Independence, MN Lifestyle and More

Independence

See all locations

Customize your news

Clear

34°F

Independence, MN · Lifestyle

The Mary Sue

partner publisher · 305.9K followers

Minneapolis woman agrees to share restroom stall with a stranger at Cowboy Jack’s, stands shocked as she allegedly begins pooping and refuses to wipe

A Minneapolis woman says an act of restroom courtesy at Cowboy Jack’s took a chaotic turn when a stranger she agreed to share a stall with reportedly proceeded to defecate directly in front of her. According to her, she even declared she would not wipe, and touched her face before walking out. Content creator Hannah […]

Minneapolis, MN · 11h

KDHL AM 920

partner publisher · 26.3K followers

Minnesota Loses Another Bakers Square, Now Only One Remains

Minnesota’s Bakers Square count was cut in half overnight. Here’s what happened, where the last Bakers Square remains, and how you can still grab a slice of that famous pie throughout the state.

Minnesota · 4d

hoodline.com

website

Waconia's Jingle Bar Opens Two Weeks Early, Book Fast Before Seats Vanish

The holiday pop-up bar season kicks off early in Waconia this year, with Jingle Bar at Lola's Lakehouse set to open its doors Friday — about two weeks ahead of its usual schedule. Each room inside the lakeside spot gets its own festive theme, turning the venue into a multi-stop holiday experience for the season.

Waconia, MN · 1d

Bring Me The News

partner publisher · 140.3K followers

Beloved Greek restaurant in Minneapolis will close

Gardens of Salonica, a Greek restaurant in Minneapolis, has announced that it will close next year.

Minneapolis, MN · 2d

myfamilytravels.com

website

11 Minnesota Restaurants Where the Setting Is Almost as Memorable as the Food

We’ve all had those meals where the food was great but the room could have been anywhere. These Minnesota spots understand that where you eat matters just as much as what you eat. The setting becomes part of the story. Imagine dining beneath vaulted ceilings in a converted warehouse,...

Mantorville, MN · 1d

takemetotn.com

website

The Giant Thrift Store In Minnesota Bargain Hunters Refuse To Drive Past

Some shoppers plan their whole weekend around one stop, and in the northwest suburbs of the Twin Cities, that stop has racks that seem to go on forever. Vintage collectors, crafters hunting for housewares, and parents outfitting growing kids all end up in the same parking lot. Some people drive...

Minneapolis, MN · 2d

fastfoodclub.com

website

Since 1938, Minnesotans Have Driven To The Nordic Ware Factory Store In St. Louis Park For Bundt Pans And Bargains

Some shopping trips are errands, and some are treasure hunts with a parking lot. In a Minneapolis suburb, bakers have a favorite stop that sits right beside the factory making the very pans on its shelves. The headline promises Bundt pans and bargains, and this shop delivers both, plus a...

St Louis Park, MN · 1d

takemetotn.com

website

This Whimsical Minnesota Bookstore Has Real Animals Living Among The Bookshelves

Some bookstores have a shop cat. This one has a whole cast of characters, and a few of them have feathers, scales, or very fluffy tails. Tucked into a friendly Minneapolis neighborhood, it is a children’s bookstore where a cat might stroll past the picture books while birds and chinchillas keep watch from their homes nearby. The ceiling looks like cracked ice, a canoe rides along overhead, and the front door hides a smaller door made just for kids.

Minneapolis, MN · 1d

Bring Me The News

partner publisher · 140.3K followers

A list of Twin Cities restaurants offering free meals for Veterans Day 2026

Dozens of restaurants around Minnesota are saying thank you to veterans with free meals, drinks, and other perks on Nov. 11.

Minneapolis, MN · 17h

takingthekids.com

website

The Minnesota Deli Where You Can Eat, Shop, And Explore For Hours In 2026

A family business founded by Ukrainian refugees still makes its sausages by hand, right on site. That alone makes me want to grab a tray. The kielbasa, bratwurst, and Ukrainian links are all made fresh in-house. The menu reads like a family cookbook from Eastern Europe. Gigantic cabbage rolls stuffed...

Minneapolis, MN · 3d

takemetotn.com

website

This Laid-Back Minnesota Restaurant Serves Chicken Wild Rice Soup That Steals the Show

Minnesota has a soft spot for chicken wild rice soup, and a lot of kitchens claim to make a good one. A busy dining room in Maple Grove gives that classic real competition, and it does it from a scratch kitchen where the sauces and dressings come from in-house recipes.

Maple Grove, MN · 5d

familydestinationsguide.com

website

The Humble Minnesota BBQ Joint Where The Brisket Is Absolutely Worth The Drive

There are places you stumble into by accident, and there are places that feel like the universe has been quietly trying to get your attention for years. Baker’s Ribs in Eden Prairie, Minnesota is firmly in the second category, and if you haven’t been yet, the universe is getting impatient.

Eden Prairie, MN · 2d

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News Minneapolis-St. Paul MN

partner publisher · 23.3K followers

Minnetonka neighbors push to stop $200,000 dog area at park

Minnetonka residents oppose a $200,000 fenced off-leash dog area approved for Purgatory Park, citing environmental and access concerns.

Minnetonka, MN · 2d

takingthekids.com

website

This Minnesota Diner Is So Narrow Passing The Ketchup Counts As A Group Activity

Fourteen stools. One counter. A dining room roughly ten feet wide. That’s the whole setup, and it has been serving breakfast since 1950. The building started life as a storage shed in an old alley. Today it holds a griddle, a row of hungry strangers, and walls covered in foreign money.

Minneapolis, MN · 1d

thriftyminnesota.com

website

Made In Minn Warehouse Sale in Eden Prairie

Get a head start on your holiday shopping at the Made In Minn Warehouse Sale in Eden Prairie this Friday and Saturday!. Made In Minn is known for its cozy Minnesota-themed apparel, and this sale is packed with deals. You’ll find embroidered sweatshirts starting at $30, $10, $15 and $20 sale bins, “perfectly imperfect” bins, bundle deals, premium sweatshirt deals and more. It’s a great chance to grab something for yourself and check a few gifts off your list!

Eden Prairie, MN · 3d

Minnesota Now

partner publisher · 19.3K followers

Busboy-Built Minneapolis Bakery Now Closing for Good After Surprise Sale

A busboy built it into a bread empire baking 3 million pounds a month. Now, after years of ownership changes and a recent sale to a Canadian company, New French Bakery’s Minneapolis plants are closing. Here's the full story.

Minneapolis, MN · 2d

Bring Me The News

partner publisher · 140.3K followers

Chicken Salad Chick to open second Twin Cities restaurant this month

The first 100 guests will be awarded free chicken salad for one year.

Maple Grove, MN · 3d

Sahan Journal

partner publisher · 12.1K followers

An upscale Somali restaurant at Lake and Nicollet? Owner of Martiya is undaunted and filling tables

After 16 years running Afro Deli and Grill, the popular casual restaurant with three Twin Cities locations, its owner said it was time for a higher-end Somali restaurant. Martiya, which means “guest” in Somali, has opened on Nicollet Avenue near Lake Street in south Minneapolis, offering Somali diaspora cuisine. Abdirahman Kahin, a native of Djibouti, says Martiya will bridge the gap between Muslim and East African communities and the local fine-dining scene.

Minneapolis, MN · 1d

Bring Me The News

partner publisher · 140.3K followers

Bagel chain makes Minnesota debut, with hungry fans lining up as early as 4:30 a.m.

PopUp Bagels has opened its first Minnesota location, drawing a block-long line before its 6 a.m. opening on Nov. 6.

Minnesota · 15h

Bring Me The News

partner publisher · 140.3K followers

Joe Jonas returns to award-winning restaurant ahead of Twin Cities concert

Apparently the musician liked Diane's Place so much last fall that he had to go back before the Jonas Brothers performed in town again Monday.

Minneapolis, MN · 3d