Cinemark's $5 bring-your-own bucket popcorn deal returns for National Popcorn Day 2026

Cinemark and Lowe’s team up for a $5 popcorn bucket deal this Jan. 18-19. Bring any container—including a 5-gallon Lowe’s bucket—to celebrate National Popcorn Day 2026.

Recall of cheese products upgraded to highest danger level over Listeria-causing bacteria: FDA

The Food and Drug Administration announced that a recall of cheese products has been upgraded to the most serious risk category after testing positive for a potentially deadly bacteria, Listeria monocytogenes.

Latin businesses report revenue losses in Twin Cities
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Following an increase in federal immigration officers throughout the city, many Latin businesses in northeast Minneapolis closed on Monday due to the presence of ICE agents, with business owners reporting a significant loss in revenue.

Taste Buds: Afghan Flavors and Maazah Sister Magic

Stephanie Hansen visits with Sheilla and Yasameen, the sisters behind Maazah – a Minnesota-born brand that has grown from local farmers markets to national shelves with their vibrant Afghan chutneys and dips, inspired by their mom’s cooking.

New federal dietary guidelines: Avoid processed foods, added sugar

New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar.

New Girl Scout cookie arrives: Here's how to get it

If your New Year's resolution is to “explore more” Girl Scout cookies, you’re in luck.

Japanese sushi chain shatters record, pays $3.24 million for single bluefin tuna

Check out this single bluefin tuna that a Japanese sushi chain bought for more than $3 million at the famed New Year fish auction in Tokyo, shattering a previous record.

Sprinkles Cupcakes closing all locations, founder and former owner confirms

founder and former owner of Sprinkles Cupcakes confirmed in an Instagram post Wednesday that the company is closing all its locations across the country.

Halftime with Taste Buds: Sloppy Joe Totchos

Stephanie Hansen’s cheesy Sloppy Joe Totchos are an easy game day twist on the classic sloppy joe sandwich. Layer the mixture on top of crispy tater tots and top with tomatoes and green onions.

Halftime with Taste Buds: Sloppy Joe Totchos
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Stephanie Hansen’s cheesy Sloppy Joe Totchos are an easy game day twist on the classic sloppy joe sandwich. Layer the mixture on top of crispy tater tots and top with tomatoes and green onions.

SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions take effect Jan. 1 in five states, others to follow in 2026 — see where

The new year brings new restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients. On Jan. 1, five states are banning SNAP recipients from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.

MN distributor recalls hundreds of food, drugstore products after rodent, feces contamination

The FDA says the facility was operating under insanitary conditions after finding the presence of rodents, rodent urine and bird droppings in areas where medical devices, drugs, human food, pet food and cosmetic products were held.