Outdoor dining is on the rise and grant funding is helping

A winter like chill in the air has area restaurants working to warm up outdoor dining spaces.

Minnesota eateries are still operating at limited capacity because of the pandemic.

To keep outdoor tables as a viable option in the cold weather... the rochester downtown alliance and the chamber of commerce are offering 2?

"* thousand dollar grants to keep patrons comfortable outside.

Options being considered include heat lamps and igloo structures.

Xxx they're being innovated and i think that we as citizens of rochester have to be really receptive to support them in ways that are safe and will really make a difference to our local economy.

The organizations are providing grant funds for ?

"(all?

"( rochester restaurants ?

"* not just those downtown.

Harrington says about 44?

"* thousand