Ways to safely dispose of your Christmas tree after the holidays

It’s almost time to take down the Christmas tree, but the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) warned there are proper ways to dispose of holiday greenery to help protect the environment from invasive species. 

King Charles' first Christmas address pays tribute to first responders, late queen

"Christmas is a particularly poignant time for all of us who have lost loved ones," Charles said. "We feel their absence ... and remember them in each cherished tradition."

Pope laments 'icy winds of war' in Christmas address

"Indeed, we must acknowledge with sorrow that, even as the Prince of Peace is given to us, the icy winds of war continue to buffet humanity," Pope Francis said.

Police in Indiana replace family’s gifts stolen in burglary on Christmas Eve

On Christmas Eve morning, the family’s gifts were stolen by a burglar. By the day’s end, they had a new pile of presents thanks to the kindness of the community.

Police called after 'Cousin Eddie' holiday display spooks neighbor

Joni Keeney, the woman behind the display, plans on expanding it further next year with an additional Clark Griswold mannequin.

'Let's spread a little kindness,' Biden tells Americans in Christmas address

"I sincerely hope this holiday season will drain the poison that has infected our politics and set us against one another," President Biden said in his Christmas address.

Santa parade in Chaska goes on through harsh winter weather

Because of the winter weather, Santa Claus had to hop behind the wheel of a frontloader to take part in Chaska's Santa Parade.

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.