Tequilatown's downtown St. Cloud location has closed and the historic 5th Avenue building is listed for sale.

Twin Cities favorite Nashville Coop signed 10-location franchise deals and is targeting Philadelphia and New Jersey for its first out‑of‑state stores, with a debut expected by year‑end.

USDA officials recalled roughly 5,795 pounds of Power Plate frozen meatloaf after finding misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The trays were shipped to distributors in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.

Half Time Rec in St. Paul landed Esquire's top bar slot for 2026, celebrated for bocce, Bloody Marys and its neighborhood vibe.

Cooper's Hawk is targeting Minnetonka and Woodbury for its first Minnesota restaurants, bringing its wine-club and tasting-room model to Twin Cities suburbs.

Trove Brewing of Burnsville has filed for Chapter 11 but is keeping its taproom open while owners look for contract‑brewing deals and a food partner.

A local guide to Twin Cities watch parties, fan zones and bars showing every FIFA World Cup match this summer.

Chef Gavin Kaysen is taking Bellecour to the Wells Fargo Center’s ground floor in downtown Minneapolis, pairing a daytime bakery with bistro service and aiming for a late‑fall opening.

A south Minneapolis cafe that erased prices says donations, merch and overpaying customers have pushed revenue higher as it shifts toward nonprofit status.

Banh Mi House has opened in the Mill District at 1024 Washington Ave S, serving banh mi, rice and noodle bowls and Vietnamese coffee with a family-run touch.

A St. Cloud technical college student launched the Sizzle N Sass Shack in Cold Spring, testing coconut shrimp, sweet corn nuggets and gourmet grilled cheese.

Chef Denny Hogenson's North Table has set up at Milk & Honey Ciders in St. Joseph, serving seasonal, scratch-made plates with local sourcing and dietary-friendly options.

State officials warned that select Milkjam pints and in‑shop scoops may contain metal fragments. The Uptown shop says it will reopen June 2.