John Ewoldt
Reporter
Consumer newsA Midwesterner who grew up in Nebraska, went to college in South Dakota, and taught school in Iowa and Minnesota before becoming a consumer reporter, Ewoldt lives in Minneapolis with his partner. He likes looking for a bargain wherever he may be but is learning restraint to avoid hoarder status. He's starting to believe that maybe less is more.
Latest from John Ewoldt
Hy-Vee reloads with wine tasting bar, cigar humidor and a DSW shoes area
After a pause in its Twin Cities expansion, Hy-Vee will add new stores for several years.
May 24, 2021
As the Twin Cities supermarket battle heats up, who is No. 1?
The pandemic not only increased grocery profits as restrictions forced people to eat at home, it also intensified an already competitive market in the Twin Cities area.
May 8, 2021
How to earn up to 5% interest on a Minnesota checking account
Higher interest rates come with hurdles customers must clear each month.
April 17, 2021
In early evening, businesses in the Twin Cities scramble to close down
Businesses in the state's three largest counties had just a few hours to close up before a 7 p.m. curfew.
April 13, 2021
Famous Dave's, Granite City saw turnaround in March after weathering a devastating 2020
Owner BBQ Holdings also announced Famous Dave's would close Woodbury location, enter in dual concept with Cowboy Jack's there.
April 5, 2021
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Mpls. skyway retailers in limbo: 'It's been absolute devastation'
The Minneapolis skyway system used to be traversed by hundreds of thousands of people every weekday. Since the pandemic and unrest that began after George Floyd's death, most of the 200 or so businesses on or just off the skyway have closed. For places that are open, business is down.
March 28, 2021
Famous Dave's to serve up cafeteria-style dining with new Quick Que
Famous Dave's Quick Que will open in Coon Rapids in late summer.
March 9, 2021
Minnesota product is the trick to scraping ice from your driveway
His effective sidewalk device is environmental alternative to ice melters.
March 2, 2021
Edina-based Evereve is opening shops, even as other retailers close stores
Evereve is expanding its Edina flagship store and will open at least six new locations this year.
February 24, 2021
Rural grocers in Minnesota feel the pinch amid stiff competition
Dollar stores, big-box retailers bring stiff competition, but buy-local trend giving mom-and-pop store owners optimism.
February 20, 2021
Cub Foods store off Lake Street, destroyed by rioting, reopens
Another closed Cub, on Broadway, will fully reopen in April with a new name and community center.
February 10, 2021
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