Eastlake Brewery closing, citing COVID and civil unrest as ‘one-two punch’
Just shy of nine years into operations Eastlake Brewery won’t see its anniversary in December. After making it through COVID shutdowns and civil unrest, the owners say they've can't afford the rent.
Just shy of nine years into operations Eastlake Brewery won’t see its anniversary in December. After making it through COVID shutdowns and civil unrest, the owners say they've can't afford the rent.
Companies adapting office space post-COVID
Many industries have changed structure since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving companies to adapt their office space with it.
Many industries have changed structure since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving companies to adapt their office space with it.
Vinai to open in Dangerous Man taproom space, Yia Vang continues restaurant expansion
Located in the Sheridan neighborhood of Minneapolis, Vinai will join restaurants in the area such as Ann Kim’s Young Joni, Gustavo Romero’s Oro and Christina Nguyen’s Hai Hai.
Located in the Sheridan neighborhood of Minneapolis, Vinai will join restaurants in the area such as Ann Kim’s Young Joni, Gustavo Romero’s Oro and Christina Nguyen’s Hai Hai.
A candle that smells like lutefisk? You betcha!
Along with her sour-smelling lutefisk scent, Kristin Johnson plans to introduce other Scandinavian-scented candles, like Swedish meatballs, bread and butter pickles, and tater tot hotdish.
Along with her sour-smelling lutefisk scent, Kristin Johnson plans to introduce other Scandinavian-scented candles, like Swedish meatballs, bread and butter pickles, and tater tot hotdish.
St. Paul company UNRL reveals third ‘hometown’ series with Vikings
For the third year in a row, St. Paul-based company UNRL has scored licensing rights from the NFL to create exclusive, official Vikings merchandise.
For the third year in a row, St. Paul-based company UNRL has scored licensing rights from the NFL to create exclusive, official Vikings merchandise.
Celebrating Black business in Minneapolis
It's been a year since a group of Black business owners were connected with financial experts to move their businesses forward.
It's been a year since a group of Black business owners were connected with financial experts to move their businesses forward.
Midwest Mountaineering closing after 53 years
Fifty-three years after owner Rod Johnson started Midwest Mountaineering in his kitchen, the outdoor sporting store has grown into a massive operation. "This place has been around forever and it?s kind of a one-of-a-kind store," customer Mike Langlie commented on Wednesday.
Fifty-three years after owner Rod Johnson started Midwest Mountaineering in his kitchen, the outdoor sporting store has grown into a massive operation. "This place has been around forever and it?s kind of a one-of-a-kind store," customer Mike Langlie commented on Wednesday.
Different State Fair focuses on Black entrepreneurs for 4th year
The Black Entrepreneur State Fair started four years ago as a way to empower, celebrate and promote Black business owners.
The Black Entrepreneur State Fair started four years ago as a way to empower, celebrate and promote Black business owners.
Black Entrepreneurs Fair offers opportunity
The Black Entrepreneur State Fair started four years ago as a way to empower, celebrate and promote black business owners.
The Black Entrepreneur State Fair started four years ago as a way to empower, celebrate and promote black business owners.
North Loop restaurants host Maui fundraiser
A unique fundraiser hosted by two local Hawaiian restaurants in the metro, "Ono Hawaiian Plates" and "Pau Hana," brought the community together in an evening of Hawaiian food and entertainment at the North Loop Galley Monday night, raising more than $35,000 for efforts in Maui.
A unique fundraiser hosted by two local Hawaiian restaurants in the metro, "Ono Hawaiian Plates" and "Pau Hana," brought the community together in an evening of Hawaiian food and entertainment at the North Loop Galley Monday night, raising more than $35,000 for efforts in Maui.
Billboard campaign highlights Black entrepreneurs in August
A new billboard campaign is highlighting the work of several Black-owned entrepreneurs in the Twin Cities.
A new billboard campaign is highlighting the work of several Black-owned entrepreneurs in the Twin Cities.
Minneapolis hosts ?Black Business Week?
On Monday Minneapolis was the site of the third annual Black Business Week, kicking off a week full of events and activities showcasing Black-owned businesses that call Minneapolis home.
On Monday Minneapolis was the site of the third annual Black Business Week, kicking off a week full of events and activities showcasing Black-owned businesses that call Minneapolis home.
Cannabis and Human Resources make exceptions
The law legalizing recreational marijuana in Minnesota creates major changes when it comes to drug testing by businesses, and companies? HR departments are trying to sift through official changes.
The law legalizing recreational marijuana in Minnesota creates major changes when it comes to drug testing by businesses, and companies? HR departments are trying to sift through official changes.
Union Hmong Kitchen opens Lake Street location, Chef Yia Vang continues vision expansion
"Our culture is woven into the food that we eat, passed down from generation to generation. I want younger Hmong kids to see that this is an option, if they want to pursue it," Chef Yia Vang says about his growing empire in Union Hmong Kitchen.
"Our culture is woven into the food that we eat, passed down from generation to generation. I want younger Hmong kids to see that this is an option, if they want to pursue it," Chef Yia Vang says about his growing empire in Union Hmong Kitchen.
Timberwolves Leonard Miller: Food and winters
The Minnesota Timberwolves? top pick in the NBA draft Leonard Miller reveals what his favorite restaurant in Minnesota so far, and how he?s already equipped to deal with his first Minnesota winter.
The Minnesota Timberwolves? top pick in the NBA draft Leonard Miller reveals what his favorite restaurant in Minnesota so far, and how he?s already equipped to deal with his first Minnesota winter.
Fridley antique shop cleaning up after water main break
The owners of an LGBTQ- friendly Fridley antique store are at rock bottom this weekend after flooding destroyed the bulk of their merchandise. Wild Things Unlimited is a vintage collection of antique items sold by 49 curated vendors.
The owners of an LGBTQ- friendly Fridley antique store are at rock bottom this weekend after flooding destroyed the bulk of their merchandise. Wild Things Unlimited is a vintage collection of antique items sold by 49 curated vendors.
Kris Humphries opens Dave’s Hot Chicken, Minnesota’s first location
A former University of Minnesota Gopher’s basketball star and NBA player has opened Minnesota’s first Dave’s Hot Chicken franchise while quietly amassing more than a dozen other franchises in a continued investment in the state that made him who he is.
A former University of Minnesota Gopher’s basketball star and NBA player has opened Minnesota’s first Dave’s Hot Chicken franchise while quietly amassing more than a dozen other franchises in a continued investment in the state that made him who he is.
Small town café closes, La Michoacana chases ‘American Dream’ in its wake
From idea to reality, the restaurant represents a portrait of small-town America – working hard to accomplish whatever your goals are.
From idea to reality, the restaurant represents a portrait of small-town America – working hard to accomplish whatever your goals are.
Pizza Luce lawsuit claims delivery drivers are getting paid below minimum wage
The lawsuit claims that Pizza Luce's reimbursement for delivery drivers isn't enough to cover the costs of maintaining their vehicles and paying for fuel. As a result, the lawsuit says the delivery driver are effectively being paid less than minimum wage.
The lawsuit claims that Pizza Luce's reimbursement for delivery drivers isn't enough to cover the costs of maintaining their vehicles and paying for fuel. As a result, the lawsuit says the delivery driver are effectively being paid less than minimum wage.
Celebrating historic queer library in MN
In the heart of the Twin Cities, there is a hidden gem for the LGBTQ community. Quatrefoil Library in Minneapolis is filled with books featuring queer characters and is the second oldest library of its kind in the United States.
In the heart of the Twin Cities, there is a hidden gem for the LGBTQ community. Quatrefoil Library in Minneapolis is filled with books featuring queer characters and is the second oldest library of its kind in the United States.