Ways to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy continues to promote and inspire equality nearly 60 years after his death.

What's open and closed on MLK Day and Inauguration Day

Here's what is open and closed on Jan. 20, 2025, the day the nation commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy and when President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in as president.

Vietnamese community celebrates Lunar New Year at Burnsville Center

The Vietnamese Community of Minnesota took over the Burnsville Center on Saturday and Sunday, for a showcase of their traditional heritage.

Vietnamese community celebrates Lunar New Year in MN
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The Vietnamese Community of Minnesota celebrated Lunar New Year in Burnsville this weekend. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the story.

Senior celebration swells MN small town on New Year’s Eve

In a town of about 154, Open Arms Church hosts a New Year's Eve celebration for nearly seniors, offering up a first-class experience for free.

Watch live: New Year's Eve fireworks from around the world

From New Zealand to New York, join LiveNow from FOX on New Year’s Eve for a look at fireworks displays and celebrations across the globe.

Y2K: 4 things people thought would happen on New Year’s 25 years ago

The year was 1999 - and governments and corporations were fearful about the unknown millenium computer bug. Here’s what to know about Y2K on its 25th anniversary.

Metro Transit not offering free rides on New Year’s Eve, rideshares offer discounts

Metro Transit is not offering free rides for New Year’s Eve this year, but some rideshare apps are providing discounts in an effort to help people get home safely after celebrating the New Year. 

Extra DWI patrols on MN roads for New Year's Eve
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Law enforcement is urging everyone to prioritize safety while ringing in the New Year, with increased DWI patrols planned across Minnesota roads. FOX 9's Bill Keller has more on Metro Transit's adjustments for New Year's Eve and discounts offered by rideshare companies.

Final crystal triangles installed on Times Square ball ahead of New Year's Eve

The last of the crystal triangles that make up this year’s Times Square New Year’s Eve ball have been installed, marking the first time in 10 years that all 2,688 were replaced at once.

Top 5 cities for celebrating New Year's Eve, according to WalletHub

The Big Apple has the biggest party for New Year’s Eve, but cities from coast to coast round out the top 5 for NYE destinations. Here are the best places to celebrate.

Post-Christmas travel rush begins at MSP Airport
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The post-Christmas travel rush is underway at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. More than 50,000 travelers are expected on Dec. 26, potentially making it one of the busiest travel days of the holiday season at MSP.

Twin Cities metro sees white Christmas once again after last year’s warm holiday

After last year’s brown Christmas, the big question people had in the Twin Cities metro this holiday season was will it be a white or brown Christmas? It was officially a white Christmas once again in Minnesota’s big cities.

Christmas and start of Hanukkah overlap
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For the first time in about two decades, December 25 marked not only Christmas but also the start of Hanukkah.

Tips for last minute holiday shopping
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People are hitting the stores for holiday gifts and last-minute groceries on Christmas Eve. FOX 9's Se Kwon has more on store hours and what to expect.

Track Santa Now: Live NORAD Santa Tracker 2024 coverage

NORAD’s Santa Tracker, the beloved decades-old tradition of virtually following Santa Claus as he delivers gifts to children around the world, returns Christmas Eve for its 69th year.