The following is a collection of business related articles that recently appeared on Patch sites in Edina, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Southwest Minneapolis, Shakopee, and St. Michael. Click on the headline to read the full story.

Green Cleaning Company Opens in Golden Valley
The company boasts a "green" angle as well - most of the products used are biodegradable and the water can be reused.

Public Access TV Studio Faces Possible Closure

A handful of citizens in Minnetonka advocated keeping the studio open.

Pizza Luce Opens in Richfield

There was also a pre-opening event with all sales being donated to VEAP.

Bayers Hardware To Close Sept. 1

Bayers out-competed by Settergrens Hardware in southwest Minneapolis.

New Jack Yee Owners Transform Rundown Property

Samuel Stiele and Ed Stiele faced foul smells and floors covered in grease after they bought the shuttered building.

CherryBerry Frozen Yogurt Shop Opens in Plymouth

The frozen yogurt shop opened July 17.

Proposed Excelsior Hotel Scores Victory as City Council Approves Concept Plan

New hotel would include 58 rooms, a restaurant, underground parking, retail space and a ballroom.

Pizza Ranch Opens in Shakopee

The restaurant is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Sopranos to Close, Figlio Moving in to West End

Sopranos chef J.P. Samuelson will stay on at the new restaurant.

Sleepy City? Fridley-based Medtronic Says Feds OK'd Snoring Treatment

Patients with wide mouths can now get five palate implants, device-maker said.

Can Sustainable Meat Production Ever Satisfy Consumer Needs?

'American Meat,' a documentary exploring that and many more questions, makes its Minnesota debut Thursday at the Edina Cinema.

Nadia Cakes Cupcake Shop, Custom Cake Studio Opens in Maple Grove

New Maple Grove business Nadia Cakes Cupcake Shop, Custom Cake Studio opened its doors on Sunday, July 8.

Distractions Food and Drink Takes Over JR's

Distractions Food and Drink in St. Michael opened for business on July 1 after JR's, John and Carmen, began retirement.

Minnetonka-based Blip Toys Announces New Doll Line

The company that makes Squinkies announced the release of "Out of This World" dolls.

Local Craft Beer Company 'Brews' War Against Invasive Species

The craft beer company donates 100 percent of profits to help prevent the spread of invasive species in Minnesota.