St. Paul Sweets

St. Paul knows a thing or two about sweets. You don't have to have a sweet tooth to appreciate the confections coming from these shops, factories, and showrooms, but it certainly helps if you...

Dog flu is on the rise in Minnesota

As if having to worry about protecting your fur babies from other dogs, ticks, and fleas wasn't enough, there is one more thing to add to the list this summer: canine influenza, otherwise know...

Weekly Business Roundup, 6/28 – 7/4

Your business week, 6/28 - 7/4 Liquor stores are now officially open for business on Sundays. Read our article here: Sunday Liquor Sales Are Here. Some liquor stores have opted not to open on Sundays. And...

Coming soon: County fairs, carnivals, festival fun for all

Come one! Come all! It’s festival and carnival season after all. School is out, the days are the longest they will ever be and the hot weather is here.  Gather your family and friends...

Launching your startup: MN incubators and accelerators

There are hurdles to starting any business; the work needed to just get from idea to concept can be a very large hurdle for most. The Twin Cities, though, have no shortage of companies...

The future of Gander Mountain

Gander Mountain was recently sold at a bankruptcy auction earlier this year in April. It was bought by Marcus Lemonis a businessman, investor, television personality (star or The Profit on CNBC) and philanthropist; now...

5 unique gift shops near the Twin Cities

Great gift-giving gets giddy grins... Yup, that’s a lot of words that start with ‘G’. Kinda cheesy, maybe, but this list of Minnesota-based gift shops will help make sure you never give a bad, cheesy...
farmers markets and flea markets in the twin cities

11 awesome flea markets and farmers markets near the Twin Cities

Who doesn't love a good flea market or farmers' market on a warm Minnesota weekend? We only get a couple months of real sunshine here, so get out and make the most of it!...
liquor store sunday sales

Sunday Liquor Sales Are Here

After years of disputes and failed attempts at change, lawmakers voted earlier this year to do away with the prohibition of liquor sales on Sundays in Minnesota. Sunday, July 2nd marked the official day that...

Weekly Events 7/3 – 7/9

Art - 7/6 Sample sale - First Thursday Open Studio, Casket Arts Carriage House, MPLS 5pm-9pm 7/7 Annika Leiknes - Open Studio 419, Northern Warehouse Artist COOP, Lowertown, STP 5pm-10pm 7/8 Ten Hot&Cold Event, Gamut Gallery, MPLS,...