White Bear Lake, Minn. restaurant adds movie night, church services to beat pandemic slump
A White Bear Lake, Minnesota restaurant is pulling out all the stops to survive the economic downswing brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
A White Bear Lake, Minnesota restaurant is pulling out all the stops to survive the economic downswing brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
As icons of the Twin Cities dining scene close for good, other restaurants look at new ways to survive
The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar in Minneapolis have announced their doors will not reopen, even once the pandemic subsides. Meanwhile, Izzy's Ice Cream has permanently closed its original location in Saint Paul. MSP Magazine's Stephanie March joined the Buzz to chat about the challenges restaurants are facing as the outbreak lingers on.
The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar in Minneapolis have announced their doors will not reopen, even once the pandemic subsides. Meanwhile, Izzy's Ice Cream has permanently closed its original location in Saint Paul. MSP Magazine's Stephanie March joined the Buzz to chat about the challenges restaurants are facing as the outbreak lingers on.
How to shop safely at Minneapolis farmers markets amid COVID-19 pandemic
Farmers markets in Minneapolis will be open this season, but the COVID-19 pandemic is changing the way customers shop at them.
Farmers markets in Minneapolis will be open this season, but the COVID-19 pandemic is changing the way customers shop at them.
As pandemic stretches on, Minnesota food programs respond to increased demand
One of the effects of the crisis we’re in right now is hunger. Between the layoffs, the stay home orders, and the school closings, more families are struggling with food.
One of the effects of the crisis we’re in right now is hunger. Between the layoffs, the stay home orders, and the school closings, more families are struggling with food.
The Bachelor Farmer in North Loop closing permanently
The Bachelor Farmer, Marvel Bar and its cafe, are closing their doors permanently following economic losses due to COVID-19 and under the stay-at-home order.
The Bachelor Farmer, Marvel Bar and its cafe, are closing their doors permanently following economic losses due to COVID-19 and under the stay-at-home order.
How staying at home can be challenging for those battling eating disorders
The current stay-at-home order is tough on many Minnesotans, but poses some unique challenges for people with eating disorders.
The current stay-at-home order is tough on many Minnesotans, but poses some unique challenges for people with eating disorders.
JBS workers protest as officials outline importance of reopening Worthington pork plant
U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson, chairman of the House Agricultural Committee, held a news conference in Worthington, Minnesota—home to the state’s largest pork production facility— where he and other officials discussed the challenges facing hog farmers in Minnesota and nationwide during the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson, chairman of the House Agricultural Committee, held a news conference in Worthington, Minnesota—home to the state’s largest pork production facility— where he and other officials discussed the challenges facing hog farmers in Minnesota and nationwide during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Izzy's Ice Cream permanently closing St. Paul location after 20 years
Izzy's Ice Cream will be permanently closing its St. Paul location, according to a post on the company's Facebook page. This comes after weeks of being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Izzy's Ice Cream will be permanently closing its St. Paul location, according to a post on the company's Facebook page. This comes after weeks of being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Starbucks to reopen 90% of US stores by June in ‘carefully planned stages,’ according to report
U.S. stores will be open for to-go and delivery service, with cafe seating remaining closed to customers.
U.S. stores will be open for to-go and delivery service, with cafe seating remaining closed to customers.
Minnesota grocers ask shoppers to wear masks, practice social distancing
The Minnesota Grocers Association released a statement Wednesday asking shoppers to wear masks, practice social distancing and more.
The Minnesota Grocers Association released a statement Wednesday asking shoppers to wear masks, practice social distancing and more.
How are the plant closures impacting grocery store supply chains?
With meat processing plants closing due to COVID-19 outbreaks, there are concerns on how this will impact the supply chain to grocery stores.
With meat processing plants closing due to COVID-19 outbreaks, there are concerns on how this will impact the supply chain to grocery stores.
Hormel Foods in Austin, Minnesota makes safety adjustments in response to COVID-19
As pork production plants across Minnesota close due to COVID-19 concerns, Hormel Foods in Austin is still open. Officials said one of their employees tested positive for the coronavirus a few weeks ago, but that person has since recovered and is back at work.
As pork production plants across Minnesota close due to COVID-19 concerns, Hormel Foods in Austin is still open. Officials said one of their employees tested positive for the coronavirus a few weeks ago, but that person has since recovered and is back at work.
What will Minnesota restaurants look like when they reopen?
The governor’s stay-at-home order currently lasts until Monday, meaning businesses that are closed now are looking at the possibility of opening back up.
The governor’s stay-at-home order currently lasts until Monday, meaning businesses that are closed now are looking at the possibility of opening back up.
Trump orders meat processing plants to remain open
The order will use the Defense Production Act to classify meat processing as critical infrastructure to keep production plants open, according to the Associated Press.
The order will use the Defense Production Act to classify meat processing as critical infrastructure to keep production plants open, according to the Associated Press.
Coalition of Minnesota restaurants offer to serve as testing ground for reopening
As Minnesotans await a decision on the governor’s stay-at-home order, a group of local small business owners say they are open to being the testing ground for reopening restaurants across the state.
As Minnesotans await a decision on the governor’s stay-at-home order, a group of local small business owners say they are open to being the testing ground for reopening restaurants across the state.
Craft breweries turn to beer dumping amid COVID-19 closures, call for regulation changes
The Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild says it's only a matter of time before some of your favorite breweries have to shut down if state leaders don't step in quickly.
The Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild says it's only a matter of time before some of your favorite breweries have to shut down if state leaders don't step in quickly.
JBS pork plant denies Minnesota OSHA inspectors investigation
The Minnesota Occupational Health and Safety Administration was ready to inspect the JBS pork plant in Worthington last Monday, but the company refused to allow inspectors to conduct the investigation.
The Minnesota Occupational Health and Safety Administration was ready to inspect the JBS pork plant in Worthington last Monday, but the company refused to allow inspectors to conduct the investigation.
Minnesota hog farmer turns to selling on social media after plants close
Hog farmers in Minnesota are running out of places to send their livestock, and some will be forced to euthanize them. But in Northfield, one farmer is taking a different approach.
Hog farmers in Minnesota are running out of places to send their livestock, and some will be forced to euthanize them. But in Northfield, one farmer is taking a different approach.
Amid pandemic, homebrewing surges in popularity
Fans who are trying to stay home say the hobby keeps them occupied and takes their mind off the news, according to the Associated Press.
Fans who are trying to stay home say the hobby keeps them occupied and takes their mind off the news, according to the Associated Press.
Midwest farmers struggle as meat processing plants close due to COVID-19
Meat prices in Minnesota are stable now, but one state official anticipates that consumers could see higher prices in the grocery aisles.
Meat prices in Minnesota are stable now, but one state official anticipates that consumers could see higher prices in the grocery aisles.