Bonnie Carlson, president of the Bloomington Convention and Visitors Bureau, said mall executives have for decades discussed building a water park inside the 5.6 million-square-foot establishment.

A Mall of America spokesperson said in an emailed statement that the mall remains confident in the project but is "exploring alternative financing solutions." "The combination of higher interest ...

Mystic Cove is set to be built at a Mall of America parking lot ... "I feel like the Twin Cities already has other big water parks so I am really surprised another one is coming," Sindelar ...

Mystery Cove, an elaborate indoor water park, is coming to the Mall of America, and mall owners can thank the Minnesota Legislature for helping with financing for the long-awaited project. Lawmakers ...

The vision for the new water park at the Mall of America features colorful swirling slides, a wave pool, a lazy river and a retractable roof. Members of the Sustainability Commission in ...

Mall of America and the City ... family raft towers and amusement park-style attractions. “We really designed this like a theme park with water-based attractions,” Grap said.

a water park, reasons for people to return and hang out. Mall of America does this on steroids - mini golf, arcades, even a spa for children. ANNE THOMSEN: They have big, pink, plush chairs ...

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 ...

If you're not in the mood to shop, the Mall of America is also home to several family-friendly attractions, including the Nickelodeon Universe amusement park – complete with more than 25 ...

Plus: Minnesota’s Job Corps center to close; smoky air to hover over state; Mall of America water park seeking $160 million subsidy; sports franchise sales could stall. Two new cases of measles ...