DEED rolls out 'Choose Minnesota initiative for small businesses
This week, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development rolled out a new initiative, "Choose Minnesota," to support local businesses across the state through roundtable conversations. DEED Commissioner Matt Varilek joined FOX 9 News at 5 on Sunday to talk about what the program can do going forward.
This week, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development rolled out a new initiative, "Choose Minnesota," to support local businesses across the state through roundtable conversations. DEED Commissioner Matt Varilek joined FOX 9 News at 5 on Sunday to talk about what the program can do going forward.
Sandwich shop opens in Stillwater by 20-year-old entrepreneur
A young entrepreneur is making waves in Stillwater with the launch of a new sandwich shop in a converted bank building.
A young entrepreneur is making waves in Stillwater with the launch of a new sandwich shop in a converted bank building.
New gourmet sandwich shop opens in Stillwater
A new gourmet sandwich shop in Stillwater is owned by a 20-year-old entrepreneur who is betting on himself. FOX 9’s Maury Glover has the story.
A new gourmet sandwich shop in Stillwater is owned by a 20-year-old entrepreneur who is betting on himself. FOX 9’s Maury Glover has the story.
Overnight fire damages Haskell’s Port of Excelsior on Lake Minnetonka
An overnight fire heavily damaged the iconic restaurant Haskell’s Port of Excelsior on Wednesday. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
An overnight fire heavily damaged the iconic restaurant Haskell’s Port of Excelsior on Wednesday. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Trump hosts small business leaders for summit at White House
President Donald Trump on Monday hosted a Small Business Summit at the White House. The event brought together more than 130 small business owners as Trump touted his administration's policies benefiting them.
President Donald Trump on Monday hosted a Small Business Summit at the White House. The event brought together more than 130 small business owners as Trump touted his administration's policies benefiting them.
Floating hot tubs could be coming to Minneapolis riverfront
A new way to enjoy the Mississippi River could be coming to Minneapolis as a local business owner hopes to launch floating hot tub boat rentals.
A new way to enjoy the Mississippi River could be coming to Minneapolis as a local business owner hopes to launch floating hot tub boat rentals.
Hot tub boats could set sail on the Mississippi River
Minnesota may be the land of 10,000 lakes, but a Minneapolis business owner isn’t forgetting about its most famous river. Matt Witt is hoping to draw visitors to the city’s riverfront as his new venue sets sail. Maury Glover shows us what Minnesota hot tub boats are all about.
Minnesota may be the land of 10,000 lakes, but a Minneapolis business owner isn’t forgetting about its most famous river. Matt Witt is hoping to draw visitors to the city’s riverfront as his new venue sets sail. Maury Glover shows us what Minnesota hot tub boats are all about.
Former Texas Chick-fil-A employee charged in $80K refund scheme using mac and cheese
A former Chick-fil-A employee was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $80,000 by using restaurant registers to issue hundreds of fraudulent macaroni and cheese refunds to his personal credit cards.
A former Chick-fil-A employee was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $80,000 by using restaurant registers to issue hundreds of fraudulent macaroni and cheese refunds to his personal credit cards.
Beast Barbeque closing in NE Minneapolis after 7 years
Barbeque joint Beast Barbeque has announced it will close after a seven-year run in northeast Minneapolis, marking yet another change to the shifting Twin Cities barbeque scene.
Barbeque joint Beast Barbeque has announced it will close after a seven-year run in northeast Minneapolis, marking yet another change to the shifting Twin Cities barbeque scene.
ICE surge costs: Business seek relief
Minneapolis and St. Paul took the hardest hit during the ICE surge, which the cities estimate at more than $300 million in business losses. But business owners in greater Minnesota suffered as well, and some of them are Republican lawmakers.
Minneapolis and St. Paul took the hardest hit during the ICE surge, which the cities estimate at more than $300 million in business losses. But business owners in greater Minnesota suffered as well, and some of them are Republican lawmakers.
Minnesota restaurants, hotels profits drop after immigration enforcement and tariff increases
Most Minnesota hospitality businesses saw both profits and customer demand drop during this past winter, according to a new survey.
Most Minnesota hospitality businesses saw both profits and customer demand drop during this past winter, according to a new survey.
MN business owners on impacts of Iran War, tariffs
Minnesota small businesses say they are being pushed to the brink by recent federal policies, including tariffs, Operation Metro Surge, and the ongoing war in Iran.
Minnesota small businesses say they are being pushed to the brink by recent federal policies, including tariffs, Operation Metro Surge, and the ongoing war in Iran.
MN 11-year-old launches hockey clothing company: 'Keep Chirpin''
An 11-year-old hockey fan is turning his passion for the sport into a growing business, inspiring other kids to chase their goals.
An 11-year-old hockey fan is turning his passion for the sport into a growing business, inspiring other kids to chase their goals.
11-year-old starts own hockey apparel company
An 11-year-old boy has started his own hockey apparel company called "Keep Chirpin' Hockey Co." FOX 9's Maury Glover has the story.
An 11-year-old boy has started his own hockey apparel company called "Keep Chirpin' Hockey Co." FOX 9's Maury Glover has the story.
Dangerous Man reopening in northeast Minneapolis in former Headflyer space
Dangerous Man Brewing says it will be reopening a taproom in northeast Minneapolis.
Dangerous Man Brewing says it will be reopening a taproom in northeast Minneapolis.
Kaohly Her: St. Paul businesses down 60-70% due to ICE operations
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her testified Wednesday at the State Capitol about the city's economic impacts after Operation Metro Surge. Her says some businesses are down 60-70 percent, they can't make rent and other measures are being taken to help small and local businesses. That includes delaying liquor license payments, and delaying city loan payments.
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her testified Wednesday at the State Capitol about the city's economic impacts after Operation Metro Surge. Her says some businesses are down 60-70 percent, they can't make rent and other measures are being taken to help small and local businesses. That includes delaying liquor license payments, and delaying city loan payments.
Hair and wig salon empowers young girls, helps children in need
One Twin Cities woman has opened a hair saloon not only to pursue her own dream, but to inspire others by teaching them what she knows.
One Twin Cities woman has opened a hair saloon not only to pursue her own dream, but to inspire others by teaching them what she knows.
Maplewood salon hopes to inspire young girls
One Twin Cities woman has opened a hair saloon not only to pursue her own dream, but to inspire others by teaching them what she knows. FOX 9’s Chenue Her has the ‘Signature’ story.
One Twin Cities woman has opened a hair saloon not only to pursue her own dream, but to inspire others by teaching them what she knows. FOX 9’s Chenue Her has the ‘Signature’ story.
Operation Metro Surge cost Minneapolis at least $203 million, city officials say
Minneapolis officials have released an estimated tab on what Operation Metro Surge has cost city residents so far.
Minneapolis officials have released an estimated tab on what Operation Metro Surge has cost city residents so far.
Gov. Walz proposes $10 million relief package for small businesses impacted by Operation Metro Surge
The Minnesota governor is proposing one-time forgivable loans for small businesses in the state impacted by Operation Metro Surge as part of a $10 million relief package.
The Minnesota governor is proposing one-time forgivable loans for small businesses in the state impacted by Operation Metro Surge as part of a $10 million relief package.