Creating a new business plan - Birchwood Cafe owner reflects on COVID-19 changes
In a matter of weeks, Twin Cities restaurant hot spots have worked around the clock to develop a whole new way of feeding guests. Birchwood Cafe owner Tracy Singleton joined the Morning Buzz to chat about pivoting her business to pickup and delivery, selling groceries, and how COVID-19 is impacting plans for a brand new restaurant.
In a matter of weeks, Twin Cities restaurant hot spots have worked around the clock to develop a whole new way of feeding guests. Birchwood Cafe owner Tracy Singleton joined the Morning Buzz to chat about pivoting her business to pickup and delivery, selling groceries, and how COVID-19 is impacting plans for a brand new restaurant.
US unemployment claims surge by another 4.4 million
More than 4.4 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as job cuts escalated across an economy that remains all but shut down, the government said Thursday.
More than 4.4 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as job cuts escalated across an economy that remains all but shut down, the government said Thursday.
More relief for small business: Rep. Angie Craig outlines what's inside new federal aid package
The U.S. House is set to vote on a nearly $500 billion aid package with help for small business, hospitals, and COVID-19 testing. Congresswoman Angie Craig joined the FOX 9 Morning News to talk about what's in the bill, and what she'd like to see Congress tackle next.
The U.S. House is set to vote on a nearly $500 billion aid package with help for small business, hospitals, and COVID-19 testing. Congresswoman Angie Craig joined the FOX 9 Morning News to talk about what's in the bill, and what she'd like to see Congress tackle next.
Walmart begins mandating one-way aisles
In order to encourage social distancing while shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic, Walmart stores are updating their policy by creating one-way aisles.
In order to encourage social distancing while shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic, Walmart stores are updating their policy by creating one-way aisles.
'I am speechless': Anonymous check to Minnesota small business owner provides much-needed boost
A small business owner in Buffalo, Minnesota received an anonymous donation, which is giving her boutique a much-needed boost amid a time when it is desperately needed.
A small business owner in Buffalo, Minnesota received an anonymous donation, which is giving her boutique a much-needed boost amid a time when it is desperately needed.
‘Minnesota Strong’: Struggling youth sports shop selling new shirt, hopes to help other stores
As small businesses struggle, while holding out hope for loans to keep them afloat, a 58-year-old sporting goods store in south Minneapolis hit upon a bright idea. If it works, it could not just save them but help others, too.
As small businesses struggle, while holding out hope for loans to keep them afloat, a 58-year-old sporting goods store in south Minneapolis hit upon a bright idea. If it works, it could not just save them but help others, too.
Edina small business receives financial assistance to retain its employees
Small businesses across the state are finally receiving some financial assistance this week. One of them is College Recruiter, a small, Edina-based business owned by a husband and wife.
Small businesses across the state are finally receiving some financial assistance this week. One of them is College Recruiter, a small, Edina-based business owned by a husband and wife.
Sen. Tina Smith happy new relief bill supports small business & testing, but says more needs to be done
The U.S. Senate has approved nearly $500 billion in new coronavirus relief for small business, hospitals, and virus testing. Senator Tina Smith joined the FOX 9 Morning News to talk about how the new funds will be used. The Senator also outlined additional areas she would like to see receive funding in the future.
The U.S. Senate has approved nearly $500 billion in new coronavirus relief for small business, hospitals, and virus testing. Senator Tina Smith joined the FOX 9 Morning News to talk about how the new funds will be used. The Senator also outlined additional areas she would like to see receive funding in the future.
Jennie-O confirms workers at Willmar, Minnesota plant tested positive for COVID-19
Jennie-O, the Minnesota-based turkey producer, confirmed they have had employees test positive for coronavirus at their plant in Willmar, Minnesota.
Jennie-O, the Minnesota-based turkey producer, confirmed they have had employees test positive for coronavirus at their plant in Willmar, Minnesota.
People missing out on stimulus checks because spouses are immigrants
Roughly 1.2 million U.S. citizens did not receive stimulus checks because they are married to immigrants who don’t have social security numbers and joint-filed their taxes.
Roughly 1.2 million U.S. citizens did not receive stimulus checks because they are married to immigrants who don’t have social security numbers and joint-filed their taxes.
Minnesota retail stores adapting sales strategies amid stay-at-home order
Under Minnesota’s stay-at-home order, the business landscape has changed dramatically and for some, it may never look the same. Those in the retail industry say they’re doing their best to adapt.
Under Minnesota’s stay-at-home order, the business landscape has changed dramatically and for some, it may never look the same. Those in the retail industry say they’re doing their best to adapt.
Walz administration opposes GOP business reopening plan
Gov. Tim Walz's economic development commissioner says a Republican plan to reopen Minnesota businesses is "not practical."
Gov. Tim Walz's economic development commissioner says a Republican plan to reopen Minnesota businesses is "not practical."
Dow tumbles 631 points as oil selloff deepens
The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 515 points, or 2.18 percent, in the opening minutes of trading. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.76 percent and 1.2 percent, respectively.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 515 points, or 2.18 percent, in the opening minutes of trading. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.76 percent and 1.2 percent, respectively.
AP: Publicly traded firms get $300M in small-business loans
The Paycheck Protection Program was supposed to help small businesses, which typically have less access to quick cash and credit.
The Paycheck Protection Program was supposed to help small businesses, which typically have less access to quick cash and credit.
Congress’ $300B package for small businesses may only last days: report
Bank officials have reportedly warned that the $450 billion package to replenish the earlier small business emergency fund will likely run out of money in just a few days.
Bank officials have reportedly warned that the $450 billion package to replenish the earlier small business emergency fund will likely run out of money in just a few days.
Half a million out-of-work Minnesotans apply for unemployment
More than 500,000 Minnesotans have now lost their jobs over the past five weeks and it has left a lot of people wondering what’s next.
More than 500,000 Minnesotans have now lost their jobs over the past five weeks and it has left a lot of people wondering what’s next.
Massage business in Blaine struggling to receive government assistance
Struggling to stay afloat, many small business owners are waiting on money to help them keep their doors open.
Struggling to stay afloat, many small business owners are waiting on money to help them keep their doors open.
Minnesota Governor: Retailers expect a shift in consumer behavior for next 18 months
Gov. Tim Walz said Minnesota retailers will likely have to change the way they do business for the next 18 months.
Gov. Tim Walz said Minnesota retailers will likely have to change the way they do business for the next 18 months.
American Airlines raises more than $2 million for Red Cross COVID-19 relief efforts
Donations will help the Red Cross maintain a sufficient blood supply for patients and equip volunteers and staff with food, shelter and relief supplies.
Donations will help the Red Cross maintain a sufficient blood supply for patients and equip volunteers and staff with food, shelter and relief supplies.
Ilhan Omar introduces bill to cancel rent, mortgage payments during coronavirus pandemic
Legislation has been introduced that would cancel rent and mortgage payments for Americans during the coronavirus pandemic. This would be available to all Americans regardless of income or employment.
Legislation has been introduced that would cancel rent and mortgage payments for Americans during the coronavirus pandemic. This would be available to all Americans regardless of income or employment.