Diet Coke linked to cardiovascular risks, experts warn: Here are healthier options
Dietitians say there are healthier beverage choices for those who opt to quit Diet Coke.
Haribo recalls candy after cannabis found in gummies, family gets sick
Haribo has recalled bags of candy in the Netherlands after a family reported getting sick and sampling revealed cannabis in the gummies.
St. Paul hosting Downtown Block Party Friday night in Mears Park
Businesses and city leaders are banding together to host an inaugural Downtown Block Party on Friday, calling it a "kick-off to summer."
Lawsuit accuses Aldi of copying others' packaging: See for yourself
The maker of Oreos, Chips Ahoy and Wheat Thins is suing Aldi over the supermarket chain’s packaging, alleging it “blatantly copies" their name brands.
Skittles quietly removes controversial food additive amid MAHA report
The report listed additives of potential concern, including titanium dioxide.
Lagniappe, Du Nord Cocktail Room announce closures set for May 31
Opening in September 2024 on a stretch of Lake Street still rebuilding from the pandemic and 2020 protests, the owners behind Lagniappe and the Du Nord Cocktail Room have announced they will throw in the towel at the end of the month.
Applebee’s All You Can Eat menu is back - with a higher price
Applebee’s is bringing back a popular meal deal.
Popular beers found with high levels of dangerous 'forever chemicals,' study reveals
Recent studies have found that some beers brewed in the US have high levels of "forever chemicals" and are considered above the allowed EPA limit.
Pepsi knocked out of America's top selling soft drinks
Many Americans already have strong opinions on the Coca-Cola vs. Pepsi debate, and now another soft drink has entered the chat.
Dolly Parton is launching a frozen food line
Country music icon Dolly Parton is expanding her retail food line with the launch of a menu of frozen meals.
McDonald's to extend summer hours amid hiring surge
McDonald's is extending its operating hours at most U.S. locations starting this summer amid an earlier decision to hire more than 300,000 workers.
Arsenic in rice: Amazon.com sued over alleged sale of contaminated product
A class action lawsuit was filed this week against Amazon.com over its alleged deceptive sale of toxic rice.
Oysters recalled for possible norovirus contamination
The FDA has alerted restaurants and food retailers in several states that they may have purchased oysters that could be contaminated with norovirus.
McDonald’s is closing those experimental CosMc’s restaurants
McDonald’s is closing all CosMc’s locations by June, ending its pilot of a snack-and-sip concept. But the chain says drinks like the turmeric spiced latte and frozen sour cherry energy will be tested at regular McDonald’s stores.
Hope Breakfast Bar owners reach settlement to dissolve Give Hope nonprofit
The Give Hope nonprofit is dissolving after an assurance of discontinuance was reached with the Minnesota Attorney General's Office.
Taste Buds: Stephanie’s strawberry cake and more crowd pleasers
Stephanie Hansen goes big for strawberry season with showstopping recipes and family favorites in this episode of Taste Buds.
Chicken soup cups recalled due to undeclared wheat allergen
The USDA has issued a health alert for mislabeled chicken soup cups that contain undeclared wheat, a known allergen. The product was sold in Texas, Utah, and Washington.
Dark Horse reopening in St. Paul’s Lowertown neighborhood this summer
Dark Horse Bar & Eatery has announced it will reopen with new ownership following its closure after a decade-long stretch in February.
Cucumbers recalled after Salmonella sickens 26 in several states; 9 hospitalized
The cucumbers may be within shelf life for the rest of this week, and the CDC says several people recently ate cucumbers on cruise ships leaving ports in Florida.


















