Dispute over Ramadan hours leaves owner of Turkish cafe facing big drop in business
City officials say the owner of Mrs. Dessert & Kumpir ignored repeated citations for operating after hours that he received following a late-night shooting near his northeast Minneapolis business.
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BUSINESS & WORK
Developers of popular Asia Mall are launching a second Asian-themed complex in Blaine
Michael Bui and owners of the Asia Mall in Eden Prairie will be opening up a similar concept called Asia Village in a building connected to Blaine’s Northtown Mall.
Minnesota board takes big step toward statewide pay standards for nursing home workers
The Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board is proposing a $19 minimum rate for nursing home workers and higher pay for working 11 federal holidays.
Minnesota House approves bill that would speed licensing of marijuana dispensaries
Supporters say license preapprovals would allow them to secure funding, rent real estate and take other steps to get up and running more quickly.
Uber and Lyft put Minneapolis exit on hold as City Council pushes back start of new rideshare pay rule to July
Council members said they wanted more time to work with legislators who are proposing a statewide pay floor — and to give rideshare alternatives time to get through the city’s licensing process.
CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT
State agency ‘dropped the ball’ on polluting metal foundry in St. Paul, say residents demanding more answers
Community members say no one can give them specifics about the amount of pollution in their neighborhoods, or help them determine how to keep their families safe.
Ilhan Omar, Tina Smith celebrate Earth Day touring green initiatives at Sabathani Community Center
The African American community center in south Minneapolis is taking advantage of federal funding to go green with solar and geothermal power.
Community project at Roof Depot scores federal grant for solar power
A federal grant will help plan a large rooftop solar array on the Roof Depot building, which will power the project and offset energy costs for neighbors.
East Side foundry with past violations has 30 days to reduce lead, air pollution
State regulators fined Northern Iron in St. Paul last year for air pollution violations. Now the state fears the facility is emitting elevated levels of lead and particulate matter.
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