Texas man who transforms leftover Christmas trees into canes for veterans receives 1,000 donations

A central Texas man was overwhelmed by the response after he put out a call asking his local community to donate their leftover Christmas trees to him instead of throwing them out so that he could turn them into canes for veterans in need.

Minneapolis center host Kwanzaa kickoff ceremony

Thursday, marks the first night of Kwanzaa, a yearly holiday celebrating African culture.

St. Paul firefighters rescue child's new drone stuck in tree on Christmas

A child's new drone went from underneath the Christmas tree to stuck in a tree on Wednesday. Lucky for them, St. Paul firefighters were working on Christmas and were able to help. 

Ways to cope with 'holiday blues' this season

Signs you may be experiencing "holiday blues" include fatigue, losing interest in activities you normally enjoy, trouble making decisions or concentrating, withdrawing from friends and family, anger, irritability, and sadness.

Postal worker surprises family after receiving boy's letter to Santa asking for food, clothing

The post office where Melissa Stinsman works collects letters to Santa in a special mailbox each holiday season, and one of the letters she came across this year inspired her to make one family's Christmas unforgettable.

Dancer born with one hand makes Radio City Rockettes history

Dancer Sydney Mesher, who was born with one hand, made history by being the first person with a visible disability to join New York's famed Radio City Rockettes.

Operation Holiday Express brings gifts to US troops in Syria

Coalition forces donned jolly red caps and delivered Christmas gifts to five U.S. military bases in eastern Syria as part of Operation Holiday Express.

Holiday pop-up shop showcases art crafted by north Minneapolis teens

Through Tuesday afternoon, shoppers are invited to check out a holiday pop-up shop featuring designs and crafts made by north Minneapolis youth.

NorthPoint Health and Wellness workers pitch in for kids after toy donations fall short

For more than 10 years, a north Minneapolis medical clinic has distributed toys to children for the holidays. But when NorthPoint Health and Wellness fell short of reaching its goal, the staff there stepped up.