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.
St. Paul barbershop opens against governor's order to prove it can do so safely
King Milan’s Barbershop in St. Paul wasn’t trying to hide the fact that it opened Monday morning to serve customers.
King Milan’s Barbershop in St. Paul wasn’t trying to hide the fact that it opened Monday morning to serve customers.
Prior Lake restaurant owner is ready to open, but needs to know when
Leaders from the state’s hospitality industry say they’re working with Gov. Tim Walz to come up with available plan to hopefully open up resorts and restaurants again, but owners say they need to know an opening date now or many of them will go under for good.
Leaders from the state’s hospitality industry say they’re working with Gov. Tim Walz to come up with available plan to hopefully open up resorts and restaurants again, but owners say they need to know an opening date now or many of them will go under for good.
After Monday reopening, Minnesota retail stores test the waters of curbside, pick-up business
Retail stores in Minnesota took their first steps to open for curbside and pick-up business Monday after Gov. Tim Walz expanded the businesses allowed to reopen until May 18.
Retail stores in Minnesota took their first steps to open for curbside and pick-up business Monday after Gov. Tim Walz expanded the businesses allowed to reopen until May 18.
Minnesota small businesses get $2.1B in second round of SBA COVID-19 funds
The U.S. Small Business Administration issued nearly $2.2 billion in loans for Minnesota small businesses during the second round of funding through the Paycheck Protection Program.
The U.S. Small Business Administration issued nearly $2.2 billion in loans for Minnesota small businesses during the second round of funding through the Paycheck Protection Program.
Line stretches out the door at Washington barbershop operating outside of stay-at-home order
A barbershop in Washington state is operating outside the “stay-at-home” order and the owner says he’s doing so because of the sheriff.
A barbershop in Washington state is operating outside the “stay-at-home” order and the owner says he’s doing so because of the sheriff.
Urban farming sees uptick in Twin Cities amid stay-at-home order
As people battle that cooped up feeling amid the stay-at-home order, an interest in urban farming is taking off in the Twin Cities metro area.
As people battle that cooped up feeling amid the stay-at-home order, an interest in urban farming is taking off in the Twin Cities metro area.
What businesses can reopen for curbside pick-up, delivery under Minnesota's revised stay-at-home order
Gov. Tim Walz announced Thursday he will extend Minnesota’s stay-at-home order until May 18 while allowing some businesses to reopen starting May 4.
Gov. Tim Walz announced Thursday he will extend Minnesota’s stay-at-home order until May 18 while allowing some businesses to reopen starting May 4.
Cupcake shop and ID badge company team up to deliver face shields to first responders
Two very different businesses are teaming up to make ends meet amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Two very different businesses are teaming up to make ends meet amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cheesecake Funk owner uses social media to reshape her business amid stay-at-home order
With a stay-at-home order now in effect for more than a month, the spread of COVID-19 is crippling many small business owners. The pandemic is also forcing some entrepreneurs to rethink how they do business.
With a stay-at-home order now in effect for more than a month, the spread of COVID-19 is crippling many small business owners. The pandemic is also forcing some entrepreneurs to rethink how they do business.
Izzy's Ice Cream permanently closing St. Paul location after 20 years
Izzy's Ice Cream will be permanently closing its St. Paul location, according to a post on the company's Facebook page. This comes after weeks of being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Izzy's Ice Cream will be permanently closing its St. Paul location, according to a post on the company's Facebook page. This comes after weeks of being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.