Spreading the Christmas spirit: Minnesota families collect gifts to ensure everyone gets a present
The program by Youthprise has about 50 families who go shopping to fill Christmas wishlists for other families. The program is currently looking to expand and find more sponsor families.
The program by Youthprise has about 50 families who go shopping to fill Christmas wishlists for other families. The program is currently looking to expand and find more sponsor families.
Holiday tipping: Can you tip your mail carrier?
Yes, you can tip your letter carrier this holiday season but, as federal workers, they have certain stipulations when it comes to accepting gifts. The bottom line: less is more.
Yes, you can tip your letter carrier this holiday season but, as federal workers, they have certain stipulations when it comes to accepting gifts. The bottom line: less is more.
‘Drink it and hang’: Miller Lite’s ‘Beernament’ arrives for Christmas tree decorators
“The Miller Lite Beernament” will be available on Dec. 7. The decorative, round-shaped beer can will double as a Christmas tree ornament.
“The Miller Lite Beernament” will be available on Dec. 7. The decorative, round-shaped beer can will double as a Christmas tree ornament.
Where Americans are hiding Christmas gifts, poll reveals
A new poll asked Americans where they’re hiding their Christmas gifts — and the most popular place also proved to be the first place most kids snoop.
A new poll asked Americans where they’re hiding their Christmas gifts — and the most popular place also proved to be the first place most kids snoop.
Holiday shipping deadlines approach for FedEx, UPS, USPS customers
The busiest time of the season for USPS begins two weeks before Christmas.
The busiest time of the season for USPS begins two weeks before Christmas.
How to safely hang Christmas lights on your house, tree
Putting up holiday lights is an annual tradition for families, but if not done safely — it can lead to possible fire hazards and even physical injuries. Here are some tips to decorate safely.
Putting up holiday lights is an annual tradition for families, but if not done safely — it can lead to possible fire hazards and even physical injuries. Here are some tips to decorate safely.
Owatonna teen's future looks bright after years programming family's synchronized holiday lights
Nolan Baker started programming synchronized holiday lights for his family when he was in the 7th grade after seeing a family friend with a smaller display.
Nolan Baker started programming synchronized holiday lights for his family when he was in the 7th grade after seeing a family friend with a smaller display.
Mistaken Arizona Thanksgiving invite that went viral to be turned into Netflix movie: report
It all began with an accidental text, and now, the viral story of an accidental Thanksgiving tradition involving Arizonans Jamal Hinton and Wanda Dench is being turned into a movie by Netflix.
It all began with an accidental text, and now, the viral story of an accidental Thanksgiving tradition involving Arizonans Jamal Hinton and Wanda Dench is being turned into a movie by Netflix.
Rockefeller Christmas tree 2021 illuminated
The holly, jolly, best time of the year has gotten a light-filled launch. The towering Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center has been officially turned on.
The holly, jolly, best time of the year has gotten a light-filled launch. The towering Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center has been officially turned on.
Create a modern holiday tablescape for your next gathering
If you're planning a winter wedding or holiday gathering, it's time to set the table! Matthew Trettel from The Wedding Guys stopped by Good Day with modern inspiration for your tablescape. For more ideas just like this check out UNVEILED at the Renaissance Minneapolis on Sunday, January 9th. Get tickets at TheWeddingGuys.com
If you're planning a winter wedding or holiday gathering, it's time to set the table! Matthew Trettel from The Wedding Guys stopped by Good Day with modern inspiration for your tablescape. For more ideas just like this check out UNVEILED at the Renaissance Minneapolis on Sunday, January 9th. Get tickets at TheWeddingGuys.com
Community Needs Community hosts annual toy drive in Minneapolis
With Christmas around the corner, a Minneapolis-based nonprofit is working to make sure that no kid is without a gift.
With Christmas around the corner, a Minneapolis-based nonprofit is working to make sure that no kid is without a gift.
Minnesota Zoo's holiday lights show, Nature Illuminated, opens Thursday
The Minnesota Zoo’s holiday lights show, Nature Illuminated, is back again this year and will open to the public on Thursday.
The Minnesota Zoo’s holiday lights show, Nature Illuminated, is back again this year and will open to the public on Thursday.
Holiday pandemic travel: TSA screens nearly 2.5M people on Sunday alone
Nearly 2.5 million people were screened by TSA agents on Sunday alone, setting a new record for holiday travel during the pandemic.
Nearly 2.5 million people were screened by TSA agents on Sunday alone, setting a new record for holiday travel during the pandemic.
White House reveals holiday theme ‘Gifts from the Heart’
The White House announced on Monday that its holiday theme for 2021 will be “Gifts from the Heart.”
The White House announced on Monday that its holiday theme for 2021 will be “Gifts from the Heart.”
Small Business Saturday: Consumer spending projected to set new records
Saturday marks Small Business Saturday — a day created to shift consumers’ attention to the stores that call their communities home.
Saturday marks Small Business Saturday — a day created to shift consumers’ attention to the stores that call their communities home.
Postal workers prepare for another pandemic crush of holiday gifts
Postal workers who recall packages and letters piled up in distribution hubs a year ago are gearing up for another holiday crush.
Postal workers who recall packages and letters piled up in distribution hubs a year ago are gearing up for another holiday crush.
How the drought impacted Christmas trees in Minnesota, western Wisconsin
Overall, this season's Christmas trees are in good shape, but you might need to give it some extra water because of the drought earlier in the year.
Overall, this season's Christmas trees are in good shape, but you might need to give it some extra water because of the drought earlier in the year.
Macy's Thanksgiving parade returns with all the trimmings
Balloons, floats, marching bands, clowns, and performers — and, of course, Santa Claus — once again came to the streets of Manhattan as the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was no longer confined to one block or sometimes pre-taped last year.
Balloons, floats, marching bands, clowns, and performers — and, of course, Santa Claus — once again came to the streets of Manhattan as the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was no longer confined to one block or sometimes pre-taped last year.
Fire in the kitchen? Here’s what not to do, according to firefighters
“There are three times as many cooking fires on Thanksgiving than on any other normal day,” the Rochester Fire Department said.
“There are three times as many cooking fires on Thanksgiving than on any other normal day,” the Rochester Fire Department said.
Astronauts enjoy Thanksgiving feast 250 miles above Earth aboard ISS
NASA’s Expedition 66 crew is spending Thanksgiving aboard the International Space Station this year and will enjoy a feast, not unlike the one they would have had on Earth.
NASA’s Expedition 66 crew is spending Thanksgiving aboard the International Space Station this year and will enjoy a feast, not unlike the one they would have had on Earth.