The following is a collection of business related articles that recently appeared on Patch sites in Edina, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Southwest Minneapolis, Shakopee, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. Click on the headline to read the full story.

Hardee's Coming to Richfield? It's a Possibility

The international chain announced plans to open as many as 59 new restaurants around the Twin Cities in the next five years, with Richfield being a possible location.

Woman Starts Her Own Skin Care Company

Cynthia Ransom has created Cream for a Cause, a company that sells high quality natural skin care products.

Butter Bakery in Minneapolis Seeking Help To Move

The Lyndale favorite is moving to Kingfield.

Bean Good Cafe Closes, Kosher Diner Moving In

Wednesday was the last day of business for the St. Louis Park establishment.

Carlson CEO Resigns, Board Selects CFO Trudy Rautio as Replacement

Hubert Joly resigned from the position to take over leadership at Best Buy.

Southdale Center Announces Host of New Stores, Restaurants

The Edina mall will soon be home to Journeys, Wet Seal and Maurices, in addition to several new restaurants.

Affordable Services at New Animal Hospital Keep Pets With Families

Mission Animal Hospital opened Monday on Shady Oak Road.

Fridley's AMF Maple Lanes Bowling Alley Closes

Employees, regular bowlers were 'floored' by imminent end to 'iconic' alley.

Pillow Manufacturer Plans Move to Shakopee

About 200 jobs could be moving with My Pillow to Shakopee.

STEELE Fitness Inks Deal to Open New Excelsior Location

A new grocery store will also occupy site of the former Mason Motors building, although exactly which one has not yet been officially announced.

Great Harvest Bread Opens in Maple Grove

The new business in Maple Grove opened Aug. 17.

New Eat Shop To Open In Former Joe Senser's Spot

The Eat Shop could open this September in the former Joe Senser's spot in Plymouth.

No Name Steaks Rolls out Tasty Truck

St. Michael-based J&B Meats has unveiled the No Name Food Truck, which will appear in the DJ's Ace Hardware parking lot Fridays.

The Yogurt Lab Prepares to Open Edina Location

A 50th & France branch of the local frozen yogurt business is expected to open in early September.