Food and Drink

Minnesota breweries are finding ways to 'climate-proof' their beer
Minnesota craft breweries are facing growing challenges from climate change as extreme weather makes key brewing grains harder to grow. In response, brewers and farmers are experimenting with resilient alternatives.
Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze
Prices for tomatoes are up 40 percent over the past year, the biggest increase tracked among products in the Consumer Price Index. Experts say the spike is the result of crop yields and two pillars of President Donald Trump's second term policies.
Minnesota breweries are feeling the pain as the craft beer industry continues to decline
There are more than 200 breweries across Minnesota and some are struggling to stay open. Brewers credit the tough times to tariffs, a shift in drinking habits and competing shelf space.
Longtime St. Paul restaurant closing for good next Sunday
The Downtowner Woodfire Grill on West Seventh Street announced Monday that it will be closing for good next Sunday, May 17, due to the retirement of owner Moe Sharif after 38 years.