Poll: 2 in 3 Americans plan to attend Thanksgiving gathering this year

More Americans are also planning an overnight stay during the Thanksgiving holiday, according to Monmouth University’s poll.

Seven local makers to put on your holiday wish list
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Before you get distracted by Black Friday deals, remember local makers would love your support this holiday season. MSP Mag Trend & Style editor, Madeline Nachbar, stopped by with seven Minnesota brands to put on your wish list.

Holidazzle Festival to be held in Minneapolis' Loring Park next month
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The Holidazzle Festival will be returning to in-person events this year. The festival in the Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis will be held from December 17-19.

TSA preparing for Thanksgiving travel to hit pre-pandemic levels

Administrator David Pekoske said Wednesday he expects agency staffing to be sufficient for what's traditionally TSA's busiest travel period.

60 Minnesota military families get meal kits for Thanksgiving dinners

Organizers offered the food as a gesture of gratitude, also knowing that rising food prices have made the holidays more of a hardship this year.

Reese's pie-size peanut butter cup for Thanksgiving sells out within hours

Reese’s this week debuted a 9-inch “Thanksgiving pie,” which is the largest Reese Peanut Butter Cup ever sold. And it sold out within a matter of hours.

Grandma, stranger she mistakenly texted set to spend 6th Thanksgiving together

A grandma and the stranger she mistakenly invited over to Thanksgiving have formed an unlikely friendship — and the two are set to celebrate their sixth holiday together.

Holiday greenery 101 with Garden Guy Dale K
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By thanksgiving, our homes are overflowing with bushel baskets full of evergreen boughs and branches. Among the many choices of evergreens, Garden Guy Dale K takes us through which ones work best indoors, and which ones are better left outdoors.

Vaccinated families can ‘feel good’ about holiday gatherings, Fauci says

"If you get vaccinated and your family's vaccinated, you can feel good about enjoying a typical Thanksgiving, Christmas with your family and close friends," Dr. Anthony Fauci said.

Reese's debuts pie-size peanut butter cup for Thanksgiving 2021

Reese’s is selling a 9-inch “Thanksgiving pie,” which is the largest Reese Peanut Butter Cup ever sold — but only while supplies last.

GLOW Holiday Festival to feature restored Dayton's Christmas display

Many local artists' festive displays were installed for the GLOW Holiday Festival Friday at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. One of those includes a 20-foot original display from the 1960’s-era Dayton's Nicollet Mall store.

Santa Claus may not be coming to town this year amid hired Santa shortage

There are an estimated 10-15% fewer Santa Clauses this year compared to last year due to COVID-19 and many Santas retiring, according to Mitch Allen, head elf at Hire Santa.

U.S. Post Office holding job fair this week hiring before holidays

The United States Post Office sorting facility in Eagan is holding a job fair this week trying to hire nearly 100 employees ahead of the holiday season and to fill positions current employees are retiring from early next year.

Good Day Hidden Gem: Go inside this beautiful German Christmas shop
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In our latest Good Day Hidden Gem, go inside this delightfully cheerful German Christmas shop. Located along main street in Stillwater, K�the Wohlfahrt of America carries traditional German Christmas ornaments and d�cor, handcrafted in Germany.

Minnesota doctor urges COVID-19 booster shots before holiday gatherings
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This year, the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays coincide with the six-month mark for many people who got the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines this spring.

Diwali 2021: What to know about the festival of lights

The Hindu festival of Diwali, which symbolizes new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil, is being celebrated by millions across the world.