11-year-old Northfield girl completes 1,000 kind deeds on Black Friday
With her rainbow shoes on, 11-year-old Nika Hirsch is a girl on a mission at the Mall of America this Black Friday.
SEA LIFE Aquarium celebrates 'Tanks-giving'
The animals at Sea Life Aquarium at the Mall of America celebrated “Tanks-giving” with some fish treats and football.
Charges dropped after evidence refutes suspect ID in violent robbery
After some Labor Day weekend shopping, a group of girls was leaving Mall of America on the afternoon of September 4, 2021, when two men approached them in a parking ramp, according to a criminal complaint.
Museum of Failure opening this winter at Mall of America
The Museum of Failure at the Mall of America is opening November 5, offering a look into some the most unsuccessful products in history.
COVID-19 vaccines begin for younger kids in Minnesota
On the first day that kids ages 5 to 11 could get vaccinated against COVID-19, a steady stream of parents and kids walked into the state vaccination site at Mall of America.
Annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk held at MOA
The annual American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk was held Saturday morning at the Mall of America.
Family of boy thrown from MOA balcony sues mall for negligence
The family of the boy who was thrown off a third floor balcony at the Mall of America in 2019 filed a lawsuit against the mall Tuesday.
Mall of America community vaccination site prioritizing 16, 17-year-olds for COVID-19 vaccine
The state-run community vaccination site at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota is prioritizing 16 and 17 year olds this week to get the Pfizer vaccine, the state Department of Education says.
Former stage managers find a new stage directing vaccinations at MOA
They say all the world's a stage. For three former stage managers they've found a new one coordinating COVID-19 vaccinations at MOA. Kelly O'Connell has the story of three artists who were forced to switch careers and are now working to end the pandemic.
Minneapolis studio releases drone film of Nickelodeon Universe, Mall of America
A Minneapolis-based studio released their latest drone film project capturing footage of the Mall of America and its theme park, Nickelodeon Universe.
The Fair on 4 attraction opens at Mall of America
A new attraction is bringing the fair-inspired fun to the Mall of America.
Business owner offers self-defense tools for Asian women in the Twin Cities
Turquoya Williams, the owner of Soul Sistas is on a mission to make people feel safe. She sells safety items such as mace and alarms inside Mall of America after her own close encounter.
COVID-19 vaccination site to open at Mall of America
A permanent COVID-19 vaccination site will be opening at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota this week, according to the governor's office.
Mall of America no longer behind on mortgage payments
After falling behind on mortgage payments following the onset of the pandemic, the Mall of America is now current on its mortgage, according to a spokesperson for the mall.
Mall of America’s Candy Cane Institute offers interactive virtual Santa experience
This would typically be the time of year malls would be bustling with holiday shoppers and kids dressed up for their pictures with Santa. But with COVID-19 restrictions in place, there won’t be any in-person visits with Old St. Nick. Still, malls are finding ways to keep the tradition alive, online. The Mall of America constructed the Candy Cane Institute, an interactive virtual experience that starts with a tour of the elves workshop and ends with a Santa visit. The cost for the 10-minute virtual holiday experience is $20 and it runs through December 24.
Ho ho ho! Santa still checking in with kids over Zoom this year (he dropped by the Buzz with some Christmas wishes)
Santa is still working hard this year at the North Pole getting ready for his big night on December 24th. The jolly elf joined the Buzz with details on how you can Zoom with him through the Santa Experience at the MOA. He also made sure to ask Kelly and Dawn what they'd like for Christmas.
Minnesota shoppers show up for Black Friday deals during pandemic
With restrictions in place in Minnesota, stores still saw plenty of foot traffic on Friday, but the COVID-19 pandemic made it a Black Friday like no other.
Visiting Santa gets COVID-19 safety update at Twin Cities metro stores
Just two weeks away from Black Friday, many are trying to figure out how some favorite traditions will play out. For the kids, there are alternatives to sitting on Santa’s lap and they're popping up all over the Twin Cities metro.
Mall of America to open temporary space for 17 Twin Cities shops affected by pandemic, unrest
The Mall of America says it will open some of its space to Twin Cities businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and civil unrest.
More than 200 Mall of America workers facing possible layoffs this month
More than 200 workers at the Mall of America may be laid off by the end of September, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.