Joann closing all of its remaining stores and going out of business
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann is closing all of its remaining stores after failing to find a buyer that would keep them open.
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Fabric and crafts retailer Joann is closing all of its remaining stores after failing to find a buyer that would keep them open.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy.
Party City informed employees in an email on Friday that it was conducting an immediate "mass layoff" at its headquarters.
Seafood chain declared bankruptcy in May after struggling with slowing growth and mounting competition.
The retailer that caters to quilters and crafters also said it has been weighed down by higher tariffs from China.
The e-commerce company plans to relaunch its online store under Bed Bath & Beyond's banner in the coming weeks.
Don't throw away those expired Bed Bath & Beyond single-item coupons just yet.
Mired in a prolonged sales slump, the retail chain has struggled to attract customers both in stores and online.
Wedding dress retailer cites "post-COVID environment and uncertain economic conditions," saying it's looking for a buyer.
Across the Atlantic, startup companies woke up Saturday to find that Silicon Valley Bank's U.K. business will stop making payments or accepting deposits.
Some of those assets are believed to have been seized by government officials in Bahamas, where company is based.
Some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment promoted crypto "Ponzi scheme" to investors, lawsuit alleges.
Federal land near the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam is set to be transferred to Owámniyomni Okhódayapi, a Dakota-led organization, by the end of 2026.
Zeev Buium went from the Frozen Four to, a few days later, joining the Minnesota Wild and a potential playoff push.
Thanks to a first-of-its-kind system in the United States, a western Minnesota county says it has kept PFAS and other contaminants from getting into the environment.
A foster-based Minnesota animal rescue needs help to continue their work due to mounting veterinary bills.
Lakeville schools have taken down "Black Lives Matter" posters at district facilities and have agreed to a settlement on a lawsuit over the signs, according to the district.
Federal land near the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam is set to be transferred to Owámniyomni Okhódayapi, a Dakota-led organization, by the end of 2026.
A foster-based Minnesota animal rescue needs help to continue their work due to mounting veterinary bills.
Lakeville schools have taken down "Black Lives Matter" posters at district facilities and have agreed to a settlement on a lawsuit over the signs, according to the district.
Vista Village in St. Paul was set to undergo significant upgrades, but now its future hangs in the balance.
Minneapolis has launched a 911 Emergency Incidents Dashboard and is working to encrypt emergency response radio channels.
Thanks to a first-of-its-kind system in the United States, a western Minnesota county says it has kept PFAS and other contaminants from getting into the environment.
The boy had been hiding on the ground next to the vehicle at the time of the accident.
At 63 years old, Mike Orr is finally dedicating time to a passion he once had to set aside.
A 46-year-old man has died after crashing his motorcycle Saturday afternoon.
Two adults were found dead inside a home in Waite Park on Saturday, police say.
As the days get longer, they are getting warmer. And while Minnesota doesn't get as hot as other parts of the country, heat still causes problems.
You could feel pain at the pump if a pipeline just west of Minnesota doesn't get up and running again soon.
An assistant district attorney in Wisconsin faces multiple felony charges after allegedly telling a coworker three judges "need to bleed" for ruling against him.
A Brooklyn Park, Minnesota man has been charged after a Blue Plate Restaurant Company co-owner was killed by a driver while on a motorcycle Sunday.
A Wisconsin man is cycling towards a cure for Parkinson's disease. Dozens of bikers are set to take off in an annual Wisconsin fundraiser called Peloton4Parkinson's at the end of April.
The birth of a child is typically the happiest day in a parent's life. But for a Minneapolis family, it started a mother's fight for her life.
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick and Ludacris are slated to headline Taste of Minnesota this year.
Low enrollment at Chelsea Heights Elementary School has impacted funding for music and arts programs, leaving staff to figure out how they will still deliver creative classes for students.
Avianah Drakeford was born with sickle cell disease, a genetic disorder that negatively affects how blood moves around the body. It's not life-threatening, but it is life-altering.
Yolanda Saldívar was denied parole, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles confirmed in a statement posted to its webpage.
Vista Village in St. Paul was set to undergo significant upgrades, but now its future hangs in the balance.
A Minnesota affordable housing option could be in jeopardy. St. Paul city leaders say a freeze on federal housing grants is threatening buildings across the country.
Minneapolis City Councilmember Emily Koski ended her mayoral campaign Monday, citing the burdens of fundraising and the "toxicity of local politics."
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele said "of course I'm not going to do it" about returning Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man deported to an El Salvadoran prison.
The administration has now canceled the visas of nearly 530 students, faculty and researchers across 88 colleges and universities.
Tim Hughes, owner of Maverick's Roast Beef, has purchased an 80-year-old Dairy Queen in an attempt to breathe new life into an iconic piece of Roseville, Minnesota history.
You could feel pain at the pump if a pipeline just west of Minnesota doesn't get up and running again soon.
The Metropolitan Airports Commission is letting Twin Cities residents know that a number of flight patterns may be temporarily different during two separate, weeks-long stretches this year.
Despite thousands of miles and an ocean between them, some Minnesota businesses rely on deals with China.
The tool breaks down how much money has been cut, or could be cut, and from what programs.
A North Dakota judge has dismissed a charge against a man accused of impersonating an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.
A suspect whose presence prompted a large police response at UnitedHealthcare's campus just west of the Twin Cities is in custody, authorities said.
Leaked audio from a December 2021 meeting between Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and a group including now-convicted defendants in the Feeding Our Future fraud case is leading Republican lawmakers to call for further investigation.
The South St. Paul Police Department say they have a suspect in custody after discovering a man inside a residence who had died from an apparent gunshot wound.
A University of Minnesota graduate student appeared in court on Friday in Minneapolis, two weeks after being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Thanks to a first-of-its-kind system in the United States, a western Minnesota county says it has kept PFAS and other contaminants from getting into the environment.
The birth of a child is typically the happiest day in a parent's life. But for a Minneapolis family, it started a mother's fight for her life.
Around 250 doctors at Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) have been certified as the first unionized resident and fellow physicians in Minnesota, according to union officials.
Enriquez lives with chronic kidney disease, neurofibromatosis, which causes tumors to form, scoliosis and Raynaud's phenomenon, causing temporary spasms of blood vessels. On top of all that, she has an unnamed genetic disorder,
The number of expiring licenses for EMS staff continues to outnumber the number of people applying for new licenses. And it's been that way every year since 2020.
Familial folk group the Avett Brothers will strum, fiddle and sing on the Minnesota State Fair's Grandstand stage this year.
When F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote "The Great Gatsby" at the height of the roaring '20s, he couldn't possibly realize that the book would emerge as one of the very top contenders for "the great American novel."
The lineup for the 2025 Cannes Film Festival was unveiled Thursday morning, and includes a mix of names familiar to the competition alongside some relative newcomers.
Hometown hip-hop act Atmosphere is set to play the Minnesota State Fair's Grandstand this summer.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
Zeev Buium went from the Frozen Four to, a few days later, joining the Minnesota Wild and a potential playoff push.
Only in its second season, the Professional Women's Hockey League is shattering records for women's sports and showing that women's hockey has a place in the sports ecosphere.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
UConn star Paige Bueckers has been taken with the No. 1 pick overall in the WNBA draft by the Dallas Wings.
For the fourth straight season, the Minnesota Timberwolves have punched their ticket to the NBA playoffs, and after a run to the Western Conference Finals last year, expectations should be high.
At the State Capitol, there is a bipartisan effort to limit the authority of homeowner association (HOA) boards and make their dealings more transparent.
In Minnesota, 1.5 million people live in HOAs. Complaints include that people are being foreclosed on for unpaid fees.
The president of the Minnesota Farmers Union says members are hurting due to the president’s actions.
J.P. Morgan revised its prediction for a recession to 60% for this year.
Minnesota currently receives $23 billion in federal aid per year accounting for 35% of the state's revenue.
April 15 will be the 113th anniversary of the day the Titanic sank in the North Atlantic, taking with it 1,500 lives. From news to movies, people still marvel over what happened.
It's sap-tapping season in our state. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how an Otter Tail County man landed in the Maple Syrup Hall of Fame.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows how one group is unearthing a bit of history.
South of Hastings, Minnesota, there's a town without a single resident and there are businesses that don't sell a single thing. Yet people can't wait to visit, and once here, they don't want to leave.
Lovers of old-school records in the Twin Cities, listen up: you can get a record made in your own backyard.
Being married has its benefits, but a new study found that staying single late in life might actually be better for your brain.
Professor David Geary, a cognitive scientist and evolutionary psychologist, has researched the topic of heights and says humans have been getting taller.
Artificial dyes made using chemicals and are thus regulated by the Food and Drug Administration to ensure their safety. But do we need them?
With just a click of the mouse or tap on your phone, many have felt a rush of embarrassment.
The right amount of protein varies for each person depending on factors like gender, age, activity level and use of weight loss medication or supplements.
A spring snowstorm dropped several inches of plowable snow overnight in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota.
Six Minnesota Vikings made the initial roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the most in 15 years.
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says temperatures below freezing are possible both Tuesday and Wednesday morning.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says scattered showers will push through Monday evening, and temperatures are expected to warm to the 50s on Tuesday.
Scattered showers push through the Twin Cities on Monday evening ahead of a warmer Tuesday, says meteorologist Mike Augustyniak.
There's a chance for some light rain on Monday evening, according to NEXT Weather Meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
Ren Clayton introduces us to Minnesota's newest defenseman, Zeev Buium.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says temperatures below freezing are possible both Tuesday and Wednesday morning.
The site is set to be transformed into a community space featuring indigenous vegetation, restored water flow, and a renewed connection to the river.
The project was meant to make aging affordable housing more energy efficient and climate resilient.
Celebrity chef Aldo Lanzillotta visits the WCCO Kitchen to show off his easy-to-make take on a Minnesota culinary classic.