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Thursday, Nov. 16, 2026


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Pimento building for sale

Pimento Jamaican Kitchen & Rum Bar on Eat Street is part of a building sale, according to Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal,

The building is currently owned by TDN Enterprises, LLC and was last sold in 2005. 

Pimento Jamaican Kitchen & Rum Bar is located at 2524 Nicollet Ave. (Photo by Melody Hoffmann) 

A post about the property on Facebook describes the Pimento business as a “ready to go restaurant.” 

Pimento’s locations have been struggling financially and the East Bde Ska location just closed last month


Richard Anderson’s decor shop 

Once a recurring guest on HGTV’s “Decorating Cents,” Minneapolis-based interior decorator and stylist gave a sneak peek of his new shop in Linden Hills on Tuesday, Richard A Flowers Design and Decor.  

Richard Anderson outside of Richard A Flowers Design and Decor. (Photo courtesy of Linden Hills Neighborhood Council) 

The business is located at 4315 Upton Ave S., which formerly housed Bibelot, and will be opening in December.


Simply Jane moves from Linden Hills

The art studio at 54th Street and Nicollet Avenue is back in South Minneapolis. The studio focuses on inclusivity and works with organizations that serve adults with disabilities. 

Jane and her daughter, Gayl, at Simply Jane and ArtAble

After 13 years in Southwest Minneapolis, Simply Jane and ArtAble moved to be closer to George Floyd Square, “to bring some love and light with our mission to serve the community with rewarding art programming,” board member Jane Elias said. Jane started the business and her daughter, Gayl, is now the director of the studio.


The art studio is located at 3805 Cedar Ave S.


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A heron at Lake Harriet on a fall day

 

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Today's Weather

High of 41º, Low of 24º, partly sunny

Sunrise: 7:06 a.m., Sunset: 4:47 p.m.


ADVERTISER: BOILER ROOM COFFEE

The Boiler Room is a queer-owned, community-focused coffee shop built on care and connection. We serve thoughtfully sourced coffee and espresso, seasonal drinks, and high-quality teas, alongside fresh pastries and simple food. Our space is intentionally welcoming, a place to feel at home and be yourself. Whether you’re grabbing a quick cup or settling in to work for a bit, you’re always welcome here.


FYI

The City Council meets this morning starting at 9:30 a.m. On the agenda, the council will be voting on the mayor’s nomination of Interim MPD Chief Bill Peterson to be the official chief of MPD. 

Dreamstate and Reverie are teaming up this year to bring folks a fully plant-based holiday feast. Order online  https://www.reveriempls.com/holidaymeals for pickup at Dreamstate Café Nov. 25. 

Wrecktangle has take n’ bake pizzas for the Thanksgiving weekend. Preorder online.

If you'd like something featured in our FYI section, email info@southwestvoices.news 


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