Papyrus greeting card stores closing amid retail struggles
Papyrus, the popular and pricey greeting card store seen at malls all over the country, will be closing stores amid retail struggles.
'Do not open': Scam text message poses as package tracking notification, report says
The report advises that you do not open the message or click on any links.
Toyota recalls 2.9M vehicles; air bags may not inflate
Toyota says the air bag control computer may not be properly protected and that can lead to incomplete air bag deployment or failure to inflate in a crash.
10 best Super Bowl commercials of all time
The Super Bowl may be one of the biggest sporting events of the year, but it’s also been one of the biggest moments for advertisers too.
Target, like other retailers, did not have a Merry Christmas
Target’s comparable store sales fell well below the previous year and it joined a growing list of retailers reporting meager performances during the critical holiday shopping season.
Report: Potentially dangerous nitrate levels found in some Minnesota drinking water
A new study on Minnesota drinking water shows 22 public water systems tested for nitrate levels twice as high as federal standards allow. At that rate it can lead to a deadly blood disorder in infants called blue baby syndrome and possibly cancer
Toyota recalls nearly 700K vehicles over faulty fuel pumps
The recall involves certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles over a fuel pump issue that could cause affected vehicles to stall.
Pampers unveils new technology that alerts you when its time to change your baby’s diaper
Lumi by Pampers is an all-in-one baby monitor system that tracks your baby's activity including their diapering needs.
More than 200 job-seekers pack hiring event as Metro Transit searches for new drivers
Applicants were lined up Saturday at a one-day hiring event for new Metro Transit driving recruits.
Takata recall of 10M inflators could be last of air bag saga
Takata is recalling 10 million more front air bag inflators sold to 14 different automakers because they can explode with too much force and hurl shrapnel.
Fastenal employee fired after tweeting criticism of company's gift
An employee of a Minnesota company has been fired after tweeting criticism of the firm's holiday gift to its workers.
Legal weed sales in Illinois total nearly $11-million in just 5 days
Dispensaries across the state have rendered 271,169 transactions since cannabis was legalized on January 1, 2020 – totaling exactly $10,830,667.91 in sales.
Pier 1 Imports to close up to 450 stores amid bankruptcy fears
Reports indicate that Pier 1 Imports will close up to 450 stores as the company considers bankruptcy.
RECALL: Depression medication Mirtazapine recalled due to label error on declared strength
One lot of Mirtazapine tablets, used to treat major depressive disorder, was recalled due to a label error on its declared strength.
New FDA dual labels will now show calorie count of entire food container
The FDA has released new labeling guidelines that require manufacturers to list how many calories are in an entire package of food.
Abbreviating 2020 on official documents could make you an easy fraud target, police warn
Police are advising people to write out 2020 as the year when signing the date to avoid potential fraud.
Minneapolis plastic bag fee goes into effect Jan. 1
As we enter 2020, Minneapolis shoppers are reminded that plastic bags will soon come with a fee.
2 Kowalski's Market salads recalled due to labeling issue
Two Kowalski's Market salads are being recalled due to an allergen label error, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service. The products contain pine nuts, but the ingredient was not included on the label.
Pentagon memo urges military members not to use DNA ancestry kits
The Pentagon issued an internal memo that urged military personal to avoid using consumer DNA kits due to safety concerns, according to a report from Yahoo News.
25 states raising the minimum wage come Jan. 1, 2020
More than 20 states will be raising the minimum wage to as much as $15 an hour come Jan. 1, 2020.