Inevitable 2925 recap for MN is grim: “Amid layoffs and slumping sales, the company is encouraging its store workers to smile more.” Posted on December 26, 2025 by jgordon https://www.startribune.com/brooks-minnesotas-year-in-review-what-does-not-break-us-makes-us-stronger/601542887 There have been much worse years. But definitely below average.