Lagniappe, Du Nord Cocktail Room announce closures set for May 31

Opening in September 2024 on a stretch of Lake Street still rebuilding from the pandemic and 2020 protests, the owners behind Lagniappe and the Du Nord Cocktail Room have announced they will throw in the towel at the end of the month.

Neighbors launch fundraiser after St. Paul coffee shop damaged in fire

Neighbors have launched a fundraiser to support Groundswell, a community-favorite coffee shop in St. Paul's Hamline-Midway neighbor.

Dark Horse reopening in St. Paul’s Lowertown neighborhood this summer

Dark Horse Bar & Eatery has announced it will reopen with new ownership following its closure after a decade-long stretch in February.

Flooded South Minneapolis Flower Shop open for Mother’s Day

A south Minneapolis flower shop is back up and running for Mother’s Day. This comes after a water main break at 50th and Penn Avenue sent streams of water into businesses three months ago.

Business owner facing steep tariffs tests whether people will pay for 'Made in USA'

A business offered customers a choice between a foreign-made product or the same item made in the U.S. at a much higher cost - and was overwhelmed by the results.

Apostle Supper Club closing in St. Paul at the end of the month

The Apostle Supper Club in downtown St. Paul is closing at the end of May, with its owners blaming crime and office vacancy rates as challenges to running a business in the city.

For a young barber, pursuing passion is a cut above

Finding your true calling can be the key to a fulfilling life. A young barber believes he is an example of what can happen when you follow your dreams.

Isles Bun & Coffee co-owner dies, remembered as ‘mentor’ in Uptown

Isles Bun & Coffee in Uptown, Minneapolis, announced the unexpected death of its co-owner Jeff Veigel on Tuesday - someone who's since been described as a "mentor" to other business owners in the city.

Minnesota offering $2 million to help farmers in cannabis industry

Minnesota's CanGrow grant program will provide up to $2 million in aid to help farmers navigate the upcoming recreational cannabis industry.

Tariffs could impact MN breweries
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Rep. Kelly Morrison held a news conference on Tuesday with local brewery owners in Minnesota to discuss how tariffs are disrupting their businesses.

Roseville's Mr. Zero's reviving new generation of vintage games

A generation of toys and video games is making a comeback at Roseville’s Mr. Zeros, which celebrates 16 years in business next month.

Minnesota taco shop faces eviction after legal battle

A Minnesota Mexican restaurant that changed its name after a legal battle with Taco John's is now facing a new challenge.

Businesses still floating in uncertainty after Minneapolis water main break

A month after a major water main break shut down the intersection of Penn Avenue and 50th Street, the City of Minneapolis hopes to reopen the streets this week.

Reopening uncertain for Mpls businesses
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A month after a major water main break shut down the intersection of Penn Avenue and 50th Street, the City of Minneapolis hopes to reopen the streets this week. But, the businesses affected by the flooding are still working to figure out what's next.