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Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging deer farm regulations
A federal judge rejected deer farmers legal challenge of new state regulations on the industry. On Wednesday the judge dismissed the lawsuit challenging new laws passed by the Legislature in 2023.
Challenge of the DAMn-ed: 242 miles, 24 hours to bike across Minnesota
Nearly 400 bike riders put themselves to the test in The Day Across Minnesota endurance race, a sometimes-brutal single-day journey with only one reward, getting to the finish line before the clock strikes midnight. MPR News rode along during Saturday’s race. Here’s what we saw.
Hard kombucha soda, THC drink brewer hopes to expand business with marijuana license
When Ryan Appleby returned from an overseas deployment and found his body couldn’t handle beer anymore, he decided to create his own adult beverage. Embracing the idea of “why pay for your drinks twice,” he’s pioneering new drinks including hard and THC kombucha sodas — and hopes to break into the marijuana market.
Your guide to dietary restriction-friendly food at the Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair is just around the corner and the food is all the rage. If you or someone you’re visiting the fair with has a dietary restriction, here’s a look at the most popular fair foods that are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or dairy-free.
Review: Vinai gives you a big Vang for your buck
After five years of development, Chef Yia Vang’s restaurant Vinai has opened in northeast Minneapolis. Jacob Aloi reviews.
Are you a garlic lover? Hutchinson has a festival for you
The Minnesota Garlic Festival features all the garlic-themed food you can imagine, plus a garlic growing competition, a parade with puppets, jazz and flamenco dancers, and kite-making and flying.
New invasive insect elm zigzag sawfly confirmed in Minnesota
The state Department of Agriculture says a new invasive insect has been found in Minnesota. The elm zigzag sawfly was found on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus.
Sips for the Minnesota State Fair: 63 specialty drinks announced for 2024
When the Minnesota State Fair kicks off on Thursday, Aug. 22, you’ll have plenty of options to sip with your Pronto Pup. Here’s all the newly-announced drinks coming to the 2024 Minnesota State Fair and where you can find them.