Article: In with the new; Critic Rick Nelson offers first impressions of a remade drive-in, a redone Guthrie dining venue and a north-suburban newcomer.(TASTE)

Byline: RICK NELSON; STAFF WRITER

A shooting star on Hwy. 7

How to explain the bumper-to-bumper craziness outside the Galaxy Drive-In? Maybe it's that Minnesota summers seem to fly by in about an hour and a half, leading us to maximize every second of outdoor enjoyment. Or perhaps the interest is anticipation-driven, as curiosity seekers have eagerly watched new owner Steve Schussler slap a dramatic, hey-look-at-me makeover on the formerly modest Wagner's Drive-In. Whatever the reason, it's a good thing that my friend and I arrived a good 10 minutes before the gate opened. A line quickly formed behind us and, by the time we were scarfing fries, the place ...

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