Many local independent businesses are closed for the Thanksgiving weekend, so their staff can enjoy the holiday too, but just as many will be open on Black Friday. Don't forget about our unique local stores for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts!
Mall of America
The Mall of America will open at midnight on Black Friday. Many (but not all) retailers in the Mall will be opening at midnight - check MOA's website for a list of shops opening at midnight. There will also be contests and events all day.Covered, Designer Clothes in Uptown Minneapolis
Covered in Uptown Minneapolis sells designer jeans and high fashion wares to local hipsters. Last year, their Black Friday event was big, but this year they are promising even more sales, 20-30% discounts, givaways, champagne, cupcakes, coffee, handsome DJs and free gifts with purchases. Covered will be open 10 am - 9 pm on Black Friday.Target and Best Buy
Target joins the ever growing list of retailers opening at midnight on Black Friday - most of their local stores will open at midnight.Another locally-based store, Best Buy, will also open their stores at midnight.
Minneapolis Stores Opening at Midnight
Which stores in Minneapolis and St. Paul will open at midnight on Black Friday?Kohls, Macy's, Gap, Banana Republic, American Eagle, Herbegers, Aeropostal, Express, Victoria's Secret, The Body Shop, New York and Company, Buckle, Arden B have all anounced that some or all of their stores will open at midnight on Black Friday.
Check with the location you plan to visit to confirm.
Alberville Premium Outlets
Alberville Premium Outlets, a mall with about 100 outlet stores, is about 30 miles northeast of Minneapolis. The mall will open at midnight on Friday November 26, and will stay open until 10 p.m., with extended hours for the rest of Thanksgiving weekend.
Other Malls in the Twin Cities
Most local malls are opening early on Black Friday.
The Rosedale Center has stores opening at midnight - the rest of the Roseville Mall opens at 5 a.m. until 9 p.m.
The Southdale Center has stores opening at midnight, until 10 p.m.
Maplewood Mall is open from 4 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Woodbury Lakes some stores will open at midnight or 4 am, the rest of the mall opens 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
The Northtown Mall in Blaine is open from 7 a.m - 9 p.m.
The Burnsville Center opens at at midnight, with the majority of the mall's stores opening at midnight.
The Galleria in Edina is open 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Gaviidae Common in downtown Minneapolis is open but with their regular Friday opening hours, check individual stores for hours.
Black Friday at Independent Retailers in Minneapolis and St. Paul
Here's some sales and deals at local independent stores on Black Friday. Flirt Boutique is giving away $25 gift cards with $100 purchase.
More Stores and Retailers: Black Friday Adverts
Most chainstore retailers are open - what are their hours, and what's on sale? Many retailers don't officially release their adverts containing Black Friday deals until Thanksgiving day.
The Pioneer Press and Star Tribune newspapers will both carry Black Friday adverts, as will retailer's websites.
