Santa puts Good Day hosts on 'Naughty or Nice' list
Black Friday has arrived, and with it the holiday season. Santa and Mrs. Claus were at the Mall of America Friday for the opening of the Candy Cane Institute. FOX 9's Lauren Andrego has the latest.
Shoppers line up out at MOA for Black Friday
Hundreds of shoppers lined up for some Black Friday shopping at the Mall of America. FOX 9's Lauren Andrego interviewed the people were first in line at the mall, who arrived at 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving.
Freezing Black Friday line outside Mall of America
A large line of bundled up shoppers waits in single-digit cold temperatures outside Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota before doors opened for Black Friday.
Haunted attraction returns for MOA's spooky season
It’s getting extra spooky at Mall of America. Onionhead’s Revenge is back for year two and they’ve added more scare to the haunted attraction. The story-driven experience takes place in a 45,000 square foot space that used to house level two of Bloomingdales. The American Monsters crew has transformed it into a foggy dark and very haunted bayou of Louisiana. There are also two bars, one in the lobby that is open to anyone and another in the middle of the experience. It opens on Sept. 27 and runs through Nov. 2.
Human claw machine opens in Mall of America
Everyone has most likely tried and failed to snag a prize with a claw machine, but what if you could use your hands to grab prizes? That’s the idea behind the newest attraction at the Mall of America. The Double Dare Human Crane puts you inside the classic arcade game. The experience is open now on Level 1 West near the entrance of Nikelodeon Universe.
New stores opening at Mall of America: List
The Mall of America has welcomed a dozen new stores opening up in the mall over the last couple of months.
Mermaids make a splash at Sea Life at Mall of America
Magical creatures have joined the sharks, stingrays and tropical fish at Sea Life at Mall of America. Mermaids are back July 18 through Aug. 9. They will appear underwater and offer meet and greets on land on Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays and Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sea Life is located on Level One East at the Mall of America. The event does require a special mermaid event ticket.
Inflatable park experience opens outside the Mall of America
A gigantic bounce park has moved into Bloomington for the summer. FunBox is now open in the east lot across the street from Mall of America. It’s hard to miss since it’s 25,000 square feet of bright colored jumping zones. There are obstacles, games and challenges including a ninja wall, battle beam, obstacle course and 23-foot slide. Right now, it’s open Wednesday through Sunday and will be in place through Sept. 8. For more information visit FunBox.com
Mall of America adds facial recognition surveillance technology to security system
Mall of America (MOA) announced its security system is now equipped with facial recognition technology that will be used to detect anyone mall staff identify as "a person of interest."
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan launches his new beer at MOA
FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim chatted with wrestling legend Hulk Hogan at the Mall of America on Tuesday as he launched his new beer "Real American Beer."
Mall of America hosts Vietnam War 50th Anniversary
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is holding a three-day event at Mall of America to honor the Vietnam War 50th Anniversary.
Great Big Game Show now open at Mall of America
The Great Big Game show is open now on Level 3 East at the Mall of America. It’s connected to The Escape Game and from the same company. The game show studio allows people to play some of their favorite TV game shows with a host against co-workers, family members and friends but without the pressure of knowing millions of people are tuning in.
Second gunman in fatal Mall of America shooting pleads guilty
The second gunman in the Mall of America shooting that killed 19-year-old Johntae Hudson pleaded guilty on Friday.
Video captures Mall of America shooting, gunman to be sentenced
FOX 9 recently obtained surveillance video from the violent confrontation inside the Mall of America Nordstrom men’s department store, where an escalating feud between several armed young men came to an end December 23, 2022 – two days before Christmas.
Timberwolves-Mavericks Game 4 watch party hosted at Mall of America
The Mall of America is hosting a watch party on Tuesday as the Timberwolves face off against the Dallas Mavericks in a must-win Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals.
Great Big Game Show attraction coming to Mall of America
A live-action game show experience is opening at Mall of America this summer.
Mall of America's guide to Mother's Day shopping
Mother’s Day is fast approaching on May 12. Trend Specialist Sara Rogers joined the FOX 9 Morning news for some gift ideas, including a discount opportunity for the Mall of America’s newest jewelry store.
TikTok popular clothing brand Edikted opening store at Mall of America
Edikted, a fashion brand that has balloon in popularity thanks to social media and TikTok, is set to open its third brick-and-mortar location at the Mall of America.
Mall of America fights spark security concerns
A fight broke out at the Mall of America earlier this week on a night meant to celebrate the end of Ramadan, inciting concerns from mall patrons about safety measures in place.
Mall of America water park: Bloomington council reviewing plans
The Bloomington, Minn City Council will review plans for a long-talked-about indoor water park at the Mall of America this week.