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LOCAL BUSINESSES SUE GOV. WALZ

A Blaine yoga studio joined other small business leaders and some Anoka County state legislators in suing Governor Tim Walz over his executive orders that they argue have hurt business owners.

LAKESIDE COMMONS BEACH TO OPEN

Lakeside Commons Beach in Blaine officially opens on June 12, as state restrictions moved to phase three of Minnesota’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

IN PERSON DINING RESUMES – OUTDOORS

Many area restaurants were eager to get back to “in-person” dining, even if it meant doing it outdoors. Since March, they’ve either been closed or limited to take out because of restrictions due to COVID-19. Business leaders say it’s both an opportunity and a challenge.

GYMS WAIT FOR CLEARANCE TO OPEN

Many gyms had been busy preparing and putting new guidelines in place, thinking that they would be part of the June 1 openings. That didn’t happen, and they are still waiting for clearance to reopen.

BIKE SHOPS STRUGGLE TO FIND ENOUGH PRODUCT

Bicycling has seen a resurgence this spring. It gained popularity as a way to get outdoors during the coronavirus quarantine. So for bike shops, it’s a perfect storm of high demand and little supply, which sometimes left shortages of new bikes.

LINO LAKES POLICE ARREST SUSPECTED LOOTERS

Three people were arrested and charged with receiving stolen property after what police suspect was looting at the Minneapolis Kmart.

ANOKA-HENNEPIN SCHOOLS’ SUMMER PROGRAM GOES ON WITH SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES AND FEWER PARTICIPANTS

North Metro’s largest child care provider will see dramatically fewer participants this summer, but spots are still available for Adventures Plus, which begins summer care June 17.

SALVATION ARMY RETAIL STORE TAKES OVER FORMER TOYS R US STORE NEAR NORTHTOWN MALL

Even at half of the now-bankrupt retailer’s footprint, this is one of the largest stores of its kind in the state.

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