Open Streets returns for 2024 throughout Minneapolis neighborhoods

A popular Minneapolis event that closes down large stretches of city streets to allow people to stroll the area with ease will return again in 2024.

Edina construction creating hard times for business owners

Construction on Metro Transit's E-Line project is underway, and making it hard for some customers to reach businesses.

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Construction on 50th and France Avenue in Edina has made it hard for businesses to keep up revenue. FOX 9's Mary McGuire has the story.

Minneapolis Labor Standards Board march held by city leaders, workers

Hoping to establish a Minneapolis Labor Standards Board (MLSB) that would study new requirements for businesses in industries such as restaurants and hospitality, a march is planned on Wednesday to increase awareness of its proposed creation.

Minnesota cannabis: First look at state rules for businesses

The first set of complete rules to govern the recreational marijuana industry in Minnesota have been released.

Yia Vang opens Vinai in northeast Minneapolis

Named after the refugee camp where his parents met, and where he was born, Vang calls the restaurant a 'love letter' to his parents who taught him to cook.

Ramsey restaurant struggling amid Hwy 10 construction hosts fundraiser

The Ramsey, Minnesota, community came together to support a local pizzeria that has been hit hard by construction along Highway 10.

Burnsville donut shop adds 2nd spot in Lakeville
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Donut Star first opened in Burnsville during the 70s. In 2022, new owners purchased it, did a full renovation and brought a new approach to donuts. Everything is made by hand in-house and they focus on the classics. Now they?ve added a second location in Lakeville at 7656 160th St W. It?s open Wednesday through Friday 6 a.m. - 12 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday from 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Flooding taking its toll on Hudson, Wis. riverfront businesses

Businesses in Hudson, Wisconsin, are experiencing an unusually slow start to summer due to a flooded St. Croix riverfront.

Hudson, Wis. flooding hurting riverfront biz
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Businesses in Hudson, Wisconsin, are experiencing an unusually slow start to summer due to a flooded riverfront.

Minneapolis small business pilot teaches bookkeeping skills

The City of Minneapolis announced positive results after a year of a first-of-its-kind pilot program meant to assist small businesses in complying with its labor laws.

Mpls restaurant features homemade soul food
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Three women behind the Food Bank Food Truck have opened a new restaurant serving classic soul food favorites along with new sides. Food Bank Eatery is open Tuesday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and the food truck will still be on-site at events this summer.

Minne's D ‘pay it forward’ hopes to feed customers, community

A “pay it forward" board allows current customers to purchase a meal – or anything of their choosing off the menu – and leave it for the next person.

Beloved Convention Grill reopening in Edina after years-long closure

For nine decades, the Convention Grill has been known for serving up no-frills American classics. But after four years of customers waiting and wondering, the burgers are back on the grill at the beloved diner.

Dangerous Man Brewing new location announced, outdoor taproom campaign launched

After closing its northeast Minneapolis location last October, the owners of Dangerous Man Brewing promised they would return - fans of their beer now know where.

Black Fashion Week provides artist spotlight in Minnesota

The event is now in its seventh year, and from the beginning its intention was to highlight some of the areas up-an-coming designers, models and makeup artists.

Celebrated pastry chef opens Mpls restaurant
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One of the country?s top pastry chefs has opened her first restaurant in Minneapolis. Diane Moua is a veteran of Bellecour, Spoon and Stable and received two James Beard nominations for Outstanding Pastry Chef. She?s branching out now, opening a Hmong-American eatery, Diane?s Place, in northeast Minneapolis. Visitors can pop in and get a coffee and pastry to go, or dine in with their breakfast and lunch menu. It?s located in the Food Building at the corner of Northeast Marshall Street and 14th Avenue Northeast. Diane?s Place is open from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily. They are planning to add dinner service in the future.

Isanti wedding venue closure sends wedding planners scrambling

Katelyn Stalboerger was looking forward to marrying her fiancé in a barn out in the country, but now her dream wedding has turned into a nightmare after she says her venue suddenly closed with little notice.