Play4min 37secCelebrate ‘Paella Day’ all year long with this savory seafood-studded dishApril 3, 2024 3:43 PMBy Tom Crann and Matt AlvarezWith its many flavors, paella may look and feel like an intimidating dish to pull off, but this recipe from Amalia Moreno-Damgaard is quick and delicious.
Play4min 07secOro by Nixta, Khaluna, Hai Hai restaurants, chefs named James Beard award finalistsApril 3, 2024 9:08 AMBy Matt MikusTwo chefs and one restaurant remain in contention for a James Beard Award in June this year. Oro by Nixta is a finalist for Best New Restaurant, while Christina Nguyen of Hai Hai and Ann Ahmed of Khâluna are finalists for the Best Chef of the Midwest category.
Can’t wait for the State Fair? Summer kickoff event will return in MayApril 2, 2024 11:20 AMBy Estelle Timar-WilcoxThe Minnesota State Fair is still almost five months away — but on Memorial Day weekend, fair fans can get an early taste of the festivities at the fourth annual Kickoff to Summer at the Fair.
Birria tacos and fried Oreos: See Target Field’s new foods and drinks for 2024April 1, 2024 3:00 PMBy Sam StroozasOn Monday the Minnesota Twins debuted their new foods and beverages for the season. MPR News was front row to document all the new grub available for the team’s 15th year at Target Field (RIP the Metrodome).
Play46min 16secWhy Pilates, yoga, barre and ‘functional fitness’ are having a momentMarch 27, 2024 9:00 AMBy Angela Davis and Gretchen BrownThree guests joined MPR News Angela Davis to talk about low-impact fitness classes, sometimes called “functional fitness,” and how they can fit into your routine.
Minnesota Craft Brewers announce MN Brewers Cup AwardsMarch 26, 2024 1:35 PMBy Matt MikusThe Brewers Cup issued awards in 23 categories based on style and determined by 30 judges with blind taste tests, along with five member-voted awards like Best Collaboration, Best Art and Design and Most Innovative Brewery.
Parts of popular Minnesota state park closed through early next yearMarch 22, 2024 12:26 PMBy MPR News StaffParts of William O’Brien State Park near the Twin Cities are closed through early next year, as a long-planned project to improve accessibility gets underway.
Play3min 54secCraft brewed sodas and family fun are on tap at Northern Soda CompanyMarch 22, 2024 4:00 AMBy Regina MedinaTaprooms that brew and serve craft beers seem to be everywhere in the Twin Cities these days, but one New Brighton-based beverage maker is offering a non-alcoholic, family-friendly alternative to the taproom.
Play6min 32sec‘What’s for lunch?’ Beloved Northern Minnesota burger joint opens for 65th seasonMarch 20, 2024 1:54 PMBy Cathy Wurzer and Ellen FinnThe iconic Cloquet restaurant gained a cult following from serving the same onion rings, shakes, hand-dipped fish and burgers since they opened in 1960.
Play3min 25secFood for everyone: Fargo international market serves diversifying populationMarch 19, 2024 4:00 AMBy Amy FelegyThe biggest international grocery store in both North and South Dakota, the Asian and American Supermarket, is celebrating just over one year at its new location, becoming more of an important cultural hub for the Fargo-Moorhead area.