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3rd Act Craft Brewery celebrated its grand opening Sunday, Dec. 16 in Woodbury. It is the city's first brewery. Hannah Black / RiverTown Multimedia
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'A little bit of St. Paul right here in Woodbury'

When it came to picking a name for the cafe, the choice was easy. Kennedy’s Cafe is named after Mike Kappers’ second grade daughter, Kennedy. Submitted photo
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Kennedy's Cafe takes root in downtown Somerset

Edie Bjerstedt, right, is the new owner of Calypso salon in River Falls, taking the reins from former owner Stacia Westbrook, left. Bjerstedt said she is looking to continue much of what Westbrook has done with the salon. Rebecca Mariscal / Rivertown Multimedia
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New owner takes over Calypso salon

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River Valley focusing on growth opportunities

Dog House co-owners Niels Schapochnicof and Nicole Johnson opened a new business with doggie day care, boarding, full-service grooming and self-car dog washing under one roof in Farmington. Kara Hildreth / Contributor
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Dog House opens full-service pet care business in Farmington

Muse2320 Fiber Co. opened its doors Nov. 24, just in time for Small Business Saturday and Holiday Hoopla. The team pushed really hard to be ready in time for the holiday season, according to owner Sara Lawrence. Kelsey Roy / RiverTown Multimedia
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A place to stitch and relax: New yarn shop opens in downtown Hastings

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Small shopping, big impact

Twisted Arms is located at 335 N. Fourth St., Suite 2 in New Richmond. In addition to selling guns, the store takes trade-ins, consignments and buys guns outright. Jordan Willi / RiverTown Multimedia
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Family-run gun store opens in New Richmond

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Shopping locally this holiday season

Rosemount decorates buildings and street lamps with holiday lights and more to celebrate the season and highlight the diverse downtown business district that will offer many specials on Small Business Saturday. Kara Hildreth / Contributor
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Community can shop local with passports on Small Business Saturday

John Bartl Hardware in Newport will close in December after 65 years, owner Tom Bartl said. "Business is OK, but it's not what it used to be," he said. William Loeffler / RiverTown Multimedia
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After 65 years in Newport, John Bartl Hardware store closing its doors

The view from above 61 Marine and Sports shows a full lot, one of the reasons the business plans to expand again this fall. Courtesy of the city of Cottage Grove
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61 Marine and Sports expands again

Kind Lips founder and lip balm creater Josh Neumann started his company in order to spread kindness in offices and schools throughout the Midwest and the country. Submitted photo
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Making a better world, one pair of lips at a time

Marnie and Bret Blackman purchased the building which would become Ti Voglia Bene bed and breakfast in April and have worked tirelessly to make it ready for guests. Photo courtesy of Nate Peterson, NP Design & Photography
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A part of history

Kinnickinnic River Land Trust Executive Director Dave Drewiske said the slit fence shown below helps protect the Kinnickinnic River from sediment in runoff from any rain storms. Drewiske said the clear water on the other side of this fence shows that the fence has been doing its job. Gretta Stark / RiverTown Multimedia.
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Aldi site stormwater concerns examined; river should not be impacted

Master baker Steve Hobbs and his wife Melissa are the new owners of Sweet Kneads by Farmington Bakery. Photo by Kara Hildreth
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Sweet Kneads brings three generations of family bakers to Farmington Bakery

Chris Carey buys a cup of lemonade from Jacob Engelstadt, 9, and his brother Ben, 14. Carey and his wife Heather organized the first Lemonade Day in Cottage Grove. William Loeffler / RiverTown Multimedia
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Young Cottage Grove entrepreneurs test their juice on Lemonade Day

Tiaira Lee and Ashley Adkison, owners of Sweet Beet Bakery, tempted Fun Fest parade-goers with sweet treats during this year's festival in New Richmond. Tom Lindfors / RiverTown Multimedia
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Sweet Beet moves into New Richmond

Pictured are (back row, from left) 2018 Fairest of the Fair Isabella Haen, Gov. Scott Walker, 2018 Alice in Dairyland Kaitlyn Riley; (front row) Wisconsin Association of Meat Processor representative for Sailer's Food Market and Meat Processing (the Sailer's were not in attendance), and winning bidders, Cathy and John Brunnquell of Egg Innovations. Submitted photo
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Sailer's wins 'Best of Show' at Governor's meat auction

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Evan Sayre departs Whole Earth Grocery; search for new GM begins

Bob Wise and son Kerry are ready to welcome renters to Hastings Storage & Service, 18315 Lillehei Ave. Kelsey Roy / RiverTown Multimedia
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Hastings' newest storage facility offers more