Business News & Updates
Know Your Rights Town Hall
Join CAIR Minnesota and elected officials for a timely forum on Friday, January 16 6:00 pm at the American Swedish Institute.
Replacing Energy-Using Equipment?
If your business needs to replace aging or inefficient equipment, the MN Promise Act is still available to help offset project costs. Eligible upgrades may include HVAC, refrigeration, lighting, and other energy-using systems.
Replace Aging Commercial Vehicles and Equipment
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has $5 million in funding available to help owners of fossil fuel vehicles and equipment switch to new, cleaner equipment and vehicles.
Food Safety Assessment Pilot Program
The Food Safety Assessment Pilot Program provides a free, one-day food safety assessment for businesses that manufacture and produce food products at a commercial scale.
2026 Midtown Farmers Market Vendor Application
The 2026 Midtown Farmers Market Vendor Application is now open for submissions until February 13th.
2025 - 2026 Office Closure
The Lake Street Council office is closed from Monday, December 22, 2025, through Friday, January 2, 2026. We will reopen and resume normal operations on Monday, January 5, 2026.
ICE Out of MN! March & Rally
On Saturday, December 20, thousands are expected to rally at 11:30 am and march from Lake & Bloomington to Lake & Pillsbury.
MN Promise Act Round 2 Deadline Extended!
The original deadline to start your Round 2 MN PROMISE Act Twin Cities application was December 14, but because funding is still available, they are now accepting applications on a rolling basis until the funds run out.
Help Decide Where Future EV Public Chargers Go
The Metropolitan Council is studying where public electric vehicle chargers are most needed in the Twin Cities region and how partners can help fill those gaps.
E-Bike Grants Available for Businesses
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has a funding opportunity available for the purchase of e-bikes for commercial use. Eligible uses include local delivery of goods and services to customers or other businesses.