restaurants

The St. Cloud area has a wealth of great bars/restaurants and eating options but each year new restaurant options open up. Today on WJON's 2-Cent Tuesday program listeners had some suggestions on restaurants that either used to be in St. Cloud or have never been here.

With spring finally showing its face, we thought it would be a good time to take a look at the best spots in Central Minnesota for outdoor eating and drinking.

I am good with any of these places, and there are definitely a few I need to get out and try.

I am good with any of these places, and there are definitely a few I need to get out and try.

I am good with any of these places, and there are definitely a few I need to get out and try.

Sartell has become a destination spot for sports tournaments. Sartell Mayor Ryan Fitzthum joined me on WJON today. He says the city brings people to the community for tournaments often but many people leave for surrounding communities to stay in hotels and eat at restaurants.

I am good with any of these places, and there are definitely a few I need to get out and try.

A worker shortage, COVID-19 pandemic and a shortage of many products has triggered inflation in many different areas in our economy. St. Cloud State Economist and Dean, School of Public Affairs, King Banaian joined me on WJON today. He says inflation is sticking around for the foreseeable future and will impact many Central Minnesotans.

What's your favorite chain restaurant that went away?

I am good with any of these places, and there are definitely a few I need to get out and try.