KKK Advertising in South County Target Parking Lot

The Ku Klux Klan left flyers for Target shoppers, inviting them to learn more about the group.

The Ku Klux Klan is recruiting at Mehlville's Target. The group left flyers on cars at the South County Target store complete with the KKK logo and drawings of figures in white hoods. "We're bringing back the traditional ways of the Ku Klux Klan to the modern day!" the flyer reads. Imperial Wizard/President Frank Ancona, of the Traditionalist American Knights Ku Klux Klan, said he didn't know exactly who handed out the flyers in South County today, but he says he isn't surprised. "The reports I'm getting from the local people in that area (South St. Louis County) say that there's been an increase in black-on-white crime and robbery and child abductions," Ancona said. "People are really concerned. They'd like someone to come in and take a …

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'Black Friday Creep' Spurs Online Petition Drives to Save Thanksgiving

Thousands are signing an online petition protesting Target's plans to open at 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving to offer Black Friday sales. Similar efforts are surfacing for other retailers including Best Buy, Old Navy, and Kohl's.

The petition was reportedly created by a Target employee upset that the retail giant is opening on Thanksgiving and requiring employees to work instead of spending time with their families. Target stores, including the one in Kirkwood, will open their doors at 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving. As of Tuesday morning, there are more than 179,000 signatures on the petition. (Check out the petition here.) Target is joining other retailers, inlcuding Walmart, that are opening on Thanksgiving to get a jump on Black Friday holiday shoppers. A press release from Change.org reported that they have seen dozens of new petitions pop up about Black Friday hours. "Following a Sears announcement last week that the company would open store doors at 8 p.m. on …

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Seasonal Jobs Abound as Holiday Season Approaches

Many St. Louis-area big box retail stores are hiring seasonal workers to help handle the holiday shopping season.

Thousands of jobs are on the way to St. Louis as big-box retail stores such as Walmart and Target are set to hire seasonal employees in anticipation of the holiday shopping rush.   According to a St. Louis Business Journal report, Walmart plans on hiring more than 50,000 seasonal employees, although it's not sure how many of those jobs will be for the store's 20 St. Louis-area locations. Walmart's not the only store hiring. Many of the Christmas season's go-to stores are also looking for seasonal help. The Business Journal reports that Target is set to hire between 80,000 to 90,000 workers across the country, while Kohl's plans to hire 52,000 workers. And Macy's, which has three locations in the St. Louis-area, plans to add 1,700 jobs to …

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Trade in iPads, iPods & iPhones at Target

The Target at Lindbergh and Big Bend is participating in the trade-in offer that gives customers a store credit for their used electronics.

If you have an iPad, iPhone or iPad that you are ready to get rid of, take it to Target and the store will give you a gift card in return for the device. The Lindbergh Blvd. store is participating in the trade-in offer.  Telephone sales rep Jessica Edwards from the Sunset Hills store said that their store participates in this offer year-round. Customers can trade-in online or in-stores. If customers come to this location, they should check in at the kiosk in the electronics section. According to the St. Louis Post Dispatch, Target is offering the deal at more than 1,450 retail locations through a partnership with NextWorth. The offer for select stores runs through Feb. 11. The Post-Dispatch reports the following approximate trade-in …

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Black Friday News and Updates

Find the latest on Black Friday lines, deals and news as it happens. If you see something we should know about, send us a tip at Lindsay.Toler@patch.com or tweet @StLouisLindsay.

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Brandon Fry - Local Volunteer

9:38 am on Friday, November 25, 2011

We got in and out with all of our video games in about 1 hour. We got some great deals and little hassle with long lines this year. Of course we avoided the big box stores. Once we left the mall and went to McDonald's it was a different story.   more ›

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Frugal Family: Free Dr Pepper, Reduced Physicals and Peach Party

These bargains help you care for your family while watching your wallet.

1) Give the oven a break in the summer heat and bring home some King Edwards golden crispy chicken. Located at 8958 Watson Rd. in Crestwood, King Edward’s serves up the best in locally prepared family meals. From now until August 12, buy a three-piece chicken dinner that includes your choice of sides and get one free. Or save $4 on a 12-piece chicken dinner which includes two large sides and six rolls. Coupon must be presented. Limit one coupon per visit. 2) Home grown peaches are here, and the Kirkwood Farmer’s Market at 150 E. Argonne in Kirkwood is celebrating their arrival with the Peach Festival on from 10 a.m.-noon. Sample all the peachy recipes and vote for the best tasting locally grown peaches. Plus, enjoy the sounds of UJ & The …

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Deals on Kids' Clothes to Eye Glasses

Frugal Family finds those deals right near home.

Stock up on summer time play wear for your family. Target, 1042 Kirkwood Rd. in Kirkwood, has incredible deals this week on children’s clothing by Circo and Cherokee. Tank tops and knit shorts for girls, sized 4-16, are just $3. Boys tees and short, sizes 4-18 are also only $3. These prices are good through May 28.  Spruce up your yard for those outdoor gatherings and get a start on your summer vegetable garden. From now through May 26, Sappington Garden Shop, 11530 Gravois Rd. in Crestwood, is offering 20 percent off lawn accessories like gazing globes and stands, bird baths, flags, fire pots, stepping stones, statues, rain gauges and yard stakes. They are also offering 4.2 inch pots or 6 packs of vegetable plants for only $1.49.  Great …

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Frugal Family: Parents Can Taste Wines for Free By Week's End

If you want wine, a plush leather chair half-price and frames for your own rogues gallery, here's five good deals nearby.

With the cost of gas on the rise--and therefore the cost of living, it's nice to find that some special deals still abound. Sunset Hills-Crestwood Patch helps you with your quest for savings. Weekly, Frugal Family finds those steep discounts and freebies with a little something for everyone. 1.The Wine Barrel in Sunset Hills Every once in awhile, it's nice for busy parents to take a break and relax with a glass of wine and bite of cheese. The Wine Barrel provides just the venue. Deal: Free wine tastings at the store every Friday evening, 5:30 - 8 p.m. Complimentary cheese and crackers. Good Through: Continuous 2. Borders in Sunset Hills If you are looking for family fun and an opportunity to support a brick-and-mortar bookstore that …

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