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Pets Removed, Tap Room Coming and Ideas for an Old Theater
July business news from our Patch sites in Hennepin County, Fridley, Mendota Heights, Shakopee and St. Michael.
(This post was compiled by Patch associate regional editor Kevira Voegele.)
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Residents in Shakopee and elsewhere are speaking out about Eagle Pet Center, where they believe animals have been neglected.
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Owner Ed Dressen agreed to surrender the animals today.
The owners plan to offer unique beers and an engaging experience that makes the brewery more than just a place to get a drink.
We asked for your Visions for Vacancy where the movie theater once was, and you came through (big time) with nearly 50 comments at Patch and on Facebook.
Grandmother's Death from Alzheimer's Pushed Edina CEO to Online Innovation
On July 14, FOX Business Network Host Terry Bradshaw interviewed HealthCare Interactive's founder in a segment about dementia care.
With a Building Bigger than Mall of America, Fridley Land Poised for Big Things
Hyde Development has a purchase agreement and plans to redevelop the Superfund site on East River Road, the Star Tribune and St. Paul Pioneer Press reported.
Silicon Valley Tech Company LiquidSpace Picks Lake Minnetonka for Working Excursion
LiquidSpace, a California tech company, came to The Commons WP in Excelsior for some face time, brainstorming and—yes—a little fun.
Scaled-Back North Memorial Medical Center Moves Ahead
The developer got together with residents to address their concerns.
Dozens of patrons were on hand prior to the opening to check out vendor samples and witness the traditional Whole Foods "bread breaking" ceremony.
El Tejaban Announces New Concept Restaurant
How about a fusion burger joint in Richfield? It's in the works.
Shakopee Schedules Hearing for Shutterfly Expansion
The Shutterfly expansion into Shakopee could bring 300 permanent jobs.
'Can't be Good News for Edina': Nash Finch Sold in $312 Million Deal
The Edina-based wholesaler was bought by a Michigan company, which promised to keep operations in Minneapolis.
Say Cretex Workers on Strike in Shakopee, It's Not Fair
The strike has lasted over three weeks so far and is essentially about pensions, workers said.
Having passed through the planning commission and city council, Popeye's has the green light to begin their project.
Where is the Best Lunch Spot in Maple Grove?
We asked readers for recommendations for the best lunch spots in Maple Grove. Do you agree with the responses?
Sales Surging at Grandpa's Ice Cream Shop
The Fridley business, now in its eighth season, is reaping the benefits of word-of-mouth advertising and a growing Internet presence.
Two Cargill Campus Buildings Up for Sale
The properties could fetch $140 million, according to one estimate.
Demolition has officially began.
Work crews are remodeling the former location of Carbone's and Jimmy's Pizza.
What Should Go Here in Golden Valley?
An empty storefront in the Spring Gate Shopping Center is available for a retail business in a highly visible location off Hwy 100 in Golden Valley. Residents' weighed in on what they'd like to see go in that location.
Pulte Homes Plans 103 New Homes in Eden Prairie
One of the last big properties for the city to develop is progressing smoothly.
Details of Knollwood Mall Redevelopment Emerge
Smaller, Old Navy-style stores planned.
Great Northern Bank of St. Michael Announces Merger with First American Bank
GNB Chairman Peter Alworth: “This is a very positive transaction that combines two healthy banks in the Twin Cities area with no geographic overlap.”
Lakewest Development Co. wants to change the first floor of an office building into retail space.
The Foursome Clothing Receives Prestigious Menswear Industry Award
The Foursome Fine Apparel and Shoes in Plymouth was awarded MR Magazine’s prestigious 2013 Uptown Downtown Award and was invited to celebrate the award July 22 in New York City.
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