Ness Cafe celebrating 114 of business 

Ness Cafe celebrating 114 of business 

January 1, 2026 News -- KRJB-KRJM-KKCQ 0

Northwest Minnesota has seen a lot of restaurants come and go over the last 114 years, but one that has stood the test of time is the Ness Cafe in Erskine, who are celebrating 114 years of business today. Ness Cafe Owner Tommy Helgeson tells us more about the history of the cafe, and the changes it’s gone through throughout the years. 

While the food at the Ness Cafe is top notch, Helgeson says their loyal customer base and staff are the things that have kept them in business for so long. 

Helgeson says another unique thing about Ness Cafe is that fact that they open almost every day of the year. 

Full conversation with Tommy Helgeson: