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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.

Holiday romantic comedies are gaining popularity now, we look at the latest one. Garden Guy Dale K offers some tips for getting your home ready for winter. Plus make the perfect pie with tips from Cooks Bellecour. And Hillary Kline shares some of her favorite Black Friday deals that will make good gifts for friends, family or yourself.

One of the most charming holiday events in the Twin Cities has opened for the season. Night Trains runs every Saturday evening from 3-7 p.m. through the last Saturday in February. The museum adds holiday lights to the miniature towns and trains while also dimming the lights inside so it glows. The museum is marking 90 years, and this is the 30th year of Night Trains. The museum is located at 668 Transfer Road, Suite 8 in St. Paul. Admission to this special show is $15 per person and free for children ages 4 and under.

It?s pie season and Stephanie Hansen is on the hunt for all things sweet, savory, and special in this episode of Taste Buds.

A woman in Bernadotte has a passion for cows and her collection was recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the full story.