In Business: Bemidji’s A Stitch in Time Threads the Needle on Sewing Machine Service

Almost 18 years after its initial conception, it would be no fabrication to say that A Stitch in Time has certainly sewn and grown. After its humble beginnings as a shop for sewing machines, the Bemidji business has now become a large thread in sewing, embroidery and quilting...

In Business: Northern Pacific Center Offers Entrepreneurs Opportunities to Start a Business

The Northern Pacific Center in Brainerd is a 150-year-old property that’s been restored and now houses modern-day events and shops. As they continue to expand and build, they want entrepreneurs to know that they have opportunities available for anyone looking to start a new...

In Business: Zippel Bay Igloo Bar Serves Up Fun on Lake of the Woods

If you happen to be fishing on Lake of the Woods in the winter, the last thing you’d probably expect to see is a bar sitting on the lake waiting for your patronage. But that’s exactly what Zippel Bay Resort has been offering for the last 13 years with their igloo bar....

In Business: Two Hearts in Bemidji Finds New Location Almost a Full Year After Fire

After a fire almost put her store out of business, Govinder Davgun saw not only her staff come out to support her, but the Bemidji community as well. In March of 2022, Davgun thought her 25-year dream of owning and running Two Hearts Bridal & Proms had gone up in flames after...

In Business: Ya-Sure Kombucha in Brainerd Offers Beverages from Unique Taproom

A Brainerd business is offering unique non-alcoholic beverages in downtown Brainerd. Ya-Sure Kombucha offers drinks like ginger beer and homemade root beer, but as their name suggests, their main staple is kombucha, a fermented tea flavored with fruit, vegetables, and spices. The...

In Business: Bemidji’s Cool Threads Provides Stylish Custom Apparel

You can tell a lot about a person by what they wear, as much of their personality can be read through their clothing and sense of style. This kind of branding is incredibly important for any individual or business to get right, but Bemidji’s own Cool Threads provides local...

In Business: New Owners, Same Name for Mireault’s Home Furnishings in Fosston

Major changes are coming to Mireault’s Home Furnishings in Fosston for 2023, with the biggest change already starting at the beginning of the year. The previous owners privately sold the business back in December of last year, but under this new ownership the store will...

In Business: Lakes Party & BounceHouse Offers Inflatable Fun for Kids of All Ages

What was previously known as UpNorth Indoor Bounce House in Brainerd is under new management and is now going by Lakes Party & BounceHouse. The 6,000-square foot facility offers obstacles courses, bounce houses, and large slides for the kids, and there’s a VIP room that...

In Business: Blackduck Hemp Company Looks at Product Expansions in New Year

As discussions in the Minnesota legislature this year show the possibility of changing the hemp business in the state once more, small-town manufacturer Your Hometown Hemp Co., based in Blackduck, is looking to expand business alongside these changes. With the legalization of THC...