Former Star Tribune food editor Lee Svitak Dean chats with the Eagan group, the New Sociables, about her 40 years in food writing. Members only.

Lee talks cookies and more with Lakselaget, the women's group focused on contemporary Norwegian issues and all things Norwegian. There will be special attention to the 20th anniversary of the Star Tribune cookie contest. Members only.

Co-authors Rick Nelson and Lee Svitak Dean Join Lee and Rick, co-authors of "The Great Minnesota Cookbook," at the Mall of America's Rotunda for the 20th anniversary of the Star Tribune's cookie contest. The first 15 years of the contest are featured in the cookbook. There will