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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Minnetonka mom creates app to celebrate, support other moms
A Minnetonka mother of four realized she didn't just want to recognize the shared experiences among mothers, she wanted to celebrate them as well. So she created an app to do just that.
Linden Hills business owners say they are open amid road closure
Jim Cone has been keeping Linden Hills in Minneapolis awake for more than 40 years. But now it's not just the caffeine from his Coffee and Tea Limited store that has the neighborhood buzzing.
Mpls small businesses are open during construction
Small business owners in Linden Hills in Minneapolis want to remind customers they are open during construction at the intersection of 43rd Street and Upton Avenue South in the city.
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Art Fair announced for 2024
One day after Twin Cities artists learned there would be no Uptown Art Fair this year due to construction along Hennepin Avenue, a new festival to display some of their works has been announced.