Food and Drink

Cheap Week:  How to spend less on fun and entertainment
Having fun doesn’t have to break the bank. MPR News host Angela Davis continues “Cheap Week” with ideas for saving money on entertainment, including live music, sporting events, theater and more.
Cheap Week: Making your grocery dollars go further
Groceries are expensive. So how can you stretch your food budget and still eat well? MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about tips for shopping smarter, wasting less and saving money on food.
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.