A severe weather plan that included quick evacuations to the Cabooze nearby helped to avoid serious injuries, but little could be done to prevent serious damage.
MINNEAPOLIS — For the past five years, the Black Entrepreneurs State Fair has been more than just a place for Black-owned businesses to do business.
“It’s a huge networking opportunity,” said Mariah Brown, owner of Dipped by Riah.
Brown said it’s helped her business connect with catering clients year-round.
“This has meant everything for me,” said business owner Patricia Reeves. “This is my first big vendoring event.”
Reeves knew this would be a chance to spread the word about her business, Kindled Chakras.
“Kindled Chakras is here for healing — not just for my community, for everyone,” she said.
Though to be fair, she didn’t expect that healing to be put to the test by a very sudden, very severe storm on Monday.
“The sky turned dark and the tent started flying,” Reeves said. “I heard one of the …