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New Minnesota driver's license law brings wave of adult applicants

The law allows undocumented people to obtain driver's licenses.

News

Move over, 16-year-olds eager to drive: The number of behind-the-wheel exams taken by adults has increased since Minnesota <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="implemented its &quot;Driver&#x27;s Licenses for All&quot; law" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2023/03/07/minnesota-drivers-license-undocumented-immigrants" data-vars-content-id="c4f867a8-0228-4bed-9d56-f2ffbc4be193" data-vars-headline="New Minnesota driver&#x27;s license law brings wave of adult applicants" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2023/03/07/minnesota-drivers-license-undocumented-immigrants" target="_self">implemented its &quot;Driver&#x27;s Licenses for All&quot; law</a> in 2023, state data obtained by Axios shows.Why it matters: The law opens the door for an <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="estimated 95,000 undocumented people" data-vars-click-url="https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/publications/trends/mar-2025/immigrants.jsp" data-vars-content-id="c4f867a8-0228-4bed-9d56-f2ffbc4be193" data-vars-headline="New Minnesota driver&#x27;s license law brings wave of adult applicants" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/publications/trends/mar-2025/immigrants.jsp" target="_blank">estimated 95,000 undocumented people</a> living in Minnesota to obtain driver&#x27;s licenses.<ul><li>Before the law, some of these newly credentialed drivers were likely at the wheel without a license.</li></ul>

Delta raises fees to $45 for first checked bag as fuel prices soar

The new prices take effect for flights booked April 8 or later.

Economy

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Delta Air Lines" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2025/12/12/msp-delta-hub-airfares-minneapolis" data-vars-content-id="493e6939-ab9c-455e-811a-62e2bc1d72a1" data-vars-headline="Delta raises fees to $45 for first checked bag as fuel prices soar" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2025/12/12/msp-delta-hub-airfares-minneapolis" target="_self">Delta Air Lines</a> announced Tuesday that it is raising its checked bag fees by $10.The big picture: It&#x27;s the third major carrier to hike fees for flyers as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="fuel costs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/13/iran-war-strait-of-hormuz-flights" data-vars-content-id="493e6939-ab9c-455e-811a-62e2bc1d72a1" data-vars-headline="Delta raises fees to $45 for first checked bag as fuel prices soar" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/13/iran-war-strait-of-hormuz-flights" target="_self">fuel costs</a> soar amid the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Iran war" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/06/iran-war-us-tehran-ceasefire-talks" data-vars-content-id="493e6939-ab9c-455e-811a-62e2bc1d72a1" data-vars-headline="Delta raises fees to $45 for first checked bag as fuel prices soar" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/06/iran-war-us-tehran-ceasefire-talks" target="_self">Iran war</a>.<ul><li>Jet fuel prices have risen by nearly 88% in major U.S. cities since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran in late February, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="per CNBC" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/07/delta-checked-bag-fees.html" data-vars-content-id="493e6939-ab9c-455e-811a-62e2bc1d72a1" data-vars-headline="Delta raises fees to $45 for first checked bag as fuel prices soar" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/07/delta-checked-bag-fees.html" target="_blank">per CNBC</a>.</li></ul>

Paul Douglas launches 24/7 weather channel

Paul Douglas is retiring soon, but first he's betting on Minnesotans' weather obsession.

Paul Douglas has one more big idea before signing off on his 40-plus years as a meteorologist and entrepreneur: the launch of a 24/7 streaming weather channel.Why it matters: Douglas hopes <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Weather Loon" data-vars-click-url="https://weatherloon.com/blog/general/2026/03/24/minnesota-meet-your-weather-channel" data-vars-content-id="d9348560-fa59-4cca-aa64-246920715ddd" data-vars-headline="Paul Douglas launches 24/7 weather channel" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://weatherloon.com/blog/general/2026/03/24/minnesota-meet-your-weather-channel" target="_blank">Weather Loon</a> will serve as a model for groups in other states that could buy its technology to start their own channels, he told Axios in an interview.

The Michelin Guide is headed to Minneapolis — and skipping St. Paul

Minneapolis will be part of the American Great Lakes edition.

Food and Drink

After years of speculation, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the Michelin Guide" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2023/09/26/michelin-guide-stars-minneapolis-minnesota" data-vars-content-id="15d4d833-11fc-4941-96bb-fb03ca5e5954" data-vars-headline="The Michelin Guide is headed to Minneapolis — and skipping St. Paul" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2023/09/26/michelin-guide-stars-minneapolis-minnesota" target="_self">the Michelin Guide</a> is coming to Minneapolis — but inspectors won&#x27;t be awarding stars anywhere else in the state. The big picture: The prestigious culinary guide announced Wednesday the creation of an <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="American Great Lakes" data-vars-click-url="https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/event/american-great-lakes-to-join-the-global-culinary-map-with-new-michelin-guide-edition" data-vars-content-id="15d4d833-11fc-4941-96bb-fb03ca5e5954" data-vars-headline="The Michelin Guide is headed to Minneapolis — and skipping St. Paul" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/event/american-great-lakes-to-join-the-global-culinary-map-with-new-michelin-guide-edition" target="_blank">American Great Lakes</a> edition, which will cover restaurants in Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Detroit, Indianapolis, Cleveland and Pittsburgh.<ul><li>The restaurant selections won&#x27;t be released until 2027, but inspectors are already dining in each city, Michelin said.</li></ul>Why it matters: Michelin stars are among the top honors a restaurant can receive, and having starred restaurants can boost a city&#x27;s culinary tourism and public image.The catch: Getting the guide to come to town comes with a price.<ul><li>The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Minneapolis Tourism Improvement District" data-vars-click-url="https://www.minneapolis.org/tourism-improvement-district/" data-vars-content-id="15d4d833-11fc-4941-96bb-fb03ca5e5954" data-vars-headline="The Michelin Guide is headed to Minneapolis — and skipping St. Paul" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.minneapolis.org/tourism-improvement-district/" target="_blank">Minneapolis Tourism Improvement District</a>, which is funded by a 2% service charge on hotel room revenue, will pay $250,000 per year for the three-year partnership with Michelin, tourism organization Meet Minneapolis told Axios.</li></ul>Yes, and: The guide will only cover restaurants within Minneapolis city limits, meaning <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="nationally acclaimed" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2025/06/17/b-cheron-wins-best-new-restaurant" data-vars-content-id="15d4d833-11fc-4941-96bb-fb03ca5e5954" data-vars-headline="The Michelin Guide is headed to Minneapolis — and skipping St. Paul" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2025/06/17/b-cheron-wins-best-new-restaurant" target="_self">nationally acclaimed</a> St. Paul spots like <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Myriel" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2024/06/23/myriel-private-dining-tomlinson-st-paul-local-ingredients-farm" data-vars-content-id="15d4d833-11fc-4941-96bb-fb03ca5e5954" data-vars-headline="The Michelin Guide is headed to Minneapolis — and skipping St. Paul" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2024/06/23/myriel-private-dining-tomlinson-st-paul-local-ingredients-farm" target="_self">Myriel</a> won&#x27;t have the opportunity to earn a star.<ul><li>&quot;We know that increased awareness and recognition in the region can benefit all of us,&quot; Visit Saint Paul CEO Jaimee Lucke Hendrikson said in a statement to Axios. </li></ul>What they&#x27;re saying: &quot;We have the talent, cultural diversity and hospitality to stand with any culinary destination in the world,&quot; Meet Minneapolis CEO Melvin Tennant said at a news conference.<ul><li>&quot;If there were any secrets left about Minneapolis as a top food city, joining together with the Michelin Guide will remove any of that doubt,&quot; he added.</li></ul>The other side: A <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="report" data-vars-click-url="https://www.hospitalityminnesota.com/sohr/" data-vars-content-id="15d4d833-11fc-4941-96bb-fb03ca5e5954" data-vars-headline="The Michelin Guide is headed to Minneapolis — and skipping St. Paul" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.hospitalityminnesota.com/sohr/" target="_blank">report</a> released Wednesday by trade association Hospitality Minnesota claims the state&#x27;s industry is &quot;on the brink of no return,&quot; with 57% of hospitality businesses reporting lower profits in 2025.<ul><li>Hospitality Minnesota CEO Angie Whitcomb cited financial pressures, including rising wholesale prices and tariff-related increases, as well as statewide &quot;overregulation.&quot;</li></ul>What we&#x27;re watching: While the star system receives the most attention, the Michelin Guide also awards the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Bib Gourmand" data-vars-click-url="https://guide.michelin.com/en/article/features/the-bib-gourmand" data-vars-content-id="15d4d833-11fc-4941-96bb-fb03ca5e5954" data-vars-headline="The Michelin Guide is headed to Minneapolis — and skipping St. Paul" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://guide.michelin.com/en/article/features/the-bib-gourmand" target="_blank">Bib Gourmand</a>, which recognizes restaurants that deliver &quot;high-quality food at great value.&quot;<ul><li>What spot in Minneapolis fits the bill? Email us your thoughts at twincities@axios.com.</li></ul>

Romance fans swoon over Abby Jimenez's latest cupcake creation

The sweet treat was inspired by Abby Jimenez's newest release, "The Night We Met."

Things to Do

Fans of best-selling <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="romance novelist" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2023/12/05/romance-bookstore-minneapolis-tropes-trifles-lgbtq-friendly" data-vars-content-id="a9935fa9-c788-4666-ac3f-5989bec396a1" data-vars-headline="Romance fans swoon over Abby Jimenez&#x27;s latest cupcake creation" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2023/12/05/romance-bookstore-minneapolis-tropes-trifles-lgbtq-friendly" target="_self">romance novelist</a> Abby Jimenez can treat themselves to a special cupcake inspired by the Minnesota author&#x27;s newest release. State of the sweet tooth: Jimenez, who also owns award-winning bakery <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Nadia Cakes" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nadiacakes.com/" data-vars-content-id="a9935fa9-c788-4666-ac3f-5989bec396a1" data-vars-headline="Romance fans swoon over Abby Jimenez&#x27;s latest cupcake creation" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nadiacakes.com/" target="_blank">Nadia Cakes</a>, has a tradition of whipping up custom creations to celebrate her book launches. <ul><li>The latest design mirrors the firework-and-sunset-splashed cover of her seventh novel, &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Night We Met" data-vars-click-url="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/231801371-the-night-we-met" data-vars-content-id="a9935fa9-c788-4666-ac3f-5989bec396a1" data-vars-headline="Romance fans swoon over Abby Jimenez&#x27;s latest cupcake creation" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/231801371-the-night-we-met" target="_blank">The Night We Met</a>,&quot; which <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="topped multiple bestseller lists " data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWrNbeZETW8/?img_index=1" data-vars-content-id="a9935fa9-c788-4666-ac3f-5989bec396a1" data-vars-headline="Romance fans swoon over Abby Jimenez&#x27;s latest cupcake creation" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWrNbeZETW8/?img_index=1" target="_blank">topped multiple bestseller lists </a>after its late March release.</li></ul>

Hockey-themed coffee shop takes over Dinkytown's iconic Annie's Parlour

Two for Tripping gave the exterior a makeover.

For the first time since 1974, the Dinkytown space that housed Annie&#x27;s Parlour has a new tenant — a hockey-themed coffee shop.The latest: Two for Tripping, which opened last week and serves specialty coffee and breakfast items, gave the building a hockey-inspired exterior paint job, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="per the Minnesota Daily" data-vars-click-url="https://mndaily.com/city/coffee-shop-two-for-tripping-hopes-to-revitalize-dinkytown/04/01/2026/eicmndaily-com/" data-vars-content-id="b052f240-d221-446b-b504-e68ad70fc7c3" data-vars-headline="Hockey-themed coffee shop takes over Dinkytown&#x27;s iconic Annie&#x27;s Parlour" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://mndaily.com/city/coffee-shop-two-for-tripping-hopes-to-revitalize-dinkytown/04/01/2026/eicmndaily-com/" target="_blank">per the Minnesota Daily</a>.<ul><li>The interior&#x27;s exposed brick, large windows and wooden booths still remain, and while malts are off the menu, you can request your latte to be served in one of Annie&#x27;s old glasses.</li></ul>Audrey&#x27;s thought bubble: The area has been lacking a spacious, independent coffee shop since <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Purple Onion closed" data-vars-click-url="https://mndaily.com/city/long-time-dinkytown-staple-purple-onion-closes-doors/10/19/2020/snoadmin/" data-vars-content-id="b052f240-d221-446b-b504-e68ad70fc7c3" data-vars-headline="Hockey-themed coffee shop takes over Dinkytown&#x27;s iconic Annie&#x27;s Parlour" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://mndaily.com/city/long-time-dinkytown-staple-purple-onion-closes-doors/10/19/2020/snoadmin/" target="_blank">The Purple Onion closed</a> in 2020, and this is a solid replacement — even if the coffee needs a little work.

Kado No Mise chef is Minnesota's only James Beard finalist

Shigeyuki Furukawa is up for the Midwest's best chef.

Kado No Mise chef Shigeyuki Furukawa was named a James Beard Award finalist Tuesday for the Midwest&#x27;s best chef.Why it matters: Out of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="10 Minnesota restaurants and chefs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2026/01/21/minnesota-james-beard-semifinalists" data-vars-content-id="21195618-766b-4272-b977-0f77534a08a2" data-vars-headline="Kado No Mise chef is Minnesota&#x27;s only James Beard finalist" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2026/01/21/minnesota-james-beard-semifinalists" target="_self">10 Minnesota restaurants and chefs</a> who were previously named semifinalists in the Oscar awards of the foodie world, Furukawa is the only nominee who made the shortlist.

Restaurant roundup: Pajarito closes St. Paul location

The Edina outpost will remain open, owners said.

Midtown Global Market is welcoming two new vendors this week. After closing its LynLake restaurant <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="last October," data-vars-click-url="https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/plant-based-restaurant-will-leave-its-lyn-lake-storefront-at-the-end-of-october-" data-vars-content-id="4a7ae240-b179-40c0-abf2-c1483c69fad3" data-vars-headline="Restaurant roundup: Pajarito closes St. Paul location" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/plant-based-restaurant-will-leave-its-lyn-lake-storefront-at-the-end-of-october-" target="_blank">last October,</a> vegan soul food spot Trio Plant-Based is reopening inside the market Friday, per a release.<ul><li>Somali eatery 7 Spices, which previously operated within Karmel Mall, will hold its grand opening Saturday to mark the end of Ramadan.</li></ul>

Tips for solo dining in the Twin Cities

Flying solo this week? Book a table for one and let the bread basket keep you company.State of the plates: Last month, we asked readers to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="share their takes and tips on solo dining" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-twin-cities-3ab9c240-05e8-11f1-8569-3d6a0718fe12.html?chunk=5&amp;utm_term=twsocialshare#story5 " data-vars-content-id="c61eb585-dfe9-48a0-ba28-a02718845e12" data-vars-headline="Tips for solo dining in the Twin Cities" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-twin-cities-3ab9c240-05e8-11f1-8569-3d6a0718fe12.html?chunk=5&amp;utm_term=twsocialshare#story5 " target="_self">share their takes and tips on solo dining</a> in light of new data showing it&#x27;s on the rise. <ul><li>As usual, the answers were *chef&#x27;s kiss.* </li></ul>

Restaurant roundup: Centro's fishing-inspired bar

Bill's Bait Shop is inspired by northern Minnesota fishing culture.

After <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="purchasing" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-twin-cities-a8f3b920-fe02-11f0-b921-292720f21773.html?chunk=5&amp;utm_term=emshare#story5" data-vars-content-id="a9d0939e-91ae-49ca-8220-06721a0ac46e" data-vars-headline="Restaurant roundup: Centro&#x27;s fishing-inspired bar" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-twin-cities-a8f3b920-fe02-11f0-b921-292720f21773.html?chunk=5&amp;utm_term=emshare#story5" target="_self">purchasing</a> the former Chicago Taste Authority property last month, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Centro" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2025/06/30/centro-restaurant-group-crunchwrap-new-locations" data-vars-content-id="a9d0939e-91ae-49ca-8220-06721a0ac46e" data-vars-headline="Restaurant roundup: Centro&#x27;s fishing-inspired bar" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2025/06/30/centro-restaurant-group-crunchwrap-new-locations" target="_self">Centro</a> Restaurant Group announced it will open Bill&#x27;s Bait Shop, a bar and restaurant inspired by northern Minnesota fishing culture.<ul><li>Expect the atmosphere of your neighborhood dive bar and a &quot;comforting, approachable&quot; menu, per <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal" data-vars-click-url="https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2026/03/05/bills-bait-shop-centro-restaurant-group.html" data-vars-content-id="a9d0939e-91ae-49ca-8220-06721a0ac46e" data-vars-headline="Restaurant roundup: Centro&#x27;s fishing-inspired bar" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2026/03/05/bills-bait-shop-centro-restaurant-group.html" target="_blank">Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal</a>. It will tentatively open in June.</li></ul>🍻 Dangerous Man Brewing will revive its Northeast Minneapolis taproom, this time in the soon-to-be-vacated HeadFlyer Brewing space, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Minnesota Star Tribune reports" data-vars-click-url="https://www.startribune.com/dangerous-man-brewing-new-taproom-headflyer-closing-northeast-minneapolis-craft-beer/601591017" data-vars-content-id="a9d0939e-91ae-49ca-8220-06721a0ac46e" data-vars-headline="Restaurant roundup: Centro&#x27;s fishing-inspired bar" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.startribune.com/dangerous-man-brewing-new-taproom-headflyer-closing-northeast-minneapolis-craft-beer/601591017" target="_blank">Minnesota Star Tribune reports</a>.<ul><li>Look for an end-of-spring opening. </li></ul>🍝 Risata Cucina, a modern Italian-American restaurant from industry veterans, is now open in downtown Robbinsdale.<ul><li>Expect a wide variety of pastas — all under $25 — and one of the largest amaro collections in the state, per <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Mpls.St.Paul Magazine" data-vars-click-url="https://mspmag.com/eat-and-drink/foodie/sneak-peek-risata-cucina-italian-restaurant-robbinsdale-minnesota/" data-vars-content-id="a9d0939e-91ae-49ca-8220-06721a0ac46e" data-vars-headline="Restaurant roundup: Centro&#x27;s fishing-inspired bar" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://mspmag.com/eat-and-drink/foodie/sneak-peek-risata-cucina-italian-restaurant-robbinsdale-minnesota/" target="_blank">Mpls.St.Paul Magazine</a>.</li></ul>🛒 David Fhima&#x27;s new grocery store venture The Global Table is set to open inside the new Coborn&#x27;s in Plymouth on March 12, per a release.🚴 A new brewery — and then some — is in the works on the corner of 45th and Minnehaha. Mixed Culture Brewing, run by industry veterans, will operate as a coffee shop in the morning before transitioning to a taproom with live music and a large beer garden, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Longfellow Whatever reports" data-vars-click-url="https://www.longfellowwhatever.com/brewery-planned-for-former-minnehaha-ave-bike-shop/" data-vars-content-id="a9d0939e-91ae-49ca-8220-06721a0ac46e" data-vars-headline="Restaurant roundup: Centro&#x27;s fishing-inspired bar" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.longfellowwhatever.com/brewery-planned-for-former-minnehaha-ave-bike-shop/" target="_blank">Longfellow Whatever reports</a>.<ul><li>Owners also plan to host a bike shop in the space, which was formerly home to One on One Bike Shop. Expect an opening sometime this year.</li></ul>🍭 Oppa Sweets, the whimsical cotton candy stand <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="we wrote about last week" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-twin-cities-0851a820-17d8-11f1-9bc1-834d39a8ccdc.html?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=newsletter_axioslocal_minneapolis&amp;stream=top" data-vars-content-id="a9d0939e-91ae-49ca-8220-06721a0ac46e" data-vars-headline="Restaurant roundup: Centro&#x27;s fishing-inspired bar" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-twin-cities-0851a820-17d8-11f1-9bc1-834d39a8ccdc.html?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=newsletter_axioslocal_minneapolis&amp;stream=top" target="_self">we wrote about last week</a>, is &quot;temporarily&quot; closing its Mall of America outpost at the end of a month, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="per its social media" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DVhjiJcDYKh/" data-vars-content-id="a9d0939e-91ae-49ca-8220-06721a0ac46e" data-vars-headline="Restaurant roundup: Centro&#x27;s fishing-inspired bar" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DVhjiJcDYKh/" target="_blank">per its social media</a>. Its Maplewood Mall location will remain open.👋 Downtown Wayzata restaurant ninetwentyfive is becoming Belle &amp; Grey, an all-day spot under the same ownership, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="per its social media" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DVHjrO-DTiA/" data-vars-content-id="a9d0939e-91ae-49ca-8220-06721a0ac46e" data-vars-headline="Restaurant roundup: Centro&#x27;s fishing-inspired bar" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DVHjrO-DTiA/" target="_blank">per its social media</a>. Expect a spring debut.

Fhima's Minneapolis closes, but restaurateur has new downtown plans

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After 10 years in downtown Minneapolis&#x27; City Center building, French-Moroccan restaurant <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Fhima&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2024/03/17/david-fhima-chef-new-restaurants-chicago-soldier-field-golden-bachelor" data-vars-content-id="c4e7f433-ddf8-4b0d-9f85-211efa705f4b" data-vars-headline="Fhima&#x27;s Minneapolis closes, but restaurateur has new downtown plans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2024/03/17/david-fhima-chef-new-restaurants-chicago-soldier-field-golden-bachelor" target="_self">Fhima&#x27;s</a> quietly closed on Saturday night.What they&#x27;re saying: Owner David Fhima told Axios multiple factors led to what he described as a &quot;heartbreaking&quot; decision.

Former Revival building sold for Tibetan/Indian restaurant

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Revival&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="former building" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2025/01/21/restaurant-shocker-revival-calls-it-quits" data-vars-content-id="9c6f964b-97ac-4021-9c8b-d93e4c3562fa" data-vars-headline="Former Revival building sold for Tibetan/Indian restaurant" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2025/01/21/restaurant-shocker-revival-calls-it-quits" target="_self">former building</a> in South Minneapolis will become an Indian and Tibetan restaurant. The latest: Choegyal Tenzin confirmed to Axios he bought the building, at 4537 Nicollet Ave S.

Fish Fry Fridays: Twin Cities locations for Lent

Ukrainian American Community Center has a fish and pierogi dinner.

Lent is back and that means fish fry specials have returned for the traditional Catholic meat-free Fridays. Zoom in: Here&#x27;s a roundup of seven spots to try in the Twin Cities.

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