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FDA warns top U.S. bakery not to claim foods contain allergens when they don't

FDA warns top U.S. bakery not to claim foods contain allergens when they don't

The FDA found Bimbo Bakeries USA — which includes brands such as Sara Lee and Ball Park buns and rolls — listed ingredients such as sesame or tree nuts on labels even when they weren't in the foods.
by The Associated Press

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Summer festival spotlight: Farmington Dew Days

Summer festival spotlight: Farmington Dew Days

According to the soda company, in 1979 Farmington consumed more Mountain Dew per capita than anywhere in the country. Mountain Dew helped them celebrate the news. Fast-forward to the annual summer festival, 45 years strong.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Appetites: The best way to find and cook wild mushrooms

Appetites: The best way to find and cook wild mushrooms

It’s prime season for mushroom foraging, but why risk the poison ivy says Appetites regular Beth Dooley, author of “The Perennial Kitchen.” She said you can pick up all kinds of wild mushrooms at your nearest farmers market — and she’s got plenty of tips for how to cook them, too.
by Tom Crann and Lukas Levin

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‘Untapped market’: Rapidly growing Yemeni coffee chains set sights on Twin Cities

‘Untapped market’: Rapidly growing Yemeni coffee chains set sights on Twin Cities

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co., and a second chain opening this fall, fill a need for after-hours social spaces for young Muslims — and also draw coffee connoisseurs.
by Hibah Ansari and CJ Younger

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‘The best weekend of my life‘: Minneapolis Chef Christina Nguyen lifts up family after big award night

‘The best weekend of my life‘: Minneapolis Chef Christina Nguyen lifts up family after big award night

Minneapolis-based chef Christina Nguyen reflects on her experiences after winning being named the Best Chef in the Midwest by the James Beard Foundation.
by Josh Cobb and Tom Crann

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A dog traveled nearly 4 miles to get help after its owner crashed into a ravine

A dog traveled nearly 4 miles to get help after its owner crashed into a ravine

The man was traveling with his four dogs when he ran off a remote road into a ravine in Oregon. One dog returned to where the man was camping with family, alerting them that something was wrong.
by The Associated Press

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Jay Cooke Swinging Bridge celebrates its centennial with free park day, summer of events

Jay Cooke Swinging Bridge celebrates its centennial with free park day, summer of events

In honor of the bridge’s big birthday, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is celebrating with a summer of educational programming and events for park visitors. It all kicks off with Free Park Day on Saturday.
by Phil Picardi and Gracie Stockton

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