A more normal Mother's Day for Minnesota moms

Moms across Minnesota got a more normal celebration for Mother's Day this year.

Mother's Day looks different around the world

Traditionally on Mother's Day in the United States, flowers are being delivered and online orders are being placed as people scramble to get last-minute gifts to show mom how much they love her. 

Christians celebrate second Easter marred by COVID-19 pandemic

Christianity’s most joyous feast day is being celebrated worldwide with faithful sitting far apart in pews and singing choruses of “Hallelujah” through face coverings for the second Easter Sunday.

MDH: Minnesotans can leave long-term care facilities for Easter, other celebrations

Minnesota long-term care facility residents can now leave their facilities for less than 24 hours without having to quarantine when they return, giving many Minnesotans the opportunity to visit family and friends ahead of the Easter holiday weekend.

Bars prep for St. Patrick's Day a year after first coronavirus restrictions

The Governor’s first coronavirus-related closure orders came about one year ago, just as some bars and restaurants were preparing to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. After a year of being put through the wringer, many of the same establishments are preparing for the Irish holiday anew.

Pandemic creates opportunities for Chinese New Year artists

Eleven oxen will help welcome in the new zodiac year and will be on display from February third until March 14. Each one is designed and painted by local artists.

First lady Jill Biden installs Valentine's Day hearts on White House lawn

The president told reporters that Valentine’s Day is the first lady’s “favorite day,” and he recounted a time while he was vice president that she posted hearts all over the windows of his office.

Virginia woman delivers over 400 handmade cards to nursing home residents for Valentine’s Day

It has been nearly one year now since the coronavirus pandemic locked down nursing homes. Residents are often stuck inside their rooms and their loved ones aren’t allowed to visit. That’s why one Fairfax County woman is using handmade cards to spread love and joy to seniors.

Debbie Montgomery: 'I just don’t know that we’ve come a long way'

For Debbie Montgomery, a day to celebrate one of the nation’s most well-known civil rights leaders is also a time to look back and look ahead.

How to commemorate MLK Day while staying at home

You can commemorate the civil rights icon this MLK Day in several different ways from the safety of your home this year amid the pandemic. Here are just a few ideas.

Reflecting on Dr. King’s message following turbulent year

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is usually marked by celebration and service, but for some this year the day will take on a different tone.

Minnesota expert offers tips for successful New Year's resolution-making

New Year’s resolutions will likely be a challenge during the pandemic, so one Minnesota mental health expert offered tips on how people can stay the course.

As 2020 finally ends, pandemic mutes New Year's celebrations

Pandemic restrictions are limiting crowds in many places as people bid farewell to a year they’d prefer to forget.

New Year's Eve celebrations toned down worldwide

The coronavirus scourge that dominated the year is also looming over New Year's festivities and forcing officials worldwide to tone them down.