Lifestyle

Birria tacos and fried Oreos: See Target Field’s new foods and drinks for 2024
On Monday the Minnesota Twins debuted their new foods and beverages for the season. MPR News was front row to document all the new grub available for the team’s 15th year at Target Field (RIP the Metrodome).
Council recommends $12 million to fight invasive carp
A proposal to install a barrier to prevent invasive carp from moving up the Mississippi River got a surprise boost this week. The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council makes recommendations on how to spend money from a dedicated sales tax.
Minnesota Craft Brewers announce MN Brewers Cup Awards
The Brewers Cup issued awards in 23 categories based on style and determined by 30 judges with blind taste tests, along with five member-voted awards like Best Collaboration, Best Art and Design and Most Innovative Brewery.
Craft brewed sodas and family fun are on tap at Northern Soda Company
Taprooms that brew and serve craft beers seem to be everywhere in the Twin Cities these days, but one New Brighton-based beverage maker is offering a non-alcoholic, family-friendly alternative to the taproom. 
So long, Stumpy. More than 150 of D.C.’s cherry trees have to go as water rises
Washington, D.C.’s famous cherry blossoms hit peak bloom this week. This will be the last season for about 150 of the famous flowering trees — they’ll soon be cut down to adjust to sea-level rise.