Drones are one of the hottest Christmas gifts in the country this year and the St. Cloud metro area is no exception. Jason Wester is a manager at Baker's Hobbytown in Waite Park. He says they've seen a steady rise in drone sales during the holidays.
A new south asian style restaurant that opened in Waite Park on Monday is now closed until Friday. "Spice" Owner Assad Asaduzzaman says their opening was so popular that they almost had no food left by 1:00 p.m.
A new upscale south asian style restaurant is opening on Monday in Waite Park. "Spice" will open at 11:00 a.m. for a lunch buffet until 2:30 p.m. The restaurant is at 1001 Division Street in what used to be the Hacienda restaurant.
A St. Cloud company has won a "Torch Award For Ethics" from the Minnesota Better Business Bureau. Preferred Credit Incorporated was one of two finalists in the category for 175-or-more employees.
A new children's boutique has opened in downtown St. Cloud. Fiddlestix Children's Boutique has moved into suite 109 in the Regency Building, directly across the street from the Paramount Theatre.
Donut lovers can rejoice-Dunkin' Donuts announced on Wednesday that they're planning to return to the St. Cloud area. According to a media release, a new local francise group plans to develop 12 new restaurants in Minneapolis in the northern suburbs and the St. Cloud area.
The St. Cloud County Inn and Suites by Carlson West location is expanding and remodeling over the fall and winter. The parking lot of the hotel is currently being updated to add a veranda and a new seating area.
After months of preparation and remodeling, a popular Melrose pizza restaurant is hoping to open its new location in Sauk Rapids next week. John Dough's Pizza is at 319 North Benton Drive and has been operating in Melrose for around 10 years.