Hennepin Ave in Uptown reopens Friday after 1.5 years of reconstruction
After nearly two years of construction a main route for drivers through Uptown will again allow drivers to more easily access businesses.
Cornbread Harris, Jimmy Jam send Palmer's Bar off on right note
James "Cornbread" Harris has played regular gigs at Palmer's Bar on Sunday evenings for the last few years. On Sunday, he and producer Jimmy Jam sent the bar off in style.
Legendary Minneapolis Market Bar-B-Que building and brand for sale
A legendary barbecue institution in Minneapolis will close its doors and look to sell its assets after nearly 80 years in business.
Minnesota State Fair: Best Awards announced for 2025
Minnesota State Fair officials have announced the annual awards for the fair’s best exhibitors, concessions, attractions and food for 2025.
Greater Tater: New vendor at the Minnesota State Fair
The local food truck, Greater Tater, has a greater mission behind their deep-fried jumbo tater tots.
New African market in St. Paul is run by 9 full-time moms
Mamas Market & Deli is owned by nine Ethiopian immigrants and proud moms, who have long dreamed of owning a business without sacrificing time raising a family.
Minnesota dispensaries: Albert Lea approves 2 licenses, denies Smoking Tree
The Albert Lea City council has approved the licenses for two dispensaries within its limits – just not the one that initially brought forth the challenge.
Government dealer? Minnesota cities line up to retail cannabis
The government is getting into the marijuana market, as 13 Minnesota cities are in line to launch their own cannabis retail businesses.
Minnesota cobbler wins prestigious international competition
It's been around for 120 years, but now a shore repair shop in the North Metro is home to one of the top cobblers in the world.
Licensed cannabis retail sales should start this week, but supply is short
Minnesota's first licensed cannabis retail sales should happen this week, but supply is the last piece.
Vacant JCPenney in Maple Grove could become fine arts hub
It’s a creative solution for an 87,000-square foot former department store. On the surface, this may look like an empty department store, but Dave Berger sees a future town square for the fine arts.
Minnesota cannabis retailer license lottery to be held next week
Minnesota entrepreneurs looking to enter the retail recreational marijuana market will have another chance to get a license next week.
Pig Ate My Pizza returning to Robbinsdale, adding Bloomington location in fall
A popular pizza restaurant is not only returning to downtown Robbinsdale, but its owners are soon adding a second location.
Heights Bakery closing in Columbia Heights after 70+ years in business
Heights Bakery has announced its fourth generation of family ownership will be its last, officially closing its Columbia Heights location doors on Aug. 1, 2025.
OG ZAZA opening Mall of America location, continues Twin Cities expansion
Popular pizza purveyors OG ZAZA have announced plans to open a new location in the Mall of America.