Collectors react to Best Buy pulling physical media from shelves
Best Buy will no longer sell hard copies of movies in its stores by early next year. It's disheartening to collectors, but as our Beret Leone explains, it won't stop them.
Best Buy will no longer sell hard copies of movies in its stores by early next year. It's disheartening to collectors, but as our Beret Leone explains, it won't stop them.
Best Buy will phase out sales in early 2024, meaning that this will be the last holiday season that you'll be able to scoop up those stocking-stuffer movies at the remaining stores that still have inventory on shelves.
Cheered on by hundreds of friends and family, 224 soon-to-be seniors accepted their paid internship invitations for companies like Best Buy, General Mills, Target and many more.
A major Minnesota-based company is reportedly cutting hundreds of jobs.
Best Buy posted lower fiscal second-quarter profits and sales as the nation's largest consumer electronics chain struggled with weakening consumer demand for gadgets and high costs that rippled through its supply chain.
Best Buy Co. posted first-quarter results that showed shoppers pulled back on spending, while higher costs ate into profits.
The chain, based in Minneapolis, also announced on Thursday profits in line with Wall Street expectations.
Authorities in Blaine say 10 people have been charged in connection with a mass theft at Best Buy on Black Friday.
On Black Friday in the Twin Cities, a large group of people burst in a stole thousands of dollars worth of merchandise at three Best Buy locations, in what was at the time a national retail theft trend.
Maplewood police say they are "aggressively pursuing" those responsible for a rash of mass thefts at Best Buy last Friday.
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Best Buy Co.'s shares tumbled Tuesday after the nation's largest consumer electronics chain posted a decline in gross profit margin for the fiscal third quarter, citing organized theft and increased promotions compared to a year ago.
Will that special gift be available this year? Or will the store shelves be bare when you go shopping?
Some of Minnesota's biggest companies are looking for part-time seasonal help, and some of the incentives are tempting.
The company, based in Richfield, Minnesota, was somewhat insulated from the economic fallout last year because so many people stuck at home stepped up spending on webcams, laptops and other technology.
Among the other companies that signed the letter are Google, Facebook, Apple, Microsoft, Starbucks, Warner Music Group, and PepsiCo.
Best Buy and Hy-Vee are among the latest companies to relax their face mask policies for guests and employees who are fully vaccinated.
Best Buy said Thursday that its president and chief operating officer is stepping down in July after more than 17 years with the chain.
Best Buy's statement clarified employees will not have time off to get the vaccine, but rather will be gifted time off to use as they please once their vaccination has been verified.
Black Friday is shifting online even more this year, as the pandemic keeps many shoppers home and big box stores change their strategies. But it's still a time to get a great deal, depending on what you're looking for today.
Best Buy released its Black Friday plans on Thursday, and the Minnesota-based electronics retailer says it won't be open for Thanksgiving this year.
CEO Corie Barry of Minnesota-based Best Buy is one the most powerful women in business, according to Fortune.
Best Buy Co. reported that online sales more than tripled in the fiscal second quarter, as shoppers bought computers, tablets and large appliances to help them cook, work and learn from home during the pandemic.
Richfield-based Best Buy announced Tuesday it will be closing its stores on Thanksgiving this year.
Best Buy will boost its starting hourly wage to $15 an hour, the company announced Tuesday.
Jamal Murray rebounded from a rough start to the Western Conference semifinals with 24 points to lead the Denver Nuggets on a 117-90 romp in Game 3 that made the Minnesota Timberwolves the last team in the NBA to lose in this postseason.
It's a mad dash for a chance to catch the dancing colors in the sky.
Carlos Santana hit a tiebreaking home run in the fifth inning, Joe Ryan pitched a season-high seven innings and the Minnesota Twins won for the 16th time in 18 games by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2.
Police say a single vehicle slammed into a section of White Bear Lake Area High School Friday.
Myon Burrell was arrested in Minneapolis Thursday and formally charged on May 10 with one count of fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance.
It's a mad dash for a chance to catch the dancing colors in the sky.
Police say a single vehicle slammed into a section of White Bear Lake Area High School Friday.
Myon Burrell was arrested in Minneapolis Thursday and formally charged on May 10 with one count of fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance.
Minnesota's new flag is set to go into official use Saturday, which has many wondering why the state adopted a new flag. The controversial replacement of the old flag requires an explanation of that emblem's history.
The ripple effects from the Israel-Hamas war again hit home in Minnesota, as advocates for an economic boycott of Israel pressed the University of Minnesota Board of Regents to divest the university's endowment from Israeli companies.
Minnesota's new flag is set to go into official use Saturday, which has many wondering why the state adopted a new flag. The controversial replacement of the old flag requires an explanation of that emblem's history.
Two Minnesota bills with new gun rules likely won't become law this year after key Democrat says he doesn't support them.
Last year, 22 air quality alerts were issued for Minnesota — 13 of them were orange, which means bad for people with pre-existing conditions. Nine were red — bad for everyone. Those 22 alerts spanned 52 days.
Minnesotans will have a good shot at spotting the northern lights on Friday night, experts predict.
Rural Minnesotans say they're getting hit hard by what they call a "chaotic" health care scene.
Home infusion is meant to help patients become independent and resume normal activities while recovering from an illness. The COVID-19 pandemic jump-started the growth of the at-home therapy.
Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature's audit committee have voted to launch a probe of diversity initiatives across state government.
A pair of wedding barns sued the state of Wisconsin on Tuesday seeking to block the enactment of a new law requiring them to get liquor licenses similar to other establishments that host events.
Milwaukee's election leader has been ousted by the mayor in a surprise move that comes just six months before Wisconsin's largest city will be in the spotlight in the presidential swing state.
Police in Wisconsin fatally shot a student who had pointed a pellet rifle in their direction outside a middle school, according to the state's Department of Justice.
Andy Coulter died of cancer in March, leaving a hole in the Montevideo community he loved dearly.
Art and spoken word can help break down barriers and allow people to share openly when it comes to tough topics like gun violence.
On Monday, more than 500 people heard Fine Sternberg speak at Hopkins High School for a special assembly commemorating Yom Hashoah, the Jewish day of remembrance for the Holocaust.
Every Monday morning, in a warehouse just outside of town, about 25 volunteers gather to pack food, clothing, medical supplies and even fire protection equipment. Former pastor Lee Schuemann is helping organize.
Dr. Greg Ekbom founded LimbFit, a Christian nonprofit that designs and fits prosthetics and also works side-by-side in hospitals with Ukrainian trauma surgeons.
Minnesota's new flag is set to go into official use Saturday, which has many wondering why the state adopted a new flag. The controversial replacement of the old flag requires an explanation of that emblem's history.
Two Minnesota bills with new gun rules likely won't become law this year after key Democrat says he doesn't support them.
The highly anticipated State Department report doesn't formally conclude Israel is in violation of U.S. or international law.
Saturday is Minnesota Statehood Day, and it's fair to say it will likely garner more attention this year than it has since the first celebration in 1858. That's because the new state flag will officially ride up flag poles across the state at sunrise.
The University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents is meeting Friday afternoon to discuss whether the U’s endowment will continue to hold investments in Israeli companies.
Rural Minnesotans say they're getting hit hard by what they call a "chaotic" health care scene.
The red-hot Minnesota Timberwolves are back home on Friday to take on the Denver Nuggets in game three of the Western Conference semifinal series — and tickets aren't cheap.
Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday signed a ticket transparency bill aimed at protecting music fans when they buy tickets for shows.
Owning and protecting a home or a car in Minnesota is getting more expensive.
The amendment, which was heard in a House committee Tuesday, includes a minimum wage pay rate of $1.27 per mile and 49 cents per minute. That committee advanced the bill in an 8-4 vote.
Myon Burrell was arrested in Minneapolis Thursday and formally charged on May 10 with one count of fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance.
Two Minnesota bills with new gun rules likely won't become law this year after key Democrat says he doesn't support them.
Minnesota made history by establishing the first Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls Office in the country. Now we know who will lead the ground-breaking unit.
The shooting occurred on the 3000 block of Irving Avenue North shortly after 7:30 p.m., according to the Minneapolis Police Department.
The 17-year-old from Minneapolis is facing two counts of second-degree murder in the deaths of 16-year-olds Diriye Abdi Muhumed and Chardid Farah.
Home infusion is meant to help patients become independent and resume normal activities while recovering from an illness. The COVID-19 pandemic jump-started the growth of the at-home therapy.
Rural Minnesotans say they're getting hit hard by what they call a "chaotic" health care scene.
Students at North St. Paul High School were lifting each other up as part of Shoe Day — a program by NAMI Minnesota that encourages teens to imagine themselves in each others' shoes.
The fitness chain's $10 monthly membership is one of few things that had remained unchanged since 1998 — until now.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with experts who working to track and treat long COVID.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
Prince fans can add another stop to the list of must-see Twin Cities sites to celebrate the 40th anniversary of "Purple Rain."
UmaSofia Srivastava resigned as Miss Teen USA on Wednesday, just two days after Noelia Voigt stepped down as Miss USA.
International superstar Becky G is set to take the stage at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand this summer.
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
Jamal Murray rebounded from a rough start to the Western Conference semifinals with 24 points to lead the Denver Nuggets on a 117-90 romp in Game 3 that made the Minnesota Timberwolves the last team in the NBA to lose in this postseason.
Carlos Santana hit a tiebreaking home run in the fifth inning, Joe Ryan pitched a season-high seven innings and the Minnesota Twins won for the 16th time in 18 games by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2.
Journalist Charles Hallman is a staple at Target Center. But he found a passion for covering a neglected sports beat.
After finishing their practice round on Monday night, the golfers were in their hotel rooms in Bartlesville, Oklahoma when they were told to go downstairs because a tornado was heading their way.
Manny Margot highlighted a five-run first inning for Minnesota with a three-run double off Seattle ace Logan Gilbert, and the Twins beat the Mariners 11-1 to win their fifth consecutive series.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Lisa Pettigrew and Galen Smith about their long covid experience.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke Kate Murray with the Minnesota Department of Health and long covid sufferer Shane Hendricks.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dr. Dr. Tanya Melnik about the new M Health Fairview long haul COVID clinic.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with experts who working to track and treat long COVID.
Major bills have still not been voted on. But the legislative business has slowed because of the controversial return of Sen. Nicole Mitchell, who was charged last month with felony burglary.
Minnesotans like to explore, and now they'll have a chance to step into caves that haven't been explored in half a century.
John Lauritsen looks at how a Breezy Point barn went from housing buffalo and cattle to hosting customers and wedding parties.
It's one of the few covered bridges remaining in the Midwest, and it's seen a lot of traffic over the years.
Decades ago, at an 88-acre pasture near Annandale, cars replaced cows and French Lake Auto Parts was born.
There's an attraction in Fergus Falls that's centered around a man-made disaster.
A survey by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service shows 1.7 million anglers went fishing in Minnesota in 2022. Of those, 69% were residents and 31% were from out of state.
A summer sausage is apparently what's propelled the Twins to 12 straight victories. So, why are athletes superstitious? Good Question.
Cameras are appearing more frequently in courtrooms, but an age-old way to capture the moment is still finding its way into the spotlight.
Whether you're a new driver or new to the state, scheduling a driving test in Minnesota can be a bumpy road.
From drama involving Democratic Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell to now-former Republican Congressman George Santos, we've recently seen the flames of expulsion being fanned.
Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday.
Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old man from Prior, Lake, Minnesota was found guilty of six criminal charges, including first-degree reckless homicide. Miu's trial lasted eight days in a Hudson, Wisconsin courtroom.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
An early spring snowstorm made for many beautiful sights across the state of Minnesota over the weekend.
State fire officials say a grass fire near Waseca is contained Monday morning after burning more than 1,000 acres.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer has your latest forecast, and in a rare turn of events folks as far south as Alabama may be able to see the Northern Lights after sundown tonight. Also, looking ahead to Mother's Day, there's some beautiful weather on the way.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer has your latest forecast, and in a rare turn of events folks as far south as Alabama may be able to see the Northern Lights after sundown tonight. Also, looking ahead to Mother's Day, there's some beautiful weather on the way.
Saturday will be a #Top10WxDay, and there's a chance at seeing the northern lights on Friday night.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak breaks down the northern lights viewing opportunity in Minnesota Friday night, due to a geomagnetic storm.
Tonight on Home Team WCCO's Mike Max introduces us to Ty McDevitt, a pitching coach and baseball-lover with an incredible story.
Everyone is safe after a car slammed into a section of White Bear Lake Area High School on Friday.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer has your latest forecast, and in a rare turn of events folks as far south as Alabama may be able to see the Northern Lights after sundown tonight. Also, looking ahead to Mother's Day, there's some beautiful weather on the way.
It's a mad dash for a chance to catch the dancing colors in the sky.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer has your latest forecast, and in a rare turn of events folks as far south as Alabama may be able to see the Northern Lights after sundown tonight. Also, looking ahead to Mother's Day, there's some beautiful weather on the way.