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Americans Love The Mall — Just Not Shopping There
Joe Weisenthal|Aug. 21, 2009
For the denizens of suburbia — particularly youth with few good options for hanging out in public space — there’s still nothing quite like the mall. Malls aren’t quite the cultural force they once were, like in the 80s when they were the central staging for so many teen movies, but malls are… »
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… »
Savvy Shopper’s Store Trooper Tests Relaxing Massage At Mall of America
- Allison Kaplan, Twin Cities.com
Wherever there are crowds of people with time on their hands, money in their pockets and tension in their necks, there’s a massage chair. Quickie relaxation outposts have become as ubiquitous at shopping centers as pretzel stands and the pushy characters selling lotion at kiosks.
On the one hand, it makes sense… »
Savvy Shopper: These days, learning the fine art of haggling is priceless
By Allison Kaplan
akaplan@pioneerpress.com
Updated: 06/26/2009 02:51:05 PM CDT
Even the bride in a position to consider a $9,000 designer wedding dress is not above haggling these days.
At Grace Bridal Boutique in Excelsior, where $2,200 is the entry-level price point, business has remained brisk despite consumer cutbacks, says owner Amanda Henke — with one significant shift.
“We’re seeing a lot… »
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…. »
What To Do During Your Layover at Minneapolis/St Paul Airport
by Annie Scott June 19,2009
Ah, MSP. A layover in this sprawling northern airport can be a great time, or abject Hell. Here are some ways to have fun if you find yourself flying into this flyover state.
(I can say that; I’m from there. And I love it. And it knows.)
The Lindbergh Terminal is the… »
“Airport side-trips/layovers – Mall of America”
Excerpt from “Airport side-trips: 10 cheap, educational, car-free excursions – USATODAY.com”
Minneapolis/St. Paul
It’s 25 minutes by light rail from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to downtown Minneapolis, but only 11 minutes on the light rail from the airport to the Mall of America. The mall has more than 500 shops, 14 movie screens, an aquarium, a… »
