Holiday shoppers in Minnesota likely to spend about $900

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesotans are expected to spend around $900 dollars this holiday shopping season.

Bruce Nustad of the Minnesota Retailers Association says stores have already started and extended promotions and sales to attract early-bird shoppers. The period is called the “holiday creep.” he

Nustad says it is an important holiday for retailers. He says Christmas and holiday displays are going up in stores earlier this season.