The Oldest Dairy Queen in Minnesota Now Has New Owners!

You know that saying, "Ice cream, ice cream, we all scream for ice cream"? Well, today, we are screaming in excitement because someone finally bought the oldest Dairy Queen in Minnesota.

The Oldest Dairy Queen in Minnesota Now Has New Owners!

Last summer, quite a few residents in Rochester, Minnesota, had moments of sadness...and it was all because of ice cream. The oldest Dairy Queen in Minnesota, located at 538 N Broadway Avenue, was for sale. While the wait ensued for a new owner, the public had to just look at the building.

2024 turned out to be one of the saddest summers for the Med City. No cones, Peanut Buster Parfaits, or ice cream cakes were sold at the oldest Dairy Queen in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. It was a LONG summer!

Just as I was thinking it would be another summer without a Dairy Queen on Broadway, a bit of good news surfaced. As we all flipped the calendar to May 1st, 2025, a family in Rochester shared some good news with the community - they were the new owners of the oldest Dairy Queen in Minnesota!

Life update!
So excited to own and operate the oldest Dairy Queen in MN with our kids
Grateful for the Spratte family entrusting this legacy business to us, and for the assistance of Bucky Beeman on this transaction!
- Nicole Pierson's Facebook Page

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When Did The Oldest Dairy Queen in Minnesota Open?

Everyone has a birthday, including the oldest Dairy Queen in Minnesota. Based on details shared by Realty Growth Inc., the Dairy Queen on Broadway in Rochester, Minnesota first opened on June 20th, 1947.

How Much Was The Oldest Dairy Queen in Minnesota?

I don't have the final sales price or details of the Dairy Queen on Broadway, but according to the listing by Realty Growth Inc., the listing price for the business and land combo was $1,400,000.

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14 Canned Goods That Are Going To Cost More In 2025

If you open up the news, there is a lot of talk about tariffs and how prices are going to increase in the United States as a result. According to thedailymeal.com, it is predicted that the price increase is going to hit one of America's more stable and economical food staples as well - canned goods. Below are 14 items that are sold in cans that you may want to stock up on now.

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