Health officials: Getting a COVID-19 test before Thanksgiving doesn't give you a 'free pass'
Families that are shifting their Thanksgiving plans to fit the pandemic may be considering getting tested for COVID-19 before gathering. However, state health officials say getting tested does not give you a "free pass."
Families that are shifting their Thanksgiving plans to fit the pandemic may be considering getting tested for COVID-19 before gathering. However, state health officials say getting tested does not give you a "free pass."
CDC updates coronavirus Thanksgiving guidance, urges against travel
The CDC on Thursday warned against traveling to visit relatives and friends this Thanksgiving and holiday season.
The CDC on Thursday warned against traveling to visit relatives and friends this Thanksgiving and holiday season.
CDC releases updated Thanksgiving guidelines focusing on small household gatherings
The updated Thanksgiving guidelines come as experts say small household gatherings have become an important contributor to the rise in COVID-19 cases.
The updated Thanksgiving guidelines come as experts say small household gatherings have become an important contributor to the rise in COVID-19 cases.
Thanksgiving dinner cost down 4% during coronavirus pandemic, report claims
The cost for Thanksgiving dinner is down $2.01 compared with last year, the lowest since 2010.
The cost for Thanksgiving dinner is down $2.01 compared with last year, the lowest since 2010.
Company will pay you $2,500 to watch 25 holiday movies in 25 days
"And you get unlimited hot cocoa breaks and a fast-tracked application to the “nice” list."
"And you get unlimited hot cocoa breaks and a fast-tracked application to the “nice” list."
US Postal Service expands Operation Santa program nationwide
The U.S. Postal Service expanded its letters to Santa program on Monday, allowing more people to fulfill the Christmas wish lists for families and children in need.
The U.S. Postal Service expanded its letters to Santa program on Monday, allowing more people to fulfill the Christmas wish lists for families and children in need.
Charlie Brown holiday specials to air on broadcast TV following deal with Apple, PBS
The Peanuts gang will be back on broadcast television for the holiday season. Apple TV+ is teaming up with PBS to air both "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" and "A Charlie Brown Christmas."
The Peanuts gang will be back on broadcast television for the holiday season. Apple TV+ is teaming up with PBS to air both "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" and "A Charlie Brown Christmas."
Flanagan: 'If we keep acting like COVID won’t affect us, it will and it is'
During Tuesday's press conference on the COVID-19 situation in Minnesota, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan spoke out about how the virus has personally affected her family and urged residents to follow guidelines from health officials.
During Tuesday's press conference on the COVID-19 situation in Minnesota, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan spoke out about how the virus has personally affected her family and urged residents to follow guidelines from health officials.
'Please Minnesota, stay home this Thanksgiving,' health care workers plead
State health officials and health care workers are pleading with Minnesotans to stay home this Thanksgiving to help slow the spread of COVID-19, saying that what we do over the next few weeks will determine what the next few months look like for the state.
State health officials and health care workers are pleading with Minnesotans to stay home this Thanksgiving to help slow the spread of COVID-19, saying that what we do over the next few weeks will determine what the next few months look like for the state.
Zoom gets rid of 40-minute limit on free calls for Thanksgiving
Zoom will be getting rid of its 40-minute limit on free calls for Thanksgiving to give families more virtual time together.
Zoom will be getting rid of its 40-minute limit on free calls for Thanksgiving to give families more virtual time together.
NORAD to track Santa on Christmas Eve 2020, but with less volunteers amid pandemic
NORAD will continue its annual tradition of tracking Santa Claus’ journey around the globe as he delivers gifts on Christmas Eve — but with fewer volunteers.
NORAD will continue its annual tradition of tracking Santa Claus’ journey around the globe as he delivers gifts on Christmas Eve — but with fewer volunteers.
Santa Claus to use plexiglass, face masks at malls across US as COVID-19 cases surge
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, and the fact that Santa's age and weight put him at high risk for severe illness, mall owners are going ahead with plans to bring him back this year.
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, and the fact that Santa's age and weight put him at high risk for severe illness, mall owners are going ahead with plans to bring him back this year.
Flying for Thanksgiving? TSA offers safety tips for travel during pandemic
If you’re planning on flying home for Thanksgiving the Transportation Security Administration has provided some tips.
If you’re planning on flying home for Thanksgiving the Transportation Security Administration has provided some tips.
Rudolph, Santa figures from classic 'Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,' sell for whopping $368,000 at auction
A buyer shouted out with glee that they'd pay $368,000 for the Rudolph and Santa Claus figures used in the beloved Christmas special “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.”
A buyer shouted out with glee that they'd pay $368,000 for the Rudolph and Santa Claus figures used in the beloved Christmas special “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.”
200+ Minnesota COVID-19 cases reported after attending a Halloween event
More than 200 Minnesotans who tested positive for COVID-19 have reported going to a Halloween event, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.
More than 200 Minnesotans who tested positive for COVID-19 have reported going to a Halloween event, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.
If you can't 'bubble' beforehand don't go home for the holidays, expert advises
The greatest gift this holiday season? It just might be staying home this year.
The greatest gift this holiday season? It just might be staying home this year.
Visiting Santa gets COVID-19 safety update at Twin Cities metro stores
Just two weeks away from Black Friday, many are trying to figure out how some favorite traditions will play out. For the kids, there are alternatives to sitting on Santa’s lap and they're popping up all over the Twin Cities metro.
Just two weeks away from Black Friday, many are trying to figure out how some favorite traditions will play out. For the kids, there are alternatives to sitting on Santa’s lap and they're popping up all over the Twin Cities metro.
Trump, Biden mark Veterans Day 2020 at wreath-laying events
President Donald Trump emerged from the White House on Wednesday to participate in the Veterans Day observance at Arlington National Ceremony, while President-elect Joe Biden visited a war memorial in Philadelphia.
President Donald Trump emerged from the White House on Wednesday to participate in the Veterans Day observance at Arlington National Ceremony, while President-elect Joe Biden visited a war memorial in Philadelphia.
Oprah picks all Black-owned or led businesses for 2020 ‘favorite things’
Oprah Winfrey's 2020 favorite things has a twist this year.
Oprah Winfrey's 2020 favorite things has a twist this year.
'It'll be a hard Thanksgiving': Officials ask Minnesotans to comply with new social restrictions
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz asked Minnesotans making Thanksgiving dinner plans to comply with new restrictions about social gatherings.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz asked Minnesotans making Thanksgiving dinner plans to comply with new restrictions about social gatherings.