Trump launches Christmas night airstrikes on ISIS
President Donald Trump said the U.S. launched airstrikes in northwest Nigeria on Christmas night targeting ISIS militants he accused of killing Christians, calling the operation decisive and warning further attacks would follow if the violence continues.
Vikings locker room reacts after 23-10 win over Lions on Christmas
Vikings players Theo Jackson, Byron Murphy Jr., Jordan Addison, Andrew Van Ginkel, Harrison Smith and Justin Jefferson react from the locker room after Sunday's 23-10 win over the Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings have won four straight and are 8-8 with one gam left.
Hastings American Legion closes abruptly on Christmas Eve
The Hastings American Legion has unexpectedly shut its doors, leaving workers and patrons in the lurch. According to its Facebook page, the Hastings American Legion closed at 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve without any notice. On Dec. 22, they posted their kitchen would be open from 8-11 a.m., and the bar would be open from "10 a.m. – Slow Down."
Hastings American Legion closes abruptly on Christmas Eve
The Hastings American Legion closed abruptly on Christmas Eve, leaving a community without a watering hole, employees without jobs and a Facebook message board enraged.
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Vikings beat Lions 23-10, win fourth straight [FULL]
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 23-10 on Christmas Day at U.S. Bank Stadium. Coach Kevin O’Connell spoke with reporters after talked about the team’s four-game win streak, getting back to .500 and the defense forcing six turnovers.
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Max Brosmer reacts after Vikings beat Lions, 23-10 [FULL]
Vikings quarterback Max Brosmer spoke with reporters after Sunday's 23-10 win over the Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium. Brosmer finished 9-of-16 for 51 yards and didn't commit a turnover despite being sacked seven times.
Google's top 5 people searches of 2025: Politics, popes and tragedy
Google’s end-of-year wrap includes the people you searched for most this year.
Trump launches Christmas night airstrikes on ISIS 'Terrorist Scum' in Nigeria after killings of Christians
President Donald Trump said the U.S. launched airstrikes in northwest Nigeria on Christmas night targeting ISIS militants he accused of killing Christians, calling the operation decisive and warning further attacks would follow if the violence continues.
Hudson woman answers letters kids write to Santa
Every year, Richelle Jader reads more than 200 letters to Santa and answers each one, continuing a Christmas tradition that her former neighbors started years ago.
2 woman killed in Christmas Eve wreck in SW Minnesota
Two women are dead after a crash involving a minivan and a semi-truck in southwest Minnesota on Christmas Eve.
MN Christmas forecast: Warms temps, slicks roads up north
It will be a warmer-than-normal Christmas for the Twin Cities, but a light drizzle could create some travel trouble for people headed north on Thursday.
Snoop Dogg releases 'Christmas in Minnesota' ahead of Vikings halftime performance
Snoop Dogg has released a new Minnesota-themed Christmas song ahead of his Christmas Day performance on Netflix at the Vikings-Lions game on Netflix.
Most popular cat and dog names of 2025
When it comes to our furry friends, there are endless choices when it comes to cat and dog names. The team at Rover.com has released their annual report of top cat and dog names.
Serving up meals for first responders on Christmas
Sometimes you have to work on Christmas. While you're at home enjoying the holiday, there are first responders on duty. We stopped by for some holiday meals in St. Louis Park and Minneapolis.
Powerball ticket sold in Arkansas wins $1.817 billion jackpot
Someone who bought a lottery ticket in Arkansas will most likely have a very memorable Christmas Day, as that ticket won the $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot during the drawing on Christmas Eve.
Minnesota Christmas forecast: Warm temps but drizzle could create slick roads up north
It will be a warmer-than-normal Christmas for the Twin Cities, but a light drizzle could create some travel trouble for people headed north on Thursday.
Man wearing 'man purse' opened fire at Maple Grove Benihana: charges
After the shooting at the Benihana restaurant, witnesses heard the gunman shout, "And that’s why you don’t mess around," the charges state. The victim was shot in the groin but survived the attack.
Amid ICE concerns, St. Paul grocery store launches free delivery service
The store said it learned that many customers – including those who are citizens or here legally – were afraid to leave their homes and buy groceries because they feared an encounter with immigrations agents.
Dakota County Sheriff's Office warns of spike in overdoses
The Dakota County Sheriff's Office is warning of a spike in overdoses this past week that may potentially be linked to drugs unexpectedly being laced with fentanyl.
St. Paul grocer's delivery eases ICE fears
When federal agents started their immigration crackdown in Minneapolis on Dec. 1, customers quickly dwindled at Bymore Mercado in St. Paul. The grocery store said it lost 75 percent of them within days.