Thursday, May 2, 2013
April's business news includes a continuing foreclosure fight, new bars and restaurants, flat home sales, a new HCMC clinic, business awards and a new bakery.
Editor’s Note: The following is a collection of business related articles that appeared on the following Patch sites in April 2013: Eden Prairie, Edina, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Shakopee, Southwest Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. Edina Municipal Liquor Stores Among Most Profitable in Minnesota The City of Edina's three municipal liquor stores brought in $1.445 million in net income during fiscal year 2011. How About a Brewpub in Hopkins? They currently aren’t allowed in the community, but inquiries have prompted the City Council to discuss whether to change that. Sammy's, Version 2.0, Ready for Dog Days of Summer Sammy's Speed Dog—a gourmet hot dog diner—…
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Fill out our form and we will run a profile on Patch so residents can learn more about you and the business where you work.
If you are an employee of a local small business, Patch wants to learn more about you. We want to know more about the people who work in our town. What's the best advice you've ever received? What are your Pet Peeves? What's your dream vacation? Fill out this "Employee Spotlight" form, upload a photo and we will post a profile about you on Patch. Have fun with it. Use the right scroll bar to see all the questions. Please fill out the form and click the "Submit" button before you upload a photo. Click on the white and green "Upload Photos and Videos" button to the right. You should see a thumbnail of your photo after you upload it. Include your name in the photo caption. If you have any questions about the form, email Kevira.Voegele@patch…
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Don't wait for us to come to you. We'll give a shout out to local small businesses who fill out the form below and upload a picture.
If you own or manage a local small business, Patch wants to hear from you. Fill out this "Business Spotlight" form and we will feature your company on Patch. Use the right scroll bar to see all the questions. Please fill out the form and click the "Submit" button before you upload a photo. Click on the white and green "Upload Photos and Videos" button above. You should see a thumbnail of your photo after you upload it. Include the business name in the photo caption. If you have any questions about the form, email Kevira.Voegele@patch.com.
Sunday, April 7, 2013
This week's selections include a racetrack's end, a resident still in danger of losing her home to foreclosure and all-day, everyday kindergarten.
Editor’s Note: Every week we bring you a sampling of stories from Patch sites in the west metro: Eden Prairie, Edina, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Shakopee, Southwest Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. Memorial Service Scheduled for Eden Prairie Teacher Jodi L. Heyman died March 23 at the age of 45 after a battle with cancer. Multi-Level House Fire on Oxford Road in Shakopee Multiple fire departments were called to the scene of a house fire in the Dean Lakes area. Pedestrians Play Frogger at Moore Lake Beach Bus patrons are clashing with speeding cars. Pedestrians deserve more respect. Yorktown Park Community Garden Gets Council Approval Registration for garden …
Friday, March 1, 2013
The new branch opened Feb. 25.
A new TCF Bank branch location recently opened in Wayzata. The branch, 1101 Wayzata Boulevard, opened Feb. 25. The company is also based in the city. “This is TCF Bank’s first full-service branch in Wayzata and we have been waiting for a long time for the right location to become available for us to place a branch in the hometown of our corporate headquarters,” said Tim Doyle, TCF Retail Director of Branch Banking for Minnesota in a press release. “We are excited to have a branch conveniently located near our customers and our employees.” Highlights of the new branch include video equipment at the drive-through, both walk-up and drive-up ATMs available 24 hours a day and close proximity to nearby retail stores. As part of the grand …
Business news in the west metro Twin Cities for February 2013, including a long-time restaurant closure and new luxury hotel.
The following is a collection of business related articles that appeared on Patch sites in Edina, Eden Prairie, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Shakopee, Southwest Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and St. Michael for February 2013. Click on the headline to read the full story. Best Buy Cuts 400 Corporate Jobs The company said there are more cuts coming over the next year. Plans Move Forward for Transitional Care Facility on WestHealth Campus in Plymouth The Plymouth Planning Commission recommended the PUD amendment for the new 56-bed transitional care facility. Hurricane Grill & Wings Makes Landfall in Minnetonka on March 4 The chain's second location in Minnesota will be in the …
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Business news in the west metro Twin Cities for January 2013.
The following is a collection of business related articles that appeared on Patch sites in Edina, Eden Prairie, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Southwest Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and St. Michael for January 2013. Click on the headline to read the full story. New Business: Gigi’s Cupcakes to Open in Golden Valley Owners Aaron and Jamie Clayborn are hoping to open at the end of February. Boston Garden Closes for Good Jan. 31 After 30 years serving Mainstreet customers, Hopkins mainstay Boston Garden is closing its doors for good. In its place, three former owners of a Bloomington restaurant whose lease expired will be opening a pizzeria. Popeyes Chicken Coming Soon to …
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Businesses opened, closed and otherwise made the news throughout the west metro in 2012.
Year in Review 2012 The following is a collection of business related articles that appeared on Patch sites in Edina, Eden Prairie, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Southwest Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and St. Michael in 2012. Click on the headline to read the full story.
Sunday, December 23, 2012
This week's compilation includes a decision on light rail, a charity event that hopes to raise $1.95 mil, and new jobs and businesses.
Editor’s Note: Every week we bring you a sampling of stories from Patch sites in the west metro: Eden Prairie, Edina, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Southwest Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. VIDEO: Three Men Save Friend’s Life at Meadowbrook Golf Course in Hopkins Robert Grimm, Ken Noble and Dan Mengelkoch provided CPR after Dan Dorr collapsed. Pink Water Returns to St. Michael, Albertville Residents reported pink water, and even purple water in some parts of Albertville, coming out of their faucets this week after a glitch at the water treatment plant. Hopkins School Board Rejects Edina Detachment Bid Directors voted unanimously to keep Parkwood Knolls and …
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Are you wondering what businesses are opening or closing in the west metro or otherwise making the news? Here’s your update for November 2012.
The following is a collection of business related articles that recently appeared on Patch sites in Edina, Eden Prairie, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Southwest Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. Click on the headline to read the full story. Lucky's 13 Pub Now Open in Plymouth The new restaurant opened in the former Axel Bonfire's location next to the Comfort Inn in Plymouth. Filling a 'desperate need,' Lucky Pets to Open in St. Michael Lucky Pets offers pet retail products, dog and cat boarding, dog day care, grooming, and a self-service dog wash. Woody's Grille in Plymouth Gets Remodeled, New Ownership Woody's Grille closed on November 5 for a week of remodeling…
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