Holiday shipping deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS dates for on-time delivery

With the holiday shopping season in full swing, major mail carriers are reminding customers of key shipping deadlines to ensure packages arrive by Christmas.

Wikipedia's most-viewed articles in 2024

Politics dominated Wikipedia’s most-viewed articles this year, but here’s a look at what else people were interested in reading about in 2024.

United Airlines takes kids on magical flight to the North Pole

It was a day full of magic and holiday cheer as United Airlines gave more than 65 kids and their families a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the “North Pole" on Saturday.

Rare, vintage holiday finds at Junk Bonanza
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A very vintage Christmas market is underway this weekend at Canterbury Park in Shakopee. Junk Bonanza has several events throughout the year but the holiday market runs from December 5th to the 7th. It is the longest-running and largest antique and vintage market in the Midwest.

Sending Christmas cards to Canada? Think again

The Canada Post strike has prompted the USPS to halt international mail acceptance to Canada, impacting holiday shipping. Learn what this means and explore alternative options.

New Christmas tradition in New Ulm
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A 40-foot Christmas tree now on display in New Ulm is turning heads as the so-called ?Christmas City? embraces a new tradition. The decorated tree is dangling upside-down at the Hermann Monument to celebrate New Ulm?s deep German heritage.

Here are the 10 places known for a white Christmas

It’s only an official white Christmas if one inch or more of snow is on the ground Christmas morning. Here's where it's most likely to happen.

MSP Airport sees holiday travel surge as TSA reports record-breaking day

The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport saw a surge in travelers for the Thanksgiving holiday, and while the travel rush didn’t break any records for the airport itself, the Transportation and Security Administration reported its busiest day ever on Sunday.  

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.