Inspired by the desire to return to small town life and to work for themselves, not for someone else, Laura and Bryce Weinheimer decided to take the leap of business ownership. However, when the Mint Bar in Chinook came up for sale, that leap transpired in slow motion. Given all of the legal aspects regarding licensing transfers and closings and navigating the barriers with various forms required by the state, the process towards owning their own business took nearly ten months. The pair joked that their April 1 open date will be a fun opportunity for celebration down the road.

Both grew up...