Black Fashion Week provides artist spotlight in Minnesota
The event is now in its seventh year, and from the beginning its intention was to highlight some of the areas up-an-coming designers, models and makeup artists.
Celebrated pastry chef opens Mpls restaurant
One of the country’s top pastry chefs has opened her first restaurant in Minneapolis. Diane Moua is a veteran of Bellecour, Spoon and Stable and received two James Beard nominations for Outstanding Pastry Chef. She’s branching out now, opening a Hmong-American eatery, Diane’s Place, in northeast Minneapolis. Visitors can pop in and get a coffee and pastry to go, or dine in with their breakfast and lunch menu. It’s located in the Food Building at the corner of Northeast Marshall Street and 14th Avenue Northeast. Diane’s Place is open from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily. They are planning to add dinner service in the future.
Isanti wedding venue closure sends wedding planners scrambling
Katelyn Stalboerger was looking forward to marrying her fiancé in a barn out in the country, but now her dream wedding has turned into a nightmare after she says her venue suddenly closed with little notice.
Minnetonka mom creates app to celebrate, support other moms
A Minnetonka mother of four realized she didn't just want to recognize the shared experiences among mothers, she wanted to celebrate them as well. So she created an app to do just that.
Linden Hills business owners say they are open amid road closure
Jim Cone has been keeping Linden Hills in Minneapolis awake for more than 40 years. But now it's not just the caffeine from his Coffee and Tea Limited store that has the neighborhood buzzing.
Mpls small businesses are open during construction
Small business owners in Linden Hills in Minneapolis want to remind customers they are open during construction at the intersection of 43rd Street and Upton Avenue South in the city.
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Art Fair announced for 2024
One day after Twin Cities artists learned there would be no Uptown Art Fair this year due to construction along Hennepin Avenue, a new festival to display some of their works has been announced.
Uptown Art Fair canceled for 2024, Hennepin Ave businesses frustrated
A longstanding summer tradition in Uptown has been canceled in 2024 by event organizers citing concerns about a major stretch of Hennepin Ave being closed due to construction.
Uber and Lyft leaving Minneapolis: 6 apps looking to replace them
With Uber and Lyft set to end service in Minneapolis once a new ordinance takes effect, six apps are looking to move in.
Warm winter disaster relief available to MN businesses
In an unprecedented move, several small businesses are now eligible for low interest loans from the Small Business Administration under a drought disaster due to the lack of snow this winter.
McCoy’s Public House in St. Louis Park is closing after 20 years
McCoy’s Public House in St. Louis Park announced on Thursday it will close at the end of the month.
Highland Popcorn in St. Paul opens with a mission of inclusion
A new St. Paul business opened its doors Sunday that not only sells popcorn but creates opportunity for individuals with developmental disabilities.
North Branch father donates carbon monoxide detectors in honor of his son
Heating company owner, William Sherk, has been donating carbon monoxide detectors to help save lives in honor of his son who died from CO poisoning 20 years ago.
Garden Guy Dale K: Wandering Leaf Brewing Co.
FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K takes a look inside Wandering Leaf Brewing Company in St. Paul, which features plenty of plants.
Tavern on Grand in St. Paul is closing after 35 years in business
It’s a Thursday in January, a frigid 8 degrees outside, and Tavern on Grand’s lunch crowd was bustling. The owners chalk it up, in part, to the announcement they made only hours earlier that the iconic restaurant would be closing later this year.
Tavern on Grand set to close in St. Paul
Another store on Grand Avenue in St. Paul will be shutting its doors. Tavern on Grand announced it will be closing in June after 35 years in business. FOX 9’s Rob Olson shares the latest.
St. Louis Park may allow breweries to serve food
The St. Louis Park City Council is weighing a change that would allow breweries and cocktail rooms to serve food.
Taco Chon's changes name, ends beef with Taco John’s
A longstanding beef between a Minnesota-based family restaurant and national chain Taco Johns has seemingly come to a not-so-spicy resolution.
Muddy Paws Cheesecake receives $40K order after seeking help to stay open
The popular Twin Cities bakery Muddy Paws Cheesecake got a big donation from a TV philanthropist, putting them one step closer to raising enough money to keep their doors open.
Muddy Paws saved by CNBC host donation, order
After starting a crowdfunding campaign to remain open, St. Louis Park’s Muddy Paws Cheesecake will remain open for the time being thanks to a large donation and even larger owner by the host of CNBC’s “The Profit,” Marcus Lemonis.