Hundreds of residents packed a planning commission meeting to speak out against a proposal to build a Wal-Mart in the city. Residents said they're concerned about traffic, noise, crime and the impact the store would have on local businesses.

Target this month had lower prices than Wal-Mart for the first time since October, according to research conducted by Bloomberg Industries. The Minneapolis-based chain also led by its widest margin since the monthly study began two years ago.

The Chanhassen Villager reports the City Council voted unanimously to reject Wal-Mart's proposal.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is testing its new same-day delivery service of select electronics, toys and other online purchases in 10 markets, including Minneapolis, the Associated Press reports. The "Wal-Mart To Go" program costs $10 for an unlimited number of items. The Arkansas-based discount chain is trying to cater to online shoppers who are turning to retail sites like Amazon.com.

Crews have started demolishing the former Brookdale Center to make way for a new Wal-Mart Supercenter. It's all part of a $100 million renovation project to transform the 50-year-old mall into a shopping center called Shingle Creek Crossing.

It's still unclear when Wal-Mart will build a proposed Midwest distribution center in Mankato, the Free Press reports. City Manager Pat Hentges told the newspaper nine Wal-Mart executives visited the site this fall, but couldn't "release any specific start date or project date information."