Judge hears case of Lakeville bar open in defiance of governor's order
Assistant Attorney General Elizabeth Odette laid out the state’s case against Lakeville bar Alibi Drinkery’s owner Lisa Monet Zarza in a court hearing in Dakota County Tuesday.
Assistant Attorney General Elizabeth Odette laid out the state’s case against Lakeville bar Alibi Drinkery’s owner Lisa Monet Zarza in a court hearing in Dakota County Tuesday.
Grants, payments included in Minnesota's COVID-19 relief package now available for small businesses
Several temporary programs included in Minnesota's COVID-19 relief package are now available to help small businesses weather the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic,
Several temporary programs included in Minnesota's COVID-19 relief package are now available to help small businesses weather the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic,
Lakeville bar defies COVID-19 order for 2nd day despite state's actions
For the second day, Alibi Drinkery in Lakeville was open and in violation of state orders and full of customers - one carrying his copy of the U.S. Constitution.
For the second day, Alibi Drinkery in Lakeville was open and in violation of state orders and full of customers - one carrying his copy of the U.S. Constitution.
How gift cards can help small businesses amid the pandemic
This holiday season, all restaurant owners want for Christmas is to stay in business.
This holiday season, all restaurant owners want for Christmas is to stay in business.
Former North Minneapolis business Ewald Brothers Dairy honored by descendant
More than a century before food delivery services like Bite Squad and GrubHub, for four generations, a family-owned business cornered the market on delivering dairy products door-to-door in the Twin Cities.
More than a century before food delivery services like Bite Squad and GrubHub, for four generations, a family-owned business cornered the market on delivering dairy products door-to-door in the Twin Cities.
Minnesota shoppers show up for Black Friday deals during pandemic
With restrictions in place in Minnesota, stores still saw plenty of foot traffic on Friday, but the COVID-19 pandemic made it a Black Friday like no other.
With restrictions in place in Minnesota, stores still saw plenty of foot traffic on Friday, but the COVID-19 pandemic made it a Black Friday like no other.
Small Business Saturday more critical this holiday season amid coronavirus pandemic
Sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is Small Business Saturday, a national initiative to shop local and break away from large box stores. However, this year shoppers will notice a few changes because of COVID-19.
Sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is Small Business Saturday, a national initiative to shop local and break away from large box stores. However, this year shoppers will notice a few changes because of COVID-19.
Ways to shop small and support your favorite local businesses
This year small businesses need your support more than ever. Retail guru and Editor-in-chief of Twin Cities Business Magazine Ali Kaplan joined the Buzz with more on the ways you can shop local over the holiday season.
This year small businesses need your support more than ever. Retail guru and Editor-in-chief of Twin Cities Business Magazine Ali Kaplan joined the Buzz with more on the ways you can shop local over the holiday season.
Nonprofit launches interactive map encouraging holiday shoppers to buy from Lake Street businesses
A local nonprofit is encouraging people to shop local and support small businesses along Lake Street in Minneapolis this holiday season, especially those that are still working to rebuild following this summer’s civil unrest.
A local nonprofit is encouraging people to shop local and support small businesses along Lake Street in Minneapolis this holiday season, especially those that are still working to rebuild following this summer’s civil unrest.
What's in Minnesota's proposed COVID-19 relief package?
Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders unveiled economic relief proposals aimed at shuttered businesses and struggling workers Tuesday as the state deals with the fallout of the raging coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders unveiled economic relief proposals aimed at shuttered businesses and struggling workers Tuesday as the state deals with the fallout of the raging coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Walz to call special session to pass COVID-19 relief package
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he plans to call a special session this week to pass an emergency relief package for people and businesses affected by the state’s new COVID-19 restrictions.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he plans to call a special session this week to pass an emergency relief package for people and businesses affected by the state’s new COVID-19 restrictions.
Minnesota hospitality group asks governor for financial assistance ahead of 4-week pause
Minnesota’s largest hospitality group sent an urgent letter to Gov. Tim Walz calling for immediate financial assistance for the industry ahead of the month-long shutdown that starts this weekend.
Minnesota’s largest hospitality group sent an urgent letter to Gov. Tim Walz calling for immediate financial assistance for the industry ahead of the month-long shutdown that starts this weekend.
Minneapolis leaders announce new programming to support business owners of color
Minneapolis leaders announced a new program to support business owners of color and those impacted by the summer’s civil unrest.
Minneapolis leaders announced a new program to support business owners of color and those impacted by the summer’s civil unrest.
State lifts capacity limits on Minnesota retailers
On a day when the state of Minnesota increased restrictions on some businesses and social gatherings, it lifted all capacity limits on retailers statewide.
On a day when the state of Minnesota increased restrictions on some businesses and social gatherings, it lifted all capacity limits on retailers statewide.
Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis to host Black Flea Market
A Minneapolis entrepreneur is organizing a special flea market highlighting Black business owners.
A Minneapolis entrepreneur is organizing a special flea market highlighting Black business owners.
Lord Fletcher's closing early due to COVID-19 cases among staff
Lord Fletcher’s restaurant, a lakeside restaurant on Lake Minnetonka, announced Tuesday it will close until the spring after reporting three confirmed COVID-19 cases among its staff.
Lord Fletcher’s restaurant, a lakeside restaurant on Lake Minnetonka, announced Tuesday it will close until the spring after reporting three confirmed COVID-19 cases among its staff.
Gov. Walz begins listening tour with small businesses on pandemic's impact
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz started a series of listening sessions with small businesses owners to see what more the state can do to help them during the pandemic.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz started a series of listening sessions with small businesses owners to see what more the state can do to help them during the pandemic.
Mille Lacs Band announces grant to study possible business incubator program
The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe says it has been awarded a $150,000 grant from the state of Minnesota to study entrepreneurism in its economy and the feasibility of a business incubator program.
The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe says it has been awarded a $150,000 grant from the state of Minnesota to study entrepreneurism in its economy and the feasibility of a business incubator program.
Surly management, workers reach union election agreement
A hospitality union representing employees of Minneapolis-based Surly Brewing Company said the company and its employees have agreed on a fair election process to certify a union.
A hospitality union representing employees of Minneapolis-based Surly Brewing Company said the company and its employees have agreed on a fair election process to certify a union.
Lyn-Lake beautification project aims to restore hope to businesses after riots
A small business owner in south Minneapolis is committed to helping businesses that were impacted by the riots following the death of George Floyd.
A small business owner in south Minneapolis is committed to helping businesses that were impacted by the riots following the death of George Floyd.