People inquire about the shop almost every day, but it seems no one can come up with the scratch. The staff has been making extra pies to keep up with the demand, which has heightened with the publicity. Betty's is a seasonal operation and traditionally closes about this time of year. The thought it might never open up again has people running for one more slice. The answer to the pie question, by the way, is 25.
Controversy still swirls around the stadium question.
A quick check of attendance records will tell you that the popularity of Twins baseball has fallen. Pie, however, remains a staple. Everybody eats pie. Betty's is a state landmark. It's gone now.