Walz eases restrictions on indoor dining, entertainment venues

Gov. Tim Walz is ending his ban on indoor dining, will allow indoor entertainment venues to reopen starting Monday and is letting some spectators attend sporting events as coronavirus infection rates improve in Minnesota.

Twin Cities chefs sell calendar cookbook as fundraiser for laid-off hospitality workers

With restaurants closed and staff laid off, this past year has been a difficult one for the hospitality industry. However, a group of chefs are stepping up to help their colleagues.

Minnesota restaurant workers worried about holiday season as 4-week shutdown looms

Minnesota restaurant workers are demanding some financial assistance to survive, as the state prepares to go into a four-week shutdown beginning this weekend, with many worried about how they’re going to weather the upcoming holiday season. 

Doritos 3D are making a comeback, Frito Lay announces

Nostalgia junkies rejoice: Doritos 3D are making a comeback at the behest of fans everywhere.

Christmas Day: Here are the restaurants, stores open

While more retailers and restaurants than usual may be shutting their doors this Christmas, shoppers and would-be diners aren't completely out of luck.

'Seeds Feeds' goes indoors to end food insecurity in Minnesota

A St. Louis Park nonprofit is among dozens of organizations working to fight food insecurity in the state of Minnesota.

Lean Cuisine recalls select frozen chicken meals after complaints of plastic in product

More than 92,000 pounds of select frozen Lean Cuisine baked chicken meals are being recalled after several consumers complained of finding hard white plastic in the product.

Minneapolis mayor imposes 15% cap on fees charged by 3rd party food delivery apps

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey signed an emergency regulation Monday capping the fees third-party food delivery platforms can charge restaurants for using their services. 

AG Ellison sues 2 more restaurants for defying COVID-19 order

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Friday he is suing two more restaurants for violating Gov. Tim Walz’s COVID-19 restrictions. 

AG Ellison sues 2 Minnesota bars for illegally reopening Wednesday

The Minnesota Attorney General has filed lawsuits against two bars that opened Wednesday in defiance of Gov. Tim Walz’s COVID-related closures. 

Merrifield restaurant fined $10,000 for opening against executive order

A Merrifield, Minnesota restaurant has been fined $10,000 after opening for in-person dining twice after the Governor’s previous executive order prohibited it.

Bars, restaurants allowed to resume outdoor service, ban on indoor dining remains

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is extending his ban on indoor dining at bars and restaurants into January, but will allow outdoor dining to resume at a limited capacity starting Saturday. 

Walz keeps indoor dining ban; gyms, sports get limited restart

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is extending his ban on indoor dining while putting strict limits on the restart of gyms and youth sports.

Minnesota lawmakers nix takeout growler sales, to-go cocktails

Minnesota lawmakers rejected an amendment that would have allowed takeout growler sales and cocktails to-go as part of a larger relief bill passed Monday night.

Popular snack producer warns of possible cookie shortage ahead of holidays

Pepperidge Farm, which operates under the Campbell’s Soup Company, has warned it may experience a shortage of some of their popular cookie items due to the ongoing pandemic.

Step up your takeout game with restaurant ideas from the Twin Cities Gateway
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It's time to step up your takeout game and try something new. Natalie Conrad from Twin Cities Gateway joined the Buzz with hot spots to keep your taste buds happy.