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A first-time James Beard semifinalist reflects on his journey

A first-time James Beard semifinalist reflects on his journey

The semifinalist list includes some famous names like Yia Vang, Diane Moua and Gavin Kaysen. Abraham Gessesse may not be a household name, but he is the chef owner of the St. Paul restaurant Hyacinth and he’s been nominated in the Best Chef Midwest category for the first time.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Egg prices are soaring. Don't expect that to change anytime soon

Egg prices are soaring. Don't expect that to change anytime soon

It looks like grocery shoppers hoping for soaring egg prices to turn around are likely to be waiting a while. Prices have more than doubled since the summer of 2023 and millions of chickens are still being slaughtered every month because of bird flu.
by The Associated Press

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11 Minnesota chefs and restaurants named 2025 James Beard Award semifinalists

11 Minnesota chefs and restaurants named 2025 James Beard Award semifinalists

Eleven Minnesota chefs and restaurants were named James Beard Award semifinalists for 2025. The list includes five Minnesota chefs being awarded Best Chef in the Midwest category and one Minneapolis chef, Ann Ahmed, being named Outstanding Chef.
by Anika Besst

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Leinenkugel brothers' interest in buying back historic brewery rejected

Leinenkugel brothers' interest in buying back historic brewery rejected

Dick Leinenkugel says Molson Coors CEO told him discussions were not prudent and the company is ‘fully committed’ to Leinenkugel’s brand.

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FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods

FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods

Food and Drug Administration officials on Wednesday granted a 2022 petition filed by consumer advocates. The move comes nearly 35 years after the dye was barred from cosmetics such as lipsticks because of potential cancer risk.
by The Associated Press

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NPR shopped for 96 items at Walmart to track how prices are really changing

NPR shopped for 96 items at Walmart to track how prices are really changing

NPR has tracked the prices of dozens of items at the same superstore in Georgia, including eggs, T-shirts, snacks and paper towels. Here's what got cheaper over the past year, and more expensive.
by Alina Selyukh and Juweek Adolphe

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Hey, meat eaters. Your gut health can rival a vegan’s. Here’s how

Hey, meat eaters. Your gut health can rival a vegan’s. Here’s how

Our guts are home to trillions of microbes that influence our health. A new study finds the key to a healthy microbiome is the variety of plant-based food in your diet, even if you eat meat.
by Maria Godoy

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