Minnesota continues long tradition of MLK Day celebrations with renewed calls for justice

From the workplace to the streets, Minnesotans gathered to renew a call for civil rights justice at various Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations across the state.

Target, like other retailers, did not have a Merry Christmas

Target’s comparable store sales fell well below the previous year and it joined a growing list of retailers reporting meager performances during the critical holiday shopping season.

WWII veteran, 104, asks for Valentine's Day cards: 'I'll save every one'

A 104-year-old World War II veteran hopes to receive plenty of Valentine’s Day cards this year, to add to his collection of keepsakes documenting his own incredible life and generation.

The Parkway Theater hosts sober New Year's Eve party

Partiers at The Parkway Theater in Minneapolis are ready to ring in the new year in style, but a different kind of party is taking center stage.

Boys donate Christmas gifts to Minneapolis fire victims, inspire toy company to pitch in

Two boys who gave up their own gifts to make sure other boys and girls who escaped a major fire at a Minneapolis hotel had something to look forward to on Christmas are being recognized for their compassionate gesture.

Minneapolis market hosts Kwanzaa celebration

Saturday was the third night of Kwanzaa, a holiday that recognizes African culture.

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.