Bloomingdale's Inc.

Gossip, Brother Ali, Owl City, and more

Bloomingdale's Mall of America location to close

​It appears the Mall of America isn't immune to economic malaise. Cincinnati-based Macy's announced today that it is closing the Bloomingdale's store at the MoA after a 20-year run.

Trama releases mixtape, displays artwork at the MOA

In addition to his work as an incredibly prolific mixtape artist, the local rapper is also a budding painter.

New Trama ziptape

I love Trama's new ziptape (his term) Mr. T, hosted by comedian Boima Freeman and available for free download April 14. Only disappointment: No samples of the real Mr. T's 1984 rap record, Mr. T's Commandments.

I'm Happy When I'm Purchasing Things

Black Friday at the Mall of America: Wish you were here. Wait a minute, you are here.

Consumerism 101

A whiff of today's teen spirit

Out With Clout

In corporations and churches, in classrooms and capital corridors, these 100 Queers have contributed to the "Good Life" in Minnesota.

The Mauling of America

"The Gruen Effect" is what happens when a good mall layout causes task-oriented shoppers to forget the purpose of their quick trip to the store and begin shopping aimlessly. It's also the very threshold that the designers of the Mall of America want visit

Marketplace of Ideas

Since local taxpayers anted up $189 million to build the megamall, it's public space and must allow free speech, says attorney Larry Leventhal

A Lone Star in a Minnesota Mall

Welcome To The Jungle

Pandering for Poetry