Robbinsdale man with disabilities finds voice, thanks to employment
Michael Johnson didn’t talk much when he started volunteering at Papa Hawk Sports and Collectibles in Golden Valley a few years ago. Today, he’s a paid employee with a lot to say.
Michael Johnson didn’t talk much when he started volunteering at Papa Hawk Sports and Collectibles in Golden Valley a few years ago. Today, he’s a paid employee with a lot to say.
Local 'life-changing innovation'
FOX 9's Rose Schmidt follows a Minnesota company that invited a magnet that could be used to power electric vehicles, wind turbines and more.
FOX 9's Rose Schmidt follows a Minnesota company that invited a magnet that could be used to power electric vehicles, wind turbines and more.
Prior Lake native launches jersey rental business for Wild fans
In the shadow of Xcel Energy Center sits a new business dedicated to making fans feel like they're part of the team.
In the shadow of Xcel Energy Center sits a new business dedicated to making fans feel like they're part of the team.
Egg Roll Queen robbed again
For a second time in month, overnight someone broke into five of the small business' food trucks, as well as a trailer, stealing a generator, a bunch of power tools, and a car jump starter.
For a second time in month, overnight someone broke into five of the small business' food trucks, as well as a trailer, stealing a generator, a bunch of power tools, and a car jump starter.
Shakopee Brewhall celebrates top 7 finish at US Chamber's Small Business Awards
Shakopee Brewhall gained a top seven spot in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's America's Top Small Business Awards. Those top seven finalists attended an award ceremony in Washington, D.C. Thursday evening, where the winner was announced.
Shakopee Brewhall gained a top seven spot in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's America's Top Small Business Awards. Those top seven finalists attended an award ceremony in Washington, D.C. Thursday evening, where the winner was announced.
Summit Academy OIC banking on new training program to change the face of finance in Twin Cities
Every year, roughly a thousand students at Summit Academy OIC study everything from IT technical support to construction to healthcare. Now the vocational school is banking on getting its graduates into a new line of work.
Every year, roughly a thousand students at Summit Academy OIC study everything from IT technical support to construction to healthcare. Now the vocational school is banking on getting its graduates into a new line of work.
Brasa owner, founder discusses expansion
A popular restaurant in Minneapolis and St. Paul is expanding to its first location in the suburbs. Owner and founder Alex Roberts talks to FOX 9?s Shayne Wells about the decision, and plans for the future.
A popular restaurant in Minneapolis and St. Paul is expanding to its first location in the suburbs. Owner and founder Alex Roberts talks to FOX 9?s Shayne Wells about the decision, and plans for the future.
Shakopee Brewhall finalist in ‘America’s Top Small Business’ awards
Shakopee Brewhall is a finalists for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's "America's Top Small Business Awards," which had an estimated 15,000 applicants from across the country. The winner will be announced later this month.
Shakopee Brewhall is a finalists for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's "America's Top Small Business Awards," which had an estimated 15,000 applicants from across the country. The winner will be announced later this month.
Lucasfilm asks court to drop MN company's 'Indiana Jones' lawsuit
Duluth-based outdoor supply company, Frost River, is suing Lucasfilm and competing outdoor supply company, Filson over alleged misuse and misrepresentation of Frost River products in a co-promotional campaign involving the movie “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny."
Duluth-based outdoor supply company, Frost River, is suing Lucasfilm and competing outdoor supply company, Filson over alleged misuse and misrepresentation of Frost River products in a co-promotional campaign involving the movie “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny."
La Boulangerie Marguerite opens new bakery in Northeast Minneapolis
Its opening represents a dream the couple worked hard to achieve, and a bit of fate for the couple themselves.
Its opening represents a dream the couple worked hard to achieve, and a bit of fate for the couple themselves.
Bakery holds grand opening in Minneapolis
Melissa Borgmann-Kiemde, Francois Kiemde and Minneapolis Council Member Michael Rainville held a ribbon cutting early Thursday morning for the grand opening of La Boulangerie Marguerite in Northeast Minneapolis.
Melissa Borgmann-Kiemde, Francois Kiemde and Minneapolis Council Member Michael Rainville held a ribbon cutting early Thursday morning for the grand opening of La Boulangerie Marguerite in Northeast Minneapolis.
Target announces store closures
Target has announced it will close several stores across four major U.S. markets due to a rise in theft and violence at the locations.
Target has announced it will close several stores across four major U.S. markets due to a rise in theft and violence at the locations.
Cannabis Management Director resigns following allegations of illegal product sales
DuPree has sent a letter of resignation following allegations that she sold illegal products in the state through her Apple Valley company Loonacy Cannabis Co.
DuPree has sent a letter of resignation following allegations that she sold illegal products in the state through her Apple Valley company Loonacy Cannabis Co.
Immigrant entrepreneur starts new business while still in college
Yubi Hassan, a college senior at the University of St. Thomas, is set to launch a new business. It’s his third startup, and he says he’s just getting started.
Yubi Hassan, a college senior at the University of St. Thomas, is set to launch a new business. It’s his third startup, and he says he’s just getting started.
Somali immigrant entrepreneur starts business
A Somali immigrant has been busy since he first arrived in America at 16-years-old, starting three businesses and attending the University of St. Thomas for business.
A Somali immigrant has been busy since he first arrived in America at 16-years-old, starting three businesses and attending the University of St. Thomas for business.
Minneapolis hotels, restaurants seeing surge
Throughout a summer of busy events this summer, including Taylor Swift and Beyonce appearances, Minneapolis hotels and restaurants are reporting surges in business.
Throughout a summer of busy events this summer, including Taylor Swift and Beyonce appearances, Minneapolis hotels and restaurants are reporting surges in business.
Employees take over Twin Cities ski business from iconic owner
A legend in the local cross-country skiing community is handing over the reins of his business to three of his employees.
A legend in the local cross-country skiing community is handing over the reins of his business to three of his employees.
Employees buy Twin Cities ski biz from owner
A legend in the local cross-country skiing community is handing over the reins of his business to three of his employees.
A legend in the local cross-country skiing community is handing over the reins of his business to three of his employees.
Park Tavern server following in mom's footsteps
Like mother, like daughter: Kristina Folkerts's mother was a well-known server for decades at Park Tavern in St. Louis Park. Now, Kristina is following in her mom's footsteps.
Like mother, like daughter: Kristina Folkerts's mother was a well-known server for decades at Park Tavern in St. Louis Park. Now, Kristina is following in her mom's footsteps.
Mother-daughter connection at Park Tavern
Following one server?s death in 2008, her daughter aims to keep her legacy alive at Park Tavern in St. Louis Park.
Following one server?s death in 2008, her daughter aims to keep her legacy alive at Park Tavern in St. Louis Park.