Barber completes dream of owning shop despite pandemic challenges
After years of cutting hair at 3M, Collette Lease thought she’d lost everything at the start of the pandemic, when her flow of regular customers vanished. But after about half of a year without work, the barber created something bigger and better.
After years of cutting hair at 3M, Collette Lease thought she’d lost everything at the start of the pandemic, when her flow of regular customers vanished. But after about half of a year without work, the barber created something bigger and better.
‘Zero waste’ store opens second location in Minneapolis
A store that tailors to sustainable and reusable products is set to open its second store in Minneapolis.
A store that tailors to sustainable and reusable products is set to open its second store in Minneapolis.
More than a restaurant: Perkins in Edina closes after 50 years
One Perkins Family Restaurant has served up everything from early morning breakfasts to late night snacks over the years. But there were a lot of emotions as employees and customers prepare to say their final farewells.
One Perkins Family Restaurant has served up everything from early morning breakfasts to late night snacks over the years. But there were a lot of emotions as employees and customers prepare to say their final farewells.
Minnesotans remember Grumpy Old Men, 1990's filming boom
Half Time Rec in the Como Park neighborhood is known for the bocce ball court in the basement, but its other claim to fame is a connection to one of the most iconic movies ever made in Minnesota.
Half Time Rec in the Como Park neighborhood is known for the bocce ball court in the basement, but its other claim to fame is a connection to one of the most iconic movies ever made in Minnesota.
Mpls restaurants Sen Yai Sen Lek, Dipped & Debris announce closures
After more than a decade in the Twin Cities restaurant business, the owners of two establishments in Northeast are calling it quits.
After more than a decade in the Twin Cities restaurant business, the owners of two establishments in Northeast are calling it quits.
James Beard 2022 finalists include Twin Cities restaurants and chefs
Semifinalists for the 2022 James Beard Awards have been announced, and similar to years past a number of Twin Cities restaurants and chefs have made the list.
Semifinalists for the 2022 James Beard Awards have been announced, and similar to years past a number of Twin Cities restaurants and chefs have made the list.
Community shows support for struggling Kinhdo restaurant
Dathao Phan grew up in the kitchen of her family's restaurant, and now she's optimistic they'll be able to continue serving up a taste of Vietnam and China for the foreseeable future.
Dathao Phan grew up in the kitchen of her family's restaurant, and now she's optimistic they'll be able to continue serving up a taste of Vietnam and China for the foreseeable future.
Spontaneous combustion sparks fire at Windmill Cafe in Savage
After 50 years in service the Windmill Cafe in Savage burned down last month, but now its owners are hoping the community will rally to help keep its employees covered until the restaurant can reopen this summer.
After 50 years in service the Windmill Cafe in Savage burned down last month, but now its owners are hoping the community will rally to help keep its employees covered until the restaurant can reopen this summer.
Redmon’s Popcorn opens again after new partnership
If you want the best popcorn in the Twin Cities, most people will tell you Zach Redmon has it. Now there's a new place where you can find it.
If you want the best popcorn in the Twin Cities, most people will tell you Zach Redmon has it. Now there's a new place where you can find it.
Redmon?s Popcorn opens again after new partnership
If you want the best popcorn in the Twin Cities, most people will tell you Zach Redmon has it. Now there's a new place where you can find it.
If you want the best popcorn in the Twin Cities, most people will tell you Zach Redmon has it. Now there's a new place where you can find it.
Black Women's Empowerment Social promotes homeownership
A group including a local realtor, mortgage lender, and title closer are sharing their expertise in all aspects of the home buying process and hosting the first of its kind Black Women’s Empowerment Social.
A group including a local realtor, mortgage lender, and title closer are sharing their expertise in all aspects of the home buying process and hosting the first of its kind Black Women’s Empowerment Social.
Father who lost son is giving CO detectors to food shelves
The owners of Neighborhood Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning are turning tragedy into philanthropy - honoring their own loss by making donations of carbon monoxide detectors to others.
The owners of Neighborhood Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning are turning tragedy into philanthropy - honoring their own loss by making donations of carbon monoxide detectors to others.
How holiday shopping 2021 is going for shoppers, businesses
Many local business owners in Stillwater say they’re seeing an increase in customers and spending compared to last year when many were staying home and shopping online.
Many local business owners in Stillwater say they’re seeing an increase in customers and spending compared to last year when many were staying home and shopping online.
Entrepreneur opens candle making store in NE Minneapolis amid Great Resignation
This year, Americans quit their jobs at a record pace. Economists are calling it the Great Resignation, and right now, the movement is fueling a new generation of entrepreneurs.
This year, Americans quit their jobs at a record pace. Economists are calling it the Great Resignation, and right now, the movement is fueling a new generation of entrepreneurs.
'Accidental entrepreneur' opens soy candle making store in NE Minneapolis amid Great Resignation
Roseline Friedrich got into the business of candle making at the start of the pandemic.
Roseline Friedrich got into the business of candle making at the start of the pandemic.
'An accidental entrepreneur' opens soy candle making store in NE Minneapolis amid Great Resignation
Roseline Friedrich got into the business of candle making at the start of the pandemic.
Roseline Friedrich got into the business of candle making at the start of the pandemic.
Business owners say they will leave Hennepin Ave if parking spots are eliminated
Some small business owners on Hennepin Avenue say the proposal to redesign one of the busiest streets in Minneapolis may force them to move.
Some small business owners on Hennepin Avenue say the proposal to redesign one of the busiest streets in Minneapolis may force them to move.
Business owners say they will leave Hennepin Avenue if parking spots are eliminated
Small businesses on Hennepin Avenue say the proposal to redesign one of the busiest streets in Minneapolis may force them to move.
Small businesses on Hennepin Avenue say the proposal to redesign one of the busiest streets in Minneapolis may force them to move.
Small Business Saturday: Consumer spending projected to set new records
Saturday marks Small Business Saturday — a day created to shift consumers’ attention to the stores that call their communities home.
Saturday marks Small Business Saturday — a day created to shift consumers’ attention to the stores that call their communities home.
How the drought impacted Christmas trees in Minnesota, western Wisconsin
Overall, this season's Christmas trees are in good shape, but you might need to give it some extra water because of the drought earlier in the year.
Overall, this season's Christmas trees are in good shape, but you might need to give it some extra water because of the drought earlier in the year.