Shoppers can now take a "train" around the sprawling Mall of America. The Bloomington megamall has launched the "Star Express," which is open daily and transports families on a "fun and scenic loop" ...

In the bleary predawn hours, it's hard to tell Mall of America from any other high-end shopping center. Workers wield mops, hammers and forklifts. Under dim lights, Cinnabon bakers stretch and roll ...