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Four key takeaways from McDonald's layoffs

Four key takeaways from McDonald's layoffs

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to journalist Adam Chandler about what the announced layoffs at McDonalds say, and don't say, about the broader economy. Chandler is the author of “Drive-Thru Dreams.”
by Ally Schweitzer

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Where to celebrate Easter weekend in Minnesota

Where to celebrate Easter weekend in Minnesota

Whether you are religious or not, Easter can be a holiday that brings families and friends together. Here’s a round up of egg hunts and events for Easter weekend.
by Nicole Johnson and Anna Haecherl

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James Beard nominee Ann Ahmed tells us what's for lunch

Four chefs and one pastry chef from the Twin Cities have been nominated by the prestigious James Beard “Best Chef Midwest.” Finalists will be announced March 29. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Ann Ahmed, chef and owner of the restaurants Khâluna, Lat14 Asian Eatery and Lemongrass.
by Cathy Wurzer, Melissa Townsend and Ellen Finn

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Appetites: Move over southern food, what is northern food?

Appetites: Move over southern food, what is northern food?

Tater tot hotdish? State fair cheese curds? Snickers salad? While these are some Minnesota staples, it’s hard to define what “northern food” is exactly. Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl has been trying to answer this question and explores it in a new article with Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine. She spoke with All Things Considered host Tom Crann about it.
by Tom Crann, Megan Burks and Sam Stroozas

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James Beard nominee Christina Nguyen tells us what's for lunch

James Beard nominee Christina Nguyen tells us what's for lunch

Four chefs and one pastry chef from the Twin Cities have been nominated by the prestigious James Beard foundation for “Best Chef Midwest.” Finalists will be announced on March 29. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talks with Christina Nguyen, chef and co-owner of Hai-Hai and Hola Arepa in Minneapolis.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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How to celebrate St. Patrick's Day (deliciously) in the kitchen

How to celebrate St. Patrick's Day (deliciously) in the kitchen

With rain and snow in the forecast, maybe you're looking for a quieter way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day this year. James Beard Award-winner and cookbook author Beth Dooley is here with some ideas.
by Catharine Richert, Amy Felegy and Megan Burks

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What SNAP recipients can expect as benefits shrink in March

What SNAP recipients can expect as benefits shrink in March

Participants in the federal food program might want to reevaluate their eligibility level for SNAP — and consider other assistance programs — as a pandemic-era supplement ends this month.
by Becky Sullivan

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Appetites: Eric Pham of the Quang Restaurant legacy forges his own path

Appetites: Eric Pham of the Quang Restaurant legacy forges his own path

Eric Pham’s mother Khue Pham and her relatives were the family behind Quang, a Vietnamese restaurant that's become an institution in Minneapolis. Now, he’s looking to forge his own way by building on their legacy.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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