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Nikki Tundel
Minneapolis

Photos: As store closes, shoppers scramble for last bargains

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Choosing Bears colors
Herman Kimmons tries to decide which pair of brown and blue Nikes to purchase. "I gotta get 'em. They're Bears colors," said Kimmons. "I'm a Chicago Bears fan."
Nikki Tundel / MPR News

As Roberts Shoe Store closes after 77 years in business, some customers are angry and others are sad. The scramble by others to find bargains and special deals while the doors are still open is a story all its own.

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Hardly a foot we can't fit
The motto of Roberts Shoe Store has always been "Hardly a Foot We Can't Fit." Its offerings range from women's 5 narrow to men's 20 extra wide. Plus, it carries footwear for a variety of workforces -- from construction to health care.
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Choosing Bears colors
Herman Kimmons tries to decide which pair of brown and blue Nikes to purchase. "I gotta get 'em. They're Bears colors," said Kimmons. "I'm a Chicago Bears fan."
Nikki Tundel / MPR News
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Closing after 77 years
The Lake Street landmark has sold an estimated two million pairs of shoes over the decades.
Nikki Tundel / MPR News