Preorder the iPhone 5 in St. Louis Park

The iPhone 5 has been speculated about and anticipated for several months, and now it is a reality as Apple announced the iPhone 5 at an event in San Francisco Wednesday.

In fact, JP Morgan economist Michael Feroli predicts the device could spur a nationwide spending spree that has the potential to boost the GDP.

Previous versions of the iPhone spurred long lines on launch day at Apple Store locations across the country. But there's no need to travel to a Twin Cities Apple Store and wait in a long line. It will be available soon at several St. Louis Park retailers. Preorders begin on Friday, Sept. 14, with phone availability on Friday, Sept. 21.

Address: 5334 W 16th St. ()
Phone: 952-545-9191
Details: Preorders for the iPhone 5 will begin on Friday, Sept. 14. Find out more at VerizonWireless.com.

Radio Shack
Address: 8126 Hwy 7 ()
Phone: 952-935-5963
Details: Preorders for the iPhone 5 will begin on Friday, Sept. 14. A $50 deposit will be required. A store employee told me that orders were going quick and they might run out.

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Nearest Apple Retail Stores

If you'd rather have the Apple Store line experience, there are five locations in the Twin Cities:

• Bloomington, Mall of America
• Edina, Southdale
• Minneapolis, Uptown
• Minnetonka, Ridgedale
• Roseville, Rosedale Center

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This post will be updated as more information becomes available.

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