Texas mom writes 'Santa letters' for front-line parents this Christmas

A Texas mom is helping parents working on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic this Christmas by crafting special letters from Santa Claus. 

Surgeon general suggests getting tested 3-5 days after each gathering without masks

The United States Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams suggested on Twitter that those who are gathering outside their household without masks should get tested 3-5 days after each gathering.

Decorating with Holiday Poinsettias
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Poinsettias are synonymous with the holiday season across the globe. Garden Guy Dale K shows how to select, care for and decorate with the bright spots of natural cheer.

Postal Service warning: 'Send now' for Christmas deliveries

The U.S. Postal Service takes on the phrase “Send early” when it comes to the holiday every year around this time, but this year its slogan is “Send now.”

Spruce up your home with easy holiday decorating ideas from Dale K
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Spending the holidays at home? Get into the festive spirit with Dale's easy outdoor decorating ideas using natural greenery and accents to celebrate the season.

Giving Tuesday 2020: List of retailers, brands giving back this holiday season

Many retailers and brands have joined the global movement of generosity by pledging a percentage of sales to various charities in honor of Giving Tuesday 2020.

Man restores figurines from former Dayton's Christmas display

In the front window of a home in the west Twin Cities metro, a few pieces from Christmas past have been brought into the future.

Walz to provide update on COVID-19 following Thanksgiving holiday

Gov. Tim Walz will provide an update Monday on the state of COVID-19 in Minnesota following the Thanksgiving holiday. 

Ho ho ho! Santa still checking in with kids over Zoom this year (he dropped by the Buzz with some Christmas wishes)
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Santa is still working hard this year at the North Pole getting ready for his big night on December 24th. The jolly elf joined the Buzz with details on how you can Zoom with him through the Santa Experience at the MOA. He also made sure to ask Kelly and Dawn what they'd like for Christmas.

Minnesota shops hope for strong holiday sales as they fight through pandemic struggles

Small Business Saturday is always a day that's important for shops and stores across Minnesota and the country. But, this year, the shopping holiday is even more critical for small businesses looking to make it through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Black Friday online sales hit record amid COVID-19 pandemic

Black Friday online sales hit a new record this year as pandemic-wary Americans filled virtual carts instead of real ones.

Georgia boy gathering Hot Wheels to donate to children on Christmas

A 6-year-old Smyrna boy is making it his mission to make sure children in Atlanta wake up on Christmas morning with presents under the tree.

Black Friday crowds thin amid surging COVID-19 pandemic as retailers push online sales

In normal times, Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year, drawing millions of shoppers eager to get started on their holiday spending. But these are not normal times.

Small Business Saturday more critical this holiday season amid coronavirus pandemic

Sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is Small Business Saturday, a national initiative to shop local and break away from large box stores. However, this year shoppers will notice a few changes because of COVID-19.

Santa's mailbag gives a peek into children's pandemic worries

Letters pouring by the tens of thousands into Santa's mailbox offer a glimpse into the worries and hopes of children awaiting a pandemic-hit Christmas.