Royal Zeno Shoe Shine lost its spot at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport after 60 years in business.
MINNEAPOLIS — A longtime shoe shine business will be polishing its last pairs at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
In a unanimous vote on Monday afternoon, the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) awarded a three-year contract solely to DG Express Professional Shoe Shine.
As a result, Royal Zeno Shoe Shine is out after 60 years.
“Very emotional… I’m hurt. I don’t even have the words right now because it’s hurt, it’s anger, it’s frustration. A lot of emotions going on right now,” said Rosemary Zeno, owner of Royal Zeno Shoe Shine and the daughter of Royal Zeno.
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