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We’re 142 days away from Christmas, and Union Depot needs your help to go all out.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
Thursday was a perfect December day for tailgating outside U.S. Bank Stadium ahead of the matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions. Mike Max caught up with fans from both teams.
Christmas gives many a much-needed break, including social service and shelter workers. But people who need those services don't get a break for the holidays. Our Frankie McLister shows how Catholic Charities Twin Cities is filling the gap.
Christmas gives many a much needed break, including social services and shelters. But people who need those services don't get a break for the holidays.
AJ Hilton takes a tour at Merrick Community Services and shows you how the organization is helping those in need.
We have a look at Christmas celebrations all the way around the world.
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year.
It's an ongoing tradition started by a resident who'd light up his block, but died in 2020.
'Twas the night before Christmas in Hopkins, the west metro. The neighbors would bag sand and light candles from the get go. So meaningful for mom, dad, brother and sister. Here now with the story is WCCO's Frankie McLister.
Gama, originally from Mexico, has been operating the Pastaleria Gama bakery on Lake Street in Minneapolis for 10 years now. Her store was empty for long stretches of time on Christmas Eve, which she said has never been the case in the past.
Volunteers also delivered hundreds of meals to those who couldn't make the trip, like 911 dispatchers, corrections officers, paramedics at nearby hospitals and Metro Transit.
Serving those who serve us. Hundreds of Minneapolis first responders are enjoying a hearty holiday meal on Christmas Eve. All of it thanks to volunteers and generous donors. Jeff Wagner went to the Northeast Moose Bar and Grill for the annual tradition.
The holidays are filled with traditions, and for many Hispanic families, the main event is Christmas Eve. But as our Conor Wight explains, recent deportation operations are putting some parties on ice.
Billions worldwide mark the birth of Jesus of Nazareth with various traditions.
Many businesses adjust their hours on Christmas Eve, so it's best to plan ahead if you need to do any last-minute shopping.
Some love it, some don't. There's a good chance you'll be offered some eggnog this season. How did eggnog become the drink of the season? Good Question. Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield explains the history behind the cup of cheer.
Do you dine on turkey, ham or another dish?
'Tis the season for shopping, giving, and wrapping presents. Did you ever wonder, why do we wrap gifts? Good Question. Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield explains the history behind the holiday tradition.
Twin Cities shoppers were out and about on Super Saturday, the second-busiest shopping day of the year. The day lands on the final Saturday before Christmas annually.
Saturday marked the second-busiest shopping day of the year.
Friday marked the liftoff for holiday travel at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Officials there are expecting nearly 2 million travelers between Dec. 19 and the first week of January 2026. John Lauritsen shows how much Christmas travel is up compared to last year.
Christmas concerts take place at Catholic schools all over the country this time of year, but this one carries a much deeper meaning this year. Amelia Santaneillo was at the Annunciation Christmas program this evening.
Holiday lights are on full display right now. Just south of the Twin Cities, you’ll find a Christmas light show that’s been around for more than half a century. In this week’s Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to Keller Farm, near Nerstrand, for a one-of-a-kind country Christmas.
If you still need to find the perfect present or just want to get into the holiday spirit, there is a spot you may want to check out.
