Some grocery chains reinstating limits on toilet paper, paper towels amid rising COVID-19 cases

A spokesperson for Kroger, which operates more than 2,000 locations nationwide, said the grocery chain put limits on the essential items “to ensure all customers have access to what they need this holiday season.”

Bars, restaurants can host sports leagues under new guidance

Bars and restaurants in Minnesota are allowed to host leagues for sports like darts, pool or beanbags amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new guidance released Wednesday. 

9 Salmonella cases linked to Woodbury, Minnesota juice bar

The Minnesota Department of Health is investigating a salmonellosis outbreak lined to Nekter Juice Bar in Woodbury, Minnesota.

New bar, restaurant capacity restrictions take effect in Wisconsin

A new mandate limiting bars and restaurants in Wisconsin to 25 percent capacity went into effect Thursday, but in western Wisconsin there are questions why the mandate stretches statewide.

Restaurant table limit expands to 10 people, dancing prohibited

The Minnesota Department of Health updated its guidance for restaurants and bars Thursday as the weather gets colder and more customers opt to sit indoors amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Recipe: Chicago hot dog Cuban sandwich

This week marks the return of Thursday Night Football on FOX. To accompany this Tampa-Chicago matchup, Dr. BBQ cooked up this combination of the cities' two most famous dishes, Cuban sandwiches and hot dogs, respectively.

Election to certify Surly hospitality staff union loses by 1 vote

A majority of eligible hospitality employees at Surly Brewing Company did not vote to be represented by the union, falling short by one vote, according to Surly and the union, UNITE HERE Local 17.

13 Minneapolis restaurant staffers who worked Trump fundraiser quarantined

Thirteen staff members from a Minneapolis steakhouse were quarantining after the restaurant catered a fundraiser attended by President Donald Trump during his visit to Minnesota last week, the restaurant said Monday.

Subway's bread doesn’t fit the ‘statutory definition of bread,' Irish court says

Ireland’s Supreme Court says the bread used in Subway locations throughout the country is loaded with so much sugar, it should not be considered a “staple food.”

National Coffee Day 2020 deals: What to do to get that free cup

It's National Coffee Day, and a lot of stores are offering deals for a cup of joe to customers wanting a pick-me-up.

Surly management, workers reach union election agreement

A hospitality union representing employees of Minneapolis-based Surly Brewing Company said the company and its employees have agreed on a fair election process to certify a union.