Minneapolis Restaurant Launches Fundraiser for Staff After Roof Fire
Jakeeno's Pizza and Pasta, a south Minneapolis restaurant located on Chicago Avenue, has launched a $50,000 fundraiser to support its staff after a roof fire on July 11 forced the establishment to close temporarily. The funds raised will be used…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 11, 2026 —
Jakeeno’s Pizza and Pasta, a south Minneapolis restaurant situated on Chicago Avenue, has initiated a fundraising campaign to gather $50,000 to aid its employees following a roof fire on July 11. The fire necessitated a temporary closure of the establishment.
The funds raised are designated to cover essential expenses for the restaurant’s staff, specifically their lost wages and tips. This support is crucial while the full extent of the damage caused by the fire is evaluated. The fire resulted in smoke spreading throughout the entire restaurant, impacting its operational status.
The duration of the temporary closure and the timeline for repairs and reopening have not yet been publicly disclosed. The restaurant has not provided further details regarding the cause of the fire or the specific assessment of the damage beyond the smoke infiltration.
Story summarized from the original created by Sabrina Salguero Del Cid on kstp.com, see more information here.
