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11:25 PM

Future of Sisyphus Brewing, popular Minneapolis stand-up spot, uncertain as Dunwoody declines long-term lease

A Minneapolis brewery that has become a cornerstone of the local comedy scene could be facing an uncertain future after its landlord, Dunwoody College, declined to extend its lease, brewery owner Sam Harriman wrote on Facebook Tuesday.In the post, Harriman said the decision threatens the future of...

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10:30 PM

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Chef's goal is "native chefs everywhere" as Indigenous food reaches casino kitchens

Select dishes from Indigena by Owamni, including bison meatballs with a berry barbecue sauce, a version of the restaurant's salmon and warrior rub shrimp, will appear on menus at Grand Casino Mille Lacs and Grand Casino Hinckley starting Sunday.Chefs from both casinos are learning recipes and...

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9:41 PM

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A fun day in Anoka

@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } A fun day in AnokaA fun day in Anoka Halloween is just around the corner, and we re celebrating all week long with stories straight from Anoka, the Halloween Capital of the World. The historic riverfront town is...

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8:36 PM

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Wendy’s gets $1.4 billion offer to buy the fast-food chain

An asset management firm is looking to buy fast-food giant Wendy’s and announced Wednesday a $1.4 billion bid to take the restaurant chain private.

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1:35 PM

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McDonald's launches winter drink menu, including cranberry flavor and caffeine for the holidays

McDonald's has announced several additions to its drink menu for winter. Here's what launches next week.

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1:20 PM

Wendy's restaurant exterior with a car in the drive-thru lane at dusk

Technology•Yesterday

Wendy’s, struggling with beef prices and growing competition, gets a buyout offer

For generations of American families, the sight of a Wendy's sign has signaled a familiar comfort – a place for square burgers, frosty treats, and quick, satisfying meals. Yet, this beloved fast-food institution finds itself at a pivotal juncture, facing a future that could be dramatically...

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12:30 PM

Salim Said, former Safari Restaurant owner, sentenced for Feeding Our Future fraud

Dining•Yesterday

Former Safari Restaurant owner Salim Said sentenced to 30 years for role in Feeding Our Future fraud case

The vibrant culinary scene of Minneapolis once knew Salim Said as a respected restaurateur, the proprietor of the beloved Safari Restaurant. Yet, that legacy now stands irrevocably overshadowed by a stark reality: 30 years in federal prison. This week, Said received his sentence for his central...

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12:30 PM

Salim Said, convicted in Minnesota's largest fraud scheme, faces sentencing in federal court.

Dining•Yesterday

Feeding Our Future ringleader Salim Said faces 40-year sentence in Minnesota fraud case

The promise of nourishment for vulnerable children, a beacon of hope during the uncertain days of the pandemic, was tragically twisted into a scheme of personal enrichment. Today, that betrayal culminates in a courtroom in downtown Minneapolis, where Salim Said, once a figure in our community,...

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Future of Sisyphus Brewing, popular Minneapolis stand-up spot, uncertain as Dunwoody declines long-term lease

Chef's goal is "native chefs everywhere" as Indigenous food reaches casino kitchens

A fun day in Anoka

Wendy’s gets $1.4 billion offer to buy the fast-food chain

McDonald's launches winter drink menu, including cranberry flavor and caffeine for the holidays

Wendy’s, struggling with beef prices and growing competition, gets a buyout offer

Former Safari Restaurant owner Salim Said sentenced to 30 years for role in Feeding Our Future fraud case

Feeding Our Future ringleader Salim Said faces 40-year sentence in Minnesota fraud case

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