Hidden Valley Ranch wants to spice up your meals with Ranch Chili Crunch

Hidden Valley Ranch and This Little Goat have joined forces to introduce the Ranch Chili Crunch, a versatile new ingredient for home cooks.

University of Minnesota debuts new apple variety, Kudos

The University of Minnesota has created a new apple variety, just in time for fall. If you are a fan of the University’s Honeycrisp, Zestar!, and SweeTango apples, you are in for a treat with their new apple: Kudos. 

Cake sold at Walmart recalled over undeclared allergen

Cake slices sold at Walmart stores nationwide are being recalled because they have an undeclared allergen and could pose a serious risk to some customers, federal health officials warned. 

First Avenue partners with Wrecktangle Pizza on new restaurant
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It?s been quite the year for the Wrecktangle Pizza crew. They were named ?Best Pizza in America? in early 2023 and people flocked to get their hands on the Detroit-style pizza with a Minnesota twist. Now they?ve partnered with First Avenue to open a new spot in St. Paul that?s offering more than just pizza. Wrestaurant at the Palace will have all the favorites plus new creations. It?s next door to the Palace Theatre which is co-operated by First Avenue. The Wrestaurant at the Palace is at 33 West 7th Place. They?re open seven days a week.

Minneapolis hotels, restaurants seeing surge
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Throughout a summer of busy events this summer, including Taylor Swift and Beyonce appearances, Minneapolis hotels and restaurants are reporting surges in business.

Starbucks faces lawsuit over 'fruitless' drinks as judge allows case to proceed

A U.S. District judge in New York has given the green light for a lawsuit against Starbucks to proceed. The plaintiffs allege that Starbucks engaged in deceptive marketing practices related to its Starbucks Refresher beverages, which are promoted as fruit-based beverages available at Starbucks outlets.

Alaska fisherman hooks and cooks blue-fleshed fish: ‘Mother Nature is incredible’

Weighing only up to 2 lbs., rock greenlings may not sound like an impressive catch. But once you see one, it’s clear these little fish are worthy of the chase. Would you eat it?

Eggroll Queen food truck targeted by thief

A popular Twin Cities area food truck took a huge loss because of a thief at a farmers market in South St. Paul Wednesday night.

The sweet science of ice cream: Taste Buds
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Stephanie learns the science behind small-batch ice cream with Ashlee Olds, owner of Sweet Science Ice Cream. Somewhere between tempering egg yolks and mixing the perfect bite of cookies and cream, she learns an important lesson: handcrafted ice cream is a lot of work ? but it is so worth it. Join Stephanie back in her kitchen afterward for an ice cream pie recipe that?ll give your muscles a rest.

Mother-daughter connection at Park Tavern
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Following one server?s death in 2008, her daughter aims to keep her legacy alive at Park Tavern in St. Louis Park.

McDonald's ditches self-serve soda fountains for a new dining era

McDonald's is overhauling its dining experience by phasing out self-serve soft drink fountains. The company has announced plans to eliminate these machines from all its dining rooms by 2032.

Vinai to open in Dangerous Man taproom space, Yia Vang continues restaurant expansion

Located in the Sheridan neighborhood of Minneapolis, Vinai will join restaurants in the area such as Ann Kim’s Young Joni, Gustavo Romero’s Oro and Christina Nguyen’s Hai Hai.

Oreo is bringing back one of the most requested fan-favorite flavors

Since this limited edition cookie was last seen on shelves in 2020, Oreo fans have been begging for the flavor to make its triumphant return. And now it’s here.