A $400 red pineapple? Meet this rare designer fruit from Costa Rica
Fresh Del Monte's Rubyglow, a $400 pineapple created by crossbreeding conventional and red-purple Morada varieties, offers a luxurious and strikingly unique fruit experience.
Beer, whiskey taste best at these temperatures, science says
Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences found that temperature changes the molecular structure of water and ethanol in drinks like beer and whiskey, affecting taste; beer, for instance, tastes best at 41°F.
Panera discontinuing caffeinated 'Charged Lemonade' after lawsuits
Panera Bread's caffeinated "Charged Lemonade" beverages will be discontinued after the company faced lawsuits blaming the beverage for health issues and wrongful deaths.
Mother’s Day 2024: Best deals and freebies to treat mom
Many restaurants and eateries are offering enticing free Mother's Day deals and freebies to make your celebration both delicious and economical.
Instacart, Uber Eats team up to offer restaurant delivery
Instacart and Uber Eats have joined forces to offer restaurant delivery services to customers in the U.S.
Minne's D ‘pay it forward’ hopes to feed customers, community
A “pay it forward" board allows current customers to purchase a meal – or anything of their choosing off the menu – and leave it for the next person.
Hy-Vee cream cheese spreads over salmonella concerns
Hy-Vee says a supplier has issued a recall affecting several of its cream cheese products due to concerns over potential Salmonella contamination.
Paralyzed former Rutgers athlete expands bourbon brand into NY, donates $5.20 of every sale to research
Former Rutgers University defensive tackle Eric LeGrand is expanding his bourbon brand from New Jersey and Kentucky into New York and is donating proceeds from cases of liquor sold to find a cure for paralysis.
Free Dunkin’ coffee offered to all nurses on National Nurses Day 2024
Nurses can get a free medium hot or iced coffee on May 6, 2024, at Dunkin’. Here’s what to know.
Planters nuts recalled after discovery of potentially fatal contamination
Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Sales, LLC issued a recall for two Planters products produced at one of its facilities and distributed to five states in the southeast portion of the U.S., because they could cause fatal infections.
Beloved Convention Grill reopening in Edina after years-long closure
For nine decades, the Convention Grill has been known for serving up no-frills American classics. But after four years of customers waiting and wondering, the burgers are back on the grill at the beloved diner.
US pickle shortage tied to extreme weather in Mexico
The U.S. imports over a million tons of fresh cucumbers a year. Mexico is the second largest exporter of cucumbers in the world.
Chipotle giving away free burritos to health care workers: How to get yours
Chipotle is giving away 100,000 burritos to health care workers around the country. Here's who qualifies and how to register.
New Krispy Kreme rewards program kicks off with free donuts for two weeks
Krispy Kreme is launching its most generous rewards program to date, providing a free dozen glazed donuts to both new and existing members, with special deals including free coffee and donuts running through May 11.
Survey: How early is too early for a beer in Minnesota?
How early is too early for a beer or glass of wine? A recent survey looked at what time of day Minnesotans viewed as acceptable for their first alcohol drink of the day.
Dangerous Man Brewing new location announced, outdoor taproom campaign launched
After closing its northeast Minneapolis location last October, the owners of Dangerous Man Brewing promised they would return - fans of their beer now know where.
Here’s how many different grocery stores Americans visit per week, and what they buy
How many different grocery stores do Americans visit for their weekly haul? A recent consumer survey found the answer, as well as how much they spend, what they buy, and more.
MN Twins credit 'rally sausage' for 10-game win streak
Baseball players are known for their superstitions, and the Minnesota Twins are no exception. As they celebrate ten consecutive victories, team members have attributed their winning streak to an unusual mascot: a "rally sausage."
Eden Prairie's Asia Mall opening a 2nd location in north metro
Eden Prairie's uber-popular Asia Mall is adding a second location in the north metro.
Walnuts recalled amid E. coli outbreak in multiple states, CDC says
An E. coli outbreak connected to organic walnuts has prompted a warning from the CDC, as well as a recall. The walnuts were sold at retailers in at least 19 states.