Olive Garden loses its spot as top US casual dining restaurant after 7 years: report
Olive Garden experienced a minimal increase in sales this year compared to its competitors.
Goodyear Blimp gets vintage makeover in honor of its 100th anniversary
Goodyear's blimp, Wingfoot One, is getting a vintage makeover in celebration of the iconic airship's 100th anniversary this year.
Johnsonville cheddar bratwurst recall: What to know
Johnsonville is recalling several thousand pounds worth of meat. Here’s what to know about the recall.
Costco makes some big changes to its food courts: here's the list
Costco's food courts are popular among its members.
Minneapolis winery sees Trump's tariffs as silver lining
With the fallout of President Trump’s tariff trade war, one local winery owner in Minneapolis is seeing it as a silver lining for his business.
As deadline looms, Minnesota’s REAL ID compliance rate trails neighboring states
As the long-delayed enforcement deadline approaches, fewer than half of Minnesotans have a REAL ID, which will be required to fly and enter federal buildings.
Second Harvest Heartland CEO stepping down in June
The CEO of Second Harvest Heartland, Allison O'Toole, announced she will leave the company in June after serving as CEO for the past six years.
James Beard Awards 2025: Here are the Minnesota finalist nominees
Five Minnesotans have been named finalists in the prestigious James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards. Here's who is up for the award.
'Sushi will definitely be more expensive' because of tariffs, Hayward wholesaler says
“The price of sushi will definitely be more expensive," said Glenn Sakata, a seafood wholesaler at Marine International Products in Hayward. “Sadly, yes, there will be a big impact."
The most powerful passports of 2025: See where the US ranks
Passports in 199 countries and territories were graded based on visa-free travel, taxation of citizens, perceptions, dual citizenship and personal freedoms.
Meals on Wheels for veterans seeks funding
Meals on Wheels is asking the state of Minnesota for money to help keep serving food to veterans. The program has delivered more than 28,000 meals to around 300 veterans over the past two years, and organizers say the program has also helped bring down suicide rates among veterans because it allows them to socialize at least a little bit every day. The program was created with one-time funding from the DFL trifecta at the Minnesota Legislature, and now the money has almost run out. Meals on Wheels is seeking nearly $1 million over the next few years.
Stellantis plans 900 temporary layoffs in US after Trump tariff announcement: report
Stellantis NV, the company that manufactures Ram trucks and Jeeps, is reportedly temporarily laying off 900 workers at five US facilities and pausing production in Canada and Mexico.
National Burrito Day 2025: Holy guacamole, the freebies are fire this year
Celebrate National Burrito Day on April 3, 2025, with enticing deals and freebies from popular chains like Chipotle, Qdoba, Moe's Southwest Grill, and more.
Ford Motor Company will offer employee pricing to all US shoppers
Ford is temporarily offering U.S. customers access to the company's employee pricing, citing "uncertain times" and the "complexities of a changing economy."
Flight passenger says man deliberately squatted in window seat, ignites social media debate
An airline flyer said a seat squatter tried to tell her to swap seats with him, but she stood her ground, prompting a social media debate. A travel expert weighs in.
Auto tariffs loom, and so do higher car prices, experts say
Starting on April 2, sweeping tariffs are expected to take effect on a slew of imports, including automobiles - the result of which will likely increase prices.
It now costs nearly 300K to raise a child; here’s where it’s most expensive
A new study finds that the cost of raising a child has surged 25% since 2023.
Chipotle's Burrito Vault game is back: Here's how to win free food
Chipotle's Burrito Vault game is back in 2025, and fans can win BOGO entrée codes and even free burritos for a year.
The fastest-growing jobs in the US revealed, according to study
A new study has revealed the fastest growing professions in the United States, with one profession showing 260% growth since 2020.
Remote Australian town with population of 500 needs a doctor; here's what they're offering
The remote town is offering a hefty salary and other perks in an effort to attract a new physician.