The electronics retailer plans three centers around the country -- including one in Minneapolis -- that will give teenagers a chance to improve their technology skills. Projects might involve art, music, robotics, filmmaking, or science. The company is still looking for a partner to help provide a location.
Brewery, taproom moving into former Twin Cities newspaper space
Loons Landing officially signed the lease this week.
Police: Car with dog inside stolen from outside Twin Cities liquor store
They're asking people to be on the lookout for the vehicle.
Murder charge filed over inmate's death at Chisago Co. Jail
The man suddenly became unresponsive and died while in a holding cell.
Minnesota DFL lawmakers form Reproductive Freedom Caucus
The move comes as some Republicans explore proposals to limit abortion access.
Counties without K-12 mask mandate see sharper rise in child COVID cases
That's according to a new study released Friday by the CDC.
Bloomington woman dies in crash on southwest Twin Cities highway
The collision happened just south of the Minnesota Renaissance Festival grounds.
Twin Cities restaurant hires robot named DeeDee to help out
It's the first of its kind in Minnesota.
Pfizer booster shots immediately available for select Minnesotans
118 fully vaccinated Minnesotans have died from COVID-19.
19-year-old charged alongside Anton Lazzaro pleads not guilty
She's accused of helping the GOP operative traffic underage girls.
Dalvin Cook misses Vikings practice on Friday
Cook suffered an ankle injury during the Cardinals game.
Gallery: Historic church renovated into home is yours for $248,000
The church-turned-home offers an open floor plan in the heart of Howard Lake.
MN GOP Rep. spreads voted fraud disinformation, draws rebuke from SoS
The lawmaker cited a video claiming there are more than 1.2 million "missing" votes.
Best Buy vows to improve, touts turnaround plan
Interim CEO Mike Mikan told shareholders and employees, gathered at Best Buy's annual meeting Thursday, the company is committed to changing in fundamental ways. The Richfield-based electronics retail giant plans to provide new employee training for better customer service, reduce its retail footprint and tackle trends like "showrooming" that are hurting the retailer's sales. Best Buy is also recovering from three months of internal drama, including the abrupt resignation of its founder and largest share holder Richard Schulze. He was not seen at Thursday's meeting.
Best Buy, Intel plan teen hub for Minneapolis Central Library
Best Buy and Intel Computer Clubhouse Network are planning to install a Best Buy Teen Tech Center at the Hennepin County Central Library in downtown Minneapolis, one of only four sites in the country chosen for the state-of-the-art tech centers, the Star Tribune reported over the weekend.
Experts look for 'bold step' from Best Buy Thursday
Store closings, layoffs, and downsized properties are some of the steps at least two analysts predict Richfield-based electronics retailer Best Buy to unveil. The company is struggling for market share against competitors such as Amazon.
Flourishing, but smaller? A look at where Best Buy might be in 10 years
Given everything that's happened, we've asked two retail experts: Where will Best Buy be in 10 years' time?
Best Buy founder explores potential buyout options
Richard Schulze is reportedly talking with banks and looking for potential buyout partners as he considers taking the beleaguered Richfield-based electronics retailer private, Bloomberg reports. Schuzle is Best Buy's largest shareholder -- controlling 20.1 percent of the company's stock. The 71-year-old abruptly step down as chairman of the board earlier this month to explore his options.
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