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.
St. Paul company UNRL reveals third ‘hometown’ series with Vikings
For the third year in a row, St. Paul-based company UNRL has scored licensing rights from the NFL to create exclusive, official Vikings merchandise.
Celebrating Black business in Minneapolis
It's been a year since a group of Black business owners were connected with financial experts to move their businesses forward.
Midwest Mountaineering closing after 53 years
Fifty-three years after owner Rod Johnson started Midwest Mountaineering in his kitchen, the outdoor sporting store has grown into a massive operation. "This place has been around forever and it’s kind of a one-of-a-kind store," customer Mike Langlie commented on Wednesday.
Different State Fair focuses on Black entrepreneurs for 4th year
The Black Entrepreneur State Fair started four years ago as a way to empower, celebrate and promote Black business owners.
Black Entrepreneurs Fair offers opportunity
The Black Entrepreneur State Fair started four years ago as a way to empower, celebrate and promote black business owners.
North Loop restaurants host Maui fundraiser
A unique fundraiser hosted by two local Hawaiian restaurants in the metro, "Ono Hawaiian Plates" and "Pau Hana," brought the community together in an evening of Hawaiian food and entertainment at the North Loop Galley Monday night, raising more than $35,000 for efforts in Maui.
Billboard campaign highlights Black entrepreneurs in August
A new billboard campaign is highlighting the work of several Black-owned entrepreneurs in the Twin Cities.
Minneapolis hosts ‘Black Business Week’
On Monday Minneapolis was the site of the third annual Black Business Week, kicking off a week full of events and activities showcasing Black-owned businesses that call Minneapolis home.
Cannabis and Human Resources make exceptions
The law legalizing recreational marijuana in Minnesota creates major changes when it comes to drug testing by businesses, and companies’ HR departments are trying to sift through official changes.
Union Hmong Kitchen opens Lake Street location, Chef Yia Vang continues vision expansion
"Our culture is woven into the food that we eat, passed down from generation to generation. I want younger Hmong kids to see that this is an option, if they want to pursue it," Chef Yia Vang says about his growing empire in Union Hmong Kitchen.
Timberwolves Leonard Miller: Food and winters
The Minnesota Timberwolves’ top pick in the NBA draft Leonard Miller reveals what his favorite restaurant in Minnesota so far, and how he’s already equipped to deal with his first Minnesota winter.
Fridley antique shop cleaning up after water main break
The owners of an LGBTQ- friendly Fridley antique store are at rock bottom this weekend after flooding destroyed the bulk of their merchandise. Wild Things Unlimited is a vintage collection of antique items sold by 49 curated vendors.
Kris Humphries opens Dave’s Hot Chicken, Minnesota’s first location
A former University of Minnesota Gopher’s basketball star and NBA player has opened Minnesota’s first Dave’s Hot Chicken franchise while quietly amassing more than a dozen other franchises in a continued investment in the state that made him who he is.
Small town café closes, La Michoacana chases ‘American Dream’ in its wake
From idea to reality, the restaurant represents a portrait of small-town America – working hard to accomplish whatever your goals are.
Pizza Luce lawsuit claims delivery drivers are getting paid below minimum wage
The lawsuit claims that Pizza Luce's reimbursement for delivery drivers isn't enough to cover the costs of maintaining their vehicles and paying for fuel. As a result, the lawsuit says the delivery driver are effectively being paid less than minimum wage.
Celebrating historic queer library in MN
In the heart of the Twin Cities, there is a hidden gem for the LGBTQ community. Quatrefoil Library in Minneapolis is filled with books featuring queer characters and is the second oldest library of its kind in the United States.
French bakery brings taste of Paris to MN
After training among the best in Paris, Marc Heu brought his delicate desserts and pastry creations to St. Paul. He and his wife initially opened a shop in the Frogtown neighborhood in 2019, but they needed more space and recently moved into a new storefront. Marc Heu Patisserie Paris is now located at 156 Dale St. North. The new café has more seating and will have patio seating soon. It’s open Monday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Foundation searching for entrepreneurs in rural Minnesota for fellowship
Attention entrepreneurs: A program is offering $60,000 over two years, along with coaching, mentorship, and all sorts of guidance.
Leo’s Landing facing closure on St. Croix River due to licensing dispute
The city says plans include a bigger and better public boat launch, plus a fishing pier, with hopes to make the stretch an improved public amenity, but its owner says it would be the end of its families livelihood.