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This Century-Old Meat Market In Minnesota Still Cuts, Smokes, And Wraps Everything By Hand Like It Did Generations Ago

A Minnesota meat counter once rolled out dill pepper sticks nicknamed Dilly, and they went flying out of the case. That alone got my attention. The same shop sells Swedish sausage, deboned hams, and lingonberry jam from Sweden. It also still cuts porterhouse steaks, which fewer butcher counters seem to bother with these days.

Robbinsdale, MN · 2d
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Northern Kitchen (Bloomington, MN)

The Twin Cities has not historically had much of a regional Chinese restaurant scene. There’ve been some very good Sichuan restaurants in the metro over the years (Grand Szechuan and Legendary Spice, most notably) and there are some acceptable dim sum options—depending on how charitable/cranky you’re feeling (Jade Dynasty and Yangtze are the best of the bunch). But there’s not much else beyond that of note. Or so I thought till this past summer when blog reader Michael C emailed me to recommend two Chinese restaurants I had not previously heard of. The one that particularly caught my eye was Northern Kitchen. This both because it’s located in Bloomington—a little closer to us than the Cities proper—and because their specialty is Northern Chinese cuisine. Given the rigors of my summer travels and then the start of my college term, it took us a while to get out there. We liked our first lunch—eaten the weekend before last—so much that we went back again this past weekend to eat more of the menu. Here’s a quick look at both meals.

Bloomington, MN · 22h
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The 3 most beloved Minnesota restaurants that are now gone

Minnesota diners have endured another stretch of hard restaurant goodbyes. Following the recent closure of French Meadow’s Minneapolis café, three very different favorites have left empty tables behind—from a lakeside…

Minneapolis, MN · 13d

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In Small-Town Lester Prairie, Near Hutchinson, Garbers’ Meats Is A Butcher Shop Worth The Drive Through Minnesota Farm Country

Smoked salmon is one of the most talked-about items at a small butcher shop in the middle of Minnesota corn country. That alone made me stop scrolling. The surprises keep stacking up. This little meat counter also turns out jerky, cheddar brats, old-fashioned wieners, and bologna with a loyal following.

Lester Prairie, MN · 4d
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Dave Cossetta, owner of longtime St. Paul restaurant dies unexpectedly in Rome

Dave Cossetta, the owner of St. Paul’s longtime restaurant and a fourth-generation business leader, has died unexpectedly in Italy, according to his family.

St Paul, MN · 8h

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Alcohol-infused Candy At Minnesota's Largest Candy Store Leads To Charges

That big yellow candy store in Jordan is in hot water. Alcohol-infused candy sold to a minor, and owner Robert M. Wagner has a Dec. 18 court date.

Jordan, MN · 3d

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B-Dubs a GO in Waconia as new site opens doors

Buffalo Wild Wings GO has opened a new restaurant at 144 Depot Drive in Waconia, the brand’s latest expansion in Minnesota as it pursues franchise growth across the state. Locally owned and operated by Matt Knodt and Lacey Pavek, the newest Buffalo Wild Wings GO location is the first in Waconia. BWWGO is built around takeout and delivery, so it’s a smaller version of B-Dubs serving the same wings, sauces and dry rubs Minnesotans have known from Buffalo Wild Wings for decades, say the owners. The smaller GO format allows it to reach towns like Waconia that never fit a full sports bar, company officials said. “Minnesota has been home to Buffalo Wild Wings for decades, and GO is giving us a new way to grow the brand in communities across the state,” said John Dawson, president of U.S. development at Inspire Brands. “Waconia is a great example of how well GO’s smaller format fits a growing community, and markets such as St. Paul, St. Cloud, Alexandria and Red Wing offer the same kind of opportunity. We’re excited to partner with operators who want to be part of GO’s next chapter in Minnesota.” With more than 220 standalone locations open

Waconia, MN · 23h

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This Minnesota Italian Restaurant Serves Bread and Dipping Oil So Good You’ll Forget About The Main Course

Most restaurants treat the bread basket as a warm-up act. At one small Italian kitchen in Burnsville, the bread and dipping oil are the headliners, and plenty of diners admit they barely save room for the pasta. The basket keeps coming back to the table, which makes self-control a real...

Burnsville, MN · 9d

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Stock Up: After a Decade, Minnesota Losing a Brewery Favorite

After a decade in the North Loop, Inbound BrewCo announced it will close on Dec. 31. Find out what the owners said and how to stock up on beer.

Minneapolis, MN · 3d

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Sink Your Teeth Into The Most Legendary Fried Chicken In Minnesota At This Hidden Gem Restaurant

If you’ve never stood in a parking lot on East Lake Street in Minneapolis and stared at a corrugated metal diner with a neon sign while your stomach quietly urged you to get moving, then you haven’t truly lived, and Hi-Lo Diner is ready to fix that for you right now.

Minneapolis, MN · 19h

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This Minnesota Restaurant Sets A Two-Hour Timer And Keeps Bringing Unlimited Grilled Meat Until It Runs Out

A robot shaped like a cat might roll up to your table with a tray of raw meat, and that’s only one part of the plan. Somebody starts a two-hour clock, and the grill in front of you becomes your personal project. I love the logic here. You pay...

Roseville, MN · 3d

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This Bustling Minnesota Italian Restaurant Has Pasta Lovers Coming Back for More

Some restaurants earn a single visit, and others become a habit. This one belongs firmly in the second group. Tucked into the North Loop of Minneapolis, it has built a loyal following of pasta fans who plan birthdays, business dinners, and casual weeknights around its tables. Getting a reservation can feel like a small victory, and plenty of locals simply grab a seat at the bar and call it a night well spent.

Minneapolis, MN · 3d

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This Old-School Minnesota Steakhouse Still Cooks Steaks Over Charcoal And Serves Classic Relish Trays

Your steak here hits open charcoal broilers, and a tray of marinated peppers and tomatoes lands on the table before you even order. That’s the kind of welcome I can get behind. Warm garlic toast comes along too, grilled until it picks up a little char. Soft rye bread...

St Paul, MN · 1d

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Joe Jonas Spotted At Award-Winning Local Minnesota Restaurant

Who knows...you might see one of the brothers before their show walking around Sioux Falls. Look what happened in Minnesota!

Minneapolis, MN · 2d

Carver County Local News

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Longtime Wine Shop Moves into Chaska Depot Building

Chaska’s historic depot has sprung back to life following a damaging fire on June 30, 2025. The newest anchor tenant is River Bend Cellars & Spirits, formerly Excelsior Vintage, which has moved from its previous location on Highway 7.

Chaska, MN · 12h

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The Legendary Breakfast At This Minnesota Restaurant Is So Good It Deserves Its Own Fan Club

If breakfast had a hall of fame, Lindas’ Cafe in Rogers, Minnesota would have its own wing, a bronze plaque, and probably a gift shop. The legendary breakfast served here is the kind of thing people drive across the metro for, and once you’ve had it, you’ll completely understand why.

Rogers, MN · 20h

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This Old-Fashioned Minnesota Supper Club Is Worth the Drive From Anywhere in the State

The steaks here sizzle over open lava-rock grills right inside the dining rooms. Juices drip onto the hot rock and send up fragrant smoke. That is dinner and a show before the plate even lands. I noticed the front door is not really the front door. Guests enter through the...

St Paul, MN · 3d

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Skip The Flight To Munich, Because This Minnesota Tavern Serves Schnitzel Straight Out Of Bavaria

A plane ticket to Germany costs a small fortune, and the trip takes most of a day. Food-loving Minnesotans have a much shorter route to a real Bavarian supper. Tucked into a pine forest just outside Stillwater, one family-style tavern has been dishing up schnitzel, accordion tunes, and old-world hospitality for crowds that keep coming back. There are even goats out back.

Stillwater, MN · 2d

Minnesota Now

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Here’s How to Score Free Chicken Salad For a Year in Minnesota

The first 100 people in line win free chicken salad for a year, and the family behind this new Minnesota restaurant includes a Lynx player and a former NBA star. Here’s everything you need to know, including the rules.

Minnesota · 2d

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Rockford’s East State Street Is Getting 3 New Restaurants

From Chicago-style gyros to rotary sushi, three new eateries are on the way. Here’s what we know so far.

Rockford, MN · 2d