Cabela’s, New Sub Shop, Smoothie Bar: East Metro Business Roundup

The following is a collection of business-related articles that recently appeared on Oakdale Patch, Woodbury Patch, Stillwater Patch and Hudson Patch.

New Business Spotlight: Nutritious Smoothie Bar Comes to Town

A new smoothie bar that offers meal replacement shakes has opened up in Bergen Plaza.

Vacant No More? New Beginnings on Horizon for Long-Time Vacant Gas Station

The vacant gas station at the corner of Hadley Avenue and Highway 5 has new ownership and will be getting a makeover.

New Business Spotlight: Owner's 25 Years Experience 'Worth its Weight in Gold'

This new business is located near Century Avenue and Highway 36.

Coffee Shop Owner: 'If Business Doesn't Improve Will Need to Sell or Shut Down'

Oakdale's Dunn Bros Coffee owner Tom Nacey gave a shout-out on Facebook asking people to support the locally-owned coffee shop since Caribou Coffee opened a second location in town.

Imation Buys Storage Company for $120 Million

Imation Corp. purchased a company based in California.

Patio Town Stores to Re-Open for the Season Feb. 18

Patio Town in Oakdale will be re-opening soon.

Cabela’s Plans to Open Store in Woodbury

The store is set to open in Tamarack Village.

The outdoor-goods retailer announced its plans to open a store in Woodbury.

Jersey Mike’s Subs Coming to Woodbury

The new sandwich shop is set to open in April.

New Family Restaurant Coming to Woodbury

Vinnie’s Family Restaurant is set to open soon in the former Tinucci’s space.

The Woodbury Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday held a ribbon cutting for the new business.

The workout studio, solely dedicated to spinning classes, will open at 8160 Coller Way.

Brunch Options Expand in Woodbury

Sole Mio to begin offering brunch this Sunday, Lakes Tavern started it up last weekend.

‘Huge Change’ for Woodbury’s Tropical Ballroom

The dance studio will close soon as owners Tricia and James Wood begin giving lessons completely off-site.

Joe Cocchiarella and his wife have owned the pizzeria for the past four years.

Kay Jewelers on the Move in Woodbury

The jewelry store is moving from Woodbury Lakes to the former Creative Kidstuff space.

Brian Martell recently launched FriendlyCoupon.com.

Knox Jewelers Now Open at Woodbury Lakes

The grand opening is set for Feb. 5.

Owner of Woodbury’s Sole Mio Earns Chef of the Year Award

Angelo Montes was recently honored with the award from the American Culinary Federation.

Woodbury Barnes & Noble: ‘Not Planning on Closing Anytime Soon’

The bookseller is going to close at least 20 stores a year for the next decade, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Moms Take Note: Salon Bambino Open in Woodbury

The family-friendly salon is located near the intersection of Valley Creek Road and Woodbury Drive.

Great Harvest Bread Co. Opens Friday in Stillwater

The Fleischmans hope their new bakery will serve as a community gathering place.

Oak Park Heights McDonald's Eyes Jan. 31 Reopening Date

The restaurant will be open 24 hours, and for the most part, will have the same amenities as the new Stillwater location, minus the Playland.

Obama's Inaugural Food: Duff Goldman's Cakes had Stillwater Ties

Did you know the products Goldman and his Charm City crew used to bake and decorate President Barack Obama's Inauguration cakes have Stillwater ties?

Lift Bridge Brewing Co's Silhouette Release Party is Feb. 9

Lift Bridge Brewing Co. is celebrating the release of their latest barrel of aged beer, Silhouette, with an outdoor “ice taproom,” music, food, bonfires, and of course, Lift Bridge brews.

Sara Hayden of Rustic Pies of Stillwater will be serving up different pie and coffee specials from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Monday morning.

Greater Stillwater Chamber Celebrates Grand Opening of Spice and Tea Co.

The Chamber celebrates the grand opening of Spice and Tea Co. in downtown Stillwater.

Weddings, vineyards, breweries and outdoor activity are the largest drivers of website traffic to DiscoverStillwater.com, said Tiki Oswald, president of the Stillwater and Oak Park Heights Convention and Visitor’s Bureau.

Plans to Move Minnesota Zephyr from Bayport to Hudson are in the Works

The "plans and suppliers are in order to start the process," Paradeau told the Pioneer Press. The Zephyr will be moved to a secure location in Hudson "as soon as possible, certainly before March 1."

Orange Leaf Yogurt Shop Now Open

Franchisee Kevin Vance owns the local Taco John's restaurant, and now he's getting into the frozen yogurt business by opening an Orange Leaf franchise.

After almost six years of sitting vacant, suddenly the Carmichael Crossroads strip mall is bustling with activity with a restaurant and a martial arts studio sharing a parking lot with Aldi grocery store.

Plan Commission to Discuss Allowing Microbreweries in Downtown Hudson

Brew pubs, microbreweries, wineries and distillery operatios currently are not allowed in the city's G-2 (general business) and G-3 (central business) districts. But a change could be coming soon.

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