Sunday after Thanksgiving travel sets new TSA record

More than 3 million people flew in the U.S. on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, setting a new record. It’s one of only two days to ever top 3 million passengers.

7th Annual Good Shepherd Christmas Tree Market
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The 7th Annual Good Shepherd Christmas Tree Market continues to provide real trees for families in need. FOX 9's Leah Beno sat down with Good Shepherd Men's Club President Michael Jackson to discuss the work the organization does.

When does winter really start? It depends on who you ask

When does winter start? It depends who you ask, because meteorological season's start date is different than the winter solstice.

Santa puts Good Day hosts on 'Naughty or Nice' list
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Black Friday has arrived, and with it the holiday season. Santa and Mrs. Claus were at the Mall of America Friday for the opening of the Candy Cane Institute. FOX 9's Lauren Andrego has the latest.

Shoppers line up out at MOA for Black Friday
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Hundreds of shoppers lined up for some Black Friday shopping at the Mall of America. FOX 9's Lauren Andrego interviewed the people were first in line at the mall, who arrived at 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving.

Minnesotans head to the movies to celebrate Thanksgiving

The theaters were busy with kids off from school and families enjoying a popular box office. For some, it's about mixing up on Thanksgiving Day.

Movie theaters busy on Thanksgiving
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The theaters were busy with kids off from school and families enjoying a popular box office. For some, it's about mixing up Thanksgiving Day. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the full story.

Local restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day see big crowds

Many people are now choosing to save the time and the stress of cooking and hosting Thanksgiving, deciding instead to leave that piece to the experts.

Restaurants open doors to families on Thanksgiving
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Many people are choosing to save the time and the stress of cooking and hosting Thanksgiving, deciding instead to leave that piece to the experts. FOX 9 reporter Soyoung Kim has the full story.

Touching Thanksgiving giveaway tradition passes to new generation

A Twin Cities tradition feeds thousands of people on Thanksgiving every year, and it has now extended to a new generation.

Unique Thanksgiving Day dishes and traditions

From pumpkin empanadas to giving out thank-you cards to mailmen, here are some unique Thanksgiving Day traditions in the U.S. and around the world.

Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities staff members hospitalized after kitchen gas leak

Some staff members were hospitalized after a carbon monoxide gas leak shut down the kitchen of Union Gospel Kitchen Twin Cities temporarily Wednesday, ahead of its busiest holiday of the year. 

Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities hosts Thanksgiving
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Union Gospel Mission hosted its annual Thanksgiving fest Thursday. On Wednesday, a gas leak caused three of its staff members to go to the hospital and created some hurdles when preparing for its feast.

FOX 9 Good Day: Thanksgiving Special with recipes

The FOX 9 Good Day Crew took a field trip to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum to get some tips on cooking the perfect holiday feast. Kelly, Shayne, and Garden Guy Dale K. are sharing tips for growing your own herbs at home, plus recipes from Arboretum Chefs on cooking the turkey, side dishes and dessert.

Watch: Christmas train creates "magical" scene in England

A Christmas train lit up the night in England recently, creating a dazzlingly colorful scene that looked like something straight out of ‘The Polar Express.’

The 'turkey trot,' a tradition since 1896, is more popular than ever

A record number of runners (and walkers) were expected to hit the street this morning, burning off a few calories before tearing into their turkey. The annual ‘turkey trot’ tradition goes back longer than you might think.

Gary Sinise celebrates Thanksgiving with the Tennessee National Guard

The ‘Forrest Gump’ actor’s foundation provided a Thanksgiving lunch to guardsmen at the Tennessee National Guard’s Joint Force Headquarters. Sinise himself was on hand to serve up the barbeque.