BEMIDJI 鈥� Bemidji's newest drive-thru coffee shop, 7 Brew, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday afternoon, marking the opening of the franchise's first Minnesota location.
During the event, representatives with the Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce gave a warm welcome to Max Wilson, owner of the Minnesota and North Dakota franchise rights for 7 Brew, and other members of the crew before officially cutting the ribbon on the shop.
Following the ribbon cutting, 7 Brew presented a $2,000 donation to Great River Rescue.
"We are excited to partner with 7 Brew as they open their first stand in Minnesota, and we wish them much success," Marina Lovell, executive director of Great River Rescue, said in a release. "We are very grateful for the generous donation, which will allow us to continue providing excellent care for our shelter pets who need a home in our community, and we and our cats and dogs thank them for this partnership and donation."
Located at 1709 Paul Bunyan Drive NW, 7 Brew offers coffee, smoothies, teas, chillers and 7 Energy, an energy drink that can be infused with many flavor combinations.
Representatives with 7 Brew present a $2,000 donation to Great River Rescue during a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening event on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, at 7 Brew's location along Paul Bunyan Drive.
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Marina Lovell, Great River Rescue's executive director, holds 7 Brew owner Max Wilson's dog, George, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, at 7 Brew's location along Paul Bunyan Drive.
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Representatives with the Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce celebrate alongside 7 Brew crew members after a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, at 7 Brew's location along Paul Bunyan Drive.
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Max Wilson, 7 Brew's owner, chats with Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce representatives during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, at 7 Brew's location along Paul Bunyan Drive.
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Owner Max Wilson, center, prepares to cut the ribbon on drive-thru coffee shop 7 Brew during a grand opening event on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, at its location along Paul Bunyan Drive.
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Bemidji's newest drive-thru coffee shop, 7 Brew, is located at 1709 Paul Bunyan Drive NW.
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Madelyn Haasken is the multimedia editor at the Bemidji Pioneer. She is a 2020 graduate of Bemidji State University with a degree in Mass Communication, with minors in writing and design. In her free time, she likes watching hockey, doing crossword puzzles and being outside.
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