The MOA is 20! Time flies when you're shopping. In two decades, the Mall of America has weathered criticism, economic downturns and occasional bad publicity, but officials with the Megamall say the international tourist draw has a bright future.

Locally based Ryan Cos. has reached an agreement with the Bloomington mall to help develop and build an addition on the north side. The $200 to $250 million project on the includes new retail space, a luxury hotel and a medical office building. Work is set to begin next spring.

After Bloomingdale's announced it's closing its MOA store, mall officials said they're close to signing four new 'fashion forward' tenants. The mega mall plans to spend up to $50 million to renovate the Bloomingdale's space.

Officials with the Bloomington mall say scammers pretending to be affiliated with the mall are calling consumers in hopes of gaining their credit card numbers or other personal information. Within 24 hours the mall received a couple dozen complaints.

The world-famous megamall is gearing up to celebrate its 20th anniversary. The mall is planning giveaways, free movies and a birthday party with 2,000 pieces of cake.

The Pioneer Press reports the plans include three levels of additional retail space, a medical office tower and a second hotel. A Radisson Blu hotel is already under construction. A mall executive anticipates breaking ground next spring.