Lola on the Lake by Bde Maka Ska Heavily Damaged by Early Morning Fire | Eater Twin Cities

"On the shores of Bde Maka Ska, the lakeside pavilion at Lola on the Lake — which had reopened for the summer earlier this month with a refreshed menu from new executive chef Eric Austin — was badly damaged when a fire razed the pavilion early Thursday morning. Firefighters were called to the scene around 4 a.m. as strong thunderstorms rolled through the area; though the outer walls remain intact, the interior and roof suffered heavy losses. Housed in the former Tin Fish space and serving as the third restaurant in the Lola’s Cafe family (which also operates concession stands at U.S. Bank Stadium and Jim Lupient Water Park), it had been on its way to becoming a bustling summer hangout after a rough first season last year. Owner and founder Louis King said his biggest concern is his people — the employees who relied on these jobs to pay bills and support their families — and that the building and business are secondary to their livelihoods." - Julie Yu