Former Texas Chick-fil-A employee charged in $80K refund scheme using mac and cheese

A former Chick-fil-A employee was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $80,000 by using restaurant registers to issue hundreds of fraudulent macaroni and cheese refunds to his personal credit cards.

Beast Barbeque closing in NE Minneapolis after 7 years

Barbeque joint Beast Barbeque has announced it will close after a seven-year run in northeast Minneapolis, marking yet another change to the shifting Twin Cities barbeque scene.

ICE surge costs: Business seek relief
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Minneapolis and St. Paul took the hardest hit during the ICE surge, which the cities estimate at more than $300 million in business losses. But business owners in greater Minnesota suffered as well, and some of them are Republican lawmakers.

MN business owners on impacts of Iran War, tariffs
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Minnesota small businesses say they are being pushed to the brink by recent federal policies, including tariffs, Operation Metro Surge, and the ongoing war in Iran.

MN 11-year-old launches hockey clothing company: 'Keep Chirpin''

An 11-year-old hockey fan is turning his passion for the sport into a growing business, inspiring other kids to chase their goals.

11-year-old starts own hockey apparel company
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An 11-year-old boy has started his own hockey apparel company called "Keep Chirpin' Hockey Co." FOX 9's Maury Glover has the story. 

Kaohly Her: St. Paul businesses down 60-70% due to ICE operations
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St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her testified Wednesday at the State Capitol about the city's economic impacts after Operation Metro Surge. Her says some businesses are down 60-70 percent, they can't make rent and other measures are being taken to help small and local businesses. That includes delaying liquor license payments, and delaying city loan payments.

Hair and wig salon empowers young girls, helps children in need

One Twin Cities woman has opened a hair saloon not only to pursue her own dream, but to inspire others by teaching them what she knows.

Maplewood salon hopes to inspire young girls
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One Twin Cities woman has opened a hair saloon not only to pursue her own dream, but to inspire others by teaching them what she knows. FOX 9’s Chenue Her has the ‘Signature’ story.

ICE in Minnesota: Gov. Walz addresses small business challenges amid federal surge

Gov. Tim Walz spoke on the impacts that the federal surge is having on small businesses across Minnesota., adding that after recently speaking with federal officials, he expects the surge of federal agents in the state to end soon.

Business near Alex Pretti memorial bouncing back
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Businesses near where Alex Pretti was killed continue to see community support more than two weeks after his death.

South Minneapolis businesses bounce back after ICE protests

Businesses near where Alex Pretti was killed continue to see community support more than two weeks after his death.

Small business owners address ICE economic impact

Small business owners say they are still facing economic disruption despite claims of a federal immigration enforcement drawdown.

Minneapolis business owners create ‘community of kindness’

From fundraising for immigrant families to offering free food, local business owners in Minneapolis are doing what they can to help their community during increased federal immigration enforcement.