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Dance Explosion broke ground for its new dance studio facility Wednesday, May 8. The studio is located at 410 St. Croix Ave. in the Business & Technical Park on the city’s south side. Pictured (from left): Aaron Mork, WESTconsin Credit Union; Tom Weinmeyer, City Council; Chad Derrick, Derrick Construction; Mayor Fred Horne; Shannon and Mike Wisemiller, Jody & Tom Green (Shannon’s parents), Beth Thompson, City of NR; and Rob Kreibich, NR Chamber of Commerce. Submitted photo
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Dance Explosion breaks ground for new facility

Jewelltown Roastery is run by Quinn Wrenholt (right), his fiance Liana Bratton (not pictured) and Wrenholt’s sister, Hana Wrenholt (left). The coffee shop opened in October and will be adding a lunch menu to its current breakfast menu in May. Jordan Willi / RiverTown Multimedia
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A 90 degree turn: Jewelltown Roastery owners thrilled they chose to open coffee shop

Dave Hallstrom, his mother Carol and his wife Diane, own Hallstrom Florist and Greenhouse, a business that has been in the family for four generations. Steve Gardiner / RiverTown Multimedia
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Hallstrom's future is focus on flowers: Downtown store will continue serving customers

Andrea Hanson spent much of her teenage years working in various shops in downtown Red Wing. Now, with Phileo Style, she owns her own shop. Matthew Lambert / RiverTown Multimedia
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Phileo Style owner in Red Wing touts more than clothing

The Professional Lice Center in Goodhue looks like a hair salon. Instead of cutting and dyeing hair, employees work to remove head lice and nits. Submitted photo
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Removing lice strand by strand: Business opens in Goodhue

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PCEDC column: PCEDC launches 'Simple Steps for Growing Your Business Small Business" workshop series

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Adam Williamson and Buddy Longen have opened their new bakery My Buddy’s Bakery at 131 Carmichael Road. Longen had previously operated a Bruegger’s Bagel franchise out of the location. Rebecca Mariscal / RiverTown Multimedia
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Every buddy's welcome at Buddy's Bakery

CannonBelles began as a cheese-making business. Now the three creators of the business have a coffee and ice cream shop in Cannon Falls. Cheese can also be found at the shop, assuming they have not sold out for the day. Rachel Fergus /RiverTown Multimedia
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CannonBelles Cheese opens coffee shop, plans plant in Cannon Falls

Jenna Darcy looks to provide a relaxing experience to clients at her old-school barber shop The Barbers Den. Darcy opened her own place at the end of January. Rebecca Mariscal / RiverTown Multimedia
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Old-school barber's shop opens in Hudson

Barb Hollenbeck showed off one of her favorite toys at the shop — a stacking toy where the pieces spin downward. "I find that adults like it just as much as the kids, and if adults like it they will play with it with the kid," Hollenbeck said. Kelsey Roy / RiverTown Multimedia
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From there to here: What led Barb Hollenbeck to own a toy shop

Nicholas Moore has opened You’ve Got Maids of Hudson in the area, bringing a professional cleaning service for residences and small offices. Team members include Brittany Young, Moore, Shi McCarthy and Sheila Anderson. Submitted photo
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You've Got Maids of Hudson opens cleaning service

Kimberly Webb is the new owner of Fit Pole-tential, soon to be known as Carousel Pole Fitness off Crest View Drive. Webb found confidence and community at the studio, and hopes to bring that to other women. Rebecca Mariscal / RiverTown Multimedia
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Building confidence and fitness at Carousel

Customers wrote well-wishes to Roy and Julie Leek ahead of their retirement from their jewelry store J.R. Haubrich. Though the two planned the retirement together, Roy is now closing the store alone after Julie’s death in February. Rebecca Mariscal / RiverTown Multimedia
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Difficult goodbyes as J.R. Haubrich closes

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Nominations open for 2019 Business Woman of The Year

Daniel Lysander and Joe Bertelsen have opened CopyCat Printing and Apparel in River Falls. The two are focused on running an eco-friendly, fair trade business. Rebecca Mariscal / RiverTown Multimedia
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CopyCat Printing opens in River Falls

Richard (left) and Brad Arkell race remote control cars around the indoor track connected to their storefront and warehouse. The identical twins, originally from Lake Elmo, own and operate Dollar Hobbyz in Woodbury. Hannah Black / RiverTown Multimedia
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VIDEO: Twin brothers open RC racing store in Woodbury

Kevin (right) and Ted Florine are the father-son team in charge of running Buchanan Grocery in Red Wing. On Feb. 11, the Florine family to notified the public they are looking to sell their location by July. If they are unable to sell the building by that time, they will close Red Wing's last neighborhood grocery. Matthew Lambert / RiverTown Multimedia
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Neighborhood market on the market: Buchanan Grocery owners to step down in July

Salon with a Twist owner Alison Youngs poses with the Queen of Hearts (Celina Stewart) at the Red Wing Area Chamber of Commerce annual meeting Feb. 4, 2019. S.W.A.T. was named the 2018 Beauty, Health and Wellness Business of the Year. The banquet theme was based on "Alice in Wonderland." Jean Dosdall / RiverTown Multimedia
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S.W.A.T. named beauty, health and wellness business of the year

Joe Simon (center) is pictured receiving the outstanding service and contributions to the Wisconsin Apprenticeship System award from NECA/IBEW training coordinator Jim Cook (left) and Training Director, Mike Wagner (right). Submitted photo
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Joe Simon recognized for distinguished service to Electrical Apprenticeship Program

The New Richmond Chamber of Commerce held its 2019 Annual Meeting and Awards Gala on Wednesday, Jan. 30, with over 400 community members and business owners in attendance, despite the sub-zero temperatures outside. Jordan Willi / RiverTown Multimedia
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NR Chamber honors members, community during awards gala

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Stephens Sanitation sold to Waste Management