Rick Nelson
@ricknelsonminn.bsky.social
Co-author of "The Ultimate Minnesota Cookie Book" (with @leesdean.bsky.social) published by @uminnpress.bsky.social.
The Precast Parthenon is now surrounded by an ugly chain-link fence, which is never a good sign. What's to become of what is now known as 20 Washington? It's been empty for several years. How about turning it into a Prince museum? Those white columns would look great bathed in purple light.
April 8, 2025 at 9:37 PM
The Precast Parthenon is now surrounded by an ugly chain-link fence, which is never a good sign. What's to become of what is now known as 20 Washington? It's been empty for several years. How about turning it into a Prince museum? Those white columns would look great bathed in purple light.
Sad to hear that Neiman Marcus is closing its flagship store in downtown Dallas, a retail destination since 1914. Goodbye, Zodiac Room, one of the country's great department store restaurants.
February 19, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Sad to hear that Neiman Marcus is closing its flagship store in downtown Dallas, a retail destination since 1914. Goodbye, Zodiac Room, one of the country's great department store restaurants.
Here's what you should be making tomorrow when the temps hit in the -15 neighborhood. Best wild rice soup, ever. And so easy to prepare. From a 2019 @startribune.com story: www.startribune.com/how-to-make-...
How to make the best Minnesota wild rice soup with these easy tips
The now-classic soup first appeared in the Star Tribune's Taste section four decades ago.
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February 18, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Here's what you should be making tomorrow when the temps hit in the -15 neighborhood. Best wild rice soup, ever. And so easy to prepare. From a 2019 @startribune.com story: www.startribune.com/how-to-make-...
Joann is closing stores in Woodbury, Maple Grove, Coon Rapids, Apple Valley, Elk River and Shakopee, part of a bankruptcy reorganization. Shrugs ensue. If the company was closing a downtown Mpls store, the torches-and-pitchforks crowd would be no doubt be shouting "DFL leadership!" "crime!" "DEI!"
February 13, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Joann is closing stores in Woodbury, Maple Grove, Coon Rapids, Apple Valley, Elk River and Shakopee, part of a bankruptcy reorganization. Shrugs ensue. If the company was closing a downtown Mpls store, the torches-and-pitchforks crowd would be no doubt be shouting "DFL leadership!" "crime!" "DEI!"
Fascinating profile in @newyorker.com on architect Norman Foster. His firm, Foster + Partners, is building its first Minnesota project at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Find the story here: bit.ly/3PSSQwR
January 28, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Fascinating profile in @newyorker.com on architect Norman Foster. His firm, Foster + Partners, is building its first Minnesota project at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Find the story here: bit.ly/3PSSQwR
My Breakfast Sandwich Obsession continues: Head over heels over the bacon-egg-cheese at Black Duck in northeast Minneapolis. Excellent focaccia (from Patisserie 46) and bacon (via Peterson Craft Meats). Can't believe that it's just $10. Only downer: It's reserved for weekend (Sat-Sun) brunch.
January 27, 2025 at 10:13 PM
My Breakfast Sandwich Obsession continues: Head over heels over the bacon-egg-cheese at Black Duck in northeast Minneapolis. Excellent focaccia (from Patisserie 46) and bacon (via Peterson Craft Meats). Can't believe that it's just $10. Only downer: It's reserved for weekend (Sat-Sun) brunch.
I've never seen these wax-dipped bulbs before. Amazing. And, beautiful. Just what I needed on this frigid January day.
January 19, 2025 at 11:48 PM
I've never seen these wax-dipped bulbs before. Amazing. And, beautiful. Just what I needed on this frigid January day.
Yum! Kitchen and Bakery is celebrating the new year with popovers. I heartily approve.
January 15, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Yum! Kitchen and Bakery is celebrating the new year with popovers. I heartily approve.
I'm going to go with "No." Written 47 years ago by the late Jim Klobuchar, @startribune.com columnist and dad to @amyklobuchar.com.
January 15, 2025 at 1:14 PM
I'm going to go with "No." Written 47 years ago by the late Jim Klobuchar, @startribune.com columnist and dad to @amyklobuchar.com.
Pre-refrigerator days on the Mississippi: Chopping ice near St. Anthony Falls, 1899. Brrrrrrr.
January 9, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Pre-refrigerator days on the Mississippi: Chopping ice near St. Anthony Falls, 1899. Brrrrrrr.
Missing this view (circa 2012) from the Skyroom at The Store Formerly Known As Dayton's. Missing the Skyroom. Missing Dayton's.
November 27, 2024 at 12:26 AM
Missing this view (circa 2012) from the Skyroom at The Store Formerly Known As Dayton's. Missing the Skyroom. Missing Dayton's.
Really enjoyed checking out the Dayton's Holiday Market at The Store Formerly Known As Dayton's in downtown Minneapolis.
November 27, 2024 at 12:14 AM
Really enjoyed checking out the Dayton's Holiday Market at The Store Formerly Known As Dayton's in downtown Minneapolis.
It was a lot of fun to be in the @mprnews.org studio and talk cookies with @angeladavismpr.bsky.social.
Tuesday at 9am on MPR News, tune in as I talk with the co-authors of an updated book filled with the best cookie recipes from the The Minnesota Star Tribune holiday cookie contests over the years. It's called "The Ultimate Minnesota Cookie Book.”
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Minnesota's best cookie recipes? These writers are on the hunt
MPR News host Angela Davis talks about our favorite cookies — from ginger drops to cranberry swirls and almond palmiers — with the founders of the Minnesota Star Tribune cookie contest.
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November 26, 2024 at 11:46 PM
It was a lot of fun to be in the @mprnews.org studio and talk cookies with @angeladavismpr.bsky.social.