Minnesota shoppers rush to buy groceries, gifts ahead of winter storm

Many Minnesota shoppers are hoping to avoid potential white-out conditions later this week. That means a rush to buy ingredients and getting holiday shopping done earlier than usual.

FOX 9 viewers deliver Christmas tree surprise for 3-year-old girl who survived Minneapolis shooting

Three-year-old Olivia Walker was struck by a bullet on the side of her head while sleeping next to her mom in their north Minneapolis home back in October. Tuesday, she got a surprise thanks to FOX 9 viewers.

FOX 9 viewers deliver Christmas tree surprise for 3-year-old girl who survived Minneapolis shooting
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It is the highlight of the FOX 9 Holiday Season, on Tuesday, morning anchors Alix Kendall and Tom Butler deliver a tree and boxes of viewer-gifted ornaments, decorations and so much more. This year, we surprised one special, little girl who has been through a pretty awful few months.

Christmas cookie map: The most popular searches by state

Gingerbread? Polish Christmas? Find out which type of Christmas cookie is being mostly searched in your state.

Holocaust survivors share message of hope during Hanukkah

Holocaust survivors from around the globe are marking the third day of Hanukkah together with a virtual ceremony as Jews worldwide worry about a sharp increase in antisemitism in Europe, the U.S. and elsewhere.

Christmas tree demand remains high in US despite inflation

Retailers from Home Depot and Lowes to mom and pop operations raised their prices on trees — but people are still buying them.

113 million Americans expected to travel this holiday season as major winter storm looms

The FOX Forecast Center is keeping its eyes on the likelihood of a significant Christmas week winter storm that could impact millions of travelers because of snow, strong winds, rain and dangerously low temperatures.

Selfless boy battling leukemia chooses to get gifts for others during shopping spree

Given the chance to go on a shopping spree in Rogers, 10-year-old Jacen opted to shop for family, friends, and other sick children, instead of shopping for himself.

Hundreds of kids gifted free toys in Fridley
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The American Bikers Association teamed up with the Fridley Fire Department to bring children free toys, crafts, and pictures with Santa in a magical holiday event.

Top notable quotes of 2022: Chris Rock, Zelenskyy, Trump make list

2022's most notable quotations include a tart retort by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to a U.S. offer of help.

Kentucky woman wins $175K jackpot during white elephant gift exchange at company holiday party

“Everyone was going insane,” Lori Janes shared. “People were getting their calculators out and double-checking. A couple of people even scanned the ticket on the lottery’s app, just to make sure.”

What's open and closed Dec. 26, the day after Christmas

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day fall conveniently on a weekend this year — a Christmas “miracle” that only happens every seven years, on average. Here’s what will still be closed on Monday.

Restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day in 2022

For those wanting to get out of the kitchen, here are restaurants that will be open still on Christmas Day and Eve.

Giving Tree to support Catholic Charities Outreach for those in need

This year’s Giving Tree event will be held at the Macy’s Court in the Mall of America from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, December 17th, and Sunday, December 18th.

Here’s where Americans are hiding Christmas presents, poll shows

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: Holiday gift shopping season! And with gift shopping comes another often overlooked, part of the season: gift hiding.

Twin Cities school supplies food, coats to families in need ahead of holidays

A Twin Cities charter school is doing its part to help families in need this holiday season by giving away food, toys and coats at their first annual Holidaze event.

Twin Cities charter school giving back for the holidays
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The Minnesota Internship Center in north Minneapolis is gearing up to support families in need during their first annual Holidaze event on Dec. 21. Students and staff will help hand out toys, food and coats ahead of the holidays.

Grandpa wears makeup in viral J&B Whisky commercial with a message

Spoiler alert! Tissues may come in handy for this Christmas ad from J&B Whisky’s latest campaign, which features a makeup-wearing grandfather and an unexpected twist.