Nominations are open for the 2026 National Small Business Week Awards, with the SBA seeking the top small businesses and entrepreneurs for various categories.

MnDOT is offering free classes and networking opportunities for small businesses to improve skills and participate in projects, including workshops and one-to-one coaching sessions.

Saint Paul recognized local small businesses with awards and is enhancing the city with festive events, permit holidays, and support initiatives like the STAR Grant Rounds and MN PROMISE Act grants.

Brooklyn Park and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development are hosting a roundtable for local small business owners on December 11 for networking and discussion.

Brooklyn Park celebrates Small Business Saturday, urging residents to support local businesses as part of the Love Local initiative, showcasing their importance to the community and economy.

Ramsey offers discounted ads in The Ramsey Resident to boost local businesses, with a 10% discount on six consecutive placements and simplified ad creation.

Saint Paul City Council announced the winners of the 2025 Business Awards, celebrating five local businesses for their contributions to the community.

Coon Rapids Business Council meeting will be held on November 25, at Bunker Hills Golf Club from 7:30-9 a.m., free for local business owners to discuss topics and network.

MnDOT supports local small businesses in December with training sessions and initiatives aimed at improving government contract skills, understanding benefits, and ensuring safety and health compliance.

Brooklyn Park Police dispute a Minnesota Star Tribune report, stating that their response to a fatal shooting followed protocol, contrary to reported inaccuracies.

Plymouth sees economic growth with the opening of Summit Orthopedics, ES Lacrosse, The Gardner School for early education, and Decompress Massage Therapy, expanding health, sports, education, and wellness services.

Fastest Labs in Coon Rapids offers quick drug, alcohol, and DNA testing for pre-employment screening, adhering to high standards and serving government, public safety, and healthcare sectors.

The Bloomington Winter Farmers Market is set to open at Civic Plaza, offering local produce and goods indoors on select dates during the winter season.