Pope Francis starts new year with call to protect women, focus on the good
Pope Francis has used his New Year's Day appearances to encourage people to focus on the good which unites them and to decry violence against women.
Pope Francis has used his New Year's Day appearances to encourage people to focus on the good which unites them and to decry violence against women.
New Year’s Day: Which stores, restaurants will be closed?
Many grocery stores, drug stores, gas stations and restaurants will have limited hours on New Year’s Day, and some businesses will even be closed.
Many grocery stores, drug stores, gas stations and restaurants will have limited hours on New Year’s Day, and some businesses will even be closed.
New Year's Eve: Omicron mutes celebrations as many hope for better 2022
New Year's Eve celebrations were muted or canceled in many places around the world for the second straight year due to a surge of COVID-19 infections.
New Year's Eve celebrations were muted or canceled in many places around the world for the second straight year due to a surge of COVID-19 infections.
Pork and sauerkraut, hoppin' John on New Year's: History of lucky food traditions
Pork and sauerkraut, hoppin’ John and 12 lucky grapes: Here’s a look at the history behind six New Year’s food traditions and what they symbolize.
Pork and sauerkraut, hoppin’ John and 12 lucky grapes: Here’s a look at the history behind six New Year’s food traditions and what they symbolize.
Twin Cities New Year's Eve events canceled due to cold weather, omicron variant
Whether it’s due to the cold weather or the spread of the omicron variant, some venues across the Twin Cities are canceling their New Year’s Eve plans.
Whether it’s due to the cold weather or the spread of the omicron variant, some venues across the Twin Cities are canceling their New Year’s Eve plans.
Lingering disruptions continue to delay some flyers at MSP Airport
Problems at MSP Airport continued midweek for some unlucky passengers this holiday season.
Problems at MSP Airport continued midweek for some unlucky passengers this holiday season.
Champagne shortage ahead of New Year's Eve as supply chain issues hit wine industry
It could be tough to find some of your favorite champagne labels this year as supply chain disruptions have been impacting the industry.
It could be tough to find some of your favorite champagne labels this year as supply chain disruptions have been impacting the industry.
Should Americans cancel New Year's Eve plans? Fauci says it depends
Fauci said small gatherings are OK, but big parties are 'strongly' discouraged.
Fauci said small gatherings are OK, but big parties are 'strongly' discouraged.
Holiday flyers navigate cancellations at MSP Airport
The Metropolitan Airports Commission projected Sunday would be the busiest day of this holiday season for travelers at MSP Airport. But while air traffic surged, more than 100 flights were either cancelled or delayed. But, many travelers saw it coming and planned accordingly.
The Metropolitan Airports Commission projected Sunday would be the busiest day of this holiday season for travelers at MSP Airport. But while air traffic surged, more than 100 flights were either cancelled or delayed. But, many travelers saw it coming and planned accordingly.
How to dispose your Christmas trees to protect Minnesota's environment
As the holiday season comes to an end, here's how to make sure you get rid of your Christmas tree properly.
As the holiday season comes to an end, here's how to make sure you get rid of your Christmas tree properly.
Holiday sales climb 8.5% despite supply issues, omicron variant
Even as shoppers grappled with higher prices, product shortages and a raging new COVID-19 variant in the last few weeks of the holiday shopping season, sales rose at the fastest pace in 17 years.
Even as shoppers grappled with higher prices, product shortages and a raging new COVID-19 variant in the last few weeks of the holiday shopping season, sales rose at the fastest pace in 17 years.
New Year's celebrations shelved across the globe as COVID-19 surges, here's who canceled and who hasn't
A scaled-down celebration in New York City is still happening, but other cities around the world are canceling celebrations altogether.
A scaled-down celebration in New York City is still happening, but other cities around the world are canceling celebrations altogether.
Omicron keeps some Minnesota worshippers at home on Christmas
The omicron COVID-19 variant put a damper on the Christmas spirit this weekend, with smaller mass sizes at some churches. Home to one of the largest Catholic congregations in Minnesota, the Basilica of St. Mary spread its worshippers out across eight services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
The omicron COVID-19 variant put a damper on the Christmas spirit this weekend, with smaller mass sizes at some churches. Home to one of the largest Catholic congregations in Minnesota, the Basilica of St. Mary spread its worshippers out across eight services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Bidens’ new puppy joins Christmas Day calls to the troops
Commander sat between the president and the first lady Saturday inside a studio set up at the White House, resting his head on a pillow as the Bidens spoke to U.S. service members stationed around the world.
Commander sat between the president and the first lady Saturday inside a studio set up at the White House, resting his head on a pillow as the Bidens spoke to U.S. service members stationed around the world.
Queen Elizabeth's Christmas message shares grief over Prince Philip
Queen Elizabeth said in her Christmas message she understands the difficulty of spending the holiday season “with one familiar laugh missing."
Queen Elizabeth said in her Christmas message she understands the difficulty of spending the holiday season “with one familiar laugh missing."
Pope Francis prays for pandemic's end in Christmas Day address
Pope Francis' Christmas Day speech gives him an opportunity to draw a global audience's attention to conflicts big and small. This year was no different.
Pope Francis' Christmas Day speech gives him an opportunity to draw a global audience's attention to conflicts big and small. This year was no different.
Thousands of luminaries light up Hopkins neighborhood on Christmas Eve
Every year on Christmas Eve, neighbors in Hopkins line 29 city blocks with 5,000 luminaries.
Every year on Christmas Eve, neighbors in Hopkins line 29 city blocks with 5,000 luminaries.
Minnesotans enjoy early Christmas present from Mother Nature
Usually on Christmas Eve, Minnesota looks like a winter wonderland. But this year, Mother Nature has the state in a warm embrace for the beginning of the holiday season.
Usually on Christmas Eve, Minnesota looks like a winter wonderland. But this year, Mother Nature has the state in a warm embrace for the beginning of the holiday season.
Thousands of luminaries light up Hopkins neighborhood on Christmas Eve
Every year on Christmas Eve, neighbors in Hopkins line 29 city blocks with 5,000 luminaries. The tradition was started five years ago by Dave Benson, who recently passed away from cancer. His legacy continues to shine on.
Every year on Christmas Eve, neighbors in Hopkins line 29 city blocks with 5,000 luminaries. The tradition was started five years ago by Dave Benson, who recently passed away from cancer. His legacy continues to shine on.
Minnesota family keeps tradition of Christmas Eve surprises alive
If it's Christmas Eve, you'll find Mac Johnston and his family delivering surprise gifts to people who need them most.
If it's Christmas Eve, you'll find Mac Johnston and his family delivering surprise gifts to people who need them most.