Minnesota Businesses Get In On April Fools'

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – A number of Minnesota businesses and institutions got in on some April Fools' Day fun Wednesday.

Target introduced the new "Fanny Basket," a shopping basket that will sit on your hip with the help of a mechanical belt for hands free shopping. There is also a coffee holder.

Duluth Trading Company claims to have created magnetic fire hose work pants. Tools will cling to the pant allowing workers to get rid of a toolbelt or toolbox.

And Como Zoo set up four hotlines for pranksters call. Mr. Lion, Ms. Ella Fint, Mr. Wolf and Ms. Anna Conda will be on hand to answer anyone's call today.