Minn. Company Touts Tool To Protect Stolen Credit Cards

With all the security breaches in the past year, many shoppers are concerned about using their credit or debit cards. But carrying large amounts of cash has its own risks. A survey by Bankrate.com in November found more than a third of American shoppers planned to use debit cards for Black Friday purchases. Many of those cards are tied to checking and credit accounts, and hold a wealth of personal information if hackers and thieves get their hands on them.

• Dec 3, 2014

MAC Accepting Proposals For On-Site MSP Airport Hotel

The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport may soon join the ranks of dozens of other airports in the region in adding an on-site hotel. The Metropolitan Airports Commission is now accepting proposals for the project. The plan is to build a hotel near Terminal 1 across from Concourse C, next to the U.S. Postal Office.

• Dec 2, 2014

Brutal Winters A Boon For Twin Cities' Skyway Businesses

It is single-digit days like Monday when many folks in the Twin Cities are grateful to live and work in downtown Minneapolis or St. Paul. You can chalk it up to the Twin Cities' famed skyway system -- the envy of most cold climate cities.

• Dec 1, 2014

A Year After Massive Target Data Breach, Still No Arrests

It was this time last year when we first learned about a data breach at Target stores nationwide.

• Dec 1, 2014

Do's And Don'ts For Shopping On Cyber Monday

Cyber Monday, the Monday after Thanksgiving, has become traditionally the biggest online shopping day of the year. Since Thanksgiving, almost 134 million people went shopping in stores and online.

• Dec 1, 2014

Get Movin' Monday: Best Holiday Buys

Many of us will be spending the month of December buying gifts for other people. But the deals are so good on some items, you might want to pick up something for yourself.

• Dec 1, 2014

Finding Minnesota: Pedaling & Caroling Around Stillwater

It seems like people don't go Christmas caroling as much anymore. Whether they're tired of the old traditions or don't have the time anymore, there's now a caroling option in Stillwater that's newer and faster.

• Nov 30, 2014

Does Cyber Monday Carry The Same Weight As Years Past?

Many shoppers still look forward to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but sales promotions are starting earlier and lasting longer. That means fewer shoppers were in stores or buying online the weekend after Thanksgiving compared to last year, and analysts expect that to continue on Monday.

• Nov 30, 2014

Top Technology Picks For The Holiday Season

Smartwatches, the sophisticated, portable mini-computers that track fitness metrics and synchronize with cell phones, are taking wrists by storm this holiday season.

• Nov 30, 2014

Mpls. Police Offer Shopping Safety Tips This Holiday Season

Bargain hunters were out awfully early Friday morning getting a jump start on their holiday wish-lists. The National Retail Federation says 140 million shoppers will search for the best deals this weekend.

• Nov 29, 2014

Small Business Saturday Giving Big Money To Local Shops

Small Twin Cities shops saw big business on Saturday. Every year shoppers are encouraged to support local businesses for "Small Business Saturday," the day after the Black Friday shopping holiday.

• Nov 29, 2014

Expert Talks About The Psychology Of Sales

More than 140 million people are expected to shop for deals this weekend. WCCO went in search of what it is about getting a bargain that has people flooding the stores. The four-letter word "sale" is everywhere, and shoppers like Eric Hudson are out to find the best bang for their buck.

• Nov 28, 2014

AG: Eyes Out For Scams During Holiday Shopping

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is urging consumers to exercise caution when shopping for deals this holiday season, especially on "Black Friday."

• Nov 27, 2014

What To Know When Gym Shopping

We all need to exercise, but it's pretty easy to find an excuse to skip a workout if you don't have a gym, or if you're going to the wrong one. Whether basic, big box, or boutique -- not all are created equal. Small health clubs like Snap and Anytime Fitness offer a no-frills workout. They never shut off the lights. "Obviously we're open anytime. That's 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, even on holidays.

• Nov 26, 2014

Shoppers Stock Up On Last Minute Thanksgiving Items

Shoppers looking for last-minute staples for Thanksgiving dinner waited in long lines across the metro Wednesday. Crystal resident Chase Johnson spent most of his childhood shopping at Almsted's.

• Nov 26, 2014

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