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.

Facing high gasoline and food prices, many motorists are holding off on expensive jobs. They may pay the price later. L.A. social worker Cathie Capp knew her teenage son's 1992 Toyota pickup needed work. Whether she could afford the $1,500 repair bill

For the tenth year, industries in St. Charles and St. John the Baptist Parishes will host the annual Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 31.

July sales reports from retailers show an increasing shift toward buying only necessities at discounters and away from discretionary spending on clothing.

Saving money on a car doesn't need to be an ordeal. The first step, says Philip Reed of auto-research site Edmunds.com, is to realize that car-buying has changed in a fundamental way.