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The Hash Browns At This Minnesota Diner Are So Good, You’ll Want To Keep Them A Secret
Strolling down Grand Avenue in St. Paul, Minnesota, you’ll notice a cozy, unassuming spot that looks like it was frozen in a time when life was simpler. The Uptowner Cafe on Grand is that kind of place. With its classic diner charm and down-to-earth ambiance, it’s the kind of...
Who Has the Best Deli Sandwich in Minnesota?
There are a lot of “Best of” polls out there that try to highlight the very best that each state has to offer. I sometimes question how authentic those can really be unless a widespread effort was put in to the research before getting to their conclusion. I...
Smokey Bear celebrates 80th birthday; here's how he became a forest-fire-fighting icon
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — For generations, the image of a black bear in blue jeans and a ranger hat has reminded children of who could prevent forest fires. Earlier this month, that image turned 80 years old and celebrated with adoring fans at the Minnesota State Fair. The humble...
What Is Minnesota’s Best City For Dog Lovers?
A recent survey by notable internet publication LawnStarter has ranked the United States' most 'dog-friendly' cities for 2024. The top cities in the country were Scottsdale, AZ; Asheville, NC; Santa Fe, NM; Tucson, AZ and Santa Monica, CA. Unfortunately no Minnesota city made the top 200 (and St. Cloud didn't...
Kim's to close in Minneapolis 2 months after workers unionize
MINNEAPOLIS — Editor's note: This video originally aired June 19, 2024. A popular Uptown restaurant is closing just two months after workers voted to unionize, according to a social media post on Thursday. Kim's posted on Instagram that the restaurant is closing on Aug. 30 "due to ongoing financial...
The Blue Barn celebrates 10 years at the Minnesota State Fair
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — One of the most recognizable buildings at the Minnesota State Fair is marking a milestone anniversary in 2024. The Blue Barn, owned and operated by the Blue Plate Restaurant Company, is celebrating its 10th anniversary at the fair. The Blue Barn is best known for its mantra to serve "breakfast to beer all day."
Minnesota artist Adam Turman brings bold style back to the Grandstand
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — A unique Minnesota artist is back at the Minnesota State Fair. Adam Turman, known for his bold, colorful murals around the Midwest, has a newly expanded 2,000-square-foot space in the upper level of the Grandstand, where fairgoers can check out his commemorative State Fair artwork for 2024.
Downtown bar opens without the booze
A new venue that aims to have the same atmosphere as a friendly neighborhood bar – but without the alcohol – opened recently at 24 7th St. W., in the Hamm building. Lucille’s Bottle Shop and Tasting Room offers non-alcoholic beers, wines, spirits and mocktails and events such as mixology, and wine and cheese nights. The space can also be rented for private events.
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