Judge rules to revoke Alibi Drinkery's liquor license for reopening during restrictions

An administrative law judge ruled to revoke the liquor license of Alibi Drinkery, a Lakeville restaurant which repeatedly reopened in violation of COVID-19 restrictions.

Minnesota woman, who launched self-care line for Black girls, is finalist for $100K grant

It's been one year since a local entrepreneur launched a line of self-care products geared toward Black and brown girls. Through a nationwide competition, the small startup known as "Rocky Robinson" is hoping to win what could be a game-changing grant.

One-shot fly-through drone video highlights Bryant Lake Bowl

Bryant Lake Bowl has been a hot spot in south Minneapolis for nearly 30 years, but a new video offers a perspective of the neighborhood watering hole not ever seen before.

Lake St. business hopes city leaders have a plan for Chauvin trial security

As Minneapolis city leaders put together a security plan for the Derek Chauvin trial next month, a Lake Street business owner wants to make sure businesses like his aren't forgotten. 

Biden temporarily targets PPP loans to smallest and minority-owned businesses

The Biden administration is readying changes to the PPP aimed at targeting assistance to businesses that employ 20 or fewer workers and those that are minority-owned.

'Absolutely stunned': Businesses face Minnesota tax hit from PPP loans

Some Minnesota business owners are finding that the forgivable PPP loan they received during the pandemic is subject to the state's corporate income tax.

Walz raises capacity limits at private parties, restaurants amid decreasing COVID-19 rates
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In response to decreasing COVID-19 positivity rates and hospitalizations in Minnesota, Governor Tim Walz is loosening restrictions on capacity limits for restaurants and other indoor venues.

Lawmakers divided over proposed $150M for businesses damaged in May riots

While the Minnesota governor is proposing to allocate $150 million toward businesses damaged or destroyed in the May riots, lawmakers are divided over how the state will fund the cost.

Minnesota 'Rocketman' makes face masks his pandemic passion

A Bloomington father and son have turned their love of rockets and need for speed into a passion for making masks.

Minnesota restaurant launches snowmobile delivery to ice houses

Thanks to some pandemic creativity, a restaurant in Waconia, Minnesota is now trying something uniquely Minnesotan: delivering food and beer via snowmobile across frozen Lake Waconia.

Good Grocer returns to south Minneapolis after being forced out by 35W project

It was an oasis in a food desert in south Minneapolis that was forced to find a new home. After three years, the Good Grocer is ready to reopen its doors and renew its mission.

Community support swells for Eagan donut shop struggling amid pandemic

After a customer's rallying cry on social media, Minnesotans are coming out in force to support an Eagan donut shop that was struggling financially amid the pandemic.

Buffalo, St. Paul restaurants found in violation of Governor's executive order

Restaurants in Buffalo and St. Paul are the latest to have their licenses suspended for violating the Governor’s executive order restricting indoor, in-person dining in the state of Minnesota.