Pub owner closes 2 establishments after souring on Minneapolis

The owners of Keegan’s Irish Pub on University Avenue in Northeast Minneapolis made the rounds Tuesday to reflect on a near two-decade run.

‘Going backwards is really not an option’: Industry leaders raise concern over COVID-19 flare-ups at bars

Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health, Jan Malcolm, said Monday around 200 cases of the coronavirus have been linked back to bars in Mankato while 100 cases have been linked to bars in the Twin Cities. 

13 Minnesotans sicked by Cyclospora from bagged salads

Officials are warning consumers after 13 Minnesotans were sickened by Cyclospora linked to bagged salads bought at local grocery stores.

After Minnesota State Fair cancellation, beloved food vendors pop up across the metro

When summer comes to a close in late August, it just won't be the same not stepping into the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. But, state fair vendors have found a way to make sure their customers can still get a taste of the beloved event.

Starbucks changes policy to allow Black Lives Matter T-shirts

Starbucks is tweaking its dress code to allow Black Lives Matter T-shirts and pins after complaints that it prohibited employees from wearing the items.

Some Twin Cities restaurants carefully reopen to indoor diners

The dial to reopening Minnesota has turned again Wednesday, with gyms reopening and some restaurants serving indoor diners.

Minnesota families have until June 30 to apply for $325 in temporary food benefits

Minnesota families have until June 30 to apply for temporary food benefits for children who would have received free or reduced-price meals if schools were open this spring.

Stay Safe MN plan Phase 3: What’s reopening, what's now allowed

The third phase of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s Stay Safe MN plan will begin on Wednesday, June 10 and allow for restaurants indoor dining, gyms, and entertainment venues to reopen as well as an increase in capacities for churches, salons and barbershops. 

Minneapolis café decides to leave 'black lives matter' street art, asks artist to make it permanent

Many restaurants in the Twin Cities are cleaning up after fires and looting last week, but one that sustained only minor damage in the form of street art has made the decision to leave it. 

Judge reaffirms Stay Safe MN order, Shady's bar must remain closed to indoor dine-in service

A Stearns County, Minnesota judge ruled Gov. Tim Walz has the right to issue his executive order requiring bars and restaurants to shut down during the pandemic after an Albany, Minn. bar announced its intent to violate the order last month.

As COVID-19 restrictions ease, customers flock to hair salons, restaurant patios

June 1 marked the day many restaurants and hair salons in Minnesota have been waiting for since closures due to COVID-19 went into effect more than two months ago. 

555 coronavirus cases at Iowa Tyson pork plant

The Iowa Department of Public Health confirmed 555 employees had tested positive on Thursday.

St. Paul to require face masks indoors starting June 1

The city of St. Paul will soon require face masks inside all city buildings and licensed businesses starting June 1.