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 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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

Fans, businesses looking for normal amidst most abnormal Vikings game day in Minneapolis

On a normal Vikings game day in Minneapolis, more than 70,000 people would pack U.S. Bank Stadium to cheer on the purple and gold, but this Sunday was anything but normal.

Employees at Spyhouse Coffee, Fair State Brewing vote to form unions

Employees at Minneapolis-based Spyhouse Coffee and Fair State Brewing Cooperative voted to unionize this week, joining a growing list of Twin Cities establishments that have already done so.

Minnesota breweries brace for winter season, can shortage amid 'brutal' 2020

Minnesota breweries already struggling financially due to the pandemic are preparing for their next big challenge: surviving through the slower winter season.

Fishing for fun? Wayzata-based company mails live goldfish

Entrepreneur by trade, new ideas aren’t unusual for Mike Reger, but his latest venture is unlike any he or anyone else for that matter has ever had before. 

Loans available for Minnesota businesses and residents affected by civil unrest

Minnesota businesses and residents affected by the civil unrest on May 27 through June 8, 2020, can now apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Struggling small businesses amid pandemic get small boost with grants

Businesses struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic are receiving funding from the CARES Act to help keep their businesses afloat.