Taste Editor

Hvidsten grew up in Minnesota and knew that journalism was her calling way back in middle school, when the Star Tribune published two of her essays. She graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead with a degree in mass communications and a love for all things journalism and politics. Hvidsten worked at newspapers across the country for several years before finally returning to where it all started. She and her husband are proud parents of three amazing kids and one amazing dog.


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The Taste team shares the highlights of their weekly dining experiences.


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The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week

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The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week

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Gallery: A critic's guide of what to eat at Asia Mall


The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week

The Taste team shares the highlights of their weekly dining experiences.


Food & Wine Experience moves from Minneapolis to Eagan

Plus: Exploring BIPOC foodways and a weekend of wine up north.