With added COVID-19 safety measures, Brickmania settles back into its warehouse
Like all non-essential businesses, Brickmania had to shut down when the governor issued his stay-at-home order. Now four weeks later, employees are happy to be going back to work.
Like all non-essential businesses, Brickmania had to shut down when the governor issued his stay-at-home order. Now four weeks later, employees are happy to be going back to work.
'We're not all going to survive this': Economic impact from COVID-19 forces salon owner to close
A salon owner in Champlin, Minnesota is feeling the fallout from the coronavirus first hand. After weeks of no customers, she's been forced to do something she never dreamed of: close her doors.
A salon owner in Champlin, Minnesota is feeling the fallout from the coronavirus first hand. After weeks of no customers, she's been forced to do something she never dreamed of: close her doors.
Craft breweries turn to beer dumping amid COVID-19 closures, call for regulation changes
The Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild says it's only a matter of time before some of your favorite breweries have to shut down if state leaders don't step in quickly.
The Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild says it's only a matter of time before some of your favorite breweries have to shut down if state leaders don't step in quickly.
Some Minnesota businesses head back to work under governor's executive order
Around 20,000 Minnesota businesses were allowed to re-open Monday under Governor Walz’s executive order.
Around 20,000 Minnesota businesses were allowed to re-open Monday under Governor Walz’s executive order.
Small business loan program plagued by outages, delays as second wave of aid begins
E-Tran, the Small Business Administration's electronic system used to help process applications for government-backed aid, has suffered glitches amid the first wave of applicants.
E-Tran, the Small Business Administration's electronic system used to help process applications for government-backed aid, has suffered glitches amid the first wave of applicants.
Take two for Paycheck Protection Program
Congress is set to approve a second round of assistance for small businesses totalling $349 billion through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). But the money is expected to go even faster the second time around.
Congress is set to approve a second round of assistance for small businesses totalling $349 billion through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). But the money is expected to go even faster the second time around.
Creating a new business plan - Birchwood Cafe owner reflects on COVID-19 changes
In a matter of weeks, Twin Cities restaurant hot spots have worked around the clock to develop a whole new way of feeding guests. Birchwood Cafe owner Tracy Singleton joined the Morning Buzz to chat about pivoting her business to pickup and delivery, selling groceries, and how COVID-19 is impacting plans for a brand new restaurant.
In a matter of weeks, Twin Cities restaurant hot spots have worked around the clock to develop a whole new way of feeding guests. Birchwood Cafe owner Tracy Singleton joined the Morning Buzz to chat about pivoting her business to pickup and delivery, selling groceries, and how COVID-19 is impacting plans for a brand new restaurant.
More relief for small business: Rep. Angie Craig outlines what's inside new federal aid package
The U.S. House is set to vote on a nearly $500 billion aid package with help for small business, hospitals, and COVID-19 testing. Congresswoman Angie Craig joined the FOX 9 Morning News to talk about what's in the bill, and what she'd like to see Congress tackle next.
The U.S. House is set to vote on a nearly $500 billion aid package with help for small business, hospitals, and COVID-19 testing. Congresswoman Angie Craig joined the FOX 9 Morning News to talk about what's in the bill, and what she'd like to see Congress tackle next.
‘Minnesota Strong’: Struggling youth sports shop selling new shirt, hopes to help other stores
As small businesses struggle, while holding out hope for loans to keep them afloat, a 58-year-old sporting goods store in south Minneapolis hit upon a bright idea. If it works, it could not just save them but help others, too.
As small businesses struggle, while holding out hope for loans to keep them afloat, a 58-year-old sporting goods store in south Minneapolis hit upon a bright idea. If it works, it could not just save them but help others, too.
Edina small business receives financial assistance to retain its employees
Small businesses across the state are finally receiving some financial assistance this week. One of them is College Recruiter, a small, Edina-based business owned by a husband and wife.
Small businesses across the state are finally receiving some financial assistance this week. One of them is College Recruiter, a small, Edina-based business owned by a husband and wife.
Sen. Tina Smith happy new relief bill supports small business & testing, but says more needs to be done
The U.S. Senate has approved nearly $500 billion in new coronavirus relief for small business, hospitals, and virus testing. Senator Tina Smith joined the FOX 9 Morning News to talk about how the new funds will be used. The Senator also outlined additional areas she would like to see receive funding in the future.
The U.S. Senate has approved nearly $500 billion in new coronavirus relief for small business, hospitals, and virus testing. Senator Tina Smith joined the FOX 9 Morning News to talk about how the new funds will be used. The Senator also outlined additional areas she would like to see receive funding in the future.
Massage business in Blaine struggling to receive government assistance
Struggling to stay afloat, many small business owners are waiting on money to help them keep their doors open.
Struggling to stay afloat, many small business owners are waiting on money to help them keep their doors open.
Demand for play sets and pools spikes as Minnesota families look for more entertainment at home
With city playgrounds closed - or at least discouraged - and kids out of school, parents are looking for alternatives. And the businesses providing those alternatives are working to keep up.
With city playgrounds closed - or at least discouraged - and kids out of school, parents are looking for alternatives. And the businesses providing those alternatives are working to keep up.
Supporting local makers during COVID-19
With shops shut down, many local makers are struggling to make money. But there are still ways to support your favorite businesses. Jerrod Sumner from Rose & Loon at Rosedale joined the Morning Buzz to talk about their new gift boxes full of products direct from local makers.
With shops shut down, many local makers are struggling to make money. But there are still ways to support your favorite businesses. Jerrod Sumner from Rose & Loon at Rosedale joined the Morning Buzz to talk about their new gift boxes full of products direct from local makers.
Sen. Tina Smith outlines her priorities for the next COVID-19 relief package
Congress is gearing up to debate another relief package as the COVID-19 pandemic lingers on. Minnesota Senator Tina Smith joined the FOX 9 Morning News to talk about her priorities, including providing assistance for small businesses and families.
Congress is gearing up to debate another relief package as the COVID-19 pandemic lingers on. Minnesota Senator Tina Smith joined the FOX 9 Morning News to talk about her priorities, including providing assistance for small businesses and families.
Woodbury business 'Because I Can' features charitable causes
Shelley Felicilda has always dreamed of owning a small business and she?s made it come true a couple of times�with a mission that gives her purpose.
Shelley Felicilda has always dreamed of owning a small business and she?s made it come true a couple of times�with a mission that gives her purpose.
'Plaid Friday' is the new black for shoppers in northeast Minneapolis
Shoppers have seen big changes to Black Friday in recent years, as more people shop online and some big box stores open even earlier.?
Shoppers have seen big changes to Black Friday in recent years, as more people shop online and some big box stores open even earlier.?