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Nathan's hot dog eating contest champs Chestnut, Sudo win again in 2026
By Nick Viviani at FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
· July 4, 2026
· 1 min read
The Nathan’s hot dog eating champions retained their crowns Saturday as both Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo continued their impressive, digestive runs at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
Minneapolis residents who caught the Nathan's hot dog eating contest on TV may have been inspired to test their own eating abilities at local eateries. The city's vibrant food scene, featuring a variety of restaurants and cafes, could potentially host similar competitive eating events. This might attract visitors from around the Twin Cities area, boosting business for local establishments. As the home of the annual Twin Cities Food and Wine Experience, Minneapolis has already demonstrated its ability to host successful food-related events. The success of Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo in the Nathan's contest could spark interest in organizing a local eating competition, perhaps featuring a Minnesota staple like the Juicy Lucy or tater tot hotdish. If such an event were to take place, it could become a fun and unique addition to the city's summer festival lineup.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 4, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The Nathan’s hot dog eating champions retained their crowns Saturday as both Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo continued their impressive, digestive runs at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.
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