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Black Friday is officially here. While people love to snag the great deals on Black Friday, some stores are actually offering free stuff. The folks at BlackFriday.com have put together a list of stores across the U.S. with giveaways on Black Friday. In the Midwest, Meijer is a major stop for shoppers, and they’re offering shoppers special coupons on select items over the holiday weekend….
Thanksgiving is here, and unlike last year, travel is way up in 2021. According to the Transportation Security Administration, Michigan airports are fully staffed and prepared for the surge of people traveling over the Thanksgiving weekend and holiday season. For the U.S., 4.5 million people are expected to travel this holiday. That’s 80% more than last year. In the Motor City, 3.5 million travelers are expected…
Thanksgiving is Thursday (Nov. 25), and while being open on Thanksgiving Day has been popular in recent years, this year, many stores are closing their doors on Turkey Day. Some retailers, such as Target, are even promising to stay closed on Thanksgiving Day permanently. Other stores are just taking the year off, due to staffing issues with the ongoing pandemic. So, which stores are open…
Target has announced it will no longer have its stores open on Thanksgiving Day. For years, Target wasn’t open on Thanksgiving Day, but eventually started opening on the holiday. After the pandemic hit, the national chain opted to close stores, once again, on Thanksgiving Day, and now they’re making the move permanent. Target CEO Brian Cornell sent out a note to the retailer’s employees on…
Winter weather is on the way, and it’s time to get your car ready for snow, ice and the elements. That’s especially true if you live in the Midwest. AAA is helping drivers get ready for the cold months with a checklist of things to do to prepare your vehicle for winter weather. “Our number one service call during the winter is assisting members with…