If Legalized, Cuban Cigars Could Hit Twin Cities Soon
The aroma of 500 cigars surrounds you inside the humidor at Infinity Smokes in downtown Minneapolis. None of the cigars is from Cuba, for now. Store owner Tarik Hamouda said that could change.
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The aroma of 500 cigars surrounds you inside the humidor at Infinity Smokes in downtown Minneapolis. None of the cigars is from Cuba, for now. Store owner Tarik Hamouda said that could change.
There is a lot of excitement over the University of Minnesota's football team's upcoming appearance at the Citrus Bowl -- so much so that there's a shortage of flights to Florida.
Officials from North Dakota are applauding the Obama administration's move to restore diplomatic relations with Cuba.
In recent years, calorie counts have become more present than ever before at restaurants. Now, alcoholic beverages are joining the list.
Security checkpoints at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport are about to get a makeover. The $18 million plan calls for the consolidation of four checkpoints into one 10-lane checkpoint aimed at improving efficiency.
State officials say Minnesota exports have jumped nearly 6 percent in the last year. Minnesota exported a record $5.5 billion of manufactured, agricultural and mining products in the third quarter of 2014, the Department of Employment and Economic Development announced Wednesday. That's up 5.8 percent from the same period last year.
Many in the Twin Cities are used to work commutes of a half-hour, an hour, or perhaps even a little bit more. But how about a six-hour commute? Ian Bearce, of Maple Grove, shot a time-lapse video of his entire commute to the office, which is located in Manhattan.
General Mills Inc. (GIS) on Wednesday reported earnings of $346.1 million in its fiscal second quarter. The Minneapolis-based company said it had profit of 56 cents per share.
Boneyard, a southern-style restaurant that opened in Uptown just last spring, is soon closing its doors for good. According to a post on its Facebook page, the restaurant's final day will be Dec. 24. That's when renovations will begin to transform the space, on 2841 Hennepin Ave. South, into a third Salsa A La Salsa location.
Every Chipotle restaurant in Minnesota on Tuesday will be donating 50 percent of proceeds to Toys for Tots. The Toys for Tots program is run by the United States Marine Corps, and it gives toys to kids whose families can't afford them.
Minnesota is the latest state considering a ban on powdered alcohol. The product is better known as "Palcohol." Its inventor says it's a convenient way to mix a drink, and federal regulators say it's safe.
In one of Minnesota's smallest towns is a small company that's suddenly getting huge amounts of attention -- after a close encounter with one of the world's most famous people. Annie B's Candy Company in Kellogg, population 456, has been turning out small batches of buttery caramels for decades.Justin and Amanda Henke have owned the operation for about two years.
This holiday season, the Walker Art Center carries on its 28-year tradition as host to the British Arrows Awards.
New renderings are showing what the Nicollet Mall project team is thinking for the future of the downtown Minneapolis transit hub. The team held a public meeting Thursday night to address their redesign plans.
It's a popular gift during the holidays, but a Twin Cities couple has a warning for those thinking of placing an order with one door-to-door meat dealer that delivers all across Minnesota.
