Minnesota shoppers look local this holiday season

This holiday season many shoppers are pinching pennies, but there's also a desire to get out and about instead of only browsing online.

Drought conditions could impact Minnesota Christmas trees for years to come

With the lack of rainfall over the last two years, Christmas tree farmers in Minnesota have been forced to adapt to the changing conditions.

Aldi matching 2019 Thanksgiving prices

From free turkeys to major discounts, grocery stores are prepping for a Thanksgiving set against surging inflation.

Hy-Vee grocery stores to be closed on Thanksgiving Day

Hy-Vee grocery stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day – the first time in the chain's 92-year history that it'll be closed on the holiday. 

Starbucks holiday drinks and seasonal red cups return to stores this week

It’s that time of year. Starbucks’ holiday menu — including Peppermint Mocha and Caramel Brulée Latte — is returning to stores soon in the seasonal red cups.

What to do with your leftover Halloween candy (besides eating it)

Got some leftover Halloween candy this year? While eating it is always fun, you can also donate the candy to U.S. troops. Here are a few ideas.

Spirit Halloween helps hospitalized kids celebrate the holiday in style

Halloween is about more than just costumes and decorations for one major holiday retailer: It’s also about helping sick children. 

Halloween freebies, deals: Here's where you can get free food on October 31

It’s no tricks and all treats at many U.S. restaurants and stores on Halloween 2022. Here are some of the places to get free food and deals today.

Here's how to get a free doughnut at Krispy Kreme on Halloween

Krispy Kreme is rewarding those who get into the Halloween spirit on Monday, Oct. 31 with a free doughnut of choice, the chain said. No purchase is necessary.

Owner says ghostly spirit haunts downtown Robbinsdale hair salon

Draped in cobwebs and festive decorations, Salon Halo in downtown Robbinsdale is all dressed up and ready for Halloween. 

Why do we carve pumpkins on Halloween?

Behind that jack-o'-lantern's face is a story — a story about ancient traditions and Irish American culture.

Here's who has the best odds of a white Halloween

I'm dreaming of a white… Halloween? That doesn't quite have the same ring as a white Christmas, but believe it or not, some parts of the U.S. actually have decent odds of seeing snow on Halloween each year.

Massive Anoka pumpkin being carved into world’s largest jack-o-lantern

The city of Anoka is saying go big or gourd home. A champion pumpkin grown in Anoka is expected to break two Guinness World Records this week.

Massive Anoka pumpkin to be carved into world?s largest jack-o-lantern
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The city of Anoka is saying go big or gourd home. A champion pumpkin grown in Anoka is expected to break two Guinness World Records this week. Anoka, affectionately known as the Halloween Capital of the World, prides itself on its Halloween celebrations and now has yet another Halloween accolade to celebrate. North America's largest pumpkin is on display at Anoka City Hall, where it will be carved into the world's largest jack-o-lantern by weight and by size on Friday.