Egg prices are going up again ahead of Easter 2024

Egg prices are going up again. Here’s how much a dozen eggs cost on average, and the USDA’s prediction for this year.

SNAP expansion could cover medical expenses under MN proposal

SNAP benefits could be expanded throughout Minnesota to cover medical assessments under a new proposal being considered by lawmakers.

New in Hopkins: Pink Ivy Kitchen & Bar
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The couple behind Advellum at the Malcom Yards Market have opened their first full-service restaurant on Main Street in Hopkins. Pink Ivy will offer lunch and dinner service Tuesday through Sunday. Michael and Viorica Shaughnessy describe the menu as modern-American fare infused with seasonal twists.

Here's where Aldi plans to open new US stores, convert existing chains

Aldi plans to add 800 stores across the U.S., including new openings and store conversions of existing grocery chains. Here’s what plans have been released.

Aldi expansion: Grocer to open 800 new stores in US by 2028

Aldi says the nationwide expansion plan will offer products at “the lowest possible prices.” Here's a look at where Aldi will open.

Louisiana declares disaster as crawfish shortage hits hard

Amid a crawfish shortage in Louisiana, the nation’s top producer of the crustaceans that are a staple in Gulf Coast seafood boils, Gov. Jeff Landry issued a disaster declaration for the impacted industry Wednesday.

Galactic Pizza announces closure, ends era of delivery from superheroes

Galactic Pizza on Lyndale Avenue South, a long-time favorite for Minneapolis residents looking for pizza delivered by drivers dressed as superheroes, has announced it will close.

Soft drink company hiring two 'soda consultants' to travel across America for $40K

If you're tech-savvy and love to travel, you might be a great contender for a dream role with a beverage brand that's hiring a "senior soda consultant" to embark on an American adventure.

Krispy Kreme to offer free doughnuts on Super Tuesday

Krispy Kreme is enticing Americans to participate in Super Tuesday with their "Doughmocracy" initiative, offering two free glazed doughnuts to customers nationwide.

Trader Joe's dumplings recalled over permanent marker contamination

Nearly 62,000 lbs. of steamed chicken soup dumplings sold at Trader Joe's locations across the country are involved in the recall.

Minnesota's first women's sports bar ‘knocks it out of the park’

A new bar in Minneapolis will focus on women's sports, hoping to draw an underrepresented sports fan demographic to A Bar Of Their Own.

Students benefit from longer lunches, but can districts afford it?

Research shows students get better grades and have fewer behavioral issues when they’re not hungry, and a new bill before lawmakers would guarantee a certain amount of seated lunchtime.