Project of the Month

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…

Acme Awning works on jobs both big and small, and recently had the opportunity to build and install a rather large entrance canopy over the main driveway at the Lake Minnetonka Shores community. Stretching out nearly 30 feet to cover the full drive, and spanning about 16 feet over the entrance doors, this project requires…

A stroll down Main Street USA typically features historic brick buildings, small Mom & Pop shops, good restaurants and an Old World feel. Walking down Main Street in Stillwater is no exception. Stillwater’s Main Street is just off the river, is on the National Historic Register and includes over 100 shops and restaurants. Brian’s Bar…

The Colonial Lanes bowling alley in Rochester, MN has been providing fun and entertainment for over 60 years. With 20 lanes, room for parties and private events, and The Guild Tavern & Social House, it is no wonder this is a busy spot for locals and visitors alike. Recently the building underwent a top to…

All Seasons Garment Care and Tailoring has been in business since 1971, managing locations throughout the Twin Cities. Recently, they took over operations at a local dry cleaner/laundromat on Minnetonka Boulevard in St. Louis Park. All Seasons reached out to Acme Awning to not only change the name of the business, but to also refresh…

In October 2021, Acme Awning’s Project of the Month featured Duke’s on 7 and their newly installed motorized pergola over their patio (see the blog post here). While the motorized pergola is a fantastic addition to Duke’s patio, the Minnetonka restaurant wasn’t done. The goal: create an outdoor dining space that can be enjoyed in…

Kids In Need Foundation (KINF)  is a national non-profit that believes every child in America deserves equal opportunity and access to a quality education. By partnering with teachers and students in under-resourced schools, KINF provides the support needed for teachers to teach and learners to learn. In 2021, the foundation supported 5 million students and…