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.
Lawmakers divided over proposed $150M for businesses damaged in May riots
While the Minnesota governor is proposing to allocate $150 million toward businesses damaged or destroyed in the May riots, lawmakers are divided over how the state will fund the cost.
Minnesota 'Rocketman' makes face masks his pandemic passion
A Bloomington father and son have turned their love of rockets and need for speed into a passion for making masks.
Minnesota restaurant launches snowmobile delivery to ice houses
Thanks to some pandemic creativity, a restaurant in Waconia, Minnesota is now trying something uniquely Minnesotan: delivering food and beer via snowmobile across frozen Lake Waconia.
Good Grocer returns to south Minneapolis after being forced out by 35W project
It was an oasis in a food desert in south Minneapolis that was forced to find a new home. After three years, the Good Grocer is ready to reopen its doors and renew its mission.
Community support swells for Eagan donut shop struggling amid pandemic
After a customer's rallying cry on social media, Minnesotans are coming out in force to support an Eagan donut shop that was struggling financially amid the pandemic.
Paycheck Protection Program: PPP loan portal reopens amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Treasury Department relaunched the Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, loan portal Monday.
Restaurants prepare for change in restrictions, some struggle to bring back staff
Ahead of the governor's announcement on loosened restrictions on indoor dining, restaurant owners are prepping for the shift.