Liquor Sales, Brewpub, Caribou Closing and WhirlyBall: West Metro Business Roundup

Editor’s Note: The following is a collection of business related articles that appeared on the following Patch sites in April 2013: Eden Prairie, Edina, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Shakopee, Southwest Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and St. Michael.

Edina Municipal Liquor Stores Among Most Profitable in Minnesota

The City of Edina's three municipal liquor stores brought in $1.445 million in net income during fiscal year 2011.

How About a Brewpub in Hopkins?

They currently aren’t allowed in the community, but inquiries have prompted the City Council to discuss whether to change that.

Sammy's Speed Dog—a gourmet hot dog diner—reopened three weeks ago, just in time for the warm months.

Caribou Coffee Closing at 66th and Lyndale: Sources

Richfield's two other shops appeared safe as the Brooklyn Center-based company issued a statement about nationwide closures Monday.

Rose McGee Unable to Reach Settlement With Mortgage Companies

Tuesday’s court hearing didn’t lead to any loan modification agreement that would stop foreclosure the Golden Valley resident’s home.

Shakopee Business Cited by MPCA for Stormwater Violations

Wheeler Consolidated/Wheeler Lumber was fined $4,150 for violations in the first quarter of 2013.

Photos: WhirlyBall Opens in Maple Grove

The entertainment facility will also have party rooms and a full sports bar and grill.

The Lake Harriet bandshell concessionaire could start serving alcohol within weeks, according to the Star Tribune and the Southwest Journal.

Bar Louie Coming to Ridgedale Center

The franchise bar and restaurant will move into the old Applebee’s space.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Plans June 11 Opening in Minnetonka

The restaurant will be located in Westwind Plaza on County Road 101 and Highway 7 in the former Bruegger's Bagels.

March Homes Sales Stay Flat but Prices Rise in Fridley

Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors (MAAR) figures compare March 2013 with March 2012.

Report: HCMC Opening Office in Golden Valley

A Business Journal article says Hennepin County Medical Center will open in the Spring Gate Shopping Center.

Steele Fitness Teaming with Under Armour for New Edina Store

Under Armour for Steele is set to open at 50th & France later this month.

New North Memorial Clinic in Plymouth Set to Open May 1

The clinic will offer family medicine, internal medicine, gastroenterology and podiatric care.

New Bakery: Fred's Bread in Eden Prairie

Specialties at Fred's Bread include hodge podge bread, cinnamon rolls, travel cakes, oatmeal bread and Kalamata olive bread.

Pawn America Retail Spin-Off Coming to Blake Road in June

The new PA Exchange will have a similar mix of products but will not offer loans, purchases or other financial services.

Women's Fashion Boutique Relocates to Southwest Minneapolis

Bella Boutique relocated from Mendota Heights and has opened its doors on 50th Street and Xerxes Avenue.

Shops at West End Getting Several New Tenants

A ballet-themed fitness studio, two clothing boutiques and a frozen yogurt shop are coming to St. Louis Park.

Gander Mountain Announces Upcoming Opening in Rogers

After closing its Maple Grove store about a year ago, is reportedly opening a “Gander Mountain Firearms Super Center” off of Interstate 94. The business is remodeling the former Best Buy site in Rogers.

Boston Garden Plans Change Again

Local property owner Sam Stiele bought the property and is already in talks with an undisclosed business about the site.

Citrus Systems Moves to Larger Hopkins Facility

The company is moving from Jackson Avenue North to 11th Avenue South.

FreeStyle Yogurt to Open on Lyndale Avenue

The sweet-treat shop will opened next to Prima April 16.

New Fiat Dealership Approved for Previously Vacant Property

The Quentin Avenue site formerly housed a Luther Suzuki dealership and, before that, Luther Volkswagen dealership.

Lake Minnetonka Book Publishers Take Kids on a 'Magic Carpet Ride'

I See Me! Inc. is the creation of a Lake Minnetonka couple and generates over $5 million a year in revenues, with double-digit growth rates.

Hillary Feder Wins Women in Business Award

Feder was one of 50 women the Business Journal honored for their contributions to the Twin Cities.

WATCH: General Mills VP Named to MNsure Board

Tom Forsythe will serve on the board overseeing the new state-run health insurance marketplace.

What Can Be Done About a Shedding Pet?

Now is the time of year when your dogs lose their coats– sometimes all over the furniture.

E.J. Ajax and Sons Inc. gets regular attention for hiring students and veterans at metal-stamping plant.

BuzzFeed: Best Buy Among '38 Things Minnesotans Are Too Nice to Brag About'

Richfield-based retailer has been 'giving you an excuse to cut out of Thanksgiving early, since 1983.'