August 31, 2023

Latino businesses thrive at the Minnesota State Fair

Léelo en españolEstos negocios latinos prosperan en la Feria Estatal de Minnesota It’s been a week since the Minnesota State Fair opened its doors and […]
August 31, 2023

5 million bees fall off a truck near Toronto and drivers are asked to close windows

Beekeeper Mike Osborne uses his hand to look for the queen bee as he removes bees from a car after a truck carrying bee hives […]
August 30, 2023

Mobile restroom facility increases accessibility at Minnesota State Fair

It was a standing laugh line for Jerry Hammer, the now-retired general manager of the Minnesota State Fair. “You’re only as good as your bathrooms,” […]
August 30, 2023

Where to Find Breakfast at the Minnesota State Fair

Blue Moon serves waffles every morning. | Justine Jones Breakfast sandwiches, lefse, and maple-sweetened coffee at the fair The most die-hard crowd at the Minnesota […]
August 30, 2023

For Minnesota State Fair crop art fans, seeding is believing 

It’s a bumper year for the Minnesota State Fair’s crop art exhibit.  Artist Liz Schreiber, a veteran of the crop art competition, is this year’s […]
August 30, 2023

A look at Minnesota United FC’s new plans for development around Allianz Field

Seven years ago, Minnesota United FC (MNUFC) won permission to build in St. Paul’s Midway neighborhood, not only a Major League Soccer stadium, but also […]
August 30, 2023

Yes, people often forget to cancel their monthly subscriptions — and the costs add up

Pay-by-the-month subscriptions are increasingly popular. But research suggests people often keep paying long after they intend to. JGalione/Getty Images Soccer fan Neale Mahoney's goal when […]
August 29, 2023

Two Twin Cities Restaurants Announce Their Sudden Closure Overnight

Ginger scallop tapas at Chelas. | Chelas Both St. Paul’s Kalsada and Minneapolis’s Chelas announced their closures on Instagram Monday night Two Twin Cities restaurants […]
August 29, 2023

When it comes to American Indian gaming, some, but not all, tribes come up big winners   

WASHINGTON — The revenue from American Indian gaming enterprises in Minnesota has grown steadily, peaking last year at $1.6 billion. Minnesota’s 11 federally recognized tribes […]
August 29, 2023

Minnesota partnership to increase production of low-carbon aviation fuel

An initiative announced Tuesday would accelerate the use of low-carbon aviation fuels by creating a sustainable aviation fuels hub in Minnesota. The goal is to […]