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Foods that are good for you and good for the soil

Foods that are good for you and good for the soil

Appetites regular Beth Dooley shares ideas for foods to try that are good for you and good for the soil: from elderberries to legumes to hazelnuts.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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St. Paul Hmong pastry chef Marc Heu is semifinalist for James Beard Award

St. Paul Hmong pastry chef Marc Heu is semifinalist for James Beard Award

Heu’s journey to pastry is far from straightforward. His farmer parents wanted him to be a doctor. But while in medical school, Heu baked French pastries for friends on the side.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Second Harvest Heartland announces goal to cut state hunger in half by 2030

Second Harvest Heartland announces goal to cut state hunger in half by 2030

Second Harvest Heartland says food shelf visits reached a record high, going from 3.5 million in 2021 to 7.5 million in 2023. The “Make Hunger History” initiative aims to identify which communities are facing the greatest needs. 
by Sarah Thamer

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Oro by Nixta owners reflect on James Beard nomination and making corn the star of a dish

Oro by Nixta owners reflect on James Beard nomination and making corn the star of a dish

Co-owners and chefs of Oro by Nixta, Gustavo and Kate Romero, joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about celebrating heirloom corn and their recent nomination.
by Cathy Wurzer, Alanna Elder and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Could Champagne soon stop producing champagne?

Could Champagne soon stop producing champagne?

Global warming is impacting grape crops that are used to produce champagne. Some regions outside of Champagne, France, are hoping to carry the torch.
by Iman Maani

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What's up with all the business closings on St. Paul's Grand Avenue? City council member weighs in

What's up with all the business closings on St. Paul's Grand Avenue? City council member weighs in

The St. Paul restaurant that claims to serve the most walleye in the world is calling it quits. The family who has owns Tavern on Grand on St. Paul’s Grand Avenue is closing the decades-old landmark in early June.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Sushi restaurants are thriving in Ukraine, bringing jobs and a 'slice of normal life'

Sushi restaurants are thriving in Ukraine, bringing jobs and a 'slice of normal life'

Ukraine’s economy is battered by Russia’s full-scale invasion, but its consumer economy is still running — especially the country’s popular sushi restaurants, where cream cheese is a key ingredient.
by Nathan Rott and Claire Harbage

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