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2 St. Cloud-area grocery stores named among the best

USA TODAY has released its list of the 10 best grocery stores in the U.S. for 2026. Two of the supermarkets included in the top 10 have locations you can visit right here in the St. Cloud area. USA TODAY 10Best ranked U.S. grocery stores for their value, selection and service. The 10 best grocery stores were nominated by an expert panel and voted on by readers. The ranking was released in early September. Two chains with central Minnesota locations made the list: Fresh Thyme Market and Aldi. Here's where they landed. Aldi Aldi came in at No. 4 on the 10best list. Low prices are also a big selling point for Aldi shoppers. One way Aldi is able to provide these lower prices is by offsetting other costs. Shoppers have to bring their own bags or purchase them from Aldi, and the shopping carts need a quarter to be unlocked, which can be reclaimed once the shopper returns the cart. This reduces the need for extra employees to bring in carts from the parking lot. USA TODAY also highlighted the store's lenient return policy, called the "Twice as Nice Guarantee," in which Aldi replaces the product and refunds the

St Cloud, MN · 3d

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Schmidty's Soda Shop Pours Into St. Cloud Crossroads Mall With Custom Boba Sodas

Schmidty's Soda Shop opened at Crossroads Mall in St. Cloud in March 2026, bringing customizable sodas and boba drinks to a space near Target between Brow Studio 7 and The Watch Man. It is the brand's second location, following its Alexandria shop. From Alexandria to the Crossroads. The St. Cloud...

St Cloud, MN · 4d
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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 · 9d

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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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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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Restaurant Thanksgiving Meals From Buffets To Takeout - Reservations Needed

No cooking, no mess, no dishes. Avoid that and eat out instead - restaurant quality

St Cloud, MN · 1d

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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

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These 7 Minnesota International Markets Bring Flavors From Around the World to Your Table

Your next favorite ingredient might be sitting on a shelf in Mankato, Worthington, or Waite Park. Minnesota is full of small international markets that stock spices, halal meats, Vietnamese deli food, Eastern European smoked fish, and snacks you will not spot at a big chain store. For food-focused day-trippers, these...

Minnesota · 1d

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More than just a drink: getting to know Nutrition 320

Nutrition 320 is a local nutrition club that offers healthy drinks and snacks and has a friendly environment. They have a very expansive menu and an amazing atmosphere. They have been open for four and a half years. They love helping out the Sartell community by delivering drinks to the girls’ hockey and dance teams and also have many pop-ups in the Sartell area. They are located in the strip mall near Riverview. They are open 6:30am-4pm Monday through Friday, 8-2 on Saturdays, and 10-2 on Sundays. Nutrition 320 is owned by Dan and Sabrina Secord.

Sartell, MN · 1d

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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 · 11h

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Skip The Fancy Spots And Try These 8 Hole-In-The-Wall Minnesota Restaurants That Deliver Pure Magic

Looking for hole-in-the-wall Minnesota restaurants that skip the fancy stuff and deliver pure magic?. These 8 restaurants offer bold, honest food and experiences that feel truly special!. 1. Matt’s Bar and Grill (Minneapolis) When a restaurant becomes so connected to a single dish that the two are basically inseparable,...

Minnesota · 4d

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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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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 · 15h

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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 · 22h

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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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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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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 · 2d

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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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Former Chipotle Trainer Opens Fifth Que Taco in St. Paul, Eyes 10 Locations

A former Chipotle supervisor who once trained new crews across the Twin Cities is opening his fifth Que Taco restaurant in St. Paul on November 14, filling a former Starbucks at 300 Snelling Avenue with trompo-roasted meats, handmade corn tortillas and a goal of reaching ten locations in the coming years. Margarito Martinez Torres built the business from a single Savage storefront in 2018 without outside investment, and he says he's now halfway to that ten-location target.

St Paul, MN · 2d