Minnesota’s nonprofits failed to win special COVID-19 aid from the Legislature this session, despite their appeal for $200 million in one-time pandemic relief. The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, which led the lobbying effort, said that the state’s nonprofits — which make up about 14% of Minnesota’s workforce — continue to battle rising costs while getting less government support than the public and private sectors. Following the end of the regular session last week, Gov. Tim Walz hasn’t announced a special […]
Month: May 2022
Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the U.S. on Monday May 30, which marks the mourning of military personnel who have died while serving the country. Although sombre in tone, the day does not have to be a melancholy one, and many people will use the public holiday to share a good meal with friends. Although many businesses, shops, and restaurants will be closed for the public holiday, a number of fast-food chains will remain open on Monday. Here […]
A few summers ago, on the way back from a morning on the beach in southern Sicily, we stopped to get pizza for lunch. I remember this for several reasons. Because as I got out of the car, the Y strap pulled out of the base of my blue flip-flop – a little thing with an enormous effect. Because, while I was waiting in front of the pizza cabinet still thinking about my foot, a tray of just-baked things the […]
With few good solutions — one option put forward appears to be a risky naval escort — the United States and its allies have sought to make it clear who they feel is responsible. Accusing Russia of “blackmail,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said this week that the Kremlin was holding back its own supplies of grain after attacking Ukrainian storage facilities and seizing stocks, all while blockading the country’s ports. “The consequences of these shameful acts are […]
The food justice work being done by local nonprofit Healthy Day Partners started by looking at a hyperlocal version of the issue — other kids who went to school with the founder’s son didn’t have the same access to healthy snacks. “I noticed a lot of kids didn’t have food during recess, and I realized very quickly that they couldn’t afford it, so my co-founder and I … very quietly, supplied organic, healthy snacks in the classroom. It grew into […]
We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission. Here’s our process. Whether you’re trying to improve your cholesterol levels, stabilize your blood sugar levels, or reach and maintain a moderate weight, there are countless diet plans and programs available online claiming that they can help. Though general eating patterns — like the Mediterranean diet or a plant-based diet — may be effective for many, […]
Before Emeril Lagasse, Gordon Ramsay, Martha Stewart, and Nigella Lawson made their names as television food stars, there was Betty Crocker. The history of cooking and food shows began in 1924 began with the composite character created by consumer food producer General Mills. “The Betty Crocker Cooking School of the Air,” a radio show, first aired on WCCO, in Minneapolis, later expanding to ABC, CBS, and NBC until its nearly 30-year run ended in 1951. The first standalone television cooking […]
Photo: Josh Wussow As a resident of Wisconsin, I’m firmly in the heart of Culver’s country. Among other things, this means I’m never too far from the buttery embrace of a good hamburger. But even with one of the best of the regional franchises within easy reach, I often feel the need to step outside the chains. That’s where Chip’s, my local burger dive, comes into play. With barely a handful of locations, these drive-thru classics are as well-worn as […]
Chef, television personality and pitmaster Kevin Bludso is joining TODAY to share a few of his favorite classic barbecue recipes from his cookbook “Bludso’s BBQ Cookbook: A Family Affair in Smoke and Soul.” He shows us how to make grilled whole chicken, pork spareribs, smoky brisket and a creamy potato salad. TODAY has affiliate relationships, so we may get a small share of the revenue from your purchases. Items are sold by the retailer, not by TODAY. Eric Wolfinger Since […]
As Russia’s ground war in Ukraine falters, its naval vessels have made strides in the Black Sea, seizing control of Ukraine’s coastline in a way that allows them to launch strikes at targets inland and tighten a blockade on Ukraine’s exports. Now, Western governments are scrambling to find ways to break the blockade and ease the strains on the global commodities and agricultural markets rocked by the war. Ukraine, referred to as the “breadbasket of Europe,” feeds some 400 million […]
