World Beer Cup winners include 4 Minnesota craft breweries
Minnesota breweries are getting international recognition after bringing home medals from the 2026 World Beer Cup Awards.
Minnesota breweries are getting international recognition after bringing home medals from the 2026 World Beer Cup Awards.
Diets heavy in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains linked to lung cancer risk
Researchers posited that the reason may be less what’s in those foods than what’s on them: pesticides.
Researchers posited that the reason may be less what’s in those foods than what’s on them: pesticides.
Beast Barbeque closing in NE Minneapolis after 7 years
Barbeque joint Beast Barbeque has announced it will close after a seven-year run in northeast Minneapolis, marking yet another change to the shifting Twin Cities barbeque scene.
Barbeque joint Beast Barbeque has announced it will close after a seven-year run in northeast Minneapolis, marking yet another change to the shifting Twin Cities barbeque scene.
Shellfish recall issued over potential norovirus contamination
The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall of some shellfish that were distributed in at least four states because of possible norovirus concerns.
The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall of some shellfish that were distributed in at least four states because of possible norovirus concerns.
Starbucks announces its corporate office expansion in Nashville, TN
Seattle-based coffee giant Starbucks is investing $100 million to establish a new support office in Nashville, Tennessee, as part of a long-term growth strategy that includes creating 2,000 regional jobs over the next five years.
Seattle-based coffee giant Starbucks is investing $100 million to establish a new support office in Nashville, Tennessee, as part of a long-term growth strategy that includes creating 2,000 regional jobs over the next five years.
Endless Shrimp: Red Lobster brings back deal after 2024 bankruptcy
The new Endless Shrimp promotion started Monday. Red Lobster did not say how much the deal would cost, and prices may vary by location.
The new Endless Shrimp promotion started Monday. Red Lobster did not say how much the deal would cost, and prices may vary by location.
Rat poison in baby food spurs recall in multiple European nations
Rat poison found in jars of baby food in Central Europe over the weekend prompted recalls across multiple countries.
Rat poison found in jars of baby food in Central Europe over the weekend prompted recalls across multiple countries.
These states are drinking less alcohol as habits shift, analysis finds
Habits around drinking alcohol are changing as more Americans are beginning to drink less. Here’s which states have seen the biggest shift, according to a recent data analysis.
Habits around drinking alcohol are changing as more Americans are beginning to drink less. Here’s which states have seen the biggest shift, according to a recent data analysis.
SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions take effect April 20 in Florida — See what other states have bans
Florida is implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states.
Florida is implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states.
Roni's Mac Bar opening at Mall of America offering ‘viral mac and cheese’
A popular mac and cheese franchise is bringing its viral menu to Mall of America with a grand opening celebration and exclusive giveaways.
A popular mac and cheese franchise is bringing its viral menu to Mall of America with a grand opening celebration and exclusive giveaways.
Not an athlete? PepsiCo says you need Gatorade anyway
Doctors caution that while electrolyte and sports drinks have their place, the average non-athlete shouldn’t reach for one just because they’re thirsty.
Doctors caution that while electrolyte and sports drinks have their place, the average non-athlete shouldn’t reach for one just because they’re thirsty.
Starbucks, ChatGPT want AI to help pick your next drink
The scene plays out every day in coffeehouses everywhere. A customer reaches the front of the line and immediately cannot decide what to order. There are so many options: maybe just get the usual, maybe a tea, maybe coffee, maybe a Frappuccino, iced or hot… What is that, something new?
The scene plays out every day in coffeehouses everywhere. A customer reaches the front of the line and immediately cannot decide what to order. There are so many options: maybe just get the usual, maybe a tea, maybe coffee, maybe a Frappuccino, iced or hot… What is that, something new?
Walmart revamps Great Value packaging to highlight nutrition, boost store brand appeal
Walmart is redesigning Great Value packaging across 10,000 products to highlight key nutrition details and modernize its look.
Walmart is redesigning Great Value packaging across 10,000 products to highlight key nutrition details and modernize its look.
Good Brain Tonic sold nationwide and online recalled due to potential botulism
The maker of Good Brain Tonic recalled all bottles of the product over fears of botulism, a potentially deadly form of food poisoning.
The maker of Good Brain Tonic recalled all bottles of the product over fears of botulism, a potentially deadly form of food poisoning.
Trump touts tax change with $100 tip to DoorDash driver at White House
With just two days to go until the IRS deadline, President Donald Trump wanted to showcase one of his signature tax initiatives with the help of some McDonald’s and a $100 tip to the DoorDash delivery driver.
With just two days to go until the IRS deadline, President Donald Trump wanted to showcase one of his signature tax initiatives with the help of some McDonald’s and a $100 tip to the DoorDash delivery driver.
7-Eleven plans to close 645 stores during 2026 fiscal year
The parent company of 7-Eleven intends to shut down hundreds of its North American locations over the coming months.
The parent company of 7-Eleven intends to shut down hundreds of its North American locations over the coming months.
McDonald’s adding energy drinks, craft sodas to US menus, reports say
New drinks could roll out to McDonald’s as early as next month. Here’s what to know.
New drinks could roll out to McDonald’s as early as next month. Here’s what to know.
Home distilling ban struck down after 158 years
A U.S. Appellate Court ended a federal prohibition on distilling hard liquor that stretched all the way back to the Reconstruction era.
A U.S. Appellate Court ended a federal prohibition on distilling hard liquor that stretched all the way back to the Reconstruction era.
Tax Day 2026 freebies and deals
April 15 is tax day and there are several restaurants offering free food deals to help make paying taxes a bit easier.
April 15 is tax day and there are several restaurants offering free food deals to help make paying taxes a bit easier.
Health alert issued for mislabeled beef and pork products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for several raw beef and pork products after inspectors discovered they contained sesame that was not listed on the label. Sesame is a federally recognized allergen.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for several raw beef and pork products after inspectors discovered they contained sesame that was not listed on the label. Sesame is a federally recognized allergen.