Burnsville man fulfills childhood dream of opening comic book store
Five years ago, a Burnsville man stepped out on faith to fulfill a childhood dream. Today, Eric Childs is the only Black-owned comic book retailer in the state and one of a few in the country.
Black-owned comic book store in Burnsville
Five years ago, a Burnsville man stepped out on faith to fulfill a childhood dream. Today, Eric Childs is the only Black-owned comic book retailer in the state and one of a few in the country.
The Unofficial becomes The Dive after former employees purchase location following mistreatment
A beloved neighborhood bar and restaurant in St. Anthony, Minnesota, has come under new ownership after former employees came up with a plan to purchase it from the previous owner they worked under.
Brooklyn Park cake designer hopes to inspire others through her creations
Working from her Brooklyn Park home, one mother has allowed her imagination to run wild, and it's blossomed into a growing business.
Indigenous brand Manitobah announces Mall of America location, first store in U.S.
The Mall of America has announced it will house the first-ever U.S. store location for indigenous footwear company Manitobah.
Mother Clucker’s opens in Minneapolis, owners bet on success opening several neighborhood businesses
The founders of several businesses in the Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis have opened another venture, offering more options in an area they’re heavily invested in seeing succeed.
Delivery fees discussed at Capitol
A bill being considered by lawmakers at the State Capitol would add a .75 fee to every delivery transaction made in or into the state.
St. Paul's Afro Deli owner named Small Business Person of the Year
A Minnesota man who immigrated to the U.S. and built a successful food business was named Monday as the National Small Business Person of the Year.
15-year-old Edina entrepreneur creates sustainable swimwear brand
By day, Sienna Dhariwal is a normal high school sophomore, focused on hanging out with friends and cramming for her next exam.
Edina teen creates sustainable swimwear brand
By day, Sienna Dhariwal is a normal high school sophomore, focused on hanging out with friends and cramming for her next exam. But by night, things look a little different.
Flooding tourism helping some communities
Numerous communities are making the most of what Mother Nature brings. As tourists flock to see the natural attraction of flooding, some businesses hope to benefit.
Minnesota March: Winners and losers during an unusually cool spring
This unusual stretch of cool March weather has businesses and schools and sports organizations changing plans.
Beloved Windmill Cafe busier than ever after reopening from devastating fire
A favorite mom-and-pop restaurant in Savage reopened this week after shutting its doors 14 months ago from a spontaneous fire.
Corrections center meat store now open in northeastern Minnesota
More than a decade in the making, a corrections facility in northeastern Minnesota now has its own retail meat shop.
Hmong-American entrepreneur develops pickleball paddle for younger generations
Fuyei Xaykaothao has only been playing pickleball for about three years, but in that short amount of time, he is already making his mark on the popular sport.
After more than a century, barber shop in historic Grain Exchange Building to make final cut
For more than 100 years, customers have been getting their haircut behind a nondescript door in the Grain Exchange Building in downtown Minneapolis. But soon this old-school barber shop will be history.
MSP shoe shine business that lost spot after 60 years finds new home
For more than 40 years, Rosemary Zeno has brought new life to old shoes, and now she is doing the same thing to the business she inherited when her father died back in 2008.
The Depot in Hopkins could close despite efforts to keep it afloat
This year marks the 25th anniversary of a popular hangout for teenagers in the west metro, but its future is now up in the air.
Potter’s Pasties food truck vandalized
Well known throughout the Twin Cities at farmer’s markets and breweries, Potter’s Pasties had its food truck vandalized after someone attempted to cut off its catalytic converter overnight. Now they’re reaching out to the community they’ve served for support.
Black entrepreneurs prepare for unique day of Capitol access
Black entrepreneurs are getting a unique opportunity to lobby state legislators early next month during "Black entrepreneurs day at the Capitol."