Big Lots to close up to 40 stores amid "substantial doubt"
Big Lots plans to close up to 40 stores in 2024 due to financial struggles from inflation and decreased consumer spending, raising doubts about its future operations.
Big Lots plans to close up to 40 stores in 2024 due to financial struggles from inflation and decreased consumer spending, raising doubts about its future operations.
Target announces back-to-school and college savings deals
Target has announced several back-to-school deals. Here’s what’s included.
Target has announced several back-to-school deals. Here’s what’s included.
US store openings currently outpace closures by 20%, report says
Several notable stores have opened new locations amid some others closing their doors. See which stores are coming to or leaving your area in 2024.
Several notable stores have opened new locations amid some others closing their doors. See which stores are coming to or leaving your area in 2024.
Target no longer accepting personal checks beginning next week
Target is making a change that could affect some at the checkout experience.
Target is making a change that could affect some at the checkout experience.
Sam's Club is changing a key member perk beginning in August
Sam's Club is changing a key perk for Plus members, and some are letting the wholesale giant know that they aren’t happy about it.
Sam's Club is changing a key perk for Plus members, and some are letting the wholesale giant know that they aren’t happy about it.
California family's $444 receipt from Trader Joe's goes viral on social media: 'Insane'
The $444 grocery haul feeds a family of 8 for around 10 days, the video claims.
The $444 grocery haul feeds a family of 8 for around 10 days, the video claims.
Burnsville donut shop adds 2nd spot in Lakeville
Donut Star first opened in Burnsville during the 70s. In 2022, new owners purchased it, did a full renovation and brought a new approach to donuts. Everything is made by hand in-house and they focus on the classics. Now they?ve added a second location in Lakeville at 7656 160th St W. It?s open Wednesday through Friday 6 a.m. - 12 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday from 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Donut Star first opened in Burnsville during the 70s. In 2022, new owners purchased it, did a full renovation and brought a new approach to donuts. Everything is made by hand in-house and they focus on the classics. Now they?ve added a second location in Lakeville at 7656 160th St W. It?s open Wednesday through Friday 6 a.m. - 12 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday from 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Saks Fifth Avenue's parent company to buy rival Neiman Marcus
Both Saks and Neiman Marcus have seen declining sales as shoppers shift their spending from luxury goods to experiences like travel and upscale restaurants.
Both Saks and Neiman Marcus have seen declining sales as shoppers shift their spending from luxury goods to experiences like travel and upscale restaurants.
MN vegetable farmers struggle amid wet summer start
After 23 years of selling lettuce, asparagus, onions, green beans, zucchini and more, Peter’s Pumpkins and Carmen’s Corn farm has seen plenty of changes from Mother Nature.
After 23 years of selling lettuce, asparagus, onions, green beans, zucchini and more, Peter’s Pumpkins and Carmen’s Corn farm has seen plenty of changes from Mother Nature.
Homegrown marijuana sales legal under Minnesota constitution, lawsuit claims
Retail licenses are still several months away, but a small group of people are hoping a law from the early 1900s gets them in business.
Retail licenses are still several months away, but a small group of people are hoping a law from the early 1900s gets them in business.
Fire at MN conservative groups' offices ruled an arson
A Golden Valley fire in late-January that damaged several conservative-leaning businesses was intentionally set, according to an update from authorities.
A Golden Valley fire in late-January that damaged several conservative-leaning businesses was intentionally set, according to an update from authorities.
Moondance Jam lineup change announced due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’
An annual rock and roll music festival dating back to the 1990s in northern Minnesota has announced major changes to its lineup – less than a month before ticket holders were set to attend the weekend camping event.
An annual rock and roll music festival dating back to the 1990s in northern Minnesota has announced major changes to its lineup – less than a month before ticket holders were set to attend the weekend camping event.
Costco flushable wipes settlement has wholesale giant paying $2M
Costco has agreed to pay $2 million to "resolve the false advertising class action lawsuit."
Costco has agreed to pay $2 million to "resolve the false advertising class action lawsuit."
Lucky Cat Records opens on Lyndale Avenue at old Oar Folkjokeopus spot
A corner of Lyndale Avenue in south Minneapolis made legendary for its roots as an alternative rock and roll gathering space will once again be home to an independent record shop.
A corner of Lyndale Avenue in south Minneapolis made legendary for its roots as an alternative rock and roll gathering space will once again be home to an independent record shop.
Police bust Thai lottery ring in St. Paul that mimics Bangkok game
Two men face four counts each of various acts of illegal gambling for their part in a ring that police say operated a game that is legal in Bangkok, but not in Minnesota.
Two men face four counts each of various acts of illegal gambling for their part in a ring that police say operated a game that is legal in Bangkok, but not in Minnesota.
Homeowners and renters struggling to afford the high cost of housing: survey
Renters and homeowners have had to downsize, tap their retirement savings and delay critical housing repairs to afford the high cost of housing, a recent Nationwide survey said.
Renters and homeowners have had to downsize, tap their retirement savings and delay critical housing repairs to afford the high cost of housing, a recent Nationwide survey said.
Here's how much money Americans have to make to feel rich, according to survey
A new survey reveals that few Americans are making the kind of money they feel they need to live comfortably or be considered rich.
A new survey reveals that few Americans are making the kind of money they feel they need to live comfortably or be considered rich.
John Deere announces mass layoffs in Midwest amid production shift to Mexico
John Deere is reportedly slashing positions for hundreds of employees in the Midwest by the end of summer.
John Deere is reportedly slashing positions for hundreds of employees in the Midwest by the end of summer.
CDK cyberattack still affecting car dealerships across the country
Car dealerships across the country have reverted to pens and paper amid a massive cyberattack on its software provider, CDK.
Car dealerships across the country have reverted to pens and paper amid a massive cyberattack on its software provider, CDK.
Beauty and the Beast themed drink experience no fairytale, customers say
A ticket website said the pop-up was supposed to be at O'Donovan's Irish Pub, but when people arrived at the bar on Thursday night, there was no event to be found.
A ticket website said the pop-up was supposed to be at O'Donovan's Irish Pub, but when people arrived at the bar on Thursday night, there was no event to be found.



















