August 8, 2023

The challenge, and opportunity, of 'getting to green' in Minnesota

Margaret Cherne-Hendrick is the senior lead for innovation and impact at Fresh Energy, a St. Paul-based clean energy nonprofit working to identify equitable, decarbonization strategies […]
August 8, 2023

There's money in Magic: The booming business of rare game cards

Post Malone is known for smashing music-streaming records, but the pop star is also raising the bar in a more niche arena. The musician, a […]
August 7, 2023

In Mounds View, Find Lechon Kawali and Halo-Halo Crowned With Leche Flan

Kusina’s halo-halo, made with a homemade ube ice cream. | Justine Jones Family-run Filipino restaurant Kusina serves a menu of slow-cooked humba, menudo, and tender […]
August 4, 2023

The case for a soft landing in the economy just got another boost

The latest employment data for July is bolstering hopes about the economy after employers continued to add jobs at a solid clip. Joe Raedle/Getty Images […]
August 4, 2023

YWCA Minneapolis closes two locations, cuts swim team, pivots more resources to early childhood

After decades of providing a community space for fitness and public service, the uptown and downtown locations of YWCA Minneapolis will close on Nov. 1. […]
August 4, 2023

How Baba's Hummus became a Minnesota phenomenon

For siblings Rana Kamal and Khalid Ansari, Baba’s is more than just hummus — it’s a love letter to Palestine.  The Palestinian Americans began selling […]
August 4, 2023

Roller coaster riders rescued from 205-foot drop amid mechanical issues

A screenshot from a video by a Cedar Point rider shows the view at the moment the Magnum XL-200 begins a 200-foot plunge. Passengers of […]
August 3, 2023

A First Look at Baba’s Mod, Dreamy Hummus House and Mana’eesh Bakery

The new Baba’s space has seating for 50. Baba’s new cafe opens in the Wedge neighborhood this week, on August 5 Local hummus brand Baba’s […]
August 3, 2023

Northeast Tiki Bar Psycho Suzi’s Will Close This August

Psycho Suzi’s was known for its extravagant holiday pop-ups. | Psycho Suzi’s Owner Leslie Bock announced the closure on Facebook Wednesday night Leslie Bock, owner […]
August 3, 2023

Michigan’s lessons for Minnesota on legal cannabis

Minnesota wasn’t the first state to legalize marijuana, not even the first in the Midwest.  That distinction goes to Michigan, well before Minnesota this week became […]