Eagan has big plans for the quiet streets surrounding the now-demolished Cedarvale Shopping Center. City officials envision a walkable downtown of sorts — brimming with stores, housing, offices and parking and with easy access to a high-speed bus route.

Retail sales declined in April largely due to weakness at car dealers, the government reported Tuesday, but sales excluding autos surpassed expectations.

The no-muss, no-fuss payment plan — layaway — may be making a modest comeback this year to entice consumers back to shop for Christmas gifts despite tighter credit and slumping retail sales.

Father's Day is next Sunday, and if Dad is an outdoorsman, a handheld GPS unit is a great gift. But shopping for one can be confusing if you don't know anything about them. Using satellites that are circling the Earth, GPS (global positioning system) un

With the Chinese government changing their fuel subsidy, it is no surprise more Chinese Car Owners 18 to 34 years old are feeling the pinch from prices at the pump. Coupled with a fast growing auto market, the number of Chinese Car Owners feeling a major