Drinks to go proposal defeated by city

Torri Donley

A proposed ordinance change to allow bars and restaurants sell drinks to go failed to advance at the Jamestown Finance and Legal Committee Thursday. The ordinance would have allowed the sale of mixed drinks in glass jars of up to 32 ounces with seals attached to the jar and lid […]

California city bans junk food from checkout aisles

Torri Donley

Berkeley in northern California will ban the sale of junk food from supermarket checkout displays — becoming the first US city to do so, according to local media. The city council unanimously passed a bill this week to promote healthier eating, by prohibiting products with over 5 grams of added […]

City renews contract with Najwa’s Catering | Local News

Torri Donley

MANKATO — Mankato will continue with its longstanding contract with Najwa’s Catering for catering at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center. The business is owned by Mayor Najwa Massad and her family. The mayor recused herself from the discussion and vote on renewing the contract at Monday’s City Council […]