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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Eastlake Brewery closing, citing COVID and civil unrest as ‘one-two punch’
Just shy of nine years into operations Eastlake Brewery won’t see its anniversary in December. After making it through COVID shutdowns and civil unrest, the owners say they've can't afford the rent.
Companies adapting office space post-COVID
Many industries have changed structure since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving companies to adapt their office space with it.
Vinai to open in Dangerous Man taproom space, Yia Vang continues restaurant expansion
Located in the Sheridan neighborhood of Minneapolis, Vinai will join restaurants in the area such as Ann Kim’s Young Joni, Gustavo Romero’s Oro and Christina Nguyen’s Hai Hai.
A candle that smells like lutefisk? You betcha!
Along with her sour-smelling lutefisk scent, Kristin Johnson plans to introduce other Scandinavian-scented candles, like Swedish meatballs, bread and butter pickles, and tater tot hotdish.