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Oro by Nixta owners reflect on James Beard nomination and making corn the star of a dish

Oro by Nixta owners reflect on James Beard nomination and making corn the star of a dish

Co-owners and chefs of Oro by Nixta, Gustavo and Kate Romero, joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about celebrating heirloom corn and their recent nomination.
by Cathy Wurzer, Alanna Elder and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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What's up with all the business closings on St. Paul's Grand Avenue? City council member weighs in

What's up with all the business closings on St. Paul's Grand Avenue? City council member weighs in

The St. Paul restaurant that claims to serve the most walleye in the world is calling it quits. The family who has owns Tavern on Grand on St. Paul’s Grand Avenue is closing the decades-old landmark in early June.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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The magic of Rose McGee’s sweet potato comfort pie comes to a children’s book

The magic of Rose McGee’s sweet potato comfort pie comes to a children’s book

Minnesotan Rose McGee has served up thousands of her sweet potato comfort pies. Now, she's bringing the magic of that recipe to a younger audience in the form of a new children’s book called “Can’t Nobody Make a Sweet Potato Pie Like Our Mama!”
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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Nintendo and Ubisoft revive overlooked franchises in their first games of the year

Nintendo and Ubisoft revive overlooked franchises in their first games of the year

Gaming giants Nintendo and Ubisoft each released new takes on old series this week in Another Code: Recollection and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. We review what makes each worth exploring.
by Vincent Acovino and James Perkins Mastromarino

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Sushi restaurants are thriving in Ukraine, bringing jobs and a 'slice of normal life'

Sushi restaurants are thriving in Ukraine, bringing jobs and a 'slice of normal life'

Ukraine’s economy is battered by Russia’s full-scale invasion, but its consumer economy is still running — especially the country’s popular sushi restaurants, where cream cheese is a key ingredient.
by Nathan Rott and Claire Harbage

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Appetites: The best Minneapolis restaurants of 2023 and what's opening in 2024

Appetites: The best Minneapolis restaurants of 2023 and what's opening in 2024

What were the best Minneapolis restaurants of 2023 and what can we look forward to in 2024? MPR News host Tom Crann asked food critic Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl to look into her crystal ball.
by Tom Crann and Lukas Levin

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Winter Carnival King Boreas talks about playing football, parades and supporting kids

Winter Carnival King Boreas talks about playing football, parades and supporting kids

Leo Lewis III is stepping down as the St. Paul Winter Carnival’s reigning King Boreas. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the former Vikings wide receiver about his football career, supporting children through his foundation and what it was like to represent Minnesota in parades around the country.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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