Coffee: Taste Buds Face-Off Sweepstakes

Taste Buds Face-Off continues this week with coffee roasted in Minnesota. Stephanie Hansen and her daughter, Ellie, taste test medium roasts from UP Coffee Roasters and Peace Coffee. Enter the winning business at fox9.com/contests for a chance to win $500.

Study: Salty diet may increase risk of dry, itchy skin

A new study from UC San Francisco, published in JAMA Dermatology, found that consuming just an extra gram of sodium daily can increase the likelihood of an eczema flare by 22%, with high sodium intake significantly impacting those prone to eczema.

Meteor bar in Minneapolis racks up the accolades

One of the most "Oustanding Bars" in the country is tucked in an industrial neighborhood in Minneapolis. Meteor has a long history as a dive bar going back 120 years, but the current owners have created something special that’s getting a lot of recognition. The bar made it to the semi-finals of the James Beard Awards for ‘Outstanding Bar’ and has been nominated for the "Best U.S. Bar Team" in the Central Region for the Spirited Awards.

Minneapolis restaurant vying for Best New Restaurant title

A Northeast Minneapolis restaurant is a finalist for Best New Restaurant in the Country from the James Beard Awards. Oro by Nixta is from the chef team of Gustavo and Kate Romero. The pair will head to Chicago on Saturday. Ann Ahmed of Khâluna and Christina Nguyen of Hai Hai are also finalists for Best Chef: Midwest. The ceremony is on Monday, June 10.