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Year in Review: Best West Metro Business Stories of 2012

Businesses opened, closed and otherwise made the news throughout the west metro in 2012.

Year in Review 2012

The following is a collection of business related articles that appeared on Patch sites in Edina, Eden PrairieFridley, Golden ValleyHopkinsLake MinnetonkaMaple Grove, Minnetonka, PlymouthRichfield, Southwest Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and St. Michael in 2012.

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  • Burger King Shutters Doors
  • Largest-Sized Lucky's 13 Pub Open in Plymouth
  • Supervalu Moving Toward Sale to Cerberus: Business Roundup
  • Local Salon and Spa Brings Sense of Community to Customers
  • Owner Says Prices Will Be Cheap at New Liquor Store in St. Louis Park
  • Rodizio Grill Opens in Maple Grove
  • New Grocery Store Plans Spark Debate in Excelsior
  • Affordable Services at New Animal Hospital Keep Pets With Families
  • Ike's Food & Cocktails Opens in Minnetonka
  • The Original Pancake House Moves to Plymouth
  • Lakewinds Co-Op Signs Purchase Agreement With Lyndale Gardens Developer
  • St. Michael Entrepreneur Hopes Business Will Go to the Dogs
  • New Lyndale Ave Bridge Brings New Businesses
  • Cummins Power Generation Comes Out Against MN Marriage Amendment


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