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Minnesota's own Andrew Zimmern, the Emmy-winning Bizarre Foods host, just dropped his 2026 State Fair must-eats, and they're not the usual suspects. See all 10 picks, from galabao to Nashville hot chicken on-a-stick, and where to find them.

How do you steal 40,000 pounds of Wisconsin-born PBR without breaking in? Here's how the recent massive cargo heist went down, the brewers "no questions asked" ultimatum and deadline, and the FBI warning behind it all.

Before the fair opened, all the buzz was about the new foods. Now, after a record-breaking first weekend, the reviews are in. From the Hmong corn dog to a mango sticky rice refresher, here's what everyone loved, and what split the room.

Wisconsin leads the nation in pizza love. It's #1 in frozen pizza, the home of Tombstone, and it's full of great pizza places. A national recently named the best place for a slice of pizza in every state. Here's the top spot in Wisconsin.

First it was Leinenkugel's. Now 11 more Wisconsin taprooms have closed in 2026 while 16 new ones get ready to open. Is the craft beer bubble bursting, or just thinning out? Here's who's pouring their last pint and who's getting started.

A beloved Caribbean legend, a fan-favorite lobster roll, a Norwegian taco and a 130-year-old soda are among the 11 food vendors stepping away from the 2026 Minnesota State Fair. Here's the full list of who won't be back, and why.

Wisconsin finally has its first Topgolf, now open near Madison. It's a new prototype with a lot of cool features, including the opportunity to run your whole bay from your phone. Here's everything that makes this new Topgolf different.

A tasty food controversy in Wisconsin. Judges crowned the Birria Flamin' Bombs the best new food at the Wisconsin State Fair, but plenty of critics say the Porky Puff was the real winner. Which fair food got your vote this year?

After a year of buzzy openings like Roni's Mac Bar, Mall of America is heating things up with Fire & Wave, its first-ever hot pot spot that arrives in 2027 with all-you-can-eat hot pot, made-to-order sushi and more. Here's what to expect.

Minnesota's first Taco Bell Kitchen X design just opened in Carver, and there are more are coming. It's a Taco Bell unlike any other, with an open kitchen, ordering kiosks, and more. Here's what's different and where the others are opening.