Union Hmong Kitchen opens in Minneapolis' North Loop food hall

Over the past five years, Union Hmong Kitchen has done about 100 pop-ups around the country, and now the award-winning culinary operation has found a permanent home.

Thanksgiving dinner may be more expensive as holiday staples in short supply

While most will likely be able to get their hands on a turkey for Thanksgiving this year, shoppers could be shelling out more cash for it as well as other holiday staples — largely due to supply chain bottlenecks.

Kellogg’s sued for $5M over alleged lack of strawberries in Pop-Tarts

An Illinois woman claims Kellogg’s engaged in deceptive advertising by not clearly showing strawberry Pop-Tarts have other ingredients in them.

Salmonella outbreak linked to salami sticks sold at Trader Joe's, CDC says

A multi-state salmonella outbreak has prompted the CDC to ask the public not to eat Citterio-brand Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks and advise businesses to stop selling them.

Schools forced to limit lunch options amid nationwide supply chain crisis

School meal programs are facing food shortages and supply delays that may cause officials to limit the breakfast and lunch options for students.

Salmonella in poultry: USDA announces steps to help reduce illnesses

The USDA on Tuesday announced several steps to control salmonella in poultry plants in the hope of reducing the number of related illnesses each year.

Curderburger at Culver's lives up to the hype

The Curderburger at Culver's is only available on Oct. 15, National Cheese Curd Day, until supplies last.

McDonald's offering free ‘thank you’ breakfast to educators Oct. 11-15

Just as it did with first responders and health care workers last year, McDonald’s will give a free Thank You Meal to teachers, administrators and school staff this week.

Metro Meals on Wheels needs 500 new volunteers

Metro Meals on Wheels says it is looking for 500 new volunteers to make deliveries to its clients this fall and winter. The nonprofit says it is delivering 50 percent more meals since the pandemic started, and it needs the extra drivers to keep up with demand.

Minnesota companies challenged by truck driver shortage

A nationwide truck driver shortage is having an impact on some local grocers, including fewer deliveries and more empty shelves.

After 70 years in business, St. Paul's Dari-Ette Drive-In closes

After seven decades on St. Paul’s eastside, a popular Italian-American restaurant closed its doors for the last time on Saturday.

Government report finds ‘alarming levels’ of heavy metals in more baby foods

A new report by a U.S. House panel reveals “alarming levels” of toxic heavy metals in “even more” baby foods despite previous warnings to some baby food manufacturers.

Meal ideas for families on the go
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From soccer to band practice, finding time for dinner can be a nearly impossible task for many families. Mary Matthews from the Way Cool Cooking School dropped by with easy ideas for meals on the go.