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Oh, the weather outside is about to get frightful. You're probably thinking about staying inside despite the fact that you've got presents to buy, dining to do, and news to find. Wait, that sou... More >>

This is the last installment of our interview with baker Solveig Tofte, whose baked goods and quick laugh will go public again in mid-March when Tofte opens her own bakery/breakfast spot, Sun... More >>

If you've wondered why Cafe Kem has been looking so dark all fall, it's because the place has been shuttered since August due to a leaky roof that required extensive repair. The folks at... More >>

The Twin Cities are definitely ice cream towns--wherever you go, you always seem to be within a cone's toss of a scoop shop. But gelato, the Italians' favorite frozen dairy treat, can be hard... More >>

December is here, and that means holiday treats. As a society, food is as traditional as it comes, provoking the digital onslaught of latke recipes, how to cook a turkey in 2,341 different... More >>

So your uncle/girlfriend/boss/mother is showing a growing interest in all things culinary--that makes Christmas shopping easy. The only problem is that the array of choices at cooking stores... More >>

Recognize A.J. Lund? If you're a customer at Covered Boutique, a fan of Arctic Cat, or your basic Target shopper, then she should look familiar. As a Minneapolis-based model, Lund's sparkling... More >>

Today baker Solveig Tofte, formerly of Turtle Bread Company, explains her dream for turning Minneapolis into "a baking mecca." She also shares her picks for the best baking cookbooks, in... More >>

Downtime Bar & Grill1501 University Ave S.E., Minneapolis612.379.1224Hours and Details:Drinks daily, 4 - 8 p.m.$3 micro taps$2 domestic taps$3 rail drinks$3 house wine by the glassFood dail... More >>

Does the thought of spending your Saturday navigating the parking ramp at MOA make your skin crawl? Fear not. Yes, you need to procure some holiday gifts. But you don't need to do it at... More >>

OPEN Steepery Tea Bar (783 Radio Dr., Woodbury) Peace Coffee (33rd and Minnehaha, Minneapolis) Jack's (former Java Jacks at 46th/Bryant, Minneapolis) Dogwood Coffee (Calhoun Square,... More >>

Solveig Tofte's baked goods are familiar to fans of Turtle Bread Company and Tofte's farmer's market stand, Sun Street Breads. Recently, Tofte announced she would leave Turtle Bread to... More >>

The owners of a defunct, mafia-branded pizza joint recently nearly had their ovens stolen--and the swindled buyers are out $6,4000. KSTP talked to the Fridley police, who explained how the... More >>

About a year ago, Dunn Bros. owners took over a former franchise at University Ave and 280 and turned it into an experimental shop--or coffee lab. No more coffee as commodity: the focus is... More >>

Even though alcoholic beverages are intended for adults, they're often marketed in kid-friendly formats. A recent study found Anheuser-Busch--a beer company--made the most kid-alluring... More >>