local business

A new business development is coming to Sartell near the Medical Arts Campus. The development is called the Vantage Point Campus and will be located along Minnesota Highway 15 between Stearns County Roads 1 and 120.

The new PepperJax Grill restaurant in St. Cloud is planning to open on February 24th. PepperJax is located at 3219 Division Street, the former location of Qdoba Mexican Grill.

The Lupine Brewing Co. is gaining popularity in St. Cloud and throughout Minnesota. Lupine started operating late last year and has their beers available locally at the Boulder Tap House, D.B. Searles, MC's Dugout, G-Allen's in Sartell and Old Capital Tavern in Sauk Rapids.

Dry Goods is opening a new location at the Crossroads Center in St. Cloud this summer. The store is scheduled to open in July and will be located between Chicos and American Eagle.

A handful of businesses in St. Cloud have recently closed their doors, leading some to be concerned about the local economy. Over the last couple of weeks, several stores like New York & Company and The Wet Seal, Deb, The Limited and P.S. From Aeropostale in the Crossroads Center also announced they will be closing.

Richmond is starting its area business retention and expansion program on Thursday. The program will work with area businesses to give them feedback on how to be more competitive.

The city of Richmond is looking to boost its area businesses with a new program next month.

A top local supplier in public safety equipment, KEEPRS has opened a new public retail store on Division Street in St. Cloud.

A new bakery has opened in St. Joseph. Artisan Naan Bakery specializes in breads and pies.