That shoddy, last-minute gift wrapping job could play in your favor, study suggests
Whether you wrap gifts like Martha Stewart or toss items into a bag at the last second and call it good enough, the presentation of your gift will likely have an effect on the recipient’s expectations about what’s inside — and potentially even how they feel about the present once it’s unwrapped.
3 tips for holiday travel with loved ones who have Alzheimer's, dementia
Traveling with those who have Alzheimer's or dementia for the holidays may be difficult, but advocates encourage you not to let the challenges hold you back.
Viking TE Kyle Rudolph holds Holiday Huddle for kids at M-Health Fairview University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital
Minnesota Vikings' tight end Kyle Rudolph is spreading holiday cheer with many others at M-Health Fairview University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital.
Minnesota Capitol rotunda to have Christmas tree for the first time in six years
For the first time since 2013, a Christmas tree will be installed in the Minnesota State Capitol rotunda Tuesday.
Police horse makes ‘nice list,’ goes holiday shopping at PetSmart
Looks like a police horse in Louisiana has made the "nice list" this holiday season.
Letters to Santa now available online at USPS Operation Santa
A digital bank of letters allows good Samaritans to read letters online and adopt a wish from a letter author.
93-year-old toymaker makes hundreds of wooden trucks by hand to donate to children for Christmas
A 93-year-old toymaker crafted hundreds of wooden toys to give to children for Christmas.
‘Stay happy, stay strong’: Inspirational 11-year-old rings cancer-free bell in time for the holidays
An 11-year-old boy in Georgia has a lot to be thankful for this holiday season after kicking cancer in less than a year.
Christmas sweaters are making plastic pollution worse, environmental charity warns
Many Christmas sweaters contain harmful materials that are adding to world's pollution problem, according to a U.K. environmental charity.
Miniature horse named Pepper 'dances' to 'Frosty the Snowman'
If you're not in the holiday spirit yet, this adorable horse is sure to get you there!
Business owners at Minneapolis’ Nicollet Mall say area is missing holiday spirit
It's Christmas time in the city, but some people feel like Minneapolis' Nicollet Mall is lacking a bit of holiday spirit.
61 percent of Americans dread the holidays because of spending, survey suggests
Most Americans dread the holidays due to spending, according to a new survey.
6-foot-tall Grinch decoration stolen from Apple Valley yard
A handmade Apple Valley Grinch decoration was taken from an Apple Valley front yard and the owner wants it back.
Christmas tree inside Minnesota Capitol rotunda under consideration, tree harvested for Governor's Residence
In recent years, there's been a tree outside the Capitol, but not one inside the rotunda.
Shoppers buy local on Small Business Saturday
After Gray Thursday and Black Friday, many shoppers turn to their local shops for Small Business Saturday.
Recipes: Reinvent your Thanksgiving leftovers
Todd Walker checks out recipes to revamp Thanksgiving leftovers!
Eden Prairie, Minn. police warn shoppers of smash-and-grab thefts from cars
Police in Eden Prairie, Minnesota were warning shoppers this week after thieves targeted cars at stores and malls.
Thanksgiving leftovers: A guide to how long your holiday favorites last
Here's a handy guide to how long your favorite Thanksgiving dishes last as leftovers.
‘Anyone missing their Thanksgiving turkey?’: Dog caught with whole raw turkey in middle of road
A photo posted on Tuesday captured a dog with a whole raw Thanksgiving turkey in the middle of the road in Arkansas.
Shoppers search for deals as stores open up for early Black Friday shopping
While some were sleeping on the couch after a big Thanksgiving meal, others were wheeling a shopping cart through stores like Target and Best Buy in search of a deal.