also sits on several state boards, including the Council of Asian-Pacific Minnesotans.
Good to have you here today Wang.
Wang: Thank you, glad to be here.
Brianna: So I wanted to talk about the Chinese New Year that begins on February 12 and it's the year of the ox. What might we expect from this year according to Chinese culture?
Wang: That's a terrific question. On the Lunar calendar, which rotates in 60 years cycles based on to 12 animals, you’ve probably heard of the zodiac. And the five fundamental elements which are gold or metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. So according to these astrology the 2021 is the year of the gold ox or the metal ox starting on Thursday February the 12th. In the year of the rat, which we are completing for 2020, the driving force was yang. Yang means fast, active, and ever changing, but for the coming year, upcoming year, the year of the ox, the driving force is yin which is soft, past, passive, and moderate.
Wang: In the year of the ox we can expect some level of normalcy in life, also hope, so reason and decency will return to politics and America will be a land of possibilities, as President Biden said, again.
Brianna: I like the sound of some normalcy, that sounds very nice.
Wang: Like here. So next year, the coming year, the year of gold ox should be a terrific year.
Brianna: Wonderful. So, are there any other cultures that celebrate the Lunar New Year.
Wang: Yes, the Spring festival, or the Lunar calendar New Year, is celebrated in regions and countries that historically have been heavily influenced by traditional Chinese culture, or with a significant ethnic Chinese populations; including mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, South Korea, North Korea Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, the Philippines, as well as Chinese communities all over the world. The Spring festival is a statutory holiday in some of those regions and countries, it is most important holiday in Chinese culture.
Brianna: Okay, and Minnesota I know has a pretty large Chinese community do you do you have any numbers on how large it actually is.
Wang: Yes, we, the Chinese, I mean, so the Community is a third largest in Asian Pacific communities across the state with the last census number was 38,238 Chinese Minnesotans.
Those are citizens and green card holders, legal permanent residence. The Chinese, first the Chinese immigrants came to the state of Minnesota in the 1870s and remained very small in size until after World War Two. After World War Two more and more people with Chinese heritage came to the state of Minnesota and stayed here. The University of Minnesota is one of the largest Chinese students and scholars community in the North America. They are about 3000 students and the scholars of Chinese heritage are studying and working at the University at this moment.
Brianna: That's a large number of students studying there.
Wang: That's true.
Brianna: I have one more question for you. We're obviously still dealing with Covid, still dealing with social distancing and all the other rules to try and help stop the spread. How can we celebrate the Chinese New Year's in light of all those facts?
Wang: Again, that's a great question and I have to give you honest answer. This year celebration will be much different from the previous years.
In the previous years during Chinese New Year holiday season Chinese families stay together and eat a very large meal. Basically that is for the new year's Eve, but to the holiday season started like a week ago, and a goes until the first a half of January on the Lunar calendar.
So for the new year's Eve, the families stick together, we will make dumplings together. Dumplings, or jiaozi in Chinese, are the most essential course of the Chinese traditional Chinese New Year's Eve feast. Usually the all the family members sit around the dining table and then wrap dumplings together in the afternoon of New Year's Eve that basically starts this Wednesday afternoon.
But for the past 20 years I rarely had the opportunity to make dumplings with my family. With my parents or my extended family in China. But before the Covid China Center would organize events. The Chinese communities would gather and host parties at a local Chinese restaurants, and Chinese shoppers would raid the Asian grocery stores. On the true Chinese New Year most Chinese families would follow the protocol and to make dumplings at home with family and friends and neighbors. This year, however, we expect a very quiet spring festival. No parties,no in person events, but a lot of Zoom and WeChat greetings, and my wife and I will definitely make a lot of dumplings for ourselves and our three Chinese Minnesotan dogs who unconditionally love dumplings and all types of Chinese food.
Brianna: I love that your dogs love the dumplings too. Well here's hoping that next year's Chinese New Year we’ll be able to get back together and celebrate again and you'll be able to do something a little more traditional than Zoom meetings and dumplings with your dogs. Thank you so much for being here with me today.
Wang: Thank you so much. As we Chinese say, Gong Xi Fa Cai – wish you a very prosperous and Happy New Year. Thank you so much.
Simon Parrish, owner of the Northeast Tea House gives us his take on creating an urban oasis dedicated to the joy of tea service. Our Small Business Spotlight highlights how his shop is one of few producing fresh matcha and the gongfu service is guaranteed to produce a sense of calm into your day.
Illuminate The Lock: Madweyaashkaa: Waves Can Be Heard will be on display February 18-20, 6-8:30 PM. In this segment of Milling Around, Brianna Rose interviews artist Moira Villiard. Moira (pronounced "Mee-Ree") grew up on the Fond du Lac Reservation in Cloquet, MN and is a Fond du Lac direct descendent of mixed settler and Indigenous heritage. She works in painting, surrealism, community-engaged and public art and recently in animation. Moira explains that the art installation honors all our relatives, human and nature based and the sacred resilience of Native women. The event is free but tickets are required.
When is it safe to venture onto the ice? We talked to Lisa Dugan, Boat and Water Safety Outreach Coordinator for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources about this topic. In our discussion, Lisa discusses early winter safety tips, snowmobile and ATV advice and equipment you’ll want to have with you on the ice. Remember – ice is never 100% safe. Thank you Lisa for giving us this timely information!
Next Generation of Parks Event Series Presented by Minnesota Public Radio News
Join us via Zoom Saturday, February 6, 3:00pm, for Winter Birding 101, featuring Dudley Edmondson, renowned wildlife photographer and author, and Monica Bryand, founder of Urban Bird Collective.
The Minneapolis Parks Foundation’s Next Generation of Parks Event Series goes all aflutter on Saturday, February 6, at 3:00PM, with Winter Birding 101. This virtual event will feature Dudley Edmondson, renowned wildlife photographer and author of The Black and Brown Faces in America’s Wild Places, from his base in Duluth in conversation with Monica Bryand, a St. Paul-based wildlife photographer and founder of Urban Bird Collective. The event is free, family-friendly, and pre-registration is recommended via Eventbrite to receive the Zoom link.
“This winter bird conversation will help people figure out what that bird is outside their kitchen window,” says Dudley Edmondson. “We'll talk about the most common birds seen in Minnesota backyards when the snow flies. We'll also discuss binoculars for beginners, ways to attract birds to your feeder, and best field trips for winter birdwatching.”
Edmondson first met Monica Bryand when she “invited him to talk to the Urban Bird Collective about what it is like for BIPOC folks to feel safe in nature," she says. “This event will help take away the mystery around birdwatching – one of the most accessible and rewarding activities that get us outdoors and connecting with nature, even in winter.”
In addition to learning about the hardy “snow birds” that stick around through our coldest months – including Northern cardinal, Red bellied woodpecker, red-tailed hawk, and white-breasted nuthatch and a visitor in the winter months the dark-eyed junco – audiences will also get a better understanding of what bird watching is, what amenities are available, and where BIPOC and LGTBQ people can find community in the outdoors. The event is coproduced in partnership with The Great Northern Festival.
“Access to nature is one of the most essential ingredients for good physical and mental health, and Minneapolis and our surrounding communities have a lot of greenspace that many consider free and open to everyone,” says Tom Evers, Executive Director of the Minneapolis Parks Foundation. “Yet invisible but perceivable barriers exist for people of color. Dudley Edmondson and Monica Bryand are reframing who has access to parks and public spaces and striving to open access for Black, Indigenous, and people of color to the natural places where birding can become a transformative experience.”
Dudley Edmondson is an author, public speaker, and filmmaker whose passion is nature and getting people of color outdoors. He speaks regularly on his books and his career as a wildlife photographer. His clients include educational institutions, state and federal agencies, and environmental non-profits. His photography career spans nearly three decades and his work has been featured in galleries and in nearly 100 publications around the world, including the state specific flora and fauna field guides by author Stan Tekiela to Bird: The Definitive Visual Guide, by Audubon (DK Publishing) London, UK. To see more of his photographic work, follow him on Instagram.
Monica Bryand is a Latina who is passionate about the environment and crazy for birds. She loves capturing their beauty and sharing them with others. She started her photography business just by sharing her pictures with friends and then was asked to put together cards and framed photos as gifts. She is also the Executive Director of Urban Bird Collective, which was founded in 2018 to support birdwatchers of all different skill levels in leading walks in our own neighborhoods. The Urban Bird Collective works to create safe and welcoming spaces for all communities with a focus on Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and the LGBTQ Communities and more – to come out and explore birding and the outdoors.
What do you know about the Bryn Mawr neighborhood of Minneapolis? We sat down with Lynda Shaheen, Communications and Fundraising Coordinator for the Bryn Mawr Neighborhood Association to get a better idea of the geography, parks, businesses and annual events. She describes how to spend a perfect day in her neighborhood, from coffee to pampering and take-out dinners. Looking for a really fun holiday activity? Don’t miss the Bryn Mawr Winter Lights Tour, featuring 43 homes, with an online ballot allowing votes until January 4.
Brianna RoseThe December episode of Milling About with Brianna Rose first aired on Thursday, December 17 at 8PM on MCN6. The show replays for a month on every Thursday and Friday at 8PM and Monday and Tuesday at 5PM. The December show is chock full of interesting speakers and information:
Martha Archer, Executive Director of the Mill City Farmers Market. Martha tells us all about the plans for Winter markets and the safety protocols put in place for shoppers and vendors. Looking for a unique holiday gift? Check out the show and the market blog for inspiration.
Simon Parrish, owner of the Northeast Tea House gives us his take on creating an urban oasis dedicated to the joy of tea service. Our Small Business Spotlight highlights how his shop is one of few producing fresh matcha and the gongfu service is guaranteed to produce a sense of calm into your day.
Kristy Ornelas, Americorps VISTA service member, Mississippi Park Connection tells us about her project highlighting Women of the Mississippi. Some background: The National Park Service challenged our parks to recognize contributions made by women. Also, the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment occurred this year. Those two events, combined with her love of the river, led Kristy to put together the interactive Women of the Mississippi project. She tells us all about it in this segment of the show.
Our resident historian Michael Rainville, Jr. tells us about the earliest Holidazzle, as well as the first public Christmas tree in Minneapolis, which was lit 107 years ago in Gateway Park.
Who doesn’t love stories about a local hero, or two? Blaine Police Officer Reggie Larson and his canine partner, Rex, were recently awarded the United States Police Canine Association’s National Case of the Year. I know you’re curious to learn more about this one – tune in for the full story!
Milling About with Brianna Rose is a production of Mill City Times, and we cover topics of interest to our readers. We focus on local entertainers, small businesses, neighborhood stories, Mississippi River connections, local food producers and history - and are open to suggestions! Please email Becky Fillinger, executive producer, at becky_fillinger@hotmail.com to suggest ideas or to be a guest on the show.
In this episode of Milling About, let us introduce you to two great neighbors: Delia Bujold and Aman Biruk. Delia is the Member Coordinator of the Turkey and Extras Program at Mill City Commons and Aman Biruk is the Manager of the Broadway Avenue Cub Foods . Both were instrumental in carrying out a delivery of 50 holiday food baskets, in times of COVID, to the Ascension Catholic School for the Mill City Common’s Turkey and Extra Helpings program. Thank you Delia and Aman!
Monday, September 20, 2021 at 8:06AM
