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Saint Dinette may join list of recent St. Paul restaurant closures
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The owner of a Lowertown St. Paul staple said he may very likely be closing his doors. For close to a decade, Saint Dinette has been in the area."The idea that we've given final notice, that hasn't happened," said Tim Niver, owner of Saint Dinette. While Niver said it's not a done deal quite yet, his Lowertown restaurant may very well be calling it quits come March of 2025 when their lease is up. Niver said the foot traffic in Lowertown just hasn't been there since COVID, with work from home playing a big factor."What we haven't...
Brock Bowers, Raiders Offense Impress In Preseason Game Vs. Vikings
Rookie tight end Brock Bowers made his first appearance as a member of the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday. The No. 13 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft started his professional career in perfect fashion, as he turned a six-yard pass from Raiders quarterback Aiden O'Connell into a 16-yard first down with ...
Twins get some more brutal injury news as the bullpen takes another hit
While the Minnesota Twins managed to pull off a doubleheader sweep of the Cleveland Guardians on Friday, there’s a gentle hum of anxiety hanging in the air. Minnesota began the day by essentially turning the opening scene of Saving Private Ryan into an injury update. Joe Ryan is headed to the IL with a Grade 2 teres strain that could sideline him for months, Brock Stewart underwent season-ending shoulder surgery, Brooks Lee is heading to the IL with shoulder soreness, and Top 100 prospect Luke Keaschall needs Tommy John.
Hich, an immigrant-owned rideshare company, is ready to launch service in Twin Cities
When Sheikh arrived in Minnesota last December to open a Hich office in Bloomington, he found a chilly reception. City officials discouraged him from spending the thousands required for a transportation network company (TNC) license. Drivers laughed in his face and couldn’t believe that someone like them — Black and Muslim — wanted to compete against “multi-billion-dollar giants” like Uber and Lyft.
Witnesses report Minneapolis apartment fire was intentionally set, officials say
MINNEAPOLIS — Police received reports on Friday evening that a fire at a Minneapolis apartment complex was intentionally set.According to the Minneapolis Fire Department, crews were dispatched around 5 p.m. to the fire at a two-story apartment building on the 2600 block of Girard Avenue South.Witnesses reported that someone might have set fire to the front porch, and police responded to the scene.Crews found a wicker sofa on fire. Residents were evacuated, and crews were able to contain the fire to the front porch.A firefighter was taken to the hospital for a leg injury. One police officer was evaluated for possible smoke inhalation, the fire department says.
Blaine woman dead after UTV, pick up truck crash in northern Minnesota
BUHL, Minn. — A 61-year-old woman from Blaine has died after a crash between a UTV and pick up truck in northern Minnesota. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office, it happened Friday at about 2:30 p.m. in Great Scott Township, north of Buhl. Officials said the 61-year-old...
Family reopens Sammy's Avenue Eatery after owner suddenly dies
MINNEAPOLIS — For months, Sammy's Avenue Eatery sat idle after the sudden passing of owner Sammy McDowell.But now the iconic Northside restaurant is back open for business. It's being run by Sammy McDowell's nephew, Michael McDowell.Michael McDowell is training Uncle Sammy's nieces and nephews to keep the eatery open."Please give us grace as we figure out how to fill shoes that feel gigantic," said Michael McDowell.Sammy McDowell had a huge heart for community and made sure to put it in the forefront of all he did. Many will tell you he did not create Sammy's Avenue Eatery for himself."He was...
Edina construction creating hard times for business owners
EDINA, Minn. (FOX 9) - Raag Progressive Indian Cuisine bills itself as a destination for modern Indian fine dining, but lately it has been challenging for customers to get there. "Whether you are coming from north, south or west, there is construction on all 3 sides," owner Sohil Goorha told...
Saint Paul Entrepreneurs Urged to Apply for Growth-Driven CEO Next Business Institute Program by September 15
Entrepreneurs in Saint Paul have until September 15 to apply for the CEO Next Business Institute's 2024/2025 cohort, a program designed to propel local businesses past the small-scale phase into wider market growth, with a focus on companies with 10 to 99 employees and revenues from $1M to $50M, as per the Small Business Newsletter released in August; the initiative is backed by Hennepin and Ramsey Counties, offering services like system for integrated growth, CEO roundtable sessions, and forum events at no cost to provide business leaders with the chance of scaling up their operations.
Perkins Searches for New Customers with Rebrand
A major restaurant chain known mainly for its breakfast and bakery items has undergone a rebrand. Perkins Restaurant & Bakery changed its name to Perkins American Food Company in June. “Which is very exciting for us,” said Mary Larson, the vice president of operations for Perkins during a recent interview...
Back-to-school giveaways in the Twin Cities and beyond
It’s that time of year again—time to head back to school. Below is a list of a few giveaways happening in the metro area. Let us know of more events to add in the comments. Back to School Celebration & Community Fellowship. Aug. 11 | 1-3:30 p.m. @...
Minnesota's oldest Black newspaper turns 90
On Aug. 10, 1934, on the first front pages of two new newspapers for Black Minnesotans, publisher Cecil E. Newman made a promise to readers:"In the ST. PAUL RECORDER and the MINNEAPOLIS SPOKESMAN, we feel sure St. Paul and Minneapolis will have real champions of the Race."The latest: Now merged as one news organization, the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder celebrates its 90th birthday this weekend.Why it matters: Still owned by Newman's family, the Spokesman-Recorder has survived decades of tumult in the news industry to become Minnesota's oldest Black newspaper and one of the state's oldest Black-owned businesses.The big picture: The papers have...
Lawsuit Against Walker-Hackensack-Akeley School District & Softball Coaches Thrown Out
A mother’s lawsuit against the Walker-Hackensack-Akeley school district has been thrown out by the Minnesota Court of Appeals. The personal injury suit, originally filed in Cass County District Court by Kathryn Kendrick in 2023, says her daughter got a permanent bump on her forehead after being hit by a bat at a school softball practice in 2017 when the child was nine years old. It alleges the injury was a direct cause of negligence by the coaches supervising the practice and sought damages in the amount of $50,000.
The P/PTSD Perspective: Ex-Vikings Kicker Gets Booted, Looking for a New Receiver, and 1st-Team CB
PurplePTSD works in partnership with Vikings Territory, similarly doing their utmost to offer top-notch coverage of the Minnesota Vikings. As a result, we’re promoting five of their top articles of the past week in “The P/PTSD Perspective.” Take a peek at some of their best stuff. The...
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