Bloomington boosts local businesses with initiatives like the CEO Summit and Hatch Bloomington, and facilitates communication between entrepreneurs and city leaders.

Local businesses in Bloomington prepare for holiday shoppers, emphasizing the community benefits of shopping locally, particularly ahead of Small Business Saturday.

MnDOT offers various November events to support small businesses and subcontractors with skills training, networking, and financial aid for infrastructure projects.

Saint Paul calls for nominations for its New Kid on the Block Award, celebrating local businesses established within the past five years, with past winners like Flava Café being recognized for their community impact.

Maple Grove, Minnesota, has seen the opening of three new businesses: Boot Barn, Club Champion, and Duluth Trading Company, providing western wear, custom-fit golf clubs, and workwear respectively.

Brooklyn Park ReStore, supporting Habitat for Humanity, opens with activities and deals on October 10-11, featuring giveaways, food trucks, and radio personalities.

One 2 One Marketing, Inc. has relocated from Burnsville to Coon Rapids, celebrated with a ribbon-cutting event and is noted for custom marketing solutions.

BookMother won $100,000 in the 2025 Hatch Bloomington competition to start a bookstore designed as a community space for adults. Their winning pitch is viewable online.

The Mary Ann Young Center's annual Jewelry Sale offers a selection of jewelry to benefit local programming. It takes place on October 7 from 8:30AM to 4PM in Blaine.

The Plymouth Fall Farmers Market on Oct. 8 will feature around 25 vendors with fresh produce, food, and crafts. Cash and EBT are accepted, and pets are not allowed.

Costco's Coon Rapids gas station expansion approved, aiming to ease congestion and double pump capacity, enhancing traffic flow and customer convenience.

Local officials host an online auction for surplus vehicles and equipment, including trucks, plows, and a mower. The sale lists items like 2020 GMC Sierra pickups and a 2013 Ford Explorer, open until Oct. 6 at bid-2-buy.com.

Minneapolis Health Department warns against unlicensed street food due to unsafe handling and storage, advocating for proper licensing and training for vendors.