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Your daily Minnesota news roundup starts … NOW. Former Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara resigned in May amid an investigation into workplace sexual misconduct (not to be confused with the workplace sexual misconduct in the St. Paul mayor’s office) and Mayor Jacob Frey installed 31-year veteran Bill Peterson on an interim basis. Standing before the city council on Thursday, Peterson’s bid to become the permanent police chief was denied by an 8-5 vote. The driving concern among the no votes was concern about his ability to drive reform in the department.

Minnesota · 17h
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Taco John's Brings Back Chili, Featuring Fritos®

ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn., Nov. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This winter, Taco John's® is serving up John's Beef Chili as the centerpiece of a delicious new lineup featuring Fritos®. The

St Louis Park, MN · 1d

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A German Christmas Market With Holiday Baked Treats Will Fill This Minnesota City In December

Freshly roasted chestnuts and sweet German dumplings called Germknödel show up at this holiday market. Both treats bring traditional European holiday flavors to this Minnesota market. That alone got my attention. Alpine-style wooden huts line the grounds under twinkling lights. More than 40 vendors sell handmade gifts, from beeswax...

Minneapolis, MN · 1d
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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 · 2d

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News Minneapolis-St. Paul MN

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Twin Cities food shelves add lockers for after-hours food pickup

A growing number of food shelves across the Twin Cities are turning to refrigerated food lockers, allowing people to pick up groceries outside traditional business hours.

Minneapolis, MN · 2d

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Every Holiday Season, Minnesotans Line Up At Nelson’s Cheese & Deli? No, At Bergstrom’s Bakery? Pick Lindstrom’s Kaffe

Swedish donuts. Swedish almond cookies. A bag of cinnamon toast. That lineup alone made me stop scrolling and start planning a drive. The bakery sits in a Minnesota town famous for a water tower painted like a giant teapot. The donuts are made fresh every morning, and the Scandinavian varieties get special attention from fans.

Chisago County, MN · 1d

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Popular coffee chain offers rare NeeDohs, causes traffic jams

Popular coffee drive-thru franchise 7 Brew recently got into some “hot water” after selling limited-edition NeeDohs that caused traffic and chaos earlier this fall. The business idea was a success since it brought in lots of customers, but based on the overwhelming response, it’s likely that franchise owners didn’t expect so many people to show up.

Minnetonka, MN · 23h

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Minnetonka’s Heavenly Hunks Introduces Dupe Loops

The mini donuts join the brand’s allergen-friendly lineup of snacks. Heavenly Hunks evolved out of a simple mission: to create a cookie for everyone. Founder Casey Webber adapted his recipe for soft-baked oatmeal cookies to be vegan and gluten-free so his mom and sister could enjoy them too. Now, over a decade later, Heavenly Hunks is available nationwide, and the Minnetonka-based brand has introduced a new but equally inclusive snack for people with dietary sensitivities.

Minnetonka, MN · 2d

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For new Brazilian steakhouse, Maple Grove location is a homecoming

Bullvino’s Brazilian Steakhouse will soon be opening its fourth location and occupying the former Golden Corral site in Maple Grove, at 13603 Grove Drive. The restaurant has other locations in St. Paul, Bloomington and Bolingbrook, Illinois. There are also plenty of Minnesota and Maple Grove connections. Blake Hagert, owner/partner with Bullvino’s, said the restaurant is a family-owned and locally-owned Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, rooted in the gaucho tradition of southern Brazil. “Our founder, Marcio de Morais, was born in Rio Grande do Sul, the birthplace of gaucho culture, and opened our first restaurant in St. Paul in 2019 to bring that tradition to Minnesota," he said. “The name says what we're about. ‘Bull’ is for the premium cuts we hand select, and ‘Vinos’ is for the wine tradition of South America.” Dinner is churrasco style, the way it's done in Brazil. “Our gauchos fire roast up to 21 cuts over open flame, bring them to your table on the skewer and carve them right in front of you. That includes picanha, the signature cut of Brazilian churrasco,” Hagert said. He noted that each diner gets a two-sided medallion. One side will let the gauchos keep bringing food and the red

Maple Grove, MN · 2d

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Porch Pies and Pimento Cheese

It’s a gloomy November week packed full with restaurant news: New vegan pastries in Longfellow, smash burgers coming to Grand Avenue, a familiar fried chicken spot now open in the North Loop. We’re also paying tribute to a man who has shaped St. Paul dining more than we can express—past, present, and future. Here’s the latest food news to know.

St Paul, MN · 16h

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Food shelf gets 2.5-ton honey donation ahead of holiday baking season

According to Feeding America, more than 676,000 Minnesotans are facing hunger, 207,000 of them are children. One in five Minnesotans also can't afford the food that they need.

Minnesota · 8h

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Minneapolis distiller's whiskey wins prestigious international award

Brother Justus' American hiskey grabbed a best in class award and double gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Minneapolis, MN · 11h

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Chimborazo offers taste of Ecuadorian culture, cuisine in Minesota

In 2009, chef Marcus Pinguil opened traditional Ecuadorian and Andean highlands restaurant Chimborazo, located in Northeast Minneapolis. Exactly 15 years later, Pinguil opened another location in St. Paul at 508 Lexington Parkway. Located just over a mile from the Randolph campus, Chimborazo offers students and faculty a nearby opportunity to...

Minneapolis, MN · 23h

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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 · 1d

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Target spotlights five holiday food trends, adds 250+ seasonal items

Target said nearly 80% of its owned-brand holiday food and beverage assortment is priced at $5 or less, reinforcing the company's focus on delivering value alongside seasonal innovation

Minneapolis, MN · 1d

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PopUp Bagels does the rounds in Minneapolis

When I committed to Macalester, I knew I was coming to a place missing two staples from Long Island, N.Y., where I grew up: New York pizza and bagels. Over the two years that I have been in the Twin Cities, I have ventured to find New York-style pizza and bagels. While my search for a true New York slice has come up empty, my bagel quest has been an endeavor.

Minneapolis, MN · 1d

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Minneapolis' Fulton Beer to revive Fargo Brewing, closed since 2024

True North Beverage, the drink collective from Fulton Beer, has acquired the Fargo Brewing brand. Fargo Brewing closed in 2024.

Minneapolis, MN · 1d

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Next Year a Twin Cities Brewery is Going Full ‘Simpsons’ Mode

Growing up in '90s suburban Milwaukee, Dan Ullsperger would record syndicated Simpsons reruns on VHS, studying them like holy comedic texts. As the DVDs, ripe with so much fan-service commentary, arrived in the '00s, he secured every available season, one through 20. (This period happened to coincide with Ullsperger's collegiate football career at the University of North Dakota.)

St Louis Park, MN · 1d

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Family Recipes Still Rule At These Seven Minnesota Mexican Restaurants Run By The Same Owners For Years

Some of the best Mexican food in Minnesota comes from kitchens where the same families have been cooking for years. These are not flashy chains that change their menus every season. They are neighborhood places with recipes named after relatives, regulars who have been coming back for decades, and plates...

Minnesota · 9h

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Brother Justus American Single Malt earns top honors at San Francisco World Spirits Competition

MINNEAPOLIS (Nov. 12, 2026) — Minnesota-based Brother Justus Whiskey Co. is gaining international recognition after its flagship American Single Malt Whiskey earned a Double Gold medal and Best of Class Craft Distiller Whiskey honors from the Tasting Alliance, the organization behind the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition. The...

Minneapolis, MN · 1d