'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.

Takeout support - St. Cloud car club boosting sales at restaurants with weekly dinners
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Aiming to support local restaurants during the latest shutdown, a St. Cloud car club is hosting weekly appreciation dinners. Founder Michael Morgan joined the Buzz to chat about their effort and how you can join in the fun.

Don't wait more than 2 hours to put away Thanksgiving leftovers, USDA says

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, your perishable leftovers should be refrigerated within two hours of coming out of the oven or refrigerator.

St. Paul brewery steps up with free Thanksgiving meals for fellow industry workers

Every service industry worker that came in to Dual Citizen Brewery Wednesday took home six beers and a free Thanksgiving dinner from a business that’s hurting itself.

Wash your hands this Thanksgiving, but not your turkey, USDA says

The United States Department of Agriculture says you should not be washing your turkey, or any meats for that matter.

Switch up your Pumpkin Pie routine with these delectable hand pies
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If a pumpkin pie is too boring for your Thanksgiving spread, switch things up with hand pies! Maddie Carlos, from Something Sweet by Maddie Lu, joined the Buzz with her recipe to make delicious mini versions of the Thanksgiving culinary tradition.