I like knowing who I am buying from. I like being able to do that in person. I like knowing who to contact if I have a problem. I like supporting a business that supports our community.
By mid-March, Bemidji Brewing Company had already brewed 60 barrels (500 gallons) of their seasonal favorite Summer IPA, ensuring that craft beer-lovers and 鈥渉opheads鈥� were ready for summer.
With the recent closures of JoAnn Fabrics in the Paul Bunyan Mall, Julie McFarlane saw an opportunity to open Hooked on Quilts to give Bemidji shoppers more options for finding fabric locally.
The story of Park Rapids' charming downtown is part of a series called Lakes Country Treasures, which will take readers down the roads and through some of the most unique must-see gems of Minnesota's lakes country.
Raphael鈥檚 Bakery owners Ray and Brenda Sweeney were presented with the Charlie Naylor Lifetime Achievement Award during the Bemidji Chamber's 20th annual Awards of Excellence.
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.
National Small Business Week is coming up May 4-10. This is a great opportunity to celebrate and appreciate the unique small businesses we have in our community and surrounding communities.
The Blackduck community was left reeling after late February鈥檚 announcement that The Shade Store would close its operations there, resulting in the loss of about 120 jobs.
Morell鈥檚 has been sold and relocated, former owner Roxi Mann is retiring, and the myBemidji store is moving into the historic building, ready to greet Bemidji's downtown visitors.
HoneyberryUSA recently announced the release of a new patent-pending tart cherry from Montana, the "FE" pie cherry, which is now available for sale at the Bagley farm.
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.
