鈥淭hey're a wonderful set of properties,鈥� David Hanson said. 鈥淎 lot of hotels are just a place for people to stay when they're coming through. But they're really a community space as well.鈥�
The founders operated Tutto Bene for 11 years. The late Tom Allen bought the restaurant in 2006, and sold it to current owners Justin Frederick and Jerusa Ricke in 2012.
Thirty years after they met at the place, Mike and Chris Amble took over ownership of the former Schummer鈥檚 Backwoods Bar & Grill, which they鈥檝e renamed Scrambie鈥檚 Trailside Tavern.
Bemidji Brewing is set to hold a variety of events April 4-5 at the brewery, bringing the community together to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of its German Blonde beer.
The Acoust Hicks will take the stage at Ruttger's at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21, during the Birchmont Winter Bash and then will perform at Ruzy's Bar & Grill at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23, as part of their Winter Tour.
The Keg N鈥� Cork has had only three owners in those 50 years. Terry Smart had it for the first 27, Mitch Rautio for the next 17 and Tyler Winkka for the last six.
The drive-thru will continue its soft opening through January, from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, serving a full menu of coffee and other beverages.
The Blue Oyster鈥檚 menu will feature a combination of Thai and American dishes, including burgers, pasta and small plates. Mushrooms from Puposky Pearl will be prominent in some of the recipes.
The shop is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays in the former Dairy Queen location next to JCPenney鈥檚 main entrance in the Paul Bunyan Mall.
