Black Friday sales up 7 pct; retailers look ahead

The holiday shopping season got off to a strong start on Black Friday, with retail sales up 7 percent over last year, according to the most recent survey. Now stores just have to keep buyers coming back without the promise of door-buster savings.

Experts suggest shoppers take precautions before Cyber Monday

With Black Friday now in the bag, experts are urging shoppers to take some precautions before the next big shopping event.

Mall of America breaks Black Friday record

The Mall of America has broken its Black Friday record for shoppers, thanks to a midnight opening.

Save cash: consumer blogger shares shopping secrets

Consumer blogger Carrie Rocha says there are more deals coming after Black Friday.

Black Friday 2011: All the big deals right here

Welcome to the nation's largest online roundup of Black Friday deals.

Shoppers line up for Black Friday bargains

Getting a bargain takes commitment. Carl Klumb of Plymouth is camping out for 12 hours at the Minnetonka Best Buy for one reason, the 42-inch TV that Best Buy is selling at a door buster price of $199.

11 holiday shopping apps to save you time and money

KARE 11 searched high and low, cross referenced several lists by trade publications, interviewed our own experts and came up with 11 shopping apps that'll help you save time and money this holiday season.

Mapping out your Black Friday

Check out this story to see the only hand-drawn sale item maps in the country.

'Tweens' could make or break holiday shopping season

In a packed mall it's easy to overlook young customers but retailers are paying close attention to them.

Tips for navigating deals on Black Friday

Bargain hunter Carrie Rocha from Pocketyourdollars.com has some suggestions for scoring the best deals on Black Friday.

Black Friday Tech Gift Guide

It's time to make that Christmas list and check it twice. Tech gifts are always popular to unwrap.

Check out dozens of Black Friday retailer sale lists

Retailer sale lists are available here to help you plan your Black Friday shopping.

Doors opening earlier for Black Friday deals

Shoppers are getting a jump start on Black Friday deals earlier than ever.

New report names dangerous toys

A new report on toy safety has been released just in time for the holidays. 

U.S. Public Interest Research (U.S. PIRG) held a press conference Tuesday at Lasting Impressions Child Care Learning Center in Saint Paul to unveil its 26^th annual report, Trouble in Toyland.

Cyber Monday tips on Tech Tuesday

With so many tempting deals luring you online for Cyber Monday, Agent Derek Meister of the Geek Squad offers advice to help you prepare for online holiday shopping.

Consumer Reports Naughty and Nice list full of surprises

Just in time for Black Friday, Consumer Reports on Monday released its 2011 Naughty and Nice list, which looks at the good and not-so-good shopping policies of more than a dozen retailers.

Black Friday hours for local stores

Rena Rates It: Christmas toys

We set all seven of the little ones loose to see what the "real" experts thought. This is how they rate it.

An insider's guide to Black Friday shopping

Allison Kaplan and Alexis Walsko from myTalk 107.1's "Shop Girls" joined us with a preview of Black Friday. 

Petition pushes Target to change Black Friday hours

200,000 other Target employees and customers, signed a petition demanding the retailer push back its store start times on Black Friday. Target plans on opening their doors at midnight this Friday.