Ichiddo Ramen to open new location in Northeast
The former Vellee Deli location, 315 First Street NE, in Northeast Minneapolis, is slated for new ownership. Ichiddo Ramen, a Golden Valley ramen chain which originally launched on Nicollet’s Eat Street stretch, now has 11 Minnesota locations and 10 locations outside of state lines. This follows on the heels of the chain’s newly opened Rochester location, at 1123 Civic Center Drive NW. The Northeast Minneapolis location’s opening date is currently unannounced.
Metronet acquires US Internet
US Internet (USI), a fiber internet provider with extensive coverage throughout Minneapolis, has new ownership. On September 2, 2025, Metronet — a nationwide fiber internet company partially owned by T-Mobile — announced its acquisition of USI.
In a statement, David Heimbach, Metronet’s CEO, said USI’s “coverage map complements Metronet’s own footprint in the greater Minneapolis area, creating a strong strategic fit as we continue to accelerate the expansion of our network.”
Travis Carter, USI’s co-founder and CEO, said: “We founded USI 30 years ago to deliver state-of-the-art connectivity to Minneapolis and nearby communities. Being a part of the Metronet and T-Mobile Fiber families means that our customers will stay on the cutting edge of internet speeds and service, backed by Metronet’s strong fiber network and T-Mobile’s legendary customer service.”
As a result of this acquisition, USI’s commercial customers will become Metronet commercial customers. Residential customers of both Metronet and USI will become T-Mobile Fiber customers in the coming months.
Diane’s Place named 2025 Restaurant of the Year
Diane’s Place, a Hmong and Asian restaurant located in Northeast Minneapolis at 117 14th Ave. NE, was recently named Food and Wine’s 2025 Restaurant of the Year. On a statement posted to Instagram, restaurant ownership said, “This award is a testament to the hard work of my entire team and our mission to share Hmong and Southeast Asian cuisine with everyone. It’s a tribute to the culture, community and warmth we infuse into every dish… This one is for you, Mom and Dad.”