John Ewoldt

Reporter | Consumer news
Phone: 612-673-7633
John Ewoldt searches the Twin Cities and beyond for bargains and strategies to spare consumers time, money and hassles.

Recent content from John Ewoldt

Buying meat off a truck? Check the seller's license

Door-to-door meat salesmen have been ringing doorbells -- and raising eyebrows -- in the Twin Cities.

Updated: March 02, 2012, - 02:50 PM

Steals+Deals: Home furnishings sales

Rugs deeply discounted at Bloomingdale's sale.

Updated: February 29, 2012, - 02:03 PM

Steals+Deals:Home furnishings studio discounts everything 50 percent

Most home furnishings occasional sales are held once a month, but Historic Studio (4950 W. 35th St., Mpls., 952-933-9924, www.historicstudio.com) enhances the exclusivity by opening to the public only once a year and discounting everything 50 percent. Owner Robb Whittlef, formerly of Sticks & Stones and the Great Estate Sale, describes the designer's showroom of new and vintage pieces as "the coolest place you've never shopped."

Updated: February 22, 2012, - 02:58 PM

Drop the tissue and get out of the car

A new study suggests that drivers should worry about being picked up for driving under the influence -- of a cold.

Updated: February 17, 2012, - 07:42 PM

Mild winter is a brow-raiser, not a record-breaker

If temperatures remain above average through February, this will be the second-warmest winter on record in the Twin Cities. But it still doesn't come close to the winter of 1877-78.

Updated: February 14, 2012, - 08:18 AM

Couples learn how to talk about money

Discussing finances with your sweetie isn't romantic, but it pays big dividends over time.

Updated: February 10, 2012, - 05:03 PM

Fix it -- or forget it?

Two things will keep your appliances and gadgets out of the (dwindling number of) repair shops: Buy wisely and read the manual. Here's a guide to whether you should repair it or pitch it.

Updated: February 09, 2012, - 08:32 AM

Foursquare's findings: Romance is gone in Duluth

It isn't easy competing with Walt Disney World in the winter. That's one excuse that Duluth residents can use for being named one of the "least romantic cities" in the United States, according to Foursquare.

Updated: February 09, 2012, - 08:32 AM

Sweater vest gets political boost

As folksy as a pair of Dockers, the sweater vest is easing back into fashion, thanks in part to its appearance on the campaign trail.

Updated: February 09, 2012, - 08:22 AM

Shut out on Missoni? Try these tips for Jason Wu

After its mishap with Missoni in September, let's hope Target has gotten the zigzags out of its online ordering system with the new Jason Wu collection -- coming Sunday.

Updated: February 07, 2012, - 02:27 PM

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