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While many businesses have been ordered to temporarily close amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, some Minnesota businesses are not only staying open—they are also hiring.
While many businesses have been ordered to temporarily close amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, some Minnesota businesses are not only staying open—they are also hiring.
Gov. Walz 'totally supportive' of takeout wine and beer during COVID-19 pandemic
Several Minnesota legislators along with a coalition of local restaurant owners are pushing for a temporary change in state law that would allow current on-sale alcohol retailers to sell pre-packaged alcoholic beverages both in carry-out and delivery
Several Minnesota legislators along with a coalition of local restaurant owners are pushing for a temporary change in state law that would allow current on-sale alcohol retailers to sell pre-packaged alcoholic beverages both in carry-out and delivery
Cargill temporarily stops production at Big Lake, Minnesota facility, employees laid off
Cargill says it is temporarily idling its Big Lake, Minnesota facility and laying off employees there due to shifting demands of the foodservice industry.
Cargill says it is temporarily idling its Big Lake, Minnesota facility and laying off employees there due to shifting demands of the foodservice industry.
Wisconsin dairy co-op to donate cheese to Midwest food banks
Burnett Dairy Cooperative, a Wisconsin-based cheese manufacturer located about 75 miles northeast of Minneapolis, is giving back in a time of need.
Burnett Dairy Cooperative, a Wisconsin-based cheese manufacturer located about 75 miles northeast of Minneapolis, is giving back in a time of need.
Amazon puts new grocery delivery customers on waitlist amid high demand during COVID-19 pandemic
For the time being, the company said it will focus on orders placed by existing Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market delivery customers.
For the time being, the company said it will focus on orders placed by existing Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market delivery customers.
Meat plant closes after 293 workers test positive; nation's meat supply could take a hit
A meat plant in South Dakota is being shut down after 293 of its employees tested positive for coronavirus.
A meat plant in South Dakota is being shut down after 293 of its employees tested positive for coronavirus.
Smithfield Foods closes South Dakota facility due to COVID-19 outbreak
Smithfield Foods is closing one of the largest pork processing plants in the country as the company deals with a COVID-19 outbreak at a South Dakota facility.
Smithfield Foods is closing one of the largest pork processing plants in the country as the company deals with a COVID-19 outbreak at a South Dakota facility.
Florida vegetables an unexpected victim of coronavirus
Thousands of acres of fruits and vegetables grown in Florida are being plowed over or left to rot because farmers can’t sell to restaurants, theme parks or schools nationwide that have closed because of the coronavirus.
Thousands of acres of fruits and vegetables grown in Florida are being plowed over or left to rot because farmers can’t sell to restaurants, theme parks or schools nationwide that have closed because of the coronavirus.
Panera Bread launches grocery service amid COVID-19 pandemic
The bakery and restaurant chain launched its new grocery delivery service on Wednesday, allowing customers to restock their kitchen while ordering food.
The bakery and restaurant chain launched its new grocery delivery service on Wednesday, allowing customers to restock their kitchen while ordering food.
White House Coronavirus Task Force recommends avoiding grocery stores, pharmacies over next two weeks
The White House Coronavirus Task Force over the weekend urged Americans to avoid going to grocery stores and pharmacies over the next two weeks as the pandemic is expected to worsen across the country.
The White House Coronavirus Task Force over the weekend urged Americans to avoid going to grocery stores and pharmacies over the next two weeks as the pandemic is expected to worsen across the country.
Cargill workers keeping shelves stocked as pandemic stresses food supply chain
Minnesota has many companies on the frontlines, providing goods and services desperately needed during the coronavirus pandemic.
Minnesota has many companies on the frontlines, providing goods and services desperately needed during the coronavirus pandemic.
Minnesota liquor stores seeing strong sales amid pandemic
A small town liquor store in southern Minnesota sold more than 13,000 cans of one specific brand of beer in just three days as people responded to news of the spreading coronavirus in mid-March.
A small town liquor store in southern Minnesota sold more than 13,000 cans of one specific brand of beer in just three days as people responded to news of the spreading coronavirus in mid-March.
As coronavirus puts many out of work, some Minnesota businesses need workers
Efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus have had a massive impact on the economy in Minnesota and across the globe.
Efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus have had a massive impact on the economy in Minnesota and across the globe.
Grupo Modelo suspends production of Corona and other beer brands amid coronavirus crisis in Mexico
Grupo Modelo, the producer of the beer, announced the suspension in a press release on Friday.
Grupo Modelo, the producer of the beer, announced the suspension in a press release on Friday.
Baking bread on the rise in the age of coronavirus
Countless people across the country are turning to one of the few hobbies that hasn't been banned: Baking bread.
Countless people across the country are turning to one of the few hobbies that hasn't been banned: Baking bread.
Target, Trader Joe's to close on Easter to give employees working during coronavirus a break
On their website, Trader Joe's said, "All Trader Joe's Stores will be CLOSED on Easter Sunday, April 12th to give our incredible Crew Members a much needed day of rest."
On their website, Trader Joe's said, "All Trader Joe's Stores will be CLOSED on Easter Sunday, April 12th to give our incredible Crew Members a much needed day of rest."
Grocers to shoppers: Practice social distancing, buy smart and try new products
Grocery shopping one of the activities Minnesotans are allowed to leave home for under Gov. Tim Walz’s stay-at-home order, which is in place for the next two weeks to help slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
Grocery shopping one of the activities Minnesotans are allowed to leave home for under Gov. Tim Walz’s stay-at-home order, which is in place for the next two weeks to help slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
Heading to the store? Experts give tips for safe handling of your groceries
Grocery store runs are some of the only times Minnesotans are leaving home, so experts explained how to protect yourself and your food when you go.
Grocery store runs are some of the only times Minnesotans are leaving home, so experts explained how to protect yourself and your food when you go.
California restaurants say 30% to close permanently without state aid due to coronavirus
As many as 30,000 California restaurants could close permanently because of coronavirus restrictions that have shuttered dining rooms and led to widespread layoffs, the industry warned Friday, while urging the state to delay tax payments and planned minimum-wage increases to help the ailing businesses.
As many as 30,000 California restaurants could close permanently because of coronavirus restrictions that have shuttered dining rooms and led to widespread layoffs, the industry warned Friday, while urging the state to delay tax payments and planned minimum-wage increases to help the ailing businesses.
Instacart workers seek strike as jobs get busier, riskier
Some Instacart workers have called for a walk-out Monday, saying they need hazard pay and protective gear, among other demands.
Some Instacart workers have called for a walk-out Monday, saying they need hazard pay and protective gear, among other demands.