Flooding tourism helping some communities
Numerous communities are making the most of what Mother Nature brings. As tourists flock to see the natural attraction of flooding, some businesses hope to benefit.
Numerous communities are making the most of what Mother Nature brings. As tourists flock to see the natural attraction of flooding, some businesses hope to benefit.
Minnesota March: Winners and losers during an unusually cool spring
This unusual stretch of cool March weather has businesses and schools and sports organizations changing plans.
This unusual stretch of cool March weather has businesses and schools and sports organizations changing plans.
Beloved Windmill Cafe busier than ever after reopening from devastating fire
A favorite mom-and-pop restaurant in Savage reopened this week after shutting its doors 14 months ago from a spontaneous fire.
A favorite mom-and-pop restaurant in Savage reopened this week after shutting its doors 14 months ago from a spontaneous fire.
Corrections center meat store now open in northeastern Minnesota
More than a decade in the making, a corrections facility in northeastern Minnesota now has its own retail meat shop.
More than a decade in the making, a corrections facility in northeastern Minnesota now has its own retail meat shop.
Hmong-American entrepreneur develops pickleball paddle for younger generations
Fuyei Xaykaothao has only been playing pickleball for about three years, but in that short amount of time, he is already making his mark on the popular sport.
Fuyei Xaykaothao has only been playing pickleball for about three years, but in that short amount of time, he is already making his mark on the popular sport.
After more than a century, barber shop in historic Grain Exchange Building to make final cut
For more than 100 years, customers have been getting their haircut behind a nondescript door in the Grain Exchange Building in downtown Minneapolis. But soon this old-school barber shop will be history.
For more than 100 years, customers have been getting their haircut behind a nondescript door in the Grain Exchange Building in downtown Minneapolis. But soon this old-school barber shop will be history.
MSP shoe shine business that lost spot after 60 years finds new home
For more than 40 years, Rosemary Zeno has brought new life to old shoes, and now she is doing the same thing to the business she inherited when her father died back in 2008.
For more than 40 years, Rosemary Zeno has brought new life to old shoes, and now she is doing the same thing to the business she inherited when her father died back in 2008.
The Depot in Hopkins could close despite efforts to keep it afloat
This year marks the 25th anniversary of a popular hangout for teenagers in the west metro, but its future is now up in the air.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of a popular hangout for teenagers in the west metro, but its future is now up in the air.
Potter?s Pasties food truck vandalized
Well known throughout the Twin Cities at farmer?s markets and breweries, Potter?s Pasties had its food truck vandalized after someone attempted to cut off its catalytic converter overnight. Now they?re reaching out to the community they?ve served for support.
Well known throughout the Twin Cities at farmer?s markets and breweries, Potter?s Pasties had its food truck vandalized after someone attempted to cut off its catalytic converter overnight. Now they?re reaching out to the community they?ve served for support.
Black entrepreneurs prepare for unique day of Capitol access
Black entrepreneurs are getting a unique opportunity to lobby state legislators early next month during "Black entrepreneurs day at the Capitol."
Black entrepreneurs are getting a unique opportunity to lobby state legislators early next month during "Black entrepreneurs day at the Capitol."
UNRL and the Minnesota Vikings finding success together
The company being the latest Vikings apparel.
The company being the latest Vikings apparel.
Trade school program being offered to help food manufacturing industry worker shortage
General Mills, Cargill, and Second Harvest Heartland are among several local companies that are now hiring.
General Mills, Cargill, and Second Harvest Heartland are among several local companies that are now hiring.
Minnesota student loan borrowers, business owners would see tax breaks from fast-tracked bill
More than $100 million in tax breaks for restaurants, small business owners, and student loan borrowers passed Monday in a unanimous, quick vote in the Minnesota House.
More than $100 million in tax breaks for restaurants, small business owners, and student loan borrowers passed Monday in a unanimous, quick vote in the Minnesota House.
Looking to buy your first farm? A new grant could help with the down payment
Minnesotans looking to purchase their first farm might be able to qualify for a $15,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) to help pay for it.
Minnesotans looking to purchase their first farm might be able to qualify for a $15,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) to help pay for it.
Plant-based burger bar opening along Central Ave in Minneapolis
A new plant-based burger joint and bar on Central Avenue in Northeast Minneapolis plans to be open later than its surroundings, while offering a neighborhood bar setting to accompany its non-meat eats.
A new plant-based burger joint and bar on Central Avenue in Northeast Minneapolis plans to be open later than its surroundings, while offering a neighborhood bar setting to accompany its non-meat eats.
Down in the Valley announces location closing, asks where it should open next
A popular record store and memorabilia shop has announced it will be closing its door in Crystal, while also soliciting input for where its followers think it should open next.
A popular record store and memorabilia shop has announced it will be closing its door in Crystal, while also soliciting input for where its followers think it should open next.
Aki’s BreadHaus announces ‘temporary closure’ due to staff shortages
Known for their fresh pastries and breads on Central Ave in Northeast Minneapolis, Aki’s BreadHaus – the German-style bakery that opened May of 2014 – has announced it will close its doors temporarily due to persistent short staffing.
Known for their fresh pastries and breads on Central Ave in Northeast Minneapolis, Aki’s BreadHaus – the German-style bakery that opened May of 2014 – has announced it will close its doors temporarily due to persistent short staffing.
Mpls, St. Paul ‘side hustle’ economy, availability ranked according to new study
Side hustles have become more prevalent since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and a new study sought to find which cities provide the most ideal cities for them.
Side hustles have become more prevalent since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and a new study sought to find which cities provide the most ideal cities for them.
Truffle Hill Chocolates reopening after burglars destroyed candies
A popular chocolate shop in Tonka Bay, Minnesota, will reopen on Friday after it was burglarized and all of its candies were destroyed last week.
A popular chocolate shop in Tonka Bay, Minnesota, will reopen on Friday after it was burglarized and all of its candies were destroyed last week.
Redeveloped building providing new opportunities for Black entrepreneurs in Minneapolis
It sat vacant for decades. Now an old building on West Broadway in north Minneapolis is serving a new purpose. The redevelopment of the 927 building is a collaborative effort, focused on expanding Black ownership opportunities on the northside.
It sat vacant for decades. Now an old building on West Broadway in north Minneapolis is serving a new purpose. The redevelopment of the 927 building is a collaborative effort, focused on expanding Black ownership opportunities on the northside.