Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2022: US events honor civil rights leader
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is being honored on Monday with an annual service in Atlanta, as well as many other parades, marches and volunteer opportunities throughout the U.S.
2022 Martin Luther King Jr. Day events in Minnesota's Twin Cities area
Monday marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Whether its in-person or virtually, here are ways you can celebrate the legacy of MLK in the Twin Cities area:
Minnesota leaders plan to expand COVID-19 testing
After another day where post holiday COVID-19 tests were harder to come by, the state says it's working to make tests more widely available.
Christmas tree pickup, recycling tips for after the holidays
The National Christmas Tree Association is offering tips on how to get rid of your real Christmas tree without burning it or throwing it in the trash.
Post-holiday travel: 84 flights cancelled at MSP, Sun Country baggage jam
New Year’s Day is one of the busiest days of the year for air travel, but in 2022 things did not go well at MSP Airport.
Minnesotans line up in cold weather for COVID-19 test in Brooklyn Park
Minnesotans looking to get a COVID-19 test after New Year's festivities were left waiting in line in frigid temperatures on Sunday in Brooklyn Park.
Pope Francis starts new year with call to protect women, focus on the good
Pope Francis has used his New Year's Day appearances to encourage people to focus on the good which unites them and to decry violence against women.
New Year’s Day: Which stores, restaurants will be closed?
Many grocery stores, drug stores, gas stations and restaurants will have limited hours on New Year’s Day, and some businesses will even be closed.
New Year's Eve: Omicron mutes celebrations as many hope for better 2022
New Year's Eve celebrations were muted or canceled in many places around the world for the second straight year due to a surge of COVID-19 infections.
Pork and sauerkraut, hoppin' John on New Year's: History of lucky food traditions
Pork and sauerkraut, hoppin’ John and 12 lucky grapes: Here’s a look at the history behind six New Year’s food traditions and what they symbolize.
Twin Cities New Year's Eve events canceled due to cold weather, omicron variant
Whether it’s due to the cold weather or the spread of the omicron variant, some venues across the Twin Cities are canceling their New Year’s Eve plans.
Lingering disruptions continue to delay some flyers at MSP Airport
Problems at MSP Airport continued midweek for some unlucky passengers this holiday season.
Champagne shortage ahead of New Year's Eve as supply chain issues hit wine industry
It could be tough to find some of your favorite champagne labels this year as supply chain disruptions have been impacting the industry.
Should Americans cancel New Year's Eve plans? Fauci says it depends
Fauci said small gatherings are OK, but big parties are 'strongly' discouraged.
Holiday flyers navigate cancellations at MSP Airport
The Metropolitan Airports Commission projected Sunday would be the busiest day of this holiday season for travelers at MSP Airport. But while air traffic surged, more than 100 flights were either cancelled or delayed. But, many travelers saw it coming and planned accordingly.
How to dispose your Christmas trees to protect Minnesota's environment
As the holiday season comes to an end, here's how to make sure you get rid of your Christmas tree properly.
Holiday sales climb 8.5% despite supply issues, omicron variant
Even as shoppers grappled with higher prices, product shortages and a raging new COVID-19 variant in the last few weeks of the holiday shopping season, sales rose at the fastest pace in 17 years.
New Year's celebrations shelved across the globe as COVID-19 surges, here's who canceled and who hasn't
A scaled-down celebration in New York City is still happening, but other cities around the world are canceling celebrations altogether.
Omicron keeps some Minnesota worshippers at home on Christmas
The omicron COVID-19 variant put a damper on the Christmas spirit this weekend, with smaller mass sizes at some churches. Home to one of the largest Catholic congregations in Minnesota, the Basilica of St. Mary spread its worshippers out across eight services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Bidens’ new puppy joins Christmas Day calls to the troops
Commander sat between the president and the first lady Saturday inside a studio set up at the White House, resting his head on a pillow as the Bidens spoke to U.S. service members stationed around the world.