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For more than 50 years, the Brave New Workshop crew has been creating a sketch comedy show where they deck the halls with abandon. This year?s show is called ?Big Christmas Energy.? It?s geared toward an older audience, 14 and up. ?Big Christmas Energy? runs through January 31, 2025 at Dudley Riggs Theatre at 824 Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis.

A holiday tradition is back. Bachman?s is reopening the decked out historic home on Lyndale for the first time since the pandemic and they?re honoring another historic Minnesota company with the theme. The Ideas House will be open Thursdays through Sundays From Nov. 29 to Sunday Dec. 15. It also happens to be the 40th anniversary of Department 56, which specializes in small ceramic holiday villages so they?ve displayed several villages inside the home. Tickets are $5 each and must be reserved ahead of time.

Winter is here, is your car ready? A mechanic offers advice and friendly reminders as colder weather sets in. Plus, a new trend has people tipping retail workers. Also, two easy recipes to impress people for your holiday cookie exchange.

It's a busy post-Thanksgiving show on Good Day! We take a look at how local shops and makers prepare for the busy season. Take some time to meditate today during a special event. And ring in the Hmong New Year with a big event this weekend in St. Paul. And Stephanie March shares some of her favorite Jingle Bars.

Happy Thanksgiving! Kelly, Shayne and Garden Guy Dale K have some tips on Thanksgiving recipes and gardening.

It's Thanksgiving Eve and we're getting you ready with an appetizer perfect for bringing along and easy to make, Swedish meatballs! Plus a local doctor wraps up "Movember" with some health reminders for men. And Scrooge from A Christmas Carol at the Gutherie joins us about what it's like to play the iconic character.

The rotunda at the Minnesota State Capitol is looking more festive this holiday season. Crews worked Tuesday to unload a massive balsam fir to display. Garden Guy Dale K. caught up with the grower from Sandstone to see how much work goes into growing the holiday centerpiece.

If you're feeling a little blue this holiday season, cue the Christmas music. The hosts share a few easy ways to cut back on stress. Plus, the new way scammers are trying to steal your money. Now major companies are stepping in to stop it. Also, tips and tricks to make sure your food stays at safe temperatures this Thanksgiving.

Claw machine arcades are popping up all over the Twin Cities. These types of machines are quite popular in Japan and are typically filled with colorful plushies. Neko Clawww is one of the newest spots in Roseville. And while claw machines are one of the most frustrating arcade games, the staff there will "fluff" the machine if you?re striking out. Neko Clawww is open seven days a week on Lexington Avenue near Larpenteur Avenue. There are similar arcades in Bloomington and Maplewood as well.

We are getting you ready for Thanksgiving with some tips to make the perfect Charcuterie board and how to make a delicious turkey brine. Plus are side dishes or the turkey the star of the show? We also get some expert advice on how to handle tough conversations before and during the holidays.

With Christmas a little over four weeks away, many families will be heading out this weekend or next for a tree. There are more than 60 tree farms in the state and a few of the state's biggest and oldest are opening this weekend. Krueger?s Christmas Tree Farm is celebrating 70 years in Lake Elmo. They offer both cut-your-own and pre-cut trees, but you do need to reserve a timeslot before arriving. To find a tree farm near you, visit the Minnesota Grown website.

Good Day is full of yummy desserts! From pies in the Minneapolis area that you can order now for Thanksgiving to a local baker on a new baking competition show. Plus, Dr. Eric shares some reminders of what foods pets can and cannot have from the table during Thanksgiving.

Stephanie Hansen whips up a big game day crowd pleaser in this halftime edition of Taste Buds. Layer large tortillas on a sheet pan and fill with your favorite ingredients to create a crispy, flavorful, and shareable app for your party guests.

Bring on the lights! Glow Holiday Festival is back for year five. They?ve placed more than a million lights inside CHS Field in St. Paul. This is a walk-through experience with food and beverage options plus a zip line and giant slide. GLOW Holiday Festival runs Nov. 21 through Jan. 5, 2025, from 5-9 p.m. on select nights.