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Garden Guy Dale K. offers his easy advice to care for your seasonal holiday plants.

Childcare issues are causing more parents to miss work, or stay out of the workforce. Plus, Garden Guy Dale K. offers his useful tips to keep your holiday plants looking their best. Also, beauty stocking stuffers that won't break the bank.

Ahmad Hicks breaks down the viral Vikings dance from Sunday's game. Plus should you add your run times to your resume? A psychologist offers some tips for dealing with holiday stress and the winter blues. Katie Heruth from Minnesota Parent shares some of her favorite indoor playgrounds for the cooler temperatures. And we get some tips for simple stretches at home that can help you stay active in the winter months.

Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is home to the oldest male polar bear in North America. In fact, Neil is celebrating his 29th birthday Dec. 9. It?s a two-fer because his companion Nan is also another year older turning 30. She?s now in a three-way tie for oldest female polar bear in North America. The celebration included cupcakes on top of decorated barrels. Their roommate Kulu also got to enjoy the party and had the most fun. At just 5- years old, he continued to play with the barrels long after the cupcakes were gone. The Como Park Zoo & Conservatory is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For nearly 40 years, the best TV advertisements in the United Kingdom have been shown at the Walker Art Center in downtown Minneapolis. And these screenings always draw big crowds. The British Arrows, one of the oldest awards shows in the UK, begin screening at the Walker Art Cinema on December 6th and will play through January 4th, Thursday through Saturday. Tickets start at $18 and includes gallery admission. The show runs 73 minutes.

A very vintage Christmas market is underway this weekend at Canterbury Park in Shakopee. Junk Bonanza has several events throughout the year but the holiday market runs from December 5th to the 7th. It is the longest-running and largest antique and vintage market in the Midwest.

From bad breath to walking your pet in the cold, Dr. Eric answers some viewer pet questions. Plus, Stephanie March shares some top experiences you can gift the foodie in your life. We also get some suggestions for holiday outfits for everything from the office party to dinner with your family. And Hannah Flood breaks down why people are going wild over Timoth�e Chalamet in Minnesota.

We break down some of the holiday movies filmed in Minnesota, perfect for getting you into the holiday spirit! We also get some tips and tricks on gift wrapping to make your presents look extra special. Plus, the cast of The Little Mermaid at The Ordway joins us to talk about the show.

Several Twin Cities bars and restaurants are going all-in on the holidays with over-the-top decorations, to themed drinks and food. Creekside Supper Club in south Minneapolis is opening its Winter Wonder Bar on Tuesdays through Sunday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., and for brunch on the weekends through Jan. 12.

The Jingle Bar is open for the holidays after the pop-up took over part of Brit?s Pub in Downtown Minneapolis. Tinsel hangs from the ceilings and the drinks are holiday themed with fun glassware. Tickets must be reserved ahead of time and are going fast, available through Jan. 12.

A Woodbury homeowner has flipped the switch on his holiday light display at 8846 Glacier Road. Mike Pageler says he?s been putting up a light display synchronized to music on FM 97.9 for several years and adds new elements each season. The lights will be on nightly from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. through Jan. 1.

We break down some of the top holiday toys over the years, including this year's hot toy. And a cast member from I Am Betty joins us to talk about the show at History Theatre. And Jerrod Sumner joins us to talk holiday markets and easy-to-make cookies from local bakers.

Garden Guy Dale K. shares his tips and tricks for keeping your real Christmas Tree looking its best through the end of December.

Thinking of planning your next trip? We get the scoop on if you'll actually score and deals on this Travel Tuesday. Plus, Garden Guy Dale K gives some tips for picking out the best tree and caring for it through the holiday season.