Giving Tuesday: Donors speak about what moves them, how they plan end-of-year donations
Why do they give? Americans with a variety of life experiences shared about why they give, which organizations they choose to support, and how they plan their giving throughout the year.
No trouble for holiday travelers at MSP Airport
This weekend, many people returned home after gathering with their families for Thanksgiving.
Minnesota tree lot provides Christmas trees to those in need
The weekend following Thanksgiving is a popular time to decorate for the holidays and pick out a Christmas tree.
Canadian Pacific Holiday Train to make stops in Minnesota
A Canada-based railroad company will be sending a decked out holiday train through the United States, and Minnesota is on its list of stops.
A gift guide for garden lovers
Whether it's indoors or out, here are some gift ideas for the person with the green thumb in your life.
A gift guide for movie lovers
What do you get for the film lover who has seen everything already? Here are some unique options at all price points.
A gift guide for music lovers
Here's a varied gift guide for the music lover in your life, from the obsessive record collector to the casual listener.
Black Friday shopping: JCPenney, Macy's lead with biggest discounts
JCPenney had the best average discounts for the fifth consecutive year, according to a study.
Community paramedics make special deliveries for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving arrived in ambulances and SUVs for dozens of people in the Twin Cities when Hennepin County community paramedics made special holiday visits to their patients.
Christmas tree prices up 10% since last year, American Christmas Tree Association says
77% of Americans say they plan to put up an artificial tree in their home, according to the American Christmas Tree Association.
Amazon, NFL hoping to establish tradition with 1st Black Friday game
It is not a stretch to say that the Black Friday game between the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets is Amazon’s Super Bowl.
Minnesota weather: A freezing Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is going to be cold, temperatures dropping to just below freezing for the holiday.
How to handle combative relatives during the holidays: 'Welcome to attend,' with conditions
They say this is the most wonderful time of the year — and quite possibly, it could be. That is, except if you anticipate having combative relatives in your home during the holidays.
Hottest last-minute Thanksgiving purchases
Check out what customers are most likely to buy at the last minute this year before their Thanksgiving meal, according to Instacart.
Thanksgiving travel off to a good start despite earlier storms in the East
Thankfully, much of the rest of the nation is getting a travel pass this Wednesday, but more ornery weather returns in the latter half of the holiday break for some heading home.
Anoka County Fairgrounds cancels holiday celebration citing lack of volunteers
An annual holiday event at the Anoka County Fairgrounds will not be held this season due to a lack of help.



















