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Bluebird Closing at Arbor Lakes

After three years in Maple Grove, bluebird boutique has decided not to renew its lease at Shops at Arbor Lakes. Turns out, bluebird’s suburban faithfuls are willing to drive to 50th & France, where the main store is based. Bluebird is extending its Edina hours until 7 p.m. on Thursday nights; 10 a.m. to…

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Better than $40 designer jeans

MODE has delivered what it promised since opening in Maple Grove: brand name, brand new apparel, accessories and beauty goods at outlet prices. Owner Ciara Stockeland has been planning a bigger, better, more polished boutique setting across the street from the current shop on Main Street and finally, she's ready to open there on April 1, and market the store as the "Home of…

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Shoppes at Arbor Lakes responds

The execs at Shoppes of Arbor Lakes had a comment or ten about my recent "MG boutique crisis" post. (As did some shoppers – check out their responses and weigh in.) They were quick to point out that Hot Mama and Goodthings aren’t the only local stores – National Camera Exchange, North Star Home Fitness, Let’s Dish and Pittsburgh Blue are also Minnesota…

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