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Abercrombie & Fitch Ordered to Pay Big in Autism Discrimination Case
In 2005, helpful big sister Brittney Maxson tried to enter an A&F dressing room at the Mall of America to assist her younger sibling, 14-year-old Molly, who is autistic.
She was confronted by store staff, who said that Abercrombie policy didn’t allow more than one person in a dressing room at a time in an attempt… »
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…. »
Hit-the-books LOOKS at Mall of America
Despite a National Retail Federation forecast that families would spend about 8 percent less on back-to-school items this year, the recession didn’t seem to weigh heavily on the minds of shoppers at the Mall of America last week — although many mentioned the outstanding sales and deals they’d found. Kids were shopping with parents and… »
Michelle Obama Coming to Mall of America?
August 1,2009
Overheard: Chatter among Mall of America employees regarding a possible visit by First Lady Michelle Obama. My source’s presence was detected before he/she could hear about a “when.”
Info. from C.J., columnist, Star… »
Light Rail Down This Weekend!!!
By BOB VON STERNBERG, Star Tribune
Last update: July 24, 2009 – 10:03 AM
Anyone planning to take the Hiawatha light-rail line to the airport or the Mall of America this weekend will have to take the bus.
Metro Transit officials are shutting down the train from the 46th Street station to the end of the line at the… »
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… »
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…. »
5 Questions For Bethenny Frankel
June 24, 2009 We caught up with Bethenny Frankel, one of “The Real Housewives of New York City,” as she hosted a book signing and shopping party at Corset (www.corsetstyling.com) in Hopkins. She was looking forward to her first Mall of America visit, hoping to roller-skate around the mega structure.
She’s touring the country for… »
Stretch of Light Rail Closing This Weekend, Starting Friday 6-26
By PAUL WALSH, Star Tribune
Last update: June 23, 2009 – 1:01 PM
A stretch of light rail is closing this weekend for construction.
Metro Transis buses will replace the trains between the 46th Street and Mall of America stations from 11 p.m. Friday until 3:30 a.m. Monday. Trains will operate normally elsewhere along the Hiawatha Line.
Buses will operate more… »
‘The Hills’ were alive with the sounds of Lauren Conrad at MOA
Lauren Conrad believes she’s ready for an interview with NBC’s Al Roker.
Take that, Speidi!
The star of MTV’s “The Hills” was at the Mall of America on Sunday, signing copies of her novel, “L.A. Candy.” I didn’t care enough to request an interview with Conrad, whose image is being tightly managed; I’d sooner schedule a sit-down with Sharky from Underwater Adventures. Conrad… »
