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
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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
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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.

Hmong chef from Minnesota to compete on Netflix reboot of Iron Chef

Minneapolis-based chef Yia Vang has brought Hmong cuisine to Minnesota, but now hopes to reach a broader audience with an appearance on a Netflix reboot of Iron Chef.

Southwest Minneapolis community gives back to neighborhood restaurant

As the business struggles to find workers, one community in Minneapolis is helping make sure their neighborhood restaurant can keep its doors open.

Taco Chon?s fighting back
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After Taco John?s filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against a local Mexican restaurant franchise named Taco Chon?s, the owner has rallied around community support to fight back.

Closing: Lake Nokomis restaurant Sandcastle announces last season

End of an era: A longtime favorite along the shores of Lake Nokomis has announced this summer will be its last season serving patrons. After this summer the MPRB will solicit new potential vendors.

Plans this summer? Tourism expected to rebound throughout Minnesota
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After two down years due to travel restrictions and COVID-19 infections, tourism in Minnesota is expected to rebound this summer ? good news for restaurant and resort owners.

North Minneapolis park set to undergo $21 million dollar redevelopment
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A north Minneapolis park is set to undergo a $21 million dollar redevelopment, but at least one resident of the community surrounding it thinks the money could be better spent on business development.

Slice Pizza announces expansion, hopes to create new ‘community space’

Just six months after its grand opening, and five after re-opening again due to a fire, Slice Pizza in Northeast Minneapolis is expanding into its second location and trying to create a community space in the process.

After lawsuit, Taco Chon owner says he will fight to keep name and dream alive

After fast food giant Taco John's filed a lawsuit accusing a local Mexican restaurant chain, called Taco Chon, of trademark infringement, the owner is speaking out to say what the name means to him and make clear his intentions to fight for it.

After lawsuit, Taco Chon owner says he will fight to keep name and dream alive
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After fast food giant Taco John's filed a lawsuit accusing a local Mexican restaurant chain, called Taco Chon, of trademark infringement, the owner is speaking out to say what the name means to him and make clear his intentions to fight for it.