These cities are spending the most on fast food

Fast food restaurants are famous for offering quick and easy eats without breaking the bank.

The story behind the fair’s favorite Apple Fries
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FOX 9’s Ian Leonard speaks with the owner and founder of the Great Minnesota Get-Together’s Apple Fries – a new food item in 2026 that caused some of the longest lines.

Ian Leonard learns Saturday Dumpling Co.’s secret
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Starting out by offering family recipe frozen dumplings out of their condo in Minneapolis, Saturday Dumpling Co. has grown to three brick-and-mortar locations and a State Fair stand. FOX 9’s Ian Leonard speaks with one of its founders about their road to success and drops his own fresh batch in the fryer.

Minneapolis coffee institution closing after 50 years
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A nearly 50-year-old specialty coffee shop in Minneapolis' Linden Hills neighborhood is closing after its landlord declined to renew its lease. FOX 9’s Maury Glover has the story

Linden Hills staple Coffee and Tea Limited closing after 50 years

A Linden Hills coffee institution is closing after its landlord chose not to renew its lease, leaving longtime customers and the owner's family saying goodbye to a neighborhood staple.

St. Paul pub owner fed up with crime
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A suspect has been arrested in the attempted burglary of two St. Paul businesses, with one owner telling FOX 9 he is fed up with increased crime in the area.

Jalapeños linked to Salmonella outbreak in 27 states; Chipotle & Qdoba affected

More than 300 people have gotten sick as a result of a Salmonella outbreak that has spread to over two dozen states and ensnared two popular restaurant chains, the Food and Drug Administration reported.

NY Gyro fined $613K for minimum wage, worker overtime violations

Minnesota-based Mediterranean restaurant chain NY Gyro has been ordered to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in back wages after a federal investigation uncovered several violations.

Disneyland unveils lineup of new restaurants coming to Downtown Disney

Disneyland details the full culinary expansion of Downtown Disney's West End, featuring Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby, Happy Ice, and a permanent Earl of Sandwich.

Woman accused of slapping driver in McDonald's drive-thru for taking too long

A New York woman is facing a harassment charge after police say she became impatient in a McDonald's drive-thru and allegedly slapped the driver of the vehicle in front of her.

Beloved American ice cream chain shuttering dozens of stores nationwide

Dozens of Dairy Queen locations have closed across the United States as some franchise operators face financial challenges and corporate compliance disputes.

Betty Danger's iconic revolving dining Ferris wheel in Minneapolis is now for sale

A one-of-a-kind Ferris wheel that once defined the Betty Danger’s experience is now available for purchase, offering a unique opportunity for a new owner.

FOX 9 Town Ball Tour: Sleepy Eye Coffee Co.
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FOX 9’s Town Ball Tour rolls into Sleepy Eye this week, as Lauren Andrego checks in Wednesday morning at the Sleepy Eye Coffee Company before the game to show off the local company keeping players caffeinated, and doubles as a brewery later in the day.

DoorDash scam in Minnesota: Drivers lose hundreds to fake support calls

DoorDash drivers in Minnesota say they are being targeted by scammers who steal their hard-earned money by pretending to be company support staff, and have so far lost hundreds.

St. Paul's Half Time Rec named No. 1 bar in America by Esquire

Half Time Rec, a neighborhood favorite in St. Paul, has landed national recognition as the best bar in the country in 2026.

Pizza Hut sold by Yum Brands for $2.7 billion

Pizza Hut, whose famous red roofs dotted cities across the country before changes in the restaurant industry cut into its popularity, was sold for $2.7 billion.