Industrial real estate remains strong amid pandemic

Ground broke this week on what is said to be one of the last empty industrial plots of land in the “Golden Triangle” between I-494, Highway 169 and Highways 212 and 62.

Weights and dumbbells are latest coronavirus-fueled shortage: Here's what to use instead

Weights are becoming increasingly harder to find — with some back-ordered until the fall — as more people bulk up on home gym equipment as the world spends more time at home during the coronavirus pandemic.

Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte returns earlier this year

Starbucks is bringing back its coveted Pumpkin Spice Latte Tuesday with its fall menu available at locations across the country -- days earlier than last year’s launch sweetening up 2020.

Travelers lost about $900K at airport checkpoints last year, TSA says

Travelers left behind nearly a million dollars at U.S. airport security checkpoints last year, including about $19,000 in foreign currency, the Transportation Security Administration said.

23 Minnesota cases linked to peaches with possible Salmonella contamination

There are 23 cases in Minnesota connected to a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked to fresh, whole peaches sold at Aldi and Target stores, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.

Target reports historic second quarter 2020 earnings, including 700% increase in drive-up service

Despite an economic decline in the U.S. from a global pandemic, Target announced Wednesday morning that its second quarter results were strong, reflecting the continuation of heightened sales volume and significant investments in response to COVID-19.

Walz administration to file appeal against Line 3, delaying project

The Minnesota Department of Commerce will keep up its legal fight against the state's Public Utilities Commission over the Line 3 oil pipeline, further delaying the project.

Girl Scouts debuting new cookie variety inspired by French toast

2021 just got a little sweeter. The Girl Scouts of the USA announced a new French toast-inspired cookie flavor to join their lineup of offerings in January.

Cabin life calling more Minnesotans as sales skyrocket
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Heading to the cabin has long been a source of comfort for Minnesotans, but in the middle of a pandemic... cabins are more popular than ever. Minnesota Realtors CEO Chris Galler joined the Buzz to chat about the new trends in the vacation homes market, and why more families are investing in a home away from home.

22 of Minnesota's most in-demand jobs don't require college degree

With high unemployment during the COVID-19 pandemic, the job hunt can be difficult. However, there are still many jobs in demand in Minnesota, some of which don't require a college degree.

14 Minnesota cases linked to recalled onions in Salmonella outbreak

Fourteen cases of Salmonella Newport infections in Minnesota have been linked to a nationwide outbreak connected to potentially contaminated onions, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

Amazon reportedly looking to transform shuttered JCPenney, Sears stores into fulfillment centers

Amazon, celebrating the boom in e-commerce, is in discussions with Simon Property Group, the largest U.S. mall owner by number of malls with 204 properties, the Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

More than a third of US adults are using cleaning products incorrectly: CDC study

In trying to prevent the transmission of the novel coronavirus, more than a third of U.S. adults are putting their health at risk by using cleaning products incorrectly, according to a recent report.

BBB warns of ‘brushing’ scam: Packages from Amazon, other retailers being sent to people who didn’t order

The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on the lookout for a scam in the U.S. that involves an unknown sender shipping boxes of unordered merchandise from online retailers, including Amazon.

Doordash debuts 'digital convenience stores' in 8 US cities

DoorDash is launching digital "convenience stores" in several cities across the U.S. that will bring to your door everything from chips and ice cream to dog food and cold medicine.