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Wow! I thought Hillary was a bad candidate but Pocahontas is a new level of awful!

No ideas, just buying votes with a program that has ZERO chance of working economically or morally, more identity politics and hates police.
I have a better chance of getting the D nomination than her.

What a pathetic field of candidates. Can’t wait for the Trumpsters second term!

Do you prefer fluoride in your water?

It's been called one of the top public health achievements in the 20th century, but could it possibly have a negative impact on public health?

A new study finds an association between water fluoridation and lowered child IQ scores.

The study has its limitations, but here is another area where more research is needed.

https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/19/health/fluoride-neurotoxin-canada-study/index.html?no-st=1566442668

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2748634

Hy-Vee replacing all Market Grilles w/ Wahlburgers. Lower pay rate for those not losing their job

Hy-Vee replacing all Market Grille restaurants with Wahlburgers

By John Ewoldt

Minneapolis Star Tribune
MARCH 10, 2020 — 5:51PM

Hy-Vee officials said Tuesday there will soon be a new kid on their block.

Wahlburgers restaurants will replace Market Grille in Hy-Vee's 22 stores with a sit-down dining option.

The new restaurants will offer counter service instead of table ordering but the seating and bars will remain.

"Our customers are wanting more fresh and convenient meal options in a quick-service setting," said Tina Potthoff, vice president of communication at West Des Moines-based Hy-Vee.

The transition, which will last into spring, affects only the Market Grille restaurants, not Market Grille Express, which already provide a quick-service model.

In Minnesota, restaurants in Brooklyn Park, Cottage Grove, Eagan, Lakeville, New Hope, Oakdale, Savage, Shakopee and Rochester will be affected. The three Market Grille Express restaurants in Robbinsdale, Plymouth and Maple Grove will not see changes.

In 2017, Hy-Vee announced a partnership with the Wahlberg brothers Mark, Donnie and Paul to open 26 franchised Wahlburgers locations. The first one opened in Mall of America in 2018. A second one in Maple Grove opened last month. The chain is known for its proprietary blend of beef, housemade sauces and dressings, as well as sides such as mac and cheese and adult beverages such as frappés.

Potthoff said that Hy-Vee does not have a final number of employees who may be laid off or transferred to other positions, including Wahlburgers. One Twin Cities Market Grille employee who asked not to be identified said employees were called to an emergency meeting with several hours notice. Of the 45 employees who worked at the Brooklyn Park location, seven or eight were asked to stay on to work at the new Wahlburgers at a lower pay rate, the employee said. Some general managers were given two weeks severance pay.

During the transition, the Market Grille restaurants will be open more limited hours daily from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and will serve a modified menu including breakfast, appetizers, burgers, sandwiches and other daily specials that can be ordered at a kiosk.

Wahlburgers opened its first location in 2011 in Massachusetts and parlayed that into an A&E reality show in 2014.
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John Ewoldt is a business reporter for the Star Tribune. He writes about small and large retailers including supermarkets, restaurants, consumer issues and trends, and personal finance.

jewoldt@startribune.com
612-673-7633
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http://www.startribune.com/hy-vee-r...rille-restaurants-with-wahlburgers/568679282/

2024 Minnesota SF Talks Iowa Offer, NBA Africa Connections

Sat down and spoke with Isaiah Johnson-Arigu, who has continued ascend in recruiting circles, about his Iowa offer, connections to basketball in Africa, and more.

Plans to release his top 5 soon.

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