Veterans Day 2020: Discounts and freebies offered to vets, active-duty military

Several restaurants and retailers are saluting veterans and active-duty military personnel on Wednesday by offering freebies and discounts in honor of Veterans Day 2020.

Can I celebrate Halloween during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Health officials say Halloween traditions should look a little different this year to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

St. Paul hosts annual 'Hallieween' event - with a twist

Halloween is less than a week away, and before some kids hit the streets for trick-or-treating or adapted activities, one community in St. Paul found a special way to celebrate early.

'It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' to skip TV broadcast for first time in half a century

It was first broadcast on television back in 1966, but for the first time in more than 50 years, "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" -- along with other classic Peanuts holiday specials -- will not air on broadcast TV.

Florida man turns giant Home Depot skeleton into puppet

Home Depot’s 12-foot skeletons were a hot commodity this Halloween season, and Steven Levy knew just what to do with his $300 decoration: make it into a humongous wearable puppet.

Couple tests socially-distanced Halloween candy delivery system using drone

A Texas couple have been testing out several ways to create a socially-distanced and safe Halloween candy delivery system during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Boredom prompts half of Americans to start holiday shopping early, study claims

The holidays can be a stressful time of year, thanks in part to all the hectic holiday shopping. After all, it’s not uncommon for people to dread dealing with the crowds at stores or malls, as everyone tries to find the perfect gift before it sells out.

Minnesota health officials point to CDC recommendations for safe Halloween

Minnesota state health officials are reiterating recommendations released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to celebrate a safe Halloween amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Salvation Army starts 'Rescue Christmas' fundraising campaign early as demand hits all-time high

For the first time in 130 years, the Salvation Army is launching its "Rescue Christmas" fundraising campaign early this year as requests for its services have hit an all-time high due to the coronavirus pandemic.

MDH: Still 'too premature' to determine pandemic's impact on Halloween

With so many plans already impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, many are starting to wonder what Halloween celebrations in Minnesota could like this year.