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Survey Shows Growing Popularity Among Farmers' Markets [AUDIO]

Adam Ulbricht — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:42:25 +0000

A new survey is showing an increasing popularity among farmers' markets around the state.

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Conference Kicks Off Farmers' Market Season [AUDIO]

Adam Ulbricht — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 22:12:26 +0000

Annual Farmers' Market conference took place in Waite Park.

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Minnesota Author Teresa Marrone Offers Up a Maple Syrup Cookbook On The Pete and Doug Show [PODCAST]

Peter Kay — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:55:57 +0000

The St. John's Maple Syrup Festival is this Saturday and we thought we'd bring accomplished cookbook writer Teresa Marrone onto our show to pass on a few great dishes you can make with maple syrup

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Central Minnesota Loves a Fish Fry During Lent [SPONSORED]

Townsquare Media — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:23:48 +0000

With Central Minnesota's large Catholic community and rich traditions, you would guess affordable and delicious fish fries during Lent would be popular. But you would be underestimating the draw of the crunchy deep-fried fish, golden brown fries, tangy cole slaw and all the other sides that go into a basket of fish fry goodness.

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Senator Klobuchar Awards Local Company

Adam Ulbricht — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:25:50 +0000

A St. Cloud company is receiving recognition from U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar for their work with food safety. The senator was on had to present Microbiologics with an Export Achievement Certificate from the United States Commerce Department. Klobuchar says the company is an example of a successful local story.

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Five Great Places in Central Minnesota for Thanksgiving Buffets – Dick Nelson's Picks

Dick Nelson — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:02:37 +0000

I love Thanksgiving dinner. But I'm not a huge fan of all the cooking and cleaning that goes with it. This year, why not join your friends and family to a Thanksgiving buffet that's (almost) worthy of Grandma? Here are my suggestions for a Thanksgiving buffet that will be a legendary experience for your friends and family to enjoy.

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Local "Step Brothers" Goal to Bring Authentic, Affordable Hot Dogs to St. Cloud [AUDIO]

Abby Faulkner — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 23:17:15 +0000

Attention St. Cloud foodies - there's a new dog in town. Step Brothers Wieners and More, located in Centennial Plaza, is an order-at-the-counter style restaurant offering a variety of hot dogs, sandwiches and soups.

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Waldo's Pizza Coming to Downtown St. Cloud [AUDIO]

Abby Faulkner — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 17:56:49 +0000

A pizza restaurant with over 30 years of business history in central Minnesota will find new life in downtown St. Cloud.

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CENTRAL MN MADE: "Muggsy's Beans" A Coffee Force in St. Cloud [AUDIO]

Abby Faulkner — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 05:01:01 +0000

In a small, unassuming north St. Cloud warehouse space, Muggsy Lauer spends his busy days roasting coffee beans now found throughout the Midwest and beyond.

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Caribou Coffee Opening in Sartell Coborn's

Abby Faulkner — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 13:30:38 +0000

There's going to be another place in the neighborhood to get a cup of Caribou Coffee.

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Food Safety Expert Keynotes SCSU Food Symposium

Abby Faulkner — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:36:07 +0000

Dr. David Acheson, an authority with 30 years in the field of food borne pathogens, was the keynote speaker of St. Cloud State University's inaugural Food Microbiology Symposium.

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Sammy's Pizza Opens After Renovations

Abby Faulkner — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 16:28:33 +0000

It's business as usual for Sammy's Pizza in Waite Park. The restaurant closed in June for large-scale remodeling after being sold by longtime owner Dick Blitvich.

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Brats, Dogs, Condiments and Cash!

Bob Hughes — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:48:11 +0000

Once again, you've stepped up and helped your friends and neighbors!

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Cookout For YOUR Cause

Bob Hughes — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 15:52:58 +0000

The Lutgen Companies' annual "Cookout for a Cause" is NOT your typical fundraising event.

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Jordie's Trail Side Cafe and Soo Line Trail: The Hidden Gems of Bowlus [VIDEO]

Dick Nelson — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 19:14:20 +0000

Dick Nelson learns about the many ways to spend time at Jordie's Trail Side Cafe in Bowlus.

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USDA Says Drought Will Push Up Food Prices in 2013

The Associated Press — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:44:10 +0000

The federal government is projecting the record drought gripping half the U.S. will help push food prices up by 3 percent to 4 percent next year.

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Costco Turns Against Tight Sow Pens

The Associated Press — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 13:35:52 +0000

Costco Wholesale Corp. has joined a growing list of retailers and restaurants in asking suppliers to phase out tight confinement pens for pregnant sows.

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Smokin' Summer Fun at Famous Dave's [VIDEO]

Bob Hughes — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 17:53:54 +0000

Last night's Feast at Famous Dave's was the perfect ending to our "Have a Smokin' Summer" COOKSHACK Smoker give away.

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"Brothers Bar and Grill" Getting Ready to Open in Downtown St. Cloud [AUDIO]

Abby Faulkner — Mon, 14 May 2012 05:01:03 +0000

The downtown St. Cloud restaurant and bar scene just keeps growing. "Brothers Bar and Grill" will be opening in a little over a week at the corner of Division and 5th Avenue.

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"Cone Castle" Open for Business in St. Joseph

Abby Faulkner — Mon, 07 May 2012 05:01:35 +0000

Have you ever had pizza, a cheeseburger or a caesar salad in a cone? You can now at "Cone Castle" a new restaurant in St. Joseph opening on Monday.

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