Deal reached on Minnesota business relief bill; some money will go to riot-damaged businesses
Minnesota lawmakers have agreed to $150 million in business relief, though only a fraction of the money will go to businesses damaged by the 2020 civil unrest in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Red Wing landmark damaged by car last year gets facelift
Liberty's Restaurant and Lounge was hit by a suspected drunk driver last fall, damaging the historic landmark. Wednesday, the public got its first look at its revitalized façade.
$150 million for Minnesota business relief is mystery money as special session nears
Civil unrest that followed the death of George Floyd in May of 2020 caused an estimated $500 million in damage. But businesses still haven't gotten any relief from lawmakers.
St. Paul bistro plans to pay employees $20 an hour with no tipping
Augustine's, in St. Paul, says it will pay all of its employees $20 an hour with benefits and will have no tipping as part of a business model it hopes catches on.
Owner of Alibi Drinkery, who flouted COVID-19 shutdown, now selling bars
The owner of Lakeville’s Alibi Drinkery, which publicly flouted state COVID-19 restrictions by opening for in-person dining, says the business is now for sale.
Minnesota teen launches dog treat business over pandemic
A Victoria, Minnesota teen combined her baking skills and love of animals to create a dog treat business over the pandemic.
Lake Street business owners hope for healing after verdict
In Minneapolis, business owners say they are looking forward to a fresh start after the Derek Chauvin trial.
Special education students refurbish boutique during pandemic closure
There has been a steady flow of customers inside Say It Again Boutique after the store was closed for several months to the pandemic
Judge rules to revoke Alibi Drinkery's liquor license for reopening during restrictions
An administrative law judge ruled to revoke the liquor license of Alibi Drinkery, a Lakeville restaurant which repeatedly reopened in violation of COVID-19 restrictions.
Renderings of rebuilt Minnehaha Lake Liquor revealed, 10 other businesses to receive grants
A rebuilt Minnehaha Lake Wine & Spirits was previewed in renderings from a developer this week as other Lake Street businesses received grant money to help rebuild.
Minnesota woman, who launched self-care line for Black girls, is finalist for $100K grant
It's been one year since a local entrepreneur launched a line of self-care products geared toward Black and brown girls. Through a nationwide competition, the small startup known as "Rocky Robinson" is hoping to win what could be a game-changing grant.
Loosened COVID-19 restrictions take effect in Minnesota
New, eased COVID-19 restrictions for businesses and venues took effect on Monday.
Minnesota Senate OKs tax breaks for businesses, unemployed workers who got COVID relief
The Minnesota Senate overwhelmingly approved nearly $500 million in tax breaks for businesses and workers that got federal relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.
One-shot fly-through drone video highlights Bryant Lake Bowl
Bryant Lake Bowl has been a hot spot in south Minneapolis for nearly 30 years, but a new video offers a perspective of the neighborhood watering hole not ever seen before.
Minnesota breweries push to change law preventing them from selling beer in smaller amounts
Breweries across the state are coming together in hopes of changing the way beer is sold.
Lake St. business hopes city leaders have a plan for Chauvin trial security
As Minneapolis city leaders put together a security plan for the Derek Chauvin trial next month, a Lake Street business owner wants to make sure businesses like his aren't forgotten.
Biden temporarily targets PPP loans to smallest and minority-owned businesses
The Biden administration is readying changes to the PPP aimed at targeting assistance to businesses that employ 20 or fewer workers and those that are minority-owned.
'Absolutely stunned': Businesses face Minnesota tax hit from PPP loans
Some Minnesota business owners are finding that the forgivable PPP loan they received during the pandemic is subject to the state's corporate income tax.
Busy Valentine's Day weekend for restaurants as restrictions ease
A busy weekend was a change of pace for the restaurant owners who said this last year has been challenging.
Walz raises capacity limits at private parties, restaurants amid decreasing COVID-19 rates
In response to decreasing COVID-19 positivity rates and hospitalizations in Minnesota, Governor Tim Walz is loosening restrictions on capacity limits for restaurants and other indoor venues.