How the City of Minneapolis is helping residents, small businesses recover after riots
Minneapolis leaders shared Tuesday how the city is helping residents and property owners recover and rebuild from the damage caused by the riots in the wake of George Floyd’s death last month.
Minneapolis leaders shared Tuesday how the city is helping residents and property owners recover and rebuild from the damage caused by the riots in the wake of George Floyd’s death last month.
Businesses see increased demand for Michael Jordan, sports memorabilia following documentary release
“The Last Dance” is becoming the start of a slam dunk for local small businesses in the Twin Cities metro area.
“The Last Dance” is becoming the start of a slam dunk for local small businesses in the Twin Cities metro area.
Watertown, Minnesota gives residents $60 to spend locally
Residents in Watertown, Minnesota are finding a little fun in their mailbox Thursday in the form of $60 to spend however they want within city limits.
Residents in Watertown, Minnesota are finding a little fun in their mailbox Thursday in the form of $60 to spend however they want within city limits.
How Minnesota's Stay Safe plan changes from Phase 1 to Phase 4
A new dashboard from the Minnesota Department of Health outlines the four phases of reopening Minnesota.
A new dashboard from the Minnesota Department of Health outlines the four phases of reopening Minnesota.
Sea Salt Eatery to reopen for takeout starting Friday
The popular Sea Salt Eatery says it is opening for takeout starting Friday with limited hours and menu.
The popular Sea Salt Eatery says it is opening for takeout starting Friday with limited hours and menu.
Business owner makes good on promise to donate 'Minnesota Strong' shirt proceeds to other businesses
A south Minneapolis business owner who was selling “Minnesota Strong” t-shirts and sweatshirts to benefit small businesses made good on his promises Wednesday.
A south Minneapolis business owner who was selling “Minnesota Strong” t-shirts and sweatshirts to benefit small businesses made good on his promises Wednesday.
Founder of Hell's Kitchen explains challenges restaurants face ahead of reopening
Gov. Tim Walz is expected to announce a phased plan of how bars and restaurants can safely reopen with a target date of June 1 Wednesday.
Gov. Tim Walz is expected to announce a phased plan of how bars and restaurants can safely reopen with a target date of June 1 Wednesday.
Richfield restaurant offers free meals for kids to thank community for support
El Tejabar, started by a mother and father and managed by their son and daughter, opened during a recession 12 years ago and now the family faces another crisis.
El Tejabar, started by a mother and father and managed by their son and daughter, opened during a recession 12 years ago and now the family faces another crisis.
Some Minnesota businesses prepare to open, others wait until June 1
It is the beginning of tourist season for destination towns like Stillwater, Minnesota, so a limited reopening for retailers starting Monday is coming just in time.
It is the beginning of tourist season for destination towns like Stillwater, Minnesota, so a limited reopening for retailers starting Monday is coming just in time.
Minneapolis business owner predicts retail will be forever changed by COVID-19
The updated COVID-19 restrictions that go into effect Monday mean many Twin Cities business owners are making final preparations this weekend to reopen their doors.
The updated COVID-19 restrictions that go into effect Monday mean many Twin Cities business owners are making final preparations this weekend to reopen their doors.
Minnesota Governor sets June 1 goal to reopen bars, restaurants, salons
The Governor has directed his cabinet to issue guidance to Minnesota bars, restaurants, salons and barbershops so they can safely open on June 1.
The Governor has directed his cabinet to issue guidance to Minnesota bars, restaurants, salons and barbershops so they can safely open on June 1.
New Minnesota publishing company hopes people will tap into creativity during pandemic
A new Minnesota publishing company hopes all this time at home can help people tap into their creativity.
A new Minnesota publishing company hopes all this time at home can help people tap into their creativity.
Minnesota drive-in theater to reopen before stay-at-home order expires
The Starlite Drive-in Theater in Litchfield, Minnesota had planned to open a couple of weeks ago. Even though Governor Tim Walz hasn't lifted his stay-at-home order yet, the drive-in is now planning on opening for the season this Friday.
The Starlite Drive-in Theater in Litchfield, Minnesota had planned to open a couple of weeks ago. Even though Governor Tim Walz hasn't lifted his stay-at-home order yet, the drive-in is now planning on opening for the season this Friday.
Small town Minnesota bar will open Monday - extension or not
All eyes are on Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to see if he extends the stay-at-home order. But, one bar owner in Stearns County says order or not, he plans to open up on Monday.
All eyes are on Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to see if he extends the stay-at-home order. But, one bar owner in Stearns County says order or not, he plans to open up on Monday.
Not all Minnesota businesses are accepting state guidance on worker safety, officials say
Officials with the Minnesota Department of Health said Monday that although they have provided guidance on worker safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic, not all businesses are taking the precautions.
Officials with the Minnesota Department of Health said Monday that although they have provided guidance on worker safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic, not all businesses are taking the precautions.
Financial struggles hit nonprofit hotel run by workers with autism as COVID-19 slows business
Many of us are trying to envision what summer will look like. Even when people are allowed to venture away from home, plenty of them won't feel comfortable going far.
Many of us are trying to envision what summer will look like. Even when people are allowed to venture away from home, plenty of them won't feel comfortable going far.
'Signs of Support' raise money for local businesses and spread positivity in New Prague, Minn.
Over the past few weeks, homemade signs have popped up all over New Prague. They offer support amidst the COVID-19 crisis but the real purpose hopes to help keep local businesses afloat.
Over the past few weeks, homemade signs have popped up all over New Prague. They offer support amidst the COVID-19 crisis but the real purpose hopes to help keep local businesses afloat.
3 new tax credits offered to businesses impacted by coronavirus pandemic
The employee retention credit is designed to encourage businesses to keep employees on their payroll, the IRS says.
The employee retention credit is designed to encourage businesses to keep employees on their payroll, the IRS says.
Minneapolis shop selling traditional wood toy seeing a spike in interest during pandemic
As the response to the COVID-19 pandemic shuts down schools, playgrounds, youth sports, and other sources of entertainment for kids, an old school game is making a comeback.
As the response to the COVID-19 pandemic shuts down schools, playgrounds, youth sports, and other sources of entertainment for kids, an old school game is making a comeback.
Dancing Bear Chocolate to open in north Minneapolis amid pandemic
The pandemic can bring chaos and fear, but on a little corner in the Victory neighborhood of north Minneapolis there is hope and excitement building. A brand new chocolate shop called Dancing Bear Chocolate is about to open for the first time this weekend.
The pandemic can bring chaos and fear, but on a little corner in the Victory neighborhood of north Minneapolis there is hope and excitement building. A brand new chocolate shop called Dancing Bear Chocolate is about to open for the first time this weekend.