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New Program Helps Ease Transition To Organic
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A new program offers discounts on farm business management education to Minnesota farmers switching land or dairy cows to organic production. It’s also available to organic...
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Minnesota Grown Directory Turning 30 Years Old
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The 30th anniversary edition of the Minnesota Grown Directory comes out in April. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture says it began publishing the statewide directory in the...
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New Food Safety Law Protects Whistleblowers
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Food industry workers who become whistleblowers gained protection against retaliation from their employers with a little-noticed provision in the sweeping food safety law President...
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Morris Kids To Talk Cheeseburgers At Mpls. Schools
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Students from Morris Area High School will visit two Minneapolis elementary schools on Friday to talk about cheeseburgers. But it’s all in the name of education. Forty-five students...
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‘U’ Sells Artisan Cheeses, Dairy Staples
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – During World War II, Minnesota was named the bleu cheese capitol of the world, in part because of the University of Minnesota’s dairy industry. Today, the University’s cheese making...
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DeBlog: Could The Shutdown Shut Down State Fair Foods?
As the state government shutdown continues, many of the ripple effects are being felt. One of the key concerns is the lack of health inspectors to give the green light to things like — state fair food...
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Expert: Summer Can Trigger More Migraines
(CBS) — Summer usually means fun in the sun and leisurely late nights. For some, however, it means more migraines. “I definitely think I get more in the summer,” said Kristen Deubel, a migraine...
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DeBlog: What’s The Most Popular State Fair Food?
Believe it or not, we’re nearing the end of summer. But the great thing about living in Minnesota is you don’t have to say goodbye to the season before one last Minnesota get together — the Minnesota...
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Wis. Bureau: Turkey Dinner Will Cost 11 Percent More
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Farm Bureau says the average price of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner in the state is just over $50 this year. That’s up almost $5, or 11 percent, from last year....
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Curiocity: Great Gift Ideas For The ‘Foodie’
Why does every holiday gift article you read start with “It’s that time of year?” For foodies, “that time of year” is every day. There are always new ingredients to try, new gadgets that supposedly...
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Can Certain Foods Get You In The Mood?
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Oysters, chocolate, strawberries — folklore says certain foods can increase romance or romantic feelings. WCCO met with a food scientist and chef to learn more about mood foods...
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General Mills 3Q Net Income Dips, Revenue Rises
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — General Mills Inc.’s fiscal third-quarter profit edged lower due to rising costs, but its revenue improved on strength abroad. The maker of Cheerios cereal, Natural Valley granola...
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Proper Body Fuel To Get You Through The Day
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – If your energy drops off during the day, we have three tips from an expert to keep those energy levels up all day long. Nancy Clark is best known for her book Nancy Clark’s Sports...
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Minn. FoodShare Reports Record March Campaign
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota FoodShare says its 30th annual campaign was another record-setter. Minnesota FoodShare raised almost $8.5 million in monetary donations and more than 4.4 million pounds of...
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Food Cravings That Can Ruin Your Day
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Diets would be a lot easier if cravings for things like ice cream, chocolate and chips didn’t get in the way. A crave can throw off your nutrition for the whole day. You can eat...
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Foods That Can Help You Shed Pounds
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Fighting fat doesn’t have to mean starving yourself. In fact, there are lots of foods that naturally help fill you up, without weighing you down. Our first one on the list is a...
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Super Foods To Help Get You In Shape
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — When it comes to foods, not all of them are created equal. That’s true even with healthy foods. There are a few that stand out above the rest when it comes to getting or staying...
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Why Are More People On Gluten-Free Diets?
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Nearly 2 million Americans have celiac disease and should avoid eating gluten, a new study finds. However, as little as a decade ago, virtually no one in the U.S. seemed to have a...
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New Foods Fight For Chance At The State Fair
ST. PAUL (WCCO) — The new food craze at the Minnesota State Fair really started about 10 years ago with the deep fried candy bar. From that point on, the new food phenomenon just took off. There are...
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NuVal Scoring System Makes Healthy Eating Easy
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – One way to stay heart healthy is to eat right. Now Lunds and Byerly’s is making it easier with a nutrition scoring system they call NuVal. “They took a very complex science and...
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Good Question: What Foods Are Good Leftovers?
MENDOTA HEIGHTS (WCCO) — On Thursday night, no doubt most of us have already turned our Thanksgiving leftovers into at least one turkey sandwich and turkey soup might already be simmering. It got us...
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Foods That Can Battle The Flu
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — This bad flu season is still a big topic of discussion these days, but there are many ways to feel better that don’t necessarily involve taking medication. Doctors from WebMD.com...
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During The Super Bowl, Eat This, Not That
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – The Super Bowl and snacks go hand in hand. And if you started the New Year with a resolution to lose weight, you may need a little coaching to get ready for that Super Bowl party....
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New Buzz Foods For 2013
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A new year brings new foods for us to buzz about. In fact, it seems like every year we are told to add something new to our diets — and cut something out. Take eggs for instance....
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Eat Energy-Rich Foods For Your Daily Lift
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Monday marks the first day back at work for many people after daylight saving time, so no doubt a few people are springing forward to grab an extra cup of coffee. That pick-me-up...
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Medica Program Could Cut Down Your Grocery Bills
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Saving money is getting easier for 200,000 Minnesota families. Medica is rolling out a new program Monday that helps people save money and eat healthier. The program is called...
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Good Question: How Do New State Fair Foods Get Picked?
ST. PAUL (WCCO) – In just about two months, Minnesotans will be able to sink their teeth into bacon, pickles, chocolate, or a combo of them all. On Wednesday, the Minnesota State Fair announced 47 new...
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What Foods You Shouldn’t Be Eating In Hot Weather
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — In weather like this, we’re willing to do just about anything to stay cool. You want to make sure you’re drinking plenty of fluids, but staying hydrated comes down to more than...
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Spartan Stores Buying Nash Finch In All-Stock Deal
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Food distributor Spartan Stores Inc. is buying Nash Finch Co., a major grocery distributor to military commissaries, in an all-stock deal valued at approximately $312 million in a...
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University Of Minnesota Hosting Taste This Weekend
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – The 6th Annual Taste! will showcase the best in local food, wine and specialty beers for 2013. On Friday and Saturday, you can enjoy the cooking by 40 top chefs, 350 wines and 100...
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The 5 Foods That Will Age Your Skin Faster
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – It’s Get Movin’ Monday on the WCCO Morning Show. To kick off each work week, we bring in Health Magazine’s “Next Fitness Star” and Tiger Athletics owner Stacie Clark to help you...
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Minnesota State Fair Announces New Foods For 2014
(credit: Minnesota State Fair) MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Lovers of the Great Minnesota Get-Together wait all year for a few select dates. One is undoubtedly the opening of the Minnesota State Fair. But a...
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The Best Gift Ideas To Bring Back From A Trip
Photo Credit: Thinkstock Bringing a gift back from your vacation shows someone that you took the time to think about them while you were away. When considering who to bring a gift back for, it is...
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FDA Tells Food Industry To Phase Out Artificial Trans Fats
WASHINGTON (AP) — Popular foods like pie crusts, frostings and microwave popcorn will be largely rid of artery-clogging trans fats after a decision by the Obama administration to phase them out over...
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Studies: Some Meats Increase Cancer Risk, Vegetables Curb Heart Attacks
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A report about the dangers of eating too much processed meat and too much red meat has created a bit of an uproar. On Monday, researchers with the World Health Organization...
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Minnesotan To Meet: WholeMe’s Mary Kosir
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — For a lot of people, the new year means it’s time to get a fresh start on the foods you’re eating. One local company is hoping you say “try me” the next time you’re looking for a...
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