July 22, 2021

Sanford Health makes COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for employees

Sanford Health announced Thursday it is making COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for all its employees, citing the spread of more contagious variants. The Sioux Falls, S.D.-based […]
July 22, 2021

Farmers: Crops, cows, mental health suffer in drought

When Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz walked into Jim Reitmeier’s wheat field, the top of the plants brushed his ankles. In a good year these plants […]
July 22, 2021

You adopted a pandemic pet. Now you're going back to the office. What next?

The phenomenon of the pandemic pet was one of few positive triumphs of 2020. Demand for pets surged. Heather Conover Melissa Alm's dog Ivan howls […]
July 22, 2021

Tips and 'service with a smile' rules fuel sex harassment in restaurants, study says

A combination of dependency on tips and requirements to appear positive on the job — "service with a smile" — contributes to a culture of […]
July 21, 2021

Where to Grab a Slice of Pizza in the Twin Cities

A slice of pepperoni with a side salad at Cossetta’s. | Cossetta’s [Official] 15 places to satiate an appetite for a prime piece of pie […]
July 20, 2021

Central N.E. Eat & Drink Opens Wednesday With a Dizzying Array of American Eats

Central N.E. Eat & Drink’s design pays homage to its artsy neighborhood. | Central N.E. Eat & Drink [official] The industrial-styled newcomer brings burgers, flatbreads, […]
July 20, 2021

The latest Eid fashion trend? Sustainability

Fatima Ibrahim wears Haute Hijab's recycled chiffon hijab on Eid al-Fitr. Haute Hijab This week, Muslims around the world will finally be able to debut […]
July 20, 2021

Low pay, no benefits, rude customers: Restaurant workers quit at record rate

Lamar Cornett has worked in restaurants for more than 20 years. During the pandemic, he began thinking about leaving that career behind. Courtesy of Lamar […]
July 19, 2021

Hot, dry conditions show no sign of letting up in Minnesota

Heat and drought conditions are forecast to continue this week in Minnesota, with temperatures climbing into the 90s across much of the state and little […]
July 19, 2021

Drought stresses Minnesota crops, streams and lawns

Lucky or not might be the best way to describe crop conditions across Minnesota. Bryan Biegler raises corn and soybeans near Lake Wilson in the […]