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Stuart Sudak Stuart Sudak is a longtime freelance journalist based in Minnesota. Over the years, he has written for newspapers, magazines, websites, and corporations. Stuart also served as an editor at several newspapers in Minnesota and Illinois, including the Eden Prairie News from 2000-05. He lives in Chaska with his wife Tracy and three children. To view some of his recent work, visit https://www.clippings.me/users/stuartsudak

Baker’s Ribs, which has served up “real Texas BBQ” in Eden Prairie for over 30 years, is temporarily closed following a fire last weekend. The fire, which damaged the barbecue restaurant’s custom-built smoker pit, will keep the restaurant at 8019 Glen Lane closed for an estimated four to six weeks while owner Al Killion attempts to find a new pit. “Nothing was damaged (in the restaurant) except for the pit, but the pit is what we cook with, and I’m now trying to source a pit similar to the one I had,” Killion said on Friday. He credited the pit…

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The Wings of the North (WOTN) AirExpo, a longtime summer fixture at Flying Cloud Airport, is entering a holding pattern for 2024. In a media release last week, the nonprofit educational organization’s board announced plans to pause the show next year, attributing it to escalating operational costs and a notable reduction in available show space. The board hopes the decision will enable WOTN to focus on making the necessary adjustments to ensure that the 2025 show is a “successful and well-received event.” Last July marked the 25th anniversary of the AirShow, highlighting aviation history, especially from the World War II…

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