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Food and Drink

'Uncharted territory': Ongoing shutdown threatens food aid for 42 million people

'Uncharted territory': Ongoing shutdown threatens food aid for 42 million people

SNAP, the country's largest anti-hunger program, dates back to the Great Depression and has never been disrupted this way. Most recipients are seniors, families with kids, and those with disabilities.
by Jennifer Ludden

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In Rochester, restaurants stand in the shadow of the Mayo Clinic

In Rochester, restaurants stand in the shadow of the Mayo Clinic

Rochester’s restaurant scene has rapidly grown over the last decade or so. But even dining spots stand in the shadow of the state’s largest hospital — and their destinies are intertwined.
by Gretchen Brown

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At least 27 states turned over sensitive data about food stamp recipients to USDA

At least 27 states turned over sensitive data about food stamp recipients to USDA

Democratic-led states secured a legal victory to keep the personal data of food recipients out of the federal government's reach. But NPR's reporting shows that millions of records on Americans have already been shared.
by Jude Joffe-Block

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Americans are drinking less. What does that mean for winemakers in the Heartland?

Americans are drinking less. What does that mean for winemakers in the Heartland?

The American Heartland has experienced a boom in wineries over the last three decades. But with U.S. wine sales trending down since 2019, some producers are feeling the effects more than others.

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Smucker sues Trader Joe's, saying its new PB&J sandwiches are too similar to Uncrustables

Smucker sues Trader Joe's, saying its new PB&J sandwiches are too similar to Uncrustables

J.M. Smucker is suing Trader Joe’s, saying its new frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are too similar to Smucker’s Uncrustables in their design and packaging. 
by The Associated Press

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Award-winning Owamni to bring Indigenous cuisine to Guthrie Theater

Award-winning Owamni to bring Indigenous cuisine to Guthrie Theater

Owamni, the James Beard Award-winning restaurant founded by chef Sean Sherman, will move in spring 2026 to the Guthrie Theater’s long-vacant riverfront restaurant space in downtown Minneapolis.
by Jacob Aloi

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Twin Cities dinner series explores America’s culinary origins

Twin Cities dinner series explores America’s culinary origins

A Twin Cities dinner series called Stories Behind the Menu invites chefs of color to share meals and personal histories, using food as a way to spark cultural connection, healing and conversation about America’s complex culinary roots.
by Jacob Aloi

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