Most popular festive drink in Minnesota for 2025 holiday season

The holidays are a time to gather with family and friends and celebrate the season.  There are lots of choices when it comes to festive drinks and an analysis by Coffeeness found the most popular holiday drink in each state.

Collectors collaborate on St. Paul Dayton's elves display

John Pihaly added a new display in his backyard on Saunders Avenue and collaborated with fellow collectors Bill Ewald and Elijah Layne on a new window featuring 14 posters from Dayton's Christmas shows and a pair of original characters built by Layne.

Best cities for celebrating Christmas without breaking the bank

A new WalletHub analysis identifies the most Christmas-friendly cities in the U.S., evaluating the 100 largest cities on 28 factors.

Minnesota Jewish community mourns Bondi Beach attack

A Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney turned tragic when a terror attack claimed the lives of 15 people.

Hanukkah 2025: When is it and how is it celebrated?

Many people in the states celebrate Hanukkah with lighting a menorah and eating oily foods like doughnuts and potato latkes.

The best New Year’s Eve city might surprise you—it's not New York or Las Vegas

A new WalletHub analysis finds that travelers seeking a festive but affordable New Year’s Eve celebration have strong alternatives to pricey hotspots like Times Square.

NPS free days: Trump’s birthday added; MLK Day, Juneteenth dropped

NPS will no longer offer free admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Juneteenth, but will waive admission costs on President Donald Trump's birthday.

Focusing on sobriety during the holiday season
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A Minnesota author discussed his new book aimed at helping others maintain their sobriety during the holiday season. FOX 9's Leah Beno spoke with Nick Hanson about "A Fragile Utopia," which shares his sobriety journey.

Enough Said: No more pressure on the Vikings, the winning Timberwolves and your holiday cards
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Enough Said hosts discuss the Vikings season winding down without pressure of making the playoffs, the Minnesota Timberwolves continued winning and the gang goes through some holiday cards.

President Trump and first lady light National Christmas Tree

The president and first lady participated in the Thursday evening ceremony, a tradition dating back to 1923.

Survey reveals: Who's getting tips for the holidays – and how much?

Data shows that holiday tipping is down slightly and amounts are mostly flat. Here’s a look at who is getting tips for the holidays and how much.