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Dayton’s Holiday Market returns for year six

Downtown Minneapolis shoppers can stop by Dayton’s Holiday Market starting today, with more than 100 local makers inside the historic Dayton’s building at 700 Nicollet Mall. There are new dining options and two special edition Santabears. The market runs through December 24th. It's open Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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50 Best Breakfast Spots Statewide, a St. Cloud Cafe Makes The Cut

A new ranking of the state's top 50 breakfast spots just dropped, and Brigitta's made the cut.

St Cloud, MN · 10d

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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...

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First Avenue abruptly closes Palace Pub in downtown St. Paul

First Avenue has closed the Palace Pub, a restaurant next to the Palace Theatre in St. Paul, Minn.

St Paul, MN · 18h

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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 · 1d

CBS Minnesota

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 · 19h

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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

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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.

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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 · 1d

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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 · 22h

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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.

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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...

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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 · 2d

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You’ll Find Breakfast For Under Ten Dollars At These 7 Minnesota Diners

Eggs, hash browns, and a hot cup of coffee should not cost a small fortune. In Minnesota, plenty of old-school diners still keep the morning plate friendly to your wallet. This list covers seven of them, from a famous dining car in St. Paul to a little mom-and-pop cafe on the North Shore. Save it for your next road trip, or send it to the friend who always says breakfast is the best meal of the day.

Minnesota · 2d

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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 · 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 · 4d

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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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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...

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A month after fire, longtime St. Paul coffee shop announces reopening date

JS Bean Factory faced multiple delays as it worked to open its doors again.

St Paul, MN · 3d

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