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A St. Cloud based worldwide supplier of microorganisms and lab-testing equipment is expanding. Microbiologics Inc. is building a 30,000 square foot addition at its St. Cloud headquarters. CEO Brad Goskowicz says the expansion will create around 35 jobs.

The new east-side St. Cloud Kwik Trip has its grand opening on Tuesday. Dozens of Kwik Trip staff and city leaders held a ribbon cutting ceremony in the early afternoon. The store is at 1230 Highway 23 East.

A longstanding Pawnshop in east St. Cloud is closing down later this year. Granite City Pawnshop is at 424 East St. Germain Street. Owner Ken Finken says it's time for him to retire, he's selling the building and business.

A new restaurant that will offer Mexican and American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner is opening in St. Cloud on Tuesday. St. Cloud Family Restaurant will be opening its doors at 6:00 a.m. Owner Rufino Morales says their regular hours will be from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. seven days a week.

A fundraising effort to revive a downtown St. Cloud wine bar fell short earlier this week. Konrad's Wine Bar announced on their Facebook page that they are officially closed after raising just over $13,800 dollars through a GoFundMe campaign.

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After eight years in business, a St. Cloud women's boutique store near the Lake George area is closing its doors. Threads Re-Sale is at the corner of 9th Avenue and 7th Street South.

An independently owned aquarium shop that recently opened in South St. Cloud has been picking up business and interest from area hobbyists and fish clubs. Art Fish & Soul Aquarium Store opened March 1st at 2237 Roosevelt Road.

A new electronics repair shop, specializing in fixing phones, is now open in St. Cloud. Brandmire Electronics Repair (The Phone Fixers) opened on Monday. General Manager Stephen Thormodson says they specialize in fixing phones, but can repair most electronic devices.

A downtown St. Cloud pizza place is for sale. Waldo's Pizza owner Mike Henning says he's looking to sell the business while he works to expand Waldo's into other Minnesota markets.