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1 week ago | kool1017.com | Curt St. John |Samm Adams

It was once a thriving national chain with multiple locations here in Minnesota, but now, all that's left is a memory of these stores here in the North Star State. Since the pandemic five years ago, traditional brick-and-mortar stores here in the Gopher State and around the country have been having a rough go of it. Even before the 2020 shutdowns, traditional retailers had seen their share of customers leave their store locations in favor of online shopping.

2 weeks ago | kool1017.com | Nick Cooper

Timing is everything in many aspects of life, and it can even play an important part in our shopping habits. June may not be the biggest month for shopping in Wisconsin, but it is generally a good month for shoppers to find deals across various categories due to specific events and seasons. There are also things people should avoid shopping for in June, as a little patience could bring big savings. With that in mind, take a look at the handy list below before you do a little June retail therapy.

4 weeks ago | kool1017.com | Carly Ross

There's a new boating law in Minnesota that's going to take effect this summer, and it could seriously impact your summer plans. The law takes effect on July 1st, 2025, and limits who is allowed to operate a boat in the state. I just learned about this new law yesterday, so, unfortunately, I think a lot of fellow Minnesotans have also missed the boat on this.

1 month ago | kool1017.com | Nick Cooper

All eyes are on Northern Minnesota as three fast-growing wildfires continue to burn in the Northland. Each of these three fires quickly expanded to consume over 30,000 acres and numerous buildings in just a couple of days between the three blazes. As they've continued to grow, they've joined the ranks of some of the largest wildfires in modern times across Minnesota.

1 month ago | kool1017.com | Nick Cooper

While the number of options has dropped over the years, there are still thankfully a handful of options around Minnesota to see a movie at a drive-in theater. In our modern times, getting access to movies is easier than it ever has been before. On-demand services give us access to nearly limitless movies on our phones and home TV screens.