Duluth brewery CEO on pandemic’s pinch: ‘Business is hard in the good times’

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Ursa Minor co-founder Ben Hugus (from left), co-founder and head brewer Mark Hugus and general manager Andrew Scrignoli pose for a portrait during a break while brewing beer in September 2018 in Duluth.
Derek Montgomery for MPR News 2018

As weeks of closures and social isolation wear on, many Minnesota small businesses are looking for creative ways to navigate the coronavirus crisis. Among them is Ursa Minor Brewing in Duluth, which opened around a year and a half ago.

Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Ben Hugus, the CEO of Ursa Minor Brewing, for more on how his business is faring in this pandemic.

Use the audio player above to listen to the conversation.

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