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.
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.
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.
Where is Santa Claus right now? Track his journey across the world for Christmas 2019
The toys have been loaded into the sleigh and Santa Claus is on his way.
The toys have been loaded into the sleigh and Santa Claus is on his way.
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.
Through Tuesday afternoon, shoppers are invited to check out a holiday pop-up shop featuring designs and crafts made by north Minneapolis youth.
Company throws holiday party with veterans at Hopkins VFW while raising money for veterans causes
A woman they call "Doc" throws a party every year at the Hopkins VFW to benefit veterans organizations.
A woman they call "Doc" throws a party every year at the Hopkins VFW to benefit veterans organizations.
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.
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.
Military family gets creative with annual Christmas photo while dad’s away
One military family found a way to get the everyone into a Christmas photo despite dad being away from the family this holiday season.
One military family found a way to get the everyone into a Christmas photo despite dad being away from the family this holiday season.
Mom turns baby into adorable real-life Elf on the Shelf
The countdown to Christmas is on, and this real-life baby Elf on the Shelf is ready.
The countdown to Christmas is on, and this real-life baby Elf on the Shelf is ready.
Officials advise for proper disposal of Christmas trees, greenery to stop spread of invasive species
MDA officials say the biggest concern this holiday season is elongate hemlock scale, a small insect that secretes a waxy coating and feeds on the sap.
MDA officials say the biggest concern this holiday season is elongate hemlock scale, a small insect that secretes a waxy coating and feeds on the sap.
Como Zoo's live reindeer cam returns for the holidays
The reindeer are getting ready for their big sleigh ride with Santa and the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is giving you a chance to check in on their preparations.
The reindeer are getting ready for their big sleigh ride with Santa and the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is giving you a chance to check in on their preparations.
Salvation Army lagging behind in donations this season
The nonprofit says it is behind on donations due to a shortened shopping season and bad weather this fall.
The nonprofit says it is behind on donations due to a shortened shopping season and bad weather this fall.
Timberwolves spread holiday cheer with Target shopping spree for kids
Timberwolves stars Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins hosted a holiday shopping spree at Target Tuesday night for kids with the Big Brothers Big Sisters Jr. Pack.
Timberwolves stars Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins hosted a holiday shopping spree at Target Tuesday night for kids with the Big Brothers Big Sisters Jr. Pack.
'FedEx Fail': Frustrated Western Wisconsin customers take deliveries into their own hands
The frustrated customers formed a Facebook group to help find the rightful owners of packages that were dropped at their house and to find those that never arrived.
The frustrated customers formed a Facebook group to help find the rightful owners of packages that were dropped at their house and to find those that never arrived.
Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ tops Hot 100 for 1st time 25 years after its debut
The popular holiday song "All I Want for Christmas Is You" reached No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 list for the first time 25 years after its debut.
The popular holiday song "All I Want for Christmas Is You" reached No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 list for the first time 25 years after its debut.
Dad brings Christmas tree farm to children's hospital to honor daughter's memory
Children at the hospital were able to pick out their own tree and decorate it with homemade ornaments.
Children at the hospital were able to pick out their own tree and decorate it with homemade ornaments.
Kenyon, Minn. police officer plays Santa, surprising family with gifts after son's 3-year battle with leukemia
One local police officer playing Santa brought tears to the eyes of a local family whose son is celebrating after beating cancer at the age of 5.
One local police officer playing Santa brought tears to the eyes of a local family whose son is celebrating after beating cancer at the age of 5.
Hallmark pulls Zola commercial of same-sex couple after pressure from conservative group
Hallmark, which is in the midst of its heavily watched holiday programming, removed the Zola ads because the controversy was a distraction, a spokesperson said in an interview Saturday.
Hallmark, which is in the midst of its heavily watched holiday programming, removed the Zola ads because the controversy was a distraction, a spokesperson said in an interview Saturday.
Non-verbal teen with autism speaks for 1st time, breaks out in song amid visit to Christmas lights display
Marisabel Figueroa was told her daughter Kaitlyn — who was diagnosed with autism at 3 years old — would never be able to communicate. And Kaitlyn never uttered a word until this year.
Marisabel Figueroa was told her daughter Kaitlyn — who was diagnosed with autism at 3 years old — would never be able to communicate. And Kaitlyn never uttered a word until this year.
That shoddy, last-minute gift wrapping job could play in your favor, study suggests
Whether you wrap gifts like Martha Stewart or toss items into a bag at the last second and call it good enough, the presentation of your gift will likely have an effect on the recipient’s expectations about what’s inside — and potentially even how they feel about the present once it’s unwrapped.
Whether you wrap gifts like Martha Stewart or toss items into a bag at the last second and call it good enough, the presentation of your gift will likely have an effect on the recipient’s expectations about what’s inside — and potentially even how they feel about the present once it’s unwrapped.
3 tips for holiday travel with loved ones who have Alzheimer's, dementia
Traveling with those who have Alzheimer's or dementia for the holidays may be difficult, but advocates encourage you not to let the challenges hold you back.
Traveling with those who have Alzheimer's or dementia for the holidays may be difficult, but advocates encourage you not to let the challenges hold you back.