She started an online yoga community for black women, now she’s opening a healing space in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) When Lauren Ash couldn’t find the community she was seeking, she created her own online: It’s called Black Girl In Om.
Om is a Sanskrit word, encompassing life, death and transformation. Ash’s focus is on self-love, healing and helping other women do the same.
In just six years, her online health and wellness platform has attracted thousands of followers. Now she’s officially setting up shop in Minneapolis’ Longfellow community.
For Ash, a Minneapolis native, the physical space represents what’s next for a global sisterhood.
Arbeiter Brewing s had a long, winding road to fruition Arbeiter Brewing Co. faced hurdle after hurdle before finally opening last month.
By Michael Agnew • Special to the Star Tribune January 6, 2021 9:49am Text size Copy shortlink:
Opening a new brewery is difficult under ideal circumstances. Costs are high. Finding appropriate real estate can be a challenge. And in this heavily regulated industry, the labyrinth of federal, state and municipal licenses, permits and approvals can take years to navigate.
For Arbeiter Brewing Co., which launched in December with taproom sales and limited retail availability, the circumstances were far from ideal. The startup process for the brewery in Minneapolis Longfellow neighborhood mirrors the chaos of the past few years. From a government shutdown and tariffs to the pandemic and the unrest following the killing of George Floyd, the path was strewn with hurdles, making it