Deaths linked tainted cantaloupe increase to 3 in U.S., 5 in CanadaDecember 8, 2023 12:57 PMBy The Associated PressA salmonella outbreak tied to tainted cantaloupe has now killed eight people — three in the U.S. and five in Canada, health officials reported Thursday. Minnesota has the most confirmed cases of any state.
Play3min 48secUnique ways Americans celebrate the holidays, from skiing Santas to Festivus featsDecember 8, 2023 8:43 AMBy Rachel Treisman Here's how communities across the U.S. put their own spin on Christmas, Hanukkah and even Festivus celebrations — from Santas who ski and surf, to trees made of tumbleweed, sand and lobster traps.
Play5min 06secRecipe: Potato latkes, fried in oil, represent a Hanukkah miracleDecember 7, 2023 7:40 AMBy Tom Crann and Lukas LevinIn celebration of Hanukkah, Evana Kvasnik, who is from the fourth generation of the Cecil's Deli family in St. Paul, shared her tips and recipe for traditional potato latkes.
Salmonella cases from contaminated cantaloupe continue to rise in MinnesotaDecember 5, 2023 3:26 PMBy Mathew Holding Eagle IIIMinnesota health officials say there are now 20 confirmed cases of salmonella in the state linked to contaminated cantaloupe — including two deaths.
Play10min 42secHere's a rundown of the top holiday events across MinnesotaDecember 4, 2023 2:15 PMBy Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa KuznetsovHanukkah begins on Thursday, and Christmas, Kwanzaa and New Years will be hear before you know it. While the weather this time of year might make you want to stay indoors, there is plenty to explore.
Play5min 15sec'I Am Betty' at History Theater brings Betty Crocker to lifeDecember 1, 2023 3:20 PMBy Tom Crann and Ngoc BuiI Am Betty is a new musical at History Theater covering the history and impact of the iconic Betty Crocker figure, one who doesn’t exist and yet is very real to many. Cristina Luzárraga wrote the book and some of the lyrics. She gave us a look at the show on Appetites.
Deadly salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupe growsDecember 1, 2023 7:03 AMBy The Associated Press“If you cannot tell if your cantaloupe, including pre-cut cantaloupe or products containing pre-cut cantaloupe is part of the recall, do not eat or use it and throw it away,” the FDA said in a statement.
Tips to improve your chances of seeing the northern lights November 30, 2023 2:25 PMBy MPR News StaffChances to spot the northern lights are strong Thursday night and early Friday morning. Here are a few tips on how to monitor conditions, and how to catch the extraterrestrial show.
Play7min 56secEncore interview: Midtown Global Market celebrates its anniversary — with a cookbookNovember 29, 2023 1:15 PMBy Cathy Wurzer and Lindsay Guentzel A look back on a conversation with one of the chef’s featured in the cookbook.
Play10min 04secNeed an escape from the cold? Tiffany Alexandria has a Taiwanese food blog for youNovember 27, 2023 2:52 PMBy Cathy Wurzer and Alanna ElderTiffany Alexandria is an artist, cook, and blogger based in Rochester, Minn. She recently launched a YouTube series featuring food from Taiwan.