Food and Drink

Trump administration seeks to block court order for full SNAP payments in November
The Trump administration has asked a federal appeals court to block a judge’s order to distribute November’s full SNAP benefits during a U.S. government shutdown. A U.S. district judge had given the administration until Friday to make the payments through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
The Little Falls co-op that could: Making a community-owned grocery store a reality
Minnesota has one of the most vibrant food co-op ecosystems in the nation. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t gaps. In the central Minnesota town of Little Falls, local residents are taking matters into their owns hands to fill a community need.
New cookbook offers tips for sustainable seafood choices and recipes
How can we choose and prepare seafood that’s delicious and climate sustainable? “The Blue Food Cookbook: Delicious Seafood Recipes for a Sustainable Future” has some ideas.
Judges order the Trump administration to use contingency funds for SNAP payments during the shutdown
Two federal judges have ruled that the Trump administration must continue to fund the SNAP food aid program using contingency funds during the government shutdown. The rulings Friday came a day before the payments were due to be halted. 
Halloween fundraiser seeks to help immigrants buy food, as SNAP benefit lapse looms
A Minneapolis refugee services organization is leveraging the Halloween spirit for a “reverse trick-or-treat,” inviting community members to donate grocery store gift cards for clients who are set to lose SNAP benefits in November.
Krispy Kreme to reopen in Minnesota on Nov. 12
For the first time since 2008, Minnesotans can find fresh Krispy Kreme donuts in the state.
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.