Officials find only about half of Minnesota bars, restaurants in compliance with COVID-19 safeguards

The Minnesota Department of Health reported Wednesday that during the most recent inspection of 167 bars and restaurants, barely over half were found to be in compliance with COVID-19 safeguards.

After weeks of serving food at George Floyd memorial, Minneapolis chef opens kitchen

Hoping to bring healing through food, a local woman has cooked and distributed free meals at the site of the George Floyd memorial in south Minneapolis for the past three months. Now, Chef Tea is looking to open a kitchen of her own.

Minnesota breweries brace for winter season, can shortage amid 'brutal' 2020

Minnesota breweries already struggling financially due to the pandemic are preparing for their next big challenge: surviving through the slower winter season.

Surly employee union calls closure 'retaliation', brewery says decision was weeks in the making

Two days after Surly Brewing Company employees formed a union, the brewery announced an indefinite closure of its Beer Hall, which the union called retaliation, but the brewery says was a decision weeks in the making.

Surly Beer Hall closing indefinitely Nov. 2

Surly Brewing Company announced that the Minneapolis Beer Hall will be closing indefinitely on November 2.

Minnesota winemakers find freedom as judge finds 51% rule unconstitutional

Minnesota winemakers are now free to make the wines they want after a federal judge found the state’s restrictive 51 percent rule to be unconstitutional.

Coronavirus pandemic brings hard times for farmers, worsening hunger

The coronavirus pandemic has brought hard times for many farmers and has imperiled food security for many millions both in the cities and the countryside.

Izzy's Ice Cream closing Minneapolis shop amid 'these challenging times'

Izzy's Ice Cream will be closing its Minneapolis shop near Gold Medal Park just months after the owners decided to permanently close their St. Paul location amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte returns earlier this year

Starbucks is bringing back its coveted Pumpkin Spice Latte Tuesday with its fall menu available at locations across the country -- days earlier than last year’s launch sweetening up 2020.

Summer gold: best places to enjoy sweet corn around the Twin Cities
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From sweet corn ice cream to more traditional fare, MSP Magazine's Food & Dining Editor Stephanie March joined the Buzz with her best bets to enjoy the summer delicacy.

23 Minnesota cases linked to peaches with possible Salmonella contamination

There are 23 cases in Minnesota connected to a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked to fresh, whole peaches sold at Aldi and Target stores, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.

Girl Scouts debuting new cookie variety inspired by French toast

2021 just got a little sweeter. The Girl Scouts of the USA announced a new French toast-inspired cookie flavor to join their lineup of offerings in January.

Minneapolis chefs serve Native American elders during COVID-19 pandemic

Chefs of the Gatherings Cafe at the Minneapolis American Indian Center have been preparing healthy and delicious meals for the elderly in their community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

14 Minnesota cases linked to recalled onions in Salmonella outbreak

Fourteen cases of Salmonella Newport infections in Minnesota have been linked to a nationwide outbreak connected to potentially contaminated onions, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

All 14 Minnesota bars, restaurants in compliance after receiving warnings for COVID-19 safety violations

All 14 establishments that received warning letters for violations of the state's COVID-19 safety guidelines are now in compliance, according to the Department of Public Safety Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement.