Postal worker surprises family after receiving boy's letter to Santa asking for food, clothing

The post office where Melissa Stinsman works collects letters to Santa in a special mailbox each holiday season, and one of the letters she came across this year inspired her to make one family's Christmas unforgettable.

NorthPoint Health and Wellness workers pitch in for kids after toy donations fall short

For more than 10 years, a north Minneapolis medical clinic has distributed toys to children for the holidays. But when NorthPoint Health and Wellness fell short of reaching its goal, the staff there stepped up.

Baylor NICU babies dressed up as adorable Star Wars characters

Nurses in the neonatal intensive care unit at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple celebrated the release of the latest Star Wars movie by dressing up their own tiny warriors.

Como Zoo's live reindeer cam returns for the holidays

The reindeer are getting ready for their big sleigh ride with Santa and the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is giving you a chance to check in on their preparations.

Non-verbal teen with autism speaks for 1st time, breaks out in song amid visit to Christmas lights display

Marisabel Figueroa was told her daughter Kaitlyn — who was diagnosed with autism at 3 years old — would never be able to communicate. And Kaitlyn never uttered a word until this year.

Casey O'Brien after surgery: 'I'm going to be just fine'

After undergoing surgery this week, Casey O'Brien was back at TCF Bank Stadium for the big Minnesota-Wisconsin match-up.

Minnesota organization places its 700th dog with local boy battling disorder

This Thanksgiving weekend, there's a special dog that marks a milestone for a 12-year-old boy and the organization that's simply trying to help people live normal lives.