Mickey's Diner: Customers surprised as iconic St. Paul restaurant reopens
It was supposed to be a soft opening for an iconic diner in St. Paul. But when word got out that Mickey's Diner was back open, the news spread quickly, leaving the diner packed with customers.
It was supposed to be a soft opening for an iconic diner in St. Paul. But when word got out that Mickey's Diner was back open, the news spread quickly, leaving the diner packed with customers.
New creperie brings French flavors to France Ave
Oh Cr?pe opened over the summer at 44th and France Avenue in Minneapolis, the former location of the first Caribou Coffee. Owner Claire Corvaisier grew up in Brittany, France - the region crepes originated. The creperie uses traditional recipes for sweet and savory crepes, plus a 25-layer crepe cake sold by the slice.
Oh Cr?pe opened over the summer at 44th and France Avenue in Minneapolis, the former location of the first Caribou Coffee. Owner Claire Corvaisier grew up in Brittany, France - the region crepes originated. The creperie uses traditional recipes for sweet and savory crepes, plus a 25-layer crepe cake sold by the slice.
Fine art gallery opens in former Brothers Bar space
Two years ago, Brothers Bar & Grill, a downtown Minneapolis spot popular with the college crowd, closed its doors. On Sept. 30, it reopens as a fine art gallery. The entire building has undergone a change with the Kickernick Gallery in the front corner space, a future restaurant in the basement and rental space available for artists to use as a studio. The gallery features 12 local artists and is bringing art back to downtown Minneapolis. The gallery is located at 430 N. 1st Avenue and will be open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Two years ago, Brothers Bar & Grill, a downtown Minneapolis spot popular with the college crowd, closed its doors. On Sept. 30, it reopens as a fine art gallery. The entire building has undergone a change with the Kickernick Gallery in the front corner space, a future restaurant in the basement and rental space available for artists to use as a studio. The gallery features 12 local artists and is bringing art back to downtown Minneapolis. The gallery is located at 430 N. 1st Avenue and will be open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
St. Paul’s Lowertown faces challenges as restaurant closures mount
Once a vibrant area of St. Paul, the Lowertown neighborhood has struggled in recent years to keep restaurant tenants.
Once a vibrant area of St. Paul, the Lowertown neighborhood has struggled in recent years to keep restaurant tenants.
Vellee Deli announces closures: Landlord, construction issues cited
Vellee Deli has announced that on Sept. 8 all of its locations will be closed “until further notice" - citing both landlord issues, and hurdles caused by construction.
Vellee Deli has announced that on Sept. 8 all of its locations will be closed “until further notice" - citing both landlord issues, and hurdles caused by construction.
Extension for group looking to buy Roof Depot site
The community group hoping to buy and redevelop the Roof Depot site in Minneapolis is getting an extension to find funding.
The community group hoping to buy and redevelop the Roof Depot site in Minneapolis is getting an extension to find funding.
Kim’s in Uptown announces closure after workers unionize in June
Less than two months after voting to unionize, workers at Kim’s in uptown, Minneapolis, will likely be out of a job on Aug. 31.
Less than two months after voting to unionize, workers at Kim’s in uptown, Minneapolis, will likely be out of a job on Aug. 31.
Minnesota pizza joints nationally ranked in new Yelp survey
Minneapolis is home to several notable pizza places that are gaining even more attention thanks to a recent ranking by consumer-review site Yelp.
Minneapolis is home to several notable pizza places that are gaining even more attention thanks to a recent ranking by consumer-review site Yelp.
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.
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.
Construction on Metro Transit's E-Line project is underway, and making it hard for some customers to reach businesses.
Construction frustrating Edina business owners
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
Businesses in Hudson, Wisconsin, are experiencing an unusually slow start to summer due to a flooded riverfront.
Businesses in Hudson, Wisconsin, are experiencing an unusually slow start to summer due to a flooded riverfront.
St. Paul minimum wage increase for small biz goes into effect next month
A minimum wage increase for workers at small businesses in St. Paul is set to go into effect next month.
A minimum wage increase for workers at small businesses in St. Paul is set to go into effect next month.
Pizza shop pranked with large order, saved by local business owner's generosity
A prank caller duped PizzAroma's Maumee location in Ohio into baking 16 large pizzas, which were never picked up, resulting in a $112 loss.
A prank caller duped PizzAroma's Maumee location in Ohio into baking 16 large pizzas, which were never picked up, resulting in a $112 loss.