Dan Kraker
Nearly a half million hunters took part in this year’s annual firearms deer hunting season in Minnesota. A growing interest in local and sustainable foods may be bringing more people into the sport. Read more →
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Tag: Food
Meg Martin
Fire Dog, Potato Man and a smiling cookie beckon at the State Fair. Read more →
Nobody does a state fair like Minnesota. And nobody does The State Fair like Minnesotans. Everyone’s got a fair hack — that little trick that makes you an insider, the one you swear by, the one that makes your trip (or trips!) to the fair the best possible time — till next year. Clark Gregor Read more →
Tim Nelson
Nearly four dozen new foods are being added to this year’s Minnesota State Fair. The additions announced Wednesday include bacon-wrapped grilled shrimp on a stick, Cajun pork rinds, peanut butter and jelly malts, and pork belly sliders, made with thickly cut bacon. Selections also include chocolate chili ice cream, deep-fried bread pudding and deep-fried olives, Read more →
Dan Gunderson
American Crystal Sugar Company officials say this years crop is breaking records for sugar content.
USDA updates plant hardiness map
The University of Minnesota is responding to a growing interest in local food production by offering a Local Food College.
Early flood predictions are encouraging for residents along the Red River — a welcome departure from the predictions over past several years.
Julie Siple
Seniors who have trouble getting enough nutritious food are significantly more likely to be in poor health.