Press Coverage
Nightlife at Mall of America: A place for funny in your life
Stand-up comedy is a tough business. No joke. There was a time in the 1980s when the Twin Cities boomed with comedy clubs. Then came a bust that some described as a “bloodbath.” In its wake, only a few clubs were left standing.
Fast forward to 2009. Few would have thought that the Mall of America’s… »
‘Glee’ Chic: The Cast Stops By the Mall of America
Last update: August 26, 2009
Glee chic The cast of Glee (premiering on Sept. 9 at 8 p.m. on Fox) stopped by the Mall of America to sign autographs at Hot Topic. The show’s pilot has been an Internet sensation this summer, so fans lined up to get a glimpse of the nine young stars…. »
“BODIES…the Exhibition” Walks Into Controversial Debut At Mall Of America
Traveling gallery of corpses axed in Paris for disrespectfully displaying dead people for profit
By Matt Snyders, City Pages
Published on August 11, 2009
At first glance, they don’t look real. Seeing a skinned human body—steak-red musculature and adjoining tendons fully exposed, scrotum-less testicles hanging like distended marbles—it’s tempting to think it must be a… »
On This Day, in 1992, The Mall of America Opened It’s Doors
Patricia Hysell, Charleston History Examiner
August 11, 1992: The Mall of America located inBloomington, Minnesota opens for business. It cost $650 million to build and has a $1.8 billion impact per year on the economy of the state. It was built and is managed by Triple Five Groupowned by the Ghermezian brothers of Canada. The mall is the largest one in… »
Four Paddlefish Move From Duluth To Mall of America
Early Wednesday, four paddlefish will leave the Great Lakes Aquarium in Duluth and journey to their new home at Underwater Adventures Aquarium at Mall of America.
The four freshwater paddlefish were born at a local hatchery and raised at the Great Lakes Aquarium. In an effort to keep new and exciting creatures in the aquarium, Underwater… »
Opening Night at Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy
Jeff Capri
Date/Time:Every week Friday, Saturday from Fri., July 31 until Sun., August 2, 10:30pm, Every week Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from Wed., July 29 until Sun., August 2, 8:00pm
Price: $13-$19
- Bryan Miller, City Pages
The Twin Cities comedy scene has been strong for decades, but of late it appears to be undergoing something of a… »
With sales slow, businesses remember to say thank you
By DEE DePASS, Star Tribune
July 11, 2009
At the Mall of America, public relations director Dan Jasper said he and other workers now escort lost visitors to their destinations, hail taxis and carry luggage for guests who have hopped over from the airport. Jasper has even treated some guests to coffee. It’s all part of the service… »
Interview: Napa Valley Grille’s Chef, Shawnté Amour Peery
SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2009
MALL OF AMERICA- Chef Interview
This week, we thought it would be fun to get to know our Chef de Cuisine, Shawnté Amour Peery, a little better!
I recently found out that Shawnté’s middle name is Amour. Apparently Stevie Wonder’s “My Cherie Amour” was very popular the year Shawnté was born and is suits… »
MOA is working harder for every dollar – Star Tribune
In a tight economy, the Mall of America is selling shoppers on value, uniqueness.
By JACKIE CROSBY, Star Tribune
Last update: July 5, 2009 – 10:38 PM
A floor below the hubbub of retail and rides at Bloomington’s Mall of America, Maureen Bausch sits in her basement office and points to a pile of papers on her desk…. »
More Info. About Mall of America and The Mayo Clinic
June 25, 2009
My institution recently announced that it plans an outpost amid the roller coasters, restaurants and retailers as the Mall of America expands into a second phase. At first glance I thought this would be a “retail clinic” within the large shopping center outside of Minneapolis but organizers have some different ideas that may… »
