Uptown fixture Williams Pub closes doors for good

Showing off his jacket from Williams Uptown Pub and Peanut Bar, Keven Laukkonen wears his love for his former place of employment on his sleeve.

Nonprofit started by teen to help mothers opens new location in Eagan a decade later

A 23-year-old woman from Eagan opened a new location for her nonprofit organization aiming to help mothers and children after starting it in her mother's basement almost 10 years ago. 

Local snow businesses welcome winter weather ahead

With the arrival of our most recent winter-like weather, crews at winter recreation businesses plan to start making snow and hope to open soon for the rest of the season.

Minnesota shoppers look local this holiday season

This holiday season many shoppers are pinching pennies, but there's also a desire to get out and about instead of only browsing online.

More Black-owned coffee shops reclaiming market in Minneapolis

While most coffee beans are still harvested by Black and brown people in Africa and Latin America, the majority of roasters in the United States are white. But that trend is starting to change in Minneapolis.

Famous or frivolous? Kris Lindahl sues RE/MAX realtor over ‘arms outstretched’ pose

Known throughout the Twin Cities for a distinctive pose he’s trying to trademark, Kris Lindahl Real Estate is now suing another real estate broker for striking a pose that’s too similar.

Minneapolis' West Bank businesses beginning to see resurgence

An immigrant community in the heart of the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood in Minneapolis is home to dozens of small businesses. More than two years since the start of the pandemic and the death of George Floyd, the boards are beginning to come down for most.

Minneapolis' West Bank businesses beginning to see resurgence
video

An immigrant community in the heart of the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood in Minneapolis is home to dozens of small businesses. More than two years since the start of the pandemic and the death of George Floyd, the boards are beginning to come down for most.

New White Bear Lake tea shop Hello Boba has owner who embodies ‘American Dream’

White Bear Lake has a new business that brings together both American and Asian influences in its drinks. But the real story is the shop’s immigrant owner, who embodies the American dream.

The Unofficial closes as staff alleges email layoffs with no notice

A popular bar abruptly announced its closing to employees who allege they were notified via email only after the doors were locked already. "He didn’t necessarily fire us as much as invite us to reapply for our jobs, and say it’s all our fault I guess,” one server said.

Ice cream shop serving up nostalgic flavors with a side of burgers and lobster rolls
video

Kids of the 90’s this new ice cream shop is for you, and anyone else who enjoys a tasty scoop of ice cream. Dream Creamery is now open in Northeast Minneapolis. From the Travail team and led by Chef Nate Mickelson, the shop is getting just as much buzz for the ice cream as it is for the food on the menu, which includes burgers, lobster rolls, fries and cheese curds. The shop is open Wednesday to Sunday from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., and is located at 816 Lowry Ave NE.

Bite Squad to continue gas discount card for drivers

Bite Squad delivery drivers struggling to make ends meet through surging prices for gasoline will continue to get a little relief.

James Beard Awards: Owamni in Minneapolis wins Best New Restaurant

The annual James Beard Awards took place Monday, and similar to years past the Twin Cities was well represented - with one taking home Best New Restaurant even.

Hennepin Ave redesign restricting parking, adding bus lanes heads to full council vote

The game of cat-and-mouse between business owners, public officials and transportation advocates all lobbying for what they think is best for construction on a stretch of Hennepin Avenue in Uptown heads to a full city council vote next week.

Town Ball Tour: Exploring Watertown businesses
video

Watertown might not have a Target Supercenter, but there?s many stores to find what you need. FOX 9?s Karen Scullin visits a few of them as part of this week?s Town Ball Tour.