Vikings' Justin Jefferson hosts holiday give-back event
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Minnesota Vikings' Justin Jefferson surprised families Monday with holiday gifts at a heartwarming event. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the story.

Tree lighting ceremony in St. Paul
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The Salvation Army held it's annual Tree of Lights tree lighting ceremony in St. Paul Rice Park ahead of the holiday season. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the story.

Thanksgiving dinner 2024: How much you can save using store-brand products

Choosing store-brand items for Thanksgiving could save consumers around $17, according to a Wells Fargo report, as food inflation continues to impact holiday costs.

Minnesotans hold events to honor veterans
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Across Minnesota, communities have gathered at events to honor veterans on Veterans Day. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the latest.

Why is Thanksgiving so late this year?

If you are making Thanksgiving plans, you may notice that the holiday falls later in November 2024 than it usually does. Here’s why.

Thanksgiving by the numbers: Where does your food come from and what do farmers earn?

Nearly 300 million Americans celebrate Thanksgiving every fourth Thursday of November with classics such as Turkey, stuffing and cranberries, but did you ever wonder where all the staples come from?

Thanksgiving dinner will cost less this year, analysts say

Your Thanksgiving turkey and some side dishes are expected to be a bit cheaper this year thanks to cooling inflation.

Minnesota weather: Snow doesn't stop Halloween trick-or-treaters

Despite the snow earlier Thursday and the chilly weather, it didn’t stop kids from enjoying Halloween. After it being 80 degrees earlier in the week you’d think a spell was cast for Halloween after the snowfall and cooler temperatures weather. But as you know, it is just the Minnesota way.

Carving a new legacy: southern Minnesota tradition in transition

A southern Minnesota tradition came to an end on Halloween. Farmer John’s Pumpkin Patch in Austin will not be run by Farmer John next year for the first time since 1988.

Snowy surprise this Halloween for Minnesotans
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Snow hit Minnesota for the first time this year, just in time for Halloween. FOX 9's Rob Olson talks to some Minnesotans about the snow.

Report of 'human remains' in northern MN turns out to be Halloween decorations

After investigation by the sheriff's office, Fergus Falls PD, and the Minnesota BCA, reported human remains found along the Otter Tail River turned out to be discarded Halloween decorations.

Kids in this Iowa town will trick-or-treat on Halloween for 1st time since 1938

It’s been 86 years since kids in Des Moines, Iowa, went trick-or-treating on Halloween. Thanks to a severe weather forecast, they’ll be able to celebrate with the rest of America.

Anoka, 'Halloween Capital of the World', draws large crowds for annual parade

In the Halloween Capitol of the World, Halloween draws crowds of people from all over the Midwest, to Anoka’s century-long tradition: the Grande Day parade.

Anoka celebrates annual Grande Day Parade
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Many flocked to Anoka, the Halloween Capital of the World, for its annual Grande Day Parade ahead of the holiday. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the latest.

Trick-or-treating in shorts? Warm Halloween on tap for many across the US

Forecast models show much of the eastern half of the nation will be experiencing temperatures in the 60s and 70s on Halloween, with cooler air bottled up over the Rockies and Upper Midwest.

Top Halloween costumes for dogs, according to Google Frightgeist

From Beetlejuice to the internet sensation Moo Deng, this year’s Halloween dog costume trends are a nod to pop culture and more.