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.

Healthcare workers find thanks, hope for better days this Thanksgiving

A walk through the halls of any Minnesota hospital and you would never know it's Thanksgiving day. The staff is so busy, they barely have time to eat, and many of the patients are so sick they are sedated. 

Twin Cities volunteers spend Thanksgiving feeding people at encampments as pandemic drives up need

There's always a need to feed the hungry but the need is especially great this year on this Thanksgiving. Involve MN tells us they’re handing out 1,000 meals between Minneapolis and St. Paul but their work just isn’t on the holiday, it’s every day.

Don't wait more than 2 hours to put away Thanksgiving leftovers, USDA says

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, your perishable leftovers should be refrigerated within two hours of coming out of the oven or refrigerator.

Northfield mother & daughter duo competing on new HGTV Christmas show
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Families will be decorating for Christmas this week, but nothing like this. A mother-daughter duo from Northfield are competing on the new HGTV show "Biggest Little Christmas Showdown." Tracy and Renee Giza joined the Buzz to chat about filming the show in New York.

Become the envy of your block with festive holiday lights
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You can have the best looking house and landscape on the block this holiday season. Garden Guy Dale K shows us plenty of ways to pour on the cheer with festive lighting.

St. Paul brewery steps up with free Thanksgiving meals for fellow industry workers

Every service industry worker that came in to Dual Citizen Brewery Wednesday took home six beers and a free Thanksgiving dinner from a business that’s hurting itself.