Immigrant entrepreneur starts new business while still in college
Yubi Hassan, a college senior at the University of St. Thomas, is set to launch a new business. It’s his third startup, and he says he’s just getting started.
Yubi Hassan, a college senior at the University of St. Thomas, is set to launch a new business. It’s his third startup, and he says he’s just getting started.
Somali immigrant entrepreneur starts business
A Somali immigrant has been busy since he first arrived in America at 16-years-old, starting three businesses and attending the University of St. Thomas for business.
A Somali immigrant has been busy since he first arrived in America at 16-years-old, starting three businesses and attending the University of St. Thomas for business.
Minneapolis hotels, restaurants seeing surge
Throughout a summer of busy events this summer, including Taylor Swift and Beyonce appearances, Minneapolis hotels and restaurants are reporting surges in business.
Throughout a summer of busy events this summer, including Taylor Swift and Beyonce appearances, Minneapolis hotels and restaurants are reporting surges in business.
Employees take over Twin Cities ski business from iconic owner
A legend in the local cross-country skiing community is handing over the reins of his business to three of his employees.
A legend in the local cross-country skiing community is handing over the reins of his business to three of his employees.
Employees buy Twin Cities ski biz from owner
A legend in the local cross-country skiing community is handing over the reins of his business to three of his employees.
A legend in the local cross-country skiing community is handing over the reins of his business to three of his employees.
Park Tavern server following in mom's footsteps
Like mother, like daughter: Kristina Folkerts's mother was a well-known server for decades at Park Tavern in St. Louis Park. Now, Kristina is following in her mom's footsteps.
Like mother, like daughter: Kristina Folkerts's mother was a well-known server for decades at Park Tavern in St. Louis Park. Now, Kristina is following in her mom's footsteps.
Mother-daughter connection at Park Tavern
Following one server?s death in 2008, her daughter aims to keep her legacy alive at Park Tavern in St. Louis Park.
Following one server?s death in 2008, her daughter aims to keep her legacy alive at Park Tavern in St. Louis Park.
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.