Community Corner

Auto-Parts Store Sparks Outrage, Heavenly Asian Massage Owner Under Fire: Business Rewind

Catch up with business developments in the south metro. Here are some of the top headlines from May. Click on the headlines to read the original stories in full.

Have a lead on a new business coming to town? Know of a company that's closing? You can also send story ideas to Editor Clare Kennedy at clare.kennedy@patch.com.

Apple Valley

Dog Day Getaway Moves to New Digs in Apple Valley
The pet boarding and daycare business is expanding into a 9,000-square-foot building on Felton Court.

Apple Valley's Largest Manufacturer Growing Once Again
Uponor plans to build a 17,500-square-foot expansion later this year—and enlarge its local workforce—to meet growing demand.

Burnsville

Minding My Business: Soccer Shots Scores in the South Metro
Soccer Shots of the Twin Cities is a two-year old company that has spread through Dakota County daycares and pre-Ks like wildfire.

Opening Day Approaches for New 'State of the Art' Assisted Living Facility
A new, $12 million assisted living building is set to open this week at the Fairview Ridges Campus.

Eagan

Eagan Massage Parlor Owner Under Investigation in Hopkins
Julio Alaniz, the owner of Heavenly Asian Massage in Eagan, faces sanctions in Hopkins for employing unlicensed masseuses.

Paragon Outlet Mall Groundbreaking Scheduled on June 4
Paragon officials are expected to unveil on Tuesday which brands and companies will locate in the soon-to-be-built mall.

Lakeville

An Auto-Parts Store Angers Lakeville Business Owners Who Expected a Restaurant
Lakeville's approval of an auto-parts store on Kenwood Trail has two nearby business owners angry and considering a lawsuit.

PHOTOS: Stars Shine in Lakeville Hospitality Businesses
Four Hospitality Star Award winners were recognized for their outstanding achievements by the Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce & Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Rosemount

Ten Tiny Toes Photography Opens New Rosemount Studio
Business owner Amy Lemaniak, focuses on infant and newborn photography, says she needed more elbow room for her small business.

Savage

Two-Day Music Fest Gets Green Light from Savage City Council
The council gave the organizers of the Greater Downtown Savage Music Festival the go-ahead, with a few strings attached.


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