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.
Buffalo, St. Paul restaurants found in violation of Governor's executive order
Restaurants in Buffalo and St. Paul are the latest to have their licenses suspended for violating the Governor’s executive order restricting indoor, in-person dining in the state of Minnesota.
Judge hears case of Lakeville bar open in defiance of governor's order
Assistant Attorney General Elizabeth Odette laid out the state’s case against Lakeville bar Alibi Drinkery’s owner Lisa Monet Zarza in a court hearing in Dakota County Tuesday.
Grants, payments included in Minnesota's COVID-19 relief package now available for small businesses
Several temporary programs included in Minnesota's COVID-19 relief package are now available to help small businesses weather the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic,
Lakeville bar defies COVID-19 order for 2nd day despite state's actions
For the second day, Alibi Drinkery in Lakeville was open and in violation of state orders and full of customers - one carrying his copy of the U.S. Constitution.
How gift cards can help small businesses amid the pandemic
This holiday season, all restaurant owners want for Christmas is to stay in business.
Former North Minneapolis business Ewald Brothers Dairy honored by descendant
More than a century before food delivery services like Bite Squad and GrubHub, for four generations, a family-owned business cornered the market on delivering dairy products door-to-door in the Twin Cities.
Minnesota shoppers show up for Black Friday deals during pandemic
With restrictions in place in Minnesota, stores still saw plenty of foot traffic on Friday, but the COVID-19 pandemic made it a Black Friday like no other.
Small Business Saturday more critical this holiday season amid coronavirus pandemic
Sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is Small Business Saturday, a national initiative to shop local and break away from large box stores. However, this year shoppers will notice a few changes because of COVID-19.
Ways to shop small and support your favorite local businesses
This year small businesses need your support more than ever. Retail guru and Editor-in-chief of Twin Cities Business Magazine Ali Kaplan joined the Buzz with more on the ways you can shop local over the holiday season.
Nonprofit launches interactive map encouraging holiday shoppers to buy from Lake Street businesses
A local nonprofit is encouraging people to shop local and support small businesses along Lake Street in Minneapolis this holiday season, especially those that are still working to rebuild following this summer’s civil unrest.
What's in Minnesota's proposed COVID-19 relief package?
Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders unveiled economic relief proposals aimed at shuttered businesses and struggling workers Tuesday as the state deals with the fallout of the raging coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Walz to call special session to pass COVID-19 relief package
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he plans to call a special session this week to pass an emergency relief package for people and businesses affected by the state’s new COVID-19 restrictions.
Minnesota hospitality group asks governor for financial assistance ahead of 4-week pause
Minnesota’s largest hospitality group sent an urgent letter to Gov. Tim Walz calling for immediate financial assistance for the industry ahead of the month-long shutdown that starts this weekend.
Minneapolis leaders announce new programming to support business owners of color
Minneapolis leaders announced a new program to support business owners of color and those impacted by the summer’s civil unrest.
State lifts capacity limits on Minnesota retailers
On a day when the state of Minnesota increased restrictions on some businesses and social gatherings, it lifted all capacity limits on retailers statewide.
Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis to host Black Flea Market
A Minneapolis entrepreneur is organizing a special flea market highlighting Black business owners.