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Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan Visit Little Thistle

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Walz visits Little Thistle to celebrate 'Free the Growler' bill

Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan held a press conference at Little Thistle Brewing to celebrate the signing of the "Free the Growler" bill that allows larger breweries in the state to sell 64 oz. growlers and smaller breweries now have the option to sell 12 or 16 oz. canned beers and seltzers in their taprooms.

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Greek food may soon be back on the menu in Rochester's Peace Plaza

Signs recently went up for Opa!, a Greek restaurant franchise, at 20 First Ave. SW on downtown Rochester’s Peace Plaza. That’s the former Jerk King/ Mac's space.

May 24, 2022 03:46 PM

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New ownership, different menu items, same service atmosphere: The Hubbell House reopens

The Hubbell House is one of the most famous dining locations in all of Southeast Minnesota. After being closed for five months and changing ownership, the Mantorville restaurant reopened its doors Tuesday.

May 10, 2022 04:06 PM

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25 downtown Rochester businesses offering discounts for National Nurses Week

Twenty-five downtown Rochester businesses so far will be offering discounts and promotions to nurses from May 6 through May 12 for National Nurses Week.

May 06, 2022 02:19 PM

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Night Market returns to downtown with more dates in 2022

This year's series will focus on local vendors and be held on six dates.

May 06, 2022 07:46 AM

By John Molseed

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Rochester’s Best Bartenders share their secrets

Inside info—like best customer stories and the drinks you should really be ordering—from your six favorite Rochester bartenders (from our Best Restaurants voting).

May 06, 2022 06:30 AM

By Rochester Magazine staff

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Minnesota breweries shine on craft beer's largest stage

The world's largest craft beer industry conference comes to Minnesota through May 5.

May 04, 2022 09:46 AM

By John Molseed

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Effort to diversify craft beer in America comes to Minnesota

Panels discussions, a film screening and craft beer's push for diversity, inclusion and equity at the Craft Brewers Conference in Minneapolis.

May 03, 2022 10:00 AM

By John Molseed

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Hee-haw: Bad Ass Coffee is riding into Med City caffeine competition

Manager and co-owner Lori Heins expects Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii to open its doors at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday at 1529 Highway 14 East in the Eastwood Plaza.

May 02, 2022 04:23 PM

By Jeff Kiger

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Kasson's Chaotic Good Brewing Co. to move out of founder's backyard

Kasson brewery owner has acquired a car wash he plans to renovate into a taproom and production brewery.

May 02, 2022 06:00 AM

By John Molseed

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Eric Linningham is bringing breakfast food on wheels to Rochester with Merge Craft Food

Thanks to help from the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, Linningham will open a food truck unlike any other in Rochester to kick off the summer.

April 29, 2022 03:58 PM

By Theodore Tollefson

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Former NHL'er David Backes finds positive lifestyle changes promoting plant-based food in Minnesota

A year after retirement from pro hockey has meant positive lifestyle changes for David Backes and his wife, Kelly, as they prepare for their biggest post-hockey venture with the opening of a new restaurant.

April 27, 2022 06:11 PM

By Jess Myers

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Cameo at the Castle is closing its doors in downtown Rochester

Rochester's Cameo at the Castle restaurant, which Zach and Danika Ohly opened in late 2018, will soon close with Saturday as its last day cooking. Cameo leases the lower level of the renovated Castle, the former Rochester Senior Center, at 121 N Broadway Ave.

April 27, 2022 03:55 PM

By Jeff Kiger