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Modern Times Cafe to close after nearly 16 years

Katherine Langford

Editor-in-Chief · Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 7:11 PM · 1 min read

Modern Times Cafe to close after nearly 16 years — KARE 11 Local, Shakopee Dining news — Image: KARE 11 Local

In response to Operation Metro Surge, the restaurant switched to a donation-based model, offering free meals to customers in need for months.

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