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The Mexican Street Corn Whopper sits unwrapped. This limited-time Whopper is part of Burger King’s inaugural Million Dollar Whopper Contest. (Caleb Johnson | Northern Star)

Fans to choose winner of million-dollar whopper contest

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | December 3, 2024

Three finalists in Burger King’s inaugural Million Dollar Whopper Contest come closer to the final prize, with voting set to end Thursday, Dec. 5.  Back in February, the members of Burger King’s rewards program had the opportunity to share their...

Eating well on the go not impossible

By James Casey | September 3, 2013

I try to eat healthy, but sometimes I have the feeling my schedule makes it impossible.Convinced I wasn’t alone in this feeling, I set out to ask fellow students how their dietary habits may differ when they’re on the go.“They change because you’re...

Raising minimum wage: troubles for businesses, workers

Raising minimum wage: troubles for businesses, workers

By Holly New | September 3, 2013

Fast food workers around the nation decided to strike, asking for $15 an hour, on Thursday.Robert B. Reich, former secretary of labor, said in a MoveOn.org petition that McDonald’s and Walmart “can easily afford to pay them $15 an hour without causing...

Burger King gets creative with its bacon sundae, sure to squash any craving.

Try something different the next time you go out to eat

By Beth Schumacher | September 17, 2012

Looking for something more adventurous when going out to eat? DeKalb has several options to please your taste buds and introduce you to unusual yet delicious combinations. The Huddle, 817 W. Lincoln Highway, offers an item on their menu called bubble...