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Lots of New Coffee Shops Debut, a few Local Chains Expand, and a Very Old Bar Is Back in Action

Plus a new Somali dessert spot is in the works and we say goodbye to a Richfield favorite in the Racket Restaurant Roundup.

June 30, 2026

Minnesota Museums, Theaters, and Stadiums Are Becoming More Sensory-Friendly. Why Aren’t Restaurants?

As options for those with sensory needs have expanded, going out to eat can still be a challenge.

June 24, 2026

Yes, of Course We Tried the Kwik Trip Mountain Dew Donuts

'No, they won’t be around forever,' the Kwik Trip team warns.

June 16, 2026

Your Camp Coffee Doesn’t Have to Suck

Shops like Dogwood Coffee and Northern Coffeeworks cater to the outdoorsy crowd with instant coffee that's easy, fast, and locally roasted.

June 15, 2026

Best Budget Bites: $1.75 Bar Tacos From Sweeney’s Saloon

Happy-hour food prices like you'd thought inflation made impossible.

Summer Guide 2026: Farmers Markets and U-Pick Produce

Who needs grocery stores when you have these great options?