Who likes a little DRAMA with their donuts? Minnesotans, that’s who! The first Krispy Kreme retail location opened in Maple Grove in April 2002 with major fanfare and a media shitstorm. And in February 2008, it went out with less than a whimper. When the Krispy Kreme opened in Maple Grove, there was an incredible amount of commotion. I guess it set a KK...
The Brookdale Macy’s is closing and Dumpy Strip Malls is there! I paid a final visit to Macy’s last Friday afternoon. It was just as I expected it to be — incredibly depressing. The store was pretty messy – it looked like a TJ Maxx at closing time. If you’re thinking of checking it out one last time, I wouldn’t bother. This is NOT...
I don’t like Fuddruckers. I can spew vile towards this restaurant chain like nobody’s business. But much like a crack addict twitching on the corner, I find myself returning on occasion – usually under extreme protest and a gun held to my head — translation: I am going here because of an obligatory work function. Birthdays, new employee welcome lunches, promotion celebrations, Mardi Gras...
I’m not going to write a post about Apache Plaza – yes, it’s definitely an important part of Minnesota mall lore, but the deed’s been done so much better than I could ever do over at ApachePlaza.com. However, that site only provides information up until the demolition of the mall. So I’ll take it from there & show you what’s happened to the area...
It was only a matter of time. According to the StarTribune this morning, the Brookdale Macy’s store will close. No date was announced, but a final clearance sale will begin next week. Great time to stock up on Apple Bottom jeans and boots with the fur. Like many Minnesotans, I loathe Macy’s, and I’m shocked at how long this store has lasted at Brookdale,...
People give me “street cred” when I mention that I grew up in Brooklyn Park. Those of you who also grew up in the BP area probably find that statement as ridiculous as I do. Because if ice skating at the Evergreen Park rink and drying off in the warming house, taking swimming lessons at the Community Center, walking to Tom Thumb, and eating...
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