Good Question: How Does MOA Decorate For The Holidays?

Imagine having to dress up an almost five-million-square foot space for the holidays! The daunting task is a reality for Brett Baudette, design manager at MOA. He says they "kick in to holiday gear" in mid-September, contracting out to about 100 workers who normally build inside the stores. "It's a team of construction workers," Baudette said. "It's kind of a fun change for them." They'll spend $250,000 on new decorations and labor, with most of the work executed in the middle of the night.

• Nov 25, 2013

Curiocity: Review Of FireLake Grill At Mall Of America

Being located inside a popular mall and being considered a "hotel restaurant" -- two things that can go hand-in-hand with dining only for convenience and necessity. FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar had both hurdles to overcome when they opened earlier this spring.

• Nov 25, 2013

New Verizon Wireless 'Destination Store' To Open At MOA

Just in time for the holidays, a new kind of store is opening at the Mall of America. Earlier Tuesday, Verizon Wireless unveiled what it calls its first "Destination Store." The store opens Wednesday night and replaces the old Verizon store on the second floor of the mall.

• Nov 19, 2013

J.M. Cremps: Local Business Where Boys Can Be Boys

All this week at WCCO-TV, we're highlighting small businesses here in Minnesota. For Tuesday, we're highlighting a new store at the Mall of America where boys can be boys. J.M. Cremps already has a store west of the Twin Cities in Dassel, but the owners have opened a new store at the Mall of America in Bloomington.

• Nov 19, 2013

Ph.D. In Engineering Leads To MOA Cosmetics Store

A Twin Cities company has quickly grown from the owners' New Brighton home to an online retailer to a retail store at Mall of America. The New Brighton-based business Sigma Beauty was started online by a veterinarian and an engineer, and now they have claim $25 million in annual sales.

• Nov 18, 2013

Guide For Thanksgiving Weekend Visitors To Minnesota

Don't let entertaining the out of towners daunt you. Check out these local places for great Thanksgiving weekend entertainment.

• Nov 16, 2013

Local Couples Tie The Knot On 11/12/13

Typically, Tuesday isn't a huge day to schedule weddings, but this week is a different story. Because this Tuesday is 11/12/13, some couples have decided to take the plunge. Across the country, David's Bridal estimates that 3,000 couples will exchange vows on the day.

• Nov 12, 2013

Mall Of America Visitors To Write Letters To Vets

Visitors to the Mall of America can have the chance to write letters to members of the military in honor of Veteran's Day. Thousands of letters expressing thanks and encouragement will be mailed to members of U.S. armed forces, veterans and military families — both at home and abroad.

• Nov 9, 2013

'Catching Fire' Cast Members To Appear At MOA

Cast members from "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" stop at the Mall of America Tuesday as part of their National Victory Tour. Cast members appearing include Jena Malone, who plays Johanna; Sam Claflin, who plays Finnick; Meta Golding, who plays Enobaria; and Bruno Gunn, who plays Brutus.

• Nov 5, 2013

Best Cities For Black Friday Shopping

While many other consumers will simply avoid holiday crowds at shopping malls or even wait until Cyber Monday, retail stores across the nation will be buzzing with activity on the day after Thanksgiving. The following are five of the best American cities for Black Friday deals.

• Nov 5, 2013

Ex-Gov. Jesse Ventura Speaks On Shutdown With WCCO

Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura is rarely short on opinion, and he weighed in on the federal government shutdown with WCCO's Nina Moini on Sunday. Ventura was at the Mall Of America, signing copies of his latest book.

• Oct 14, 2013

Mall Of America Tightens Security

The Mall of America has stepped up security following the deadly attack by the Somali militant group al-Shabab at a mall in Nairobi, Kenya. Officials at the Bloomington mall say some of the extra security precautions will be noticeable and some won't be.

• Sep 25, 2013

MOA Steps Up Security Following Nairobi Mall Attack

The mall attack in Kenya is resonating here in the Twin Cities, where we have the Mall of America and several other high-profile shopping centers.

• Sep 24, 2013

Day 3 Of The Jeffrey Trevino Murder Trial

The trial for Jeffery Trevino, the St. Paul man accused of killing his wife, Kira Steger, resumed Monday. Jurors heard from Ryan Wendt, the man with whom Steger was having an affair. Wendt, Steger's manager at Delia's, testified that their friendship turned romantic about a month before she died. He said he knew she was married and their relationship was ending, though they didn't discuss their relationships. Steger told him she was separating from Trevino.

• Sep 23, 2013

Opening Statements Heard In Trevino Murder Trial

Kira Steger's family filled the courtroom Thursday to hear the case prosecutors have set against her husband, Jeffery Trevino. He is accused of killing Steger in February and dumping her body in the Mississippi River.

• Sep 19, 2013

Flight Simulators At M.O.A.: A New Way To See MN

There's a whole new way to see Minnesota's 10,000 lakes from above, and even swoop over your own neighborhood. Flight simulators at A.C.E.S. at Mall of America can now show more detail than ever.

• Aug 14, 2013

Local Makeup Company Exploding Across The Country

You know how there are some Minnesota bands that sell out concerts in New York City, but barely draw a crowd here? That's kind of the same story with a Minnesota business that's exploding around the country, and around the world.

• Jul 30, 2013

Minneapolis Offering Free Tickets For Gay Marriage Ceremonies

If you're looking to be a part of history on Thursday, you'll want to be at the Hennepin Theatre box office at about 11 a.m. Monday. Same-sex marriage will officially become legal in Minnesota on Thursday after lawmakers passed a bill in the last legislative session to put it into law.

• Jul 29, 2013

DeRusha Eats: Masu At MOA

There are a lot of restaurants at the Mall of America, but when Masu sushi and robata opened up, some wondered if mall-goers would be into it. Already a hit in northeast Minneapolis, the mall was a bit of a risk.

• Jul 27, 2013

MOA's Chapel Of Love To Perform Same-Sex Wedding

The Chapel of Love at the Mall of America will perform its first same-sex wedding the minute gay marriage becomes legal in Minnesota. A same-sex couple is scheduled to be wed at the chapel at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1.

• Jul 27, 2013

Best Zoo And Aquarium Events In Minnesota

Summertime unleashes a wave of events that embrace the spirit and weather of the season. Check out our must-go list of zoo and aquarium events throughout Minnesota this summer.

• Jul 26, 2013

Fierce 'Mahomies' Flock To MOA To See Boy 'Better Than Bieber'

You may not know Austin Mahone, but young girls sure do.

• Jul 23, 2013

2 Minnesotans Now Inhabiting The Big Brother House

If you watched the premiere of "Big Brother" Wednesday night on WCCO, you met two houseguests from Minnesota.

• Jun 26, 2013

Man Accused Of Posing As Aide, Having Sex With Vulnerable Woman

A 42-year-old Minneapolis man is accused of posing as a vulnerable woman's aide and repeatedly having sex with her, the Hennepin County Attorney's office announced Friday. Corey Gordon was charged Wednesday with third-degree criminal sexual conduct. According to the County Attorney, Mike Freeman, Gordon defendant has been required to register as a predatory offender for several years.

• Jun 14, 2013

Curiocity: 'Famous Dave' On His New Party Cookbook

When you spend 25 years perfecting your recipes and studying the competition, it's no surprise when your food becomes known for being famous. The man behind the widely successful and highly popular Famous Dave's chain -- yes, there's actually a "Famous Dave" -- said he never expected to be a famed BBQ master when he started this journey but couldn't be prouder of what he's accomplished.

• Jun 12, 2013

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