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    December 10, 2018
    What about those gift cards? Billions of dollars of cards go unused
    Buying just the right gift for a family member or friend can be a challenge. That may be one reason gift card sales are soaring in the U.S. In...
    business/retailDecember 10, 2018 - 4:28pm
    December 4, 2018
    Dog House co-owners Niels Schapochnicof and Nicole Johnson opened a new business with doggie day care, boarding, full-service grooming and self-car dog washing under one roof in Farmington. Kara Hildreth / Contributor
    Dog House opens full-service pet care business in Farmington
    Dogs can leave paw prints on your heart and mud on the floor. These words are shown on a sign inside The Dog House, which opened Nov. 20 in the...
    business/small-businessDecember 4, 2018 - 5:00am
    November 29, 2018
    Muse2320 Fiber Co. opened its doors Nov. 24, just in time for Small Business Saturday and Holiday Hoopla. The team pushed really hard to be ready in time for the holiday season, according to owner Sara Lawrence. Kelsey Roy / RiverTown Multimedia
    A place to stitch and relax: New yarn shop opens in downtown Hastings
    Knitters and crocheters rejoice! A new yarn shop opened in Hastings over Thanksgiving weekend. Muse2320 Fiber Co. officially opened for business...
    business/small-businessNovember 29, 2018 - 6:00am
    November 28, 2018
    Furthers Rosie Kozlowski Named 2018 ICMI Customer Hero of the Year
    Furthers Rosie Kozlowski Named 2018 ICMI Customer Hero of the Year Further, a leader in health spending and savings account administration, is pleased to announce that Rosie Kozlowski has been named Customer Hero of the Year by the International Customer Management Institute (ICMI)....
    business/announcementsNovember 28, 2018 - 9:14pm
    November 27, 2018
    Zen Nails is a family-run full-service nail salon and soon will offer waxing services, eyebrow tattoos and false eyelashes. Co-owners Davis Nguyen and his wife, Dorothy Siouthai, opened the business inside Farmington Mall last week. Kara Hildreth / Contributor
    Zen Nails opens salon inside Farmington Mall
    Imagine a warm, enticing bubbly foot bath while you chill in a comfy salon massage chair. A new nail salon called Zen Nails just opened in Farmington....
    business/announcementsNovember 27, 2018 - 5:00am
    November 26, 2018
    The Naughty Pine burned down in May 2017. In its place, owners Eric and Michelle Johnson built Meric's Woodfired Oven and Tavern. Kelsey Roy / RiverTown Multimedia
    Hampton restaurant reopened after fire
    HAMPTON — A Hampton restaurant is open after burning down last year. Meric's Woodfired Oven and Tavern, previously known as the Naughty...
    business/announcementsNovember 26, 2018 - 6:00am
    November 22, 2018
    Rosemount decorates buildings and street lamps with holiday lights and more to celebrate the season and highlight the diverse downtown business district that will offer many specials on Small Business Saturday. Kara Hildreth / Contributor
    Community can shop local with passports on Small Business Saturday
    Small-business owners are ready to meet shoppers' needs and wishes in Rosemount and Farmington on Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24. The proprietors...
    business/small-businessNovember 22, 2018 - 5:00am
    November 19, 2018
    Business Excellence Awards announced by Dakota County chamber
    The Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce had its annual Business Excellence Awards on Nov. 9. The event recognizes local businesses, nonprofit organizations and individuals for their outstanding work and impact on the community. "So many businesses and individuals do such great...
    business/announcementsNovember 19, 2018 - 3:23pm
    November 15, 2018
    The Carousel is set to close on Dec. 31 after seven years in business. Kelsey Roy / RiverTown Multimedia
    Downtown Hastings boutique to close its doors
    After seven years in business, the Carousel will be going out of business. The boutique shop will officially close on Monday, Dec. 31. "I am...
    business/announcementsNovember 15, 2018 - 6:00pm
    Schwan’s Co. to sell majority stake to South Korean firm
    Minnesota-based food business Schwan's Company will sell a majority stake to a South Korean firm, according to a news release Nov. 15. CJ CheilJedang of Seoul, South Korea will purchase 80 percent of Schwan's and its subsidiaries in the retail and grocery food sector and food services....
    business/announcementsNovember 15, 2018 - 3:15pm
    November 12, 2018
    Dr. Hani Hamdan deploys science and art to improve smiles at Meadowview Orthodontics, a new business in Farmington. The office gives free consultations and schedules evening and weekend appointments to meet families’ schedules. Kara Hildreth / Contributor
    Meadowview Orthodontics engages science, art to create new smiles
    FARMINGTON — The new Meadowview Orthodontics is ready to create improved smiles within the community. Dr. Hani Hamdan's new practice in...
    business/announcementsNovember 12, 2018 - 4:51am
    November 5, 2018
    Excited to welcome new children and families into the new Cornerstone Preschool and Childcare center, owner and director Becky LaBeau looks forward to opening soon. Kara Hildreth / Contributor
    Cornerstone Preschool and Childcare opens in downtown Farmington
    FARMINGTON — The owner of Cornerstone Preschool and Childcare cannot recall a time in her life when she did not connect well with children....
    business/announcementsNovember 5, 2018 - 5:00pm
    October 31, 2018
    From left: Jean Brown, RTM sales manager; advertising consultants Scott Thompson, Joanne Heebink, Nancy Long, Nancy Knudsen, Donna Kauffman' and Steve Engelhart, RTM advertising director. RiverTown Multimedia photo
    RiverTown Multimedia celebrates excellence in sales
    RiverTown Multimedia recently held its annual Advertising Sales Department Awards recognizing multimedia sales representatives and their achievements...
    business/announcementsOctober 31, 2018 - 11:00am
    October 15, 2018
    The Rebel Chef in Farmington serves Farm to Table cuisine with ingredients from local farms. Chefs Gerald Martin (left) and Javonte Ealey present two entrees, a chicken feta apple salad served with roasted chicken, sweet tango salsa, feta cheese and a pomegrante vinaigrette and a homemade apple crisp served with maple bourbon ice cream. Kara Hildreth / Contributor
    Farm to Table: Rebel Chef restaurant serves fresh, locally-sourced meat, produce
    Farm to Table cuisine is being served up at local eateries by chefs who create the freshest in fine culinary creations. Home cooks and chefs...
    business/restaurants-and-barsOctober 15, 2018 - 6:00am
    October 11, 2018
    The former SuperAmerica on Woodland Avenue in Duluth, Minn. is now Speedway following a parent-company merger. Adelie Bergstrom / Forum News Service
    Minnesota-born SuperAmerica becomes Speedway
    SuperAmerica, a convenience store chain founded in 1960 in St. Paul, will now be known as Speedway. The change follows the recent merger of Marathon...
    business/announcementsOctober 11, 2018 - 1:34pm
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