Outlook improving for some Minnesota restaurants, remains grim for others

The outlook for many Minnesota restaurants has improved from a few months ago, but many other continue to struggle due to tight margins and dwindling cash reserves.

Coronavirus prompts Country Time to offer lemonade stand stimulus checks for kids

The powdered beverage company Country Time is issuing stimulus checks to children who have had to shutter their summertime lemonade stands due to the current coronavirus pandemic.

$2.8M in grants awarded to 175 Lake Street businesses, nonprofits damaged in riots

The Lake Street Council is awarding $2.8 million in grants through its recovery fund to businesses that were damaged or destroyed during the Minneapolis riots following the death of George Floyd.

Sen. Smith meets with St. Paul business owners impacted by COVID-19, civil unrest

Senator Tina Smith met with a group of St. Paul business owners, who are working to get back on their feet amid COVID-19 and the aftermath of George Floyd’s death.

Donation campaign launched to help The Art Shoppe in Minneapolis reopen amid pandemic

For more than three months, the storefront where Diane May volunteers once a week has been closed. Now, May and the 70 other artists who staff and manage The Art Shoppe are hoping to get back in business.

Business owners recount Twin Cities riots, damage during Senate oversight hearing

A Minnesota Senate oversight committee heard from half a dozen business owners in the Twin Cities Wednesday whose businesses were damaged during the unrest after the death of George Floyd.

Pub owner closes 2 establishments after souring on Minneapolis

The owners of Keegan’s Irish Pub on University Avenue in Northeast Minneapolis made the rounds Tuesday to reflect on a near two-decade run.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.