Letters to Santa now available online at USPS Operation Santa

A digital bank of letters allows good Samaritans to read letters online and adopt a wish from a letter author.

6-foot-tall Grinch decoration stolen from Apple Valley yard

A handmade Apple Valley Grinch decoration was taken from an Apple Valley front yard and the owner wants it back.

Shoppers buy local on Small Business Saturday

After Gray Thursday and Black Friday, many shoppers turn to their local shops for Small Business Saturday.

Shoppers search for deals as stores open up for early Black Friday shopping

While some were sleeping on the couch after a big Thanksgiving meal, others were wheeling a shopping cart through stores like Target and Best Buy in search of a deal.

Police hit roads to take on drunk drivers over holidays

The holidays are meant for spending time with your family and enjoying yourself. But, too often, people celebrate a little bit too much over the holiday weekend and police are forced to get involved.

Restaurants keep kitchens open on Thanksgiving to ensure everyone has a hot meal

For many families, Thanksgiving traditions start in the kitchen. But all across the Twin Cities, people are using this holiday to help others out and make sure everyone has a hot meal for the holiday.