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Protesters with Black Lives Matter gathered briefly in the rotunda at Mall of America before moving outside and boarding the Blue Line Light Rail Train. They then got off at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in an attempt to shut it down.
From Black Lives Matter demonstrating at Mall of America to holiday cards and mistletoe, here's a look at the four stories to know about for Wednesday, Dec. 22.
A request for a temporary restraining order against Black Lives Matter by Mall of America was denied in part and granted in part Tuesday. The mall filed the motion to stop the group from protesting there Wednesday.
We should know more soon on whether or not a Hennepin County judge will grant the Mall of America's request to keep protesters off mall property on Wednesday.
During one of the busiest shopping weeks of the year, Mall of America is caught up in a legal battle with protesters. Monday afternoon, attorneys for the mall asked a judge for help in preventing members of Black Lives Matter from doing what the group did last December.
Eight activists with Black Lives Matter Minneapolis have been sued by Mall Of America, according to the group. Black Lives Matter Minneapolis said that Mall of America has targeted four activists and four "John Does" with a temporary restraining order, as well as requiring them to delete any social media posts encouraging a the upcoming demonstration at the mega mall.
Protesters are marching Saturday afternoon in Minneapolis to demand justice for a man shot and killed by police in November. Organizers described the march earlier this week as the biggest the Twin Cities will have ever seen.
A number of protests and demonstrations are planned during the next few days in the name of the man who was fatally shot by Minneapolis police last month. More than 1,000 protesters may march and rally on Saturday over the death of Jamar Clark, who died during a confrontation with two police officers in north Minneapolis.
The former singer for the Stone Temple Pilots died accidentally from a mix of cocaine, alcohol and MDA, according to the Hennepin County Medical Examiner.
Black Lives Matter will return to Mall of America next week unless they "get #Justice4Jamar", group organizers announced Thursday.
You better watch out, you better not cry -- Scuba Claus is coming to town! This sea-worthy Santa made his annual visit to SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium at the Mall of America Tuesday.
Scott Weiland was found dead on his tour bus outside a hotel near the Mall of America last week. Police have not said how the former Stone Temple Pilots frontman died, but they said they found cocaine in his room.
Managing a local business runs in the family for Angela Lessman. "I was around it my whole childhood," Lessman said. "I grew up in a store. My parents had a store for consignment for artists in Door County, Wisconsin."
Often we're told to put down our smartphones, but at Mall of America they are asking you to pick it up! This weekend, you can take part in a Twizzard at MOA. The Mall of America is asking guests to use their phones to create an indoor blizzard using Twitter.
Mall of America debuted a new concept on this Black Friday called "Shop Local." It's a holiday pop-up shop supporting small, local businesses.
A record number of people attended the 8th annual Walk To End Hunger at Mall of America this Thanksgiving. On Thursday morning, more than 5,000 walkers helped raise money for 15 area hunger relief organizations. Among them was Senator Amy Klobuchar.
Many malls are struggling for customers in the lead up to one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year. Online sales and fast checkouts have people staying at home -- and that is why the Mall of America in Bloomington is trying something new to lure customers.
The eighth-annual Walk to End Hunger will return to the Mall of America on Thanksgiving morning. It will include a 5K run and other family-oriented fitness activities.
A holiday favorite came alive on Sunday at the Mall of America. Shoppers who passed by the rotunda Sunday had a chance to watch the "Nutcracker."
Shake Shack, the franchise that's had even jaded Manhattanites standing in line and downing burgers while standing shoulder-to-shoulder, is coming to Minnesota. The restaurant serves burgers, hot dogs, fries and other classic fast food options, but is also known for its shakes and frozen custards.
WCCO Radio teamed up with Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities on Tuesday and shattered a fundraising record.
With Thanksgiving just over a week away, holiday shoppers are already plotting their gift buying strategies. It's estimated that Twin Cities shoppers will spend about $1.4 billion on holiday gifts this season.
Just as things begin to cool down outside, they are heating up inside the Mall of America. Add a little spice to your shopping by stopping in to the newest restaurant to open at the mega mall – Cantina Laredo.
Intelligence officials found no evidence of any specific or credible threat targeting American soil following the deadly Paris attacks, U.S. officials told The Associated Press. Still patrols were stepped up and added security measures put in place nationwide.
With the season of giving almost here, many of us will be shopping for our loved ones while also supporting our favorite charities. A new store at the Mall of America allows you to do both at the same time.
