12 cultural malls in Minnesota get $3M from state
Twelve cultural malls primarily based in the Twin Cities are set to receive more than $3 million in grants from the state of Minnesota as part of a COVID-19 relief program to help small businesses.
Prepare to pay more for real Christmas trees this year
If you're looking to pick out a real Christmas tree this holiday season, prepare to pay a little more than in years past.
Ingebretsen's celebrates 100 years of slinging Scandinavian staples on Lake Street
Ingebretsen's Nordic Marketplace is celebrating 100 years of slinging Scandinavian staples on Lake Street in south Minneapolis.
Code White expanding access to affordable teeth whitening
With a dream and few resources, David Hicks and his business partner Cartier Banks launched Code White Teeth Whitening in 2018.
US mandates COVID-19 vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4, 2022
U.S. regulators say Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested weekly.
Minnesota candy company looking to hire 100 manufacturing workers in Le Center
The sweet treats rolling off the production line at Maud Borup's manufacturing facility in Le Center, Minnesota have proven to be quite pandemic proof. While sales are up 75% this year, the company is currently down 100 employees.
Rebuilding Minneapolis: Pillsbury United invests in properties damaged after murder of George Floyd
From Lake Street in south Minneapolis to West Broadway on the north side of the city, hundreds of buildings were damaged or destroyed in the days following the murder of George Floyd. A local nonprofit is now working to buy some of those properties in a push to revitalize underinvested communities.
St. Paul businesses face parking troubles from ongoing construction projects
Small business owners in Saint Paul tell FOX 9 They are fed up with the parking problems some construction projects have brought to their neighborhood, saying it could hurt business.
Minnesota-based businesses can apply for 'Main Street' COVID-19 relief grants starting Monday
Starting Monday, Minnesota businesses struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for a lifeline from the state.
Seward Pharmacy reopens over year after damage from 2020 riots
A Minneapolis pharmacy is reopening more than a year after it was looted and damaged during the riots following the death of George Floyd.
New cafe opens near George Floyd Square as area transitions
A new business opened near George Floyd Square as the area enters a stage of transition more than a year after Floyd’s death.
Deal reached on Minnesota business relief bill; some money will go to riot-damaged businesses
Minnesota lawmakers have agreed to $150 million in business relief, though only a fraction of the money will go to businesses damaged by the 2020 civil unrest in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Red Wing landmark damaged by car last year gets facelift
Liberty's Restaurant and Lounge was hit by a suspected drunk driver last fall, damaging the historic landmark. Wednesday, the public got its first look at its revitalized façade.
$150 million for Minnesota business relief is mystery money as special session nears
Civil unrest that followed the death of George Floyd in May of 2020 caused an estimated $500 million in damage. But businesses still haven't gotten any relief from lawmakers.
St. Paul bistro plans to pay employees $20 an hour with no tipping
Augustine's, in St. Paul, says it will pay all of its employees $20 an hour with benefits and will have no tipping as part of a business model it hopes catches on.
Owner of Alibi Drinkery, who flouted COVID-19 shutdown, now selling bars
The owner of Lakeville’s Alibi Drinkery, which publicly flouted state COVID-19 restrictions by opening for in-person dining, says the business is now for sale.
Minnesota teen launches dog treat business over pandemic
A Victoria, Minnesota teen combined her baking skills and love of animals to create a dog treat business over the pandemic.
Lake Street business owners hope for healing after verdict
In Minneapolis, business owners say they are looking forward to a fresh start after the Derek Chauvin trial.
Special education students refurbish boutique during pandemic closure
There has been a steady flow of customers inside Say It Again Boutique after the store was closed for several months to the pandemic
Judge rules to revoke Alibi Drinkery's liquor license for reopening during restrictions
An administrative law judge ruled to revoke the liquor license of Alibi Drinkery, a Lakeville restaurant which repeatedly reopened in violation of COVID-19 restrictions.