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Food and Drink

The luck of the Irish spice bag: The takeout dish that’s found a home in the Twin Cities

The luck of the Irish spice bag: The takeout dish that’s found a home in the Twin Cities

O'Shaughnessy Distilling Company in Minneapolis has turned its Irish-American twist on Ireland’s beloved late-night dish, the spice bag — complete with cheese curds — into a viral sensation and permanent menu item, drawing crowds from across the metro.
by Jacob Aloi

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Ultra-processed food consumption is down a bit, but still more than 50 percent of U.S. diet

Ultra-processed food consumption is down a bit, but still more than 50 percent of U.S. diet

Americans get about 55 percent of our calories from tasty, cheap — and unhealthy — manufactured foods, the latest data from CDC says. For kids, the percentage is even higher.
by Yuki Noguchi

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Ranchers say expanding herds to take advantage of record retail beef prices isn’t so simple

Ranchers say expanding herds to take advantage of record retail beef prices isn’t so simple

South Dakota rancher Calli Williams wants to benefit from high beef prices, but it's not so simple. She and her husband have faced challenges like drought, limited grass for grazing, and rising land costs.
by The Associated Press

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Known as Minnesota’s oldest Dairy Queen, the 1946 ice cream shop reopens in Rochester

Known as Minnesota’s oldest Dairy Queen, the 1946 ice cream shop reopens in Rochester

The landmark reputed to be Minnesota’s oldest Dairy Queen just reopened in Rochester after being shuttered for more than a year. Patrons are lining up for ice cream.
by Catharine Richert

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You butter believe it: Cookie Butter Cheesecake is 2025’s ‘Flavor of the Fair’

You butter believe it: Cookie Butter Cheesecake is 2025’s ‘Flavor of the Fair’

The vanilla sundae is topped with cheesecake pieces and a drizzle of Cookie Butter sauce, adding warm notes of cinnamon and caramelized brown sugar. The sundae will also have a cookie on top.
by Jaylan Sims

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