"One bad apple spoils the bunch," or so the saying goes. But what happens when a bunch of bad apples spoils the one? Well, that's what seems to be happening with the once-beloved Honeycrisp. The ideal ...

It's safe to say that Honeycrisp is one of the most popular types of apples. Its thin skin, satisfying crispiness, sweet juice, and gentle acidity make up what many consider to be the best apple ...

My absolute favorite fall activity is apple picking, and I’m so bummed that I won’t have time to get to an orchard this year.

Every time you bite into a Honeycrisp apple, setting off an explosion of crunch and sweetness in your mouth, you can thank the ever-patient fruit breeders at the University of Minnesota. It’s easy to ...

Mark Falcone, right, lifts his granddaughter Charlotte Murray, 2, to grab a Honeycrisp apple from the highest branches Oct. 1 at Bellewood Farms in Lynden. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News) LYNDEN ...

When it comes to apples, no two taste the same! Ben claims that his favorite is the Honeycrisp while reporter Kelli Hanson went rogue and claimed hers to be the Sweet Tango. Rachel Wandrei from ...

Create an account or log in to save stories. CATHY WURZER: This is Minnesota Now here on MPR News. I'm Cathy Wurzer. Thanks for being with us. It's possible you've noticed this. It's cheaper to buy ...

VICTORIA, Minn. — The man behind Minnesota's favorite apple has decided to call it a career. This summer Jim Luby retired after a 40-plus year career of apple breeding at the University of Minnesota’s ...