In Business: New Mobile Grooming Service Getting Round of Ap-paws

A new business in northwest Minnesota has popped up here, there and everywhere. Stationed out of Fosston, A.P. Grooming is a unique addition to pet care, as it operates not out of a normal salon, but rather, a bus. With spring comes the need to primp, preen and prime pets for the...

In Business: History of Martin’s Sport Shop in Nisswa Goes Back Nearly a Century

What was once a gas station in Nisswa has evolved in almost a century to what is now a local sports shop. Martin’s Sport Shop, located in the Nisswa Pioneer Village, started across the street from its current location as an oil company. It opened 95 years ago as a service...

In Business: Amoore Bakery & Coffee to Open in Walker This Spring

The town of Walker will be welcoming a new bakery and café to main street hopefully this coming spring. April 1st, 2020 is when Amy Moore and her husband acquired the building of what used to be known as Aunt Belle’s Confectionary in Walker. Since then, they have been busy...

In Business: New Bemidji Plant Business Provides Mindful Gifts

Since the start of the pandemic, and particularly during lockdown, people have found different hobbies during the hard times, such as baking, sewing or gardening. Josefina Li started a new business in Bemidji aimed at not only taking care of plants, but oneself, called Ruiz...

In Business: CatTale’s Books & Gifts in Brainerd Offers Inspiration for All Readers

CatTales Books & Gifts in Brainerd offers new and used books and a host of other items like jigsaw puzzles, toys, jewelry, gifts, and activities for children and adults. No matter what level reader you are or what your interest in reading is, CatTale’s has plenty to...

In Business: Up North Sports of Bemidji Expands with New Location

Up North Sports of Bemidji is one of the largest stocking snowmobile clothing and apparel dealers in the country, carrying brands such as FXR, Klim, 509, and Castle X. After three-and-a-half years of being in business, the owners decided that it was time for expansion. Store...

In Business: The Gallery in Brainerd Loving Downtown More Than Ever

As local communities start to bounce back from the effects of the pandemic, a local fashion and pop culture shop in Brainerd that’s been around for over 50 years is loving downtown more than ever. Open since 1971, The Gallery offers an eclectic selection of items, ranging...

In Business: After 22 Years, Red Lake Nation Radio is Now On the Air

After 22 years of progress, the Red Lake Nation’s first radio station finally opened its doors last week to serve the Red Lake Nation and surrounding communities. WRLN has its roots with a small radio station located at the high school called KMOD 94.1. During that time, a...

In Business: Baxter Appliance Store Looks to Become Employee Owned

“Help wanted” signs can be seen all around the Brainerd area as businesses continue searching for staff. With competition for employees high, one local business’s mission is creating less turnover and harder working employees. While many places are short-staffed,...