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.

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.