Project of the Month

We may be under a heat advisory today in the Twin Cities, but fall is just around the corner. With it will come cool, windy and sometimes wet weather, and winter won’t be far behind. This often means an end to using our outdoor spaces for dining and relaxing. But…it doesn’t have to! Custom wind…

A recent project took us to Arcade Laundromat in St. Paul for an exterior renovation that included seven new commercial louvered canopies over doors and windows. The customer asked for concealed support canopies with sunshade louvers that would provide a modern and sleek look to compliment the other improvements being made. Acme Awning was pleased…

The collaboration of two Twin Cities brands has brought about the launch of Cooks | Bellecour and includes a new location in Edina near 50th and France. During the pandemic, Cooks of Crocus Hill and Bellecour Bakery joined forces to provide opportunities for both businesses. The relationship was a success, and the two companies decided…

Minnesotans are known for making the most of all four seasons, but perhaps one of the most enjoyable warmer-weather pleasures is dining outdoors with friends and family. When Rojo took over a restaurant space in the Arbor Lakes area of Maple Grove, they knew they wanted to elevate the outdoor dining area to provide their…

Acme Awning provides fully customized awnings for the Twin Cities metro and surrounding MN / WI area. Some awnings give a modern feel to the façade of a home or business, while others bring an old world charm to the building. In Minneapolis, our customer at Fleurs de Lee was looking for a more traditional…

With the snow piled up around us, it may be hard to believe that warmer weather is just around the corner. After an incredibly snowy winter many of us are itching to get back outside to enjoy the warm and sunny days Spring and Summer offer. Whether we spend time at our favorite restaurant patio,…

About 40 minutes southwest of Minneapolis along Hwy 169 sits the lovely city of Belle Plaine. Situated along the Minnesota river, this quintessential small town has a rich history and a steadily growing population. Named by Minnesota Territorial Supreme Court Judge Andrew Chatfield in 1853, Belle Plaine is French for “Beautiful Prairie.” Along with the…

As you drive through the neighborhoods of Minneapolis and St. Paul (and a few metro suburbs), you will see homes with traditional aluminum awnings and door canopies, or hoods. These classic, distinctive awnings are a permanent decorative addition that can be customized to complement any style window or doorway. Acme Awning has long offered horizontal-design,…

This past week Minnesota has taken a deep dive into winter weather with below-average temperatures, snowy days, and cold winds. We are also approaching the bustling holiday season, when restaurants and shops stay busy with customers going in and out all day. The traffic is great for businesses, but with it often comes snow, ice,…

Midway Used & Rare Books sits at the busy intersection of University and Snelling Avenues, “midway” between St. Paul and Minneapolis and right along the LRT green line. Established in 1965, the store serves readers, collectors, scholars, educators and more. The current owners, Tom and Kathy Stransky, have always loved books and jumped at the…