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Mankato Bakers Square Appears to Shut Down, Leaving Minnesota Just One Location

Minnesota’s Bakers Square footprint may now be down to one full-service restaurant. The Mankato location at 1861 Madison Avenue appears to have closed, based on unavailable online ordering and unanswered phone calls Monday morning. If the closure is confirmed, Coon Rapids would be the state’s only remaining full-service location.

Minnesota · 2d
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Every Reader In Minnesota Needs To Wander Through These 7 Secondhand Bookstores

Want to find the best secondhand bookstores in Minnesota?. These 7 bookstores offer incredible finds and unforgettable browsing adventures!. 1. The Book House in Dinkytown (Minneapolis) There’s something about walking into The Book House that makes you feel like you’ve just discovered a secret the rest of the world doesn’t...

Minnesota · 6d
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Drive From Anywhere In Minnesota To This Legendary Seafood Shack That Skips The Frills

Somewhere in Minneapolis, a seafood market is quietly making people question every life decision that led them to live far away from it. Coastal Seafoods is the kind of place that doesn’t need to advertise, because the people who’ve been there can’t stop talking about it. Word...

Minneapolis, MN · 5d
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Taste Buds: Vietnamese Comfort Food and Asian Grocery Tour

(FOX 9) - From Vietnamese comfort food to Asian grocery store gems, host Stephanie Hansen explores flavor and hospitality in this episode of "Taste Buds." She starts out at My Huong Kitchen on Eat Street in Minneapolis, where owner Tracy Wong makes her renowned crispy egg rolls and Vietnamese noodle salad. Tracy wants everyone in her restaurant to feel like family, and the same goes for Stephanie as she learns the art of rolling the perfect egg roll before building a fresh bowl of vermicelli noodles, herbs, vegetables, and protein.

Minneapolis, MN · 19h
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This Minnesota Restaurant Serves Indigenous Food With A Story Behind Every Dish

You won’t find wheat flour, cane sugar, dairy, beef, pork, or chicken anywhere on this menu. That’s not a trend. It’s a deliberate choice to cook only with foods that belonged to this continent first. Instead, the kitchen leans on corn, beans, squash, bison, elk, wild rice,...

Minneapolis, MN · 1d

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Red Cow is bringing holiday pop-ups back to restaurants in St. Paul, Wayzata

Red Cow and Red Rabbit are bringing back their popular holiday pop-up bars this month.

St Paul, MN · 2d

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5 Things to Know About VUKA, MN’s First Dedicated Peri Peri Chicken Joint

Welcome back to Five Things, Racket’s recurring rundown of new, new-to-us, or otherwise notable Twin Cities restaurants. Today we're previewing VUKA, the Minneapolis chicken joint that's bringing the state's first dedicated peri peri concept to the Lyn-Lake spot that housed It's Greek to Me from 1982 until 2023. 1....

Minneapolis, MN · 23h

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From festive, European-inspired events to breweries, your guide to holiday markets in the Twin Cities

You can head to a local holiday market around the Twin Cities pretty much every day through the end of the year. Here's where you'll find them.

Minneapolis, MN · 23h

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One last dabble: Beer Dabbler's 2027 festivals will be its last

Beer Dabbler has announced that its 2027 festivals will be the last, with final editions of the Winter Beer Dabbler and Pride Dabbler.

Minnesota · 23h

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Twin Cities rail history comes alive at St. Paul’s model railroad museum

Twin Cities rail history comes alive at St. Paul’s model railroad museum. (ABC 6 News) – The Twin City Model Railroad Museum in Saint Paul’s Midway neighborhood is a vibrant, hands-on tribute to Minnesota’s rich rail history, spanning over 10,000 square feet of interactive train layouts. Visitors of all ages can explore more than 20 stunning model and toy train displays, from a meticulously hand-laid O-scale layout depicting Minnesota’s milling district to a lively amusement park layout packed with interactive accessories. The museum is open Fridays through Mondays and kicks off its exciting Night Trains event this weekend, running every Saturday night through February.

St Paul, MN · 1d

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The Pancakes At This Hidden Minnesota Restaurant Are So Delicious You Might Cry Happy Tears

Nobody warns you about Day by Day Cafe, and that’s actually part of the problem, because you deserve to know about this place immediately. Tucked into West Seventh Street in St. Paul, Minnesota, this unassuming little café has been quietly serving some of the most satisfying breakfast food in the state, and it does so without any fanfare or fuss.

St Paul, MN · 3d

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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 · 7d

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St. Paul's History Theatre Brings Judy Garland Back for Holiday Run

History Theatre in St. Paul is bringing Judy Garland's story back to its stage this holiday season, with Beyond the Rainbow set to run November 21 through December 20, 2026. The musical tribute traces Garland's path from her Minnesota childhood to international stardom, built around a framework that has drawn audiences for years.

St Paul, MN · 2d

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At 75, Seitu K. Jones gets his first solo museum show

Many people may recognize Seitu K. Jones’ work from the murals that line Twin Cities streetscapes or from his contributions to environmentalism and food justice. A new exhibition offers a different look at his multifaceted career, showcasing the mediums, ideas and experiences that have shaped his work over the decades.

St Paul, MN · 2d

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Birding in the Twin Cities: Minneapolis and St. Paul

Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. The Twin Cities, Minneapolis and St. Paul, is a wonderful birding destination because this urban area is on one of the four migratory flyways in the United States. “We have over 400 birds that come through Minnesota,” says Monica Bryand, founder and executive director of Urban Bird Collective. “We are one of the biggest flyways for the migration, so there is great birding here.”

Minneapolis, MN · 2d

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One Minnesota Spot Cracks List of America’s 45 Best Barbecue Restaurants

Minnesota isn’t necessarily known as barbecue country, but one popular spot just landed among the 45 best barbecue restaurants in America. Here's where it ranked, along with the full list, which features several restaurants in Texas.

Minnesota · 7d

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Sushi by Baaska Has a Permanent Home, Scott Ja-Mama’s Says Farewell, and More October Restaurant News

Restaurant news! This month and every month, you'd better believe we've got it. There’s a new Italian spot near Allianz Field: Picco Pizza + Gelateria is bringing 12-inch pies and antipasti to the Midway neighborhood, along with gelato and a few types of beer and wine. The Strib reports (gift link) that it’s a sister restaurant to the newly opened Midway Diner. 455 Simpson St., St. Paul.

Minneapolis, MN · 3d

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See Ella Langley's Amazing 'Toy Story' Halloween Costume From Her St. Paul Show [Watch]

Ella Langley's last show of the year was a Halloween show in St. Paul, Minn., and she and her band mates dressed up as the characters from 'Toy Story'. See their costumes here.

St Paul, MN · 4d

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Inside Minnesota’s Enduring Polka Heritage

With drums pounding and accordions wailing, there’s no mistaking a polka dance: The music is loud, lively, and positively old-school. While the sound has become harder to find in 2026, the polka scene remains very much active in Minnesota, home to the “Polka Capital of the Nation,” events hosted by the Midwest Polka Association, and local bands keeping the tradition alive.

Minnesota · 3d