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Here's a look at five of the best international destinations for the holidays.
I visited Bachman's farmhouse on Tuesday to learn about the Poinsettia, the most popular holiday plant in North America.
CBS' holiday programming promises to supply all the fun and entertainment you're looking for this season and then some.
It's a sign of the season! Christmas lights and displays unloaded to get ready for this year's seventh annual holiday lights in the park.
Maplewood Mall hosted the American Legion's annual Shop, Ship and Share event.
In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre in Minneapolis is bringing back its bilingual Nativity story this Christmas season. "La Natividad" combines puppetry, street theater and audience participation.
Refer to this holiday travel guide for what to see and do in New York City over the holidays.
It started with a wish to get unused kids' bikes out of garages and into the hands of children who would ride them. Six years later, Free Bikes 4 Kidz has given away about 20,000 bikes.
Minnesota's capital city will be opening its own Christmas market this holiday season. The European Christmas Market will open in St. Paul beginning Friday Nov. 28.
How many people actually know the history behind one of the most joyous seasons?
You can play the part of designer this holiday season, as Target has a new line of custom 3D printed products.
When it comes to holiday shopping, last-minute free shipping can be a saving grace for the procrastinator. "With shopping, I do put things off," said Maggie McGill of Plymouth. Burned by missed Christmas deliveries last year, more stores plan to make you order early. Of the 92.3 percent of retailers polled who plan to offer free-standard shipping of some sort this holiday season.
A white spruce from the Chippewa National Forest that's been designated as the 2014 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree will make its first public appearance at Itasca State Park next weekend.
In the past, brick and mortar stores like Target and Wal-Mart have chased Amazon.com's low pricing. But according to Wells Fargo study, that changed in the last six months. University of St. Thomas Marketing Instructor Jon Seltzer says all three are stepping up, but in different ways.
Staff from the U.S. Capitol and the Washington Office of the USDA Forest Service visited northern Minn. in late July to survey trees fit for Christmas in the nation's capitol. According to officials, crews searched the Chippewa National Forest near Cass Lake, Minn. They settled upon two trees out of the millions in the protected area, one of which is a backup.
Last month, the I-35W bridge was bathed in royal blue to symbolize the fight against colon cancer. "It was unbelievable, absolutely stunning. I've never seen anything like it," said Anne Carlson, the executive director of the Colon Cancer Coalition.
As 9-year-old Lexi Dietz work on her math problems at school, the grip on her pencil will force you to do a double-take. And it helps explain her nickname. "They were like, 'Hi, Fancy Feet!' I was like, 'Hi!'" Lexi said. In the past two years, we've seen Lexi hold a book, paint and even eat without the use of her hands. Now she's up to something new; the idea for which came when her class was asked to play on their recorders at their Christmas concert.
Some of you have already gotten rid of your Christmas trees, and some of you are probably putting it off. Sure, you can leave yours by the curb for pickup. But we found out there's a way you can make good use of that tree for the next four months or so.
A woman was robbed of her purse at gunpoint outside of a St. Cloud pharmacy on Christmas evening, according to St. Cloud Police. The robbery took place after 5 p.m. on Wednesday evening in the parking lot of the CVS Pharmacy at 2420 W. Division Street. A 32-year-old St. Cloud woman was approached by a male gunman who demanded her purse. The suspect is described as a white male, 25-30 years of age and between 5'8"-5'9" with a thin build. He had facial hair, including a goatee, and wore a black hooded sweatshirt and dark blue jeans.
Authorities in southeastern Minnesota say a fire broke out in a rural trailer park early Christmas morning, leaving one woman dead and two homes destroyed.
Maybe you felt it this Christmas -- that twinge of nostalgia for a Christmas past. For one Coon Rapids woman, it is a recurring memory.
"Peace on earth and goodwill toward all": Those are the marching orders for Nonviolent Peaceforce, a nonprofit that sends trained peacekeepers to global hotspots in hopes of preventing more violence.
Most of us are lucky if we have the chance to know our grandparents well. But one St. Michael newborn is spending this Christmas not only with her grandma and great grandma... but with her great, great grandma.
While many people unwrapped gifts on Christmas Day, others punched the clock. People like plow drivers, police officers and a few restaurant workers celebrate their holiday before or after they serve others.
It's the season for booking those spring break getaways, and if you're looking to skip the airport this year, take a page out of the Condé Nast Traveler.
A group of civic leaders are rolling out what they call "The St. Paul Defibrillator" — a plan they say is meant to jolt the city's core back to life.
Minnesota Republicans are praising President Trump's military move against Iran, while Democrats say he needed congressional approval before launching an attack.
A Minneapolis man who pleaded guilty to murdering a high school student in 2022 was sentenced to nearly 30 years in prison on Monday.
A former Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, school counselor accused of recording a teen student changing in his classroom in 2024 has pleaded guilty in connection with the incident, according to court records filed Monday.
A group of civic leaders are rolling out what they call "The St. Paul Defibrillator" — a plan they say is meant to jolt the city's core back to life.
A Minneapolis man who pleaded guilty to murdering a high school student in 2022 was sentenced to nearly 30 years in prison on Monday.
A former Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, school counselor accused of recording a teen student changing in his classroom in 2024 has pleaded guilty in connection with the incident, according to court records filed Monday.
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office has unveiled a new online portal for the public to submit evidence in connection to more than a dozen incidents involving federal agents in the Twin Cities during Operation Metro Surge.
A teenage boy missing from North St. Paul, Minnesota, may be in danger, authorities said.
It's the season for booking those spring break getaways, and if you're looking to skip the airport this year, take a page out of the Condé Nast Traveler.
A 19-year-old man pleaded guilty to criminal vehicular homicide Monday in a crash that killed an 11-year-old girl in Independence, Minnesota, last year.
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office has unveiled a new online portal for the public to submit evidence in connection to more than a dozen incidents involving federal agents in the Twin Cities during Operation Metro Surge.
The East Range Police Department says Sgt. Cody Siebert's death was unexpected.
The National Weather Service says Saturday's band of snow left behind about 4 to 6 inches of light, fluffy snow.
It's the season for booking those spring break getaways, and if you're looking to skip the airport this year, take a page out of the Condé Nast Traveler.
A judge has sentenced a Wisconsin man who forged threats against President Donald Trump as part of a deportation scheme to 16½ years in prison.
A fire at a hotel in Superior, Wisconsin, Monday night left one person hurt and forced guests to move to new lodgings.
Excitement is in the air in northern Wisconsin with the 52nd annual American Birkebeiner underway.
The longest-serving Assembly speaker in Wisconsin history, who acted as a block on the battleground state's Democratic governor and also drew the ire of President Donald Trump, isn't running again.
People from across the nation are traveling to the Twin Cities, but not as tourists. Many want to learn in person from Minnesota protestors to bring that knowledge back to their own cities.
The Edina wife and mother of three said she felt called to go and protest in south Minneapolis after learning that Alex Pretti had been shot and killed by two Border Patrol agents.
Tuesday afternoon, more than 20 people gathered on the Highway 62 bridge between Minneapolis and Richfield after a small protest sparked a confrontation there last week.
Karmel Mall has been mostly silent, with shops closed at the building on East Lake Street. Operation Metro Surge has caused many Somalis to stay home.
The ongoing presence of ICE and federal law enforcement in the Minneapolis area has kept many immigrants at home for fear of being arrested. Now, their neighbors are crowdsourcing to cover their rent.
Minnesota Republicans are praising President Trump's military move against Iran, while Democrats say he needed congressional approval before launching an attack.
A group of civic leaders are rolling out what they call "The St. Paul Defibrillator" — a plan they say is meant to jolt the city's core back to life.
Minnesota Republicans are praising President Trump's military move against Iran, while Democrats say he needed congressional approval before launching an attack.
Gov. Tim Walz is pressing Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for information about how many federal agents remain in Minnesota.
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office has unveiled a new online portal for the public to submit evidence in connection to more than a dozen incidents involving federal agents in the Twin Cities during Operation Metro Surge.
It's the season for booking those spring break getaways, and if you're looking to skip the airport this year, take a page out of the Condé Nast Traveler.
As the strikes from U.S. and Israel continue, and Iran strikes back, the violence and turmoil could have significant worldwide ramifications.
On Friday, hundreds of leaders from Minnesota food banks and food shelves came together in Brooklyn Center. Their goal is to find the best ways to help hungry families in the aftermath of Operation Metro Surge, and while food prices remain high.
Target will stop selling its entire assortment of cereal with certified synthetic colors by the end of May.
Consumers are urged to stop using the pressure cookers and dispose of them immediately.
A Minneapolis man who pleaded guilty to murdering a high school student in 2022 was sentenced to nearly 30 years in prison on Monday.
A former Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, school counselor accused of recording a teen student changing in his classroom in 2024 has pleaded guilty in connection with the incident, according to court records filed Monday.
A 19-year-old man pleaded guilty to criminal vehicular homicide Monday in a crash that killed an 11-year-old girl in Independence, Minnesota, last year.
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office has unveiled a new online portal for the public to submit evidence in connection to more than a dozen incidents involving federal agents in the Twin Cities during Operation Metro Surge.
Minneapolis police need help solving a brutal attack that left a 45-year-old man in a coma.
Target will stop selling its entire assortment of cereal with certified synthetic colors by the end of May.
The Minnesota Department of Health said there have been 10 reported cases in the state so far this year. There were five cases as of the last update, which came on Feb. 19.
Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz laid out his anti-fraud legislative package on Thursday, one day after the White House paused $259 million in federal Medicaid payments to the state until a comprehensive action plan is laid out to fight fraud.
Vice President JD Vance says the Trump administration will "temporarily halt" some Medicaid funding to the state of Minnesota over fraud concerns.
Hennepin County leaders, along with top brass from Minneapolis' Hennepin County Medical Center, opened the books in front of a panel of Minnesota senators Wednesday.
The 80-year-old will play at Grand Casino Arena on Sept. 15. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
As a musician and performer, Prince showed a generation that being different wasn't a liability. Now, an author and illustrator are telling the story of Prince's life in a new children's book.
A 19th-century George Méliès film, thought to be long lost, has been found among a box of brittle movie reels that a Michigan donor brought to the Library of Congress, officials said.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have moved a game ahead of Denver in the Western Conference with a 117-108 win over the Nuggets.
Pavel Buchnevich scored late in the third period and the St. Louis Blues snapped a 10-game road losing streak by beating the Minnesota Wild 3-1.
Sophie Hart scored 17 points, Amaya Battle added 10 of her 16 points in the second half and No. 22 Minnesota beat Illinois 78-73 in the regular-season finale for both teams to clinch a double-bye in the Big Ten Tournament.
Ann-Renée Desbiens made 17 saves for her fourth shutout of the season and the Montreal Victoire beat the Minnesota Frost 4-0 on Sunday to take the PWHL lead.
Bobby Durkin, Cade Tyson and Langston Reynolds combined to score 65 points to lead Minnesota past UCLA 78-73 on Saturday.
The month of March will be a pivotal one as Minnesota attempts to emerge from the shadow of massive fraud.
The month of March will be a pivotal one as Minnesota attempts to emerge from the shadow of massive fraud.
In the aftermath of Operation Metro Surge, a bill to make it easier for someone to sue the federal government is advancing at the Minnesota Capitol.
Two major priorities are on a collision course in the Minnesota Legislature.
The GOP is promoting an aggressive anti-fraud agenda while the DFL is hammering hard on the immigration crackdown and the continuing fallout.
In St. Louis Park, Minnesota, there's a place where you can find radio and television technology that's nearly a century old — and it still works.
One of the best views in Minnesota is at the top of a Bloomington hill. But 15-year-old Jacob Larson isn't here for the scenery. He's here for the jump.
Pine trees are a common sight up north. But on a Carlton, Minnesota, road, they're joined by giant lollipops. They serve as the welcoming committee for Sweetly Kismet, one of the largest candy stores in the state.
John Lauritsen shares the story behind a massive snow sculpture that's now become a winter destination.
Northland Arboretum was built half a century ago on top of what was once a city dump. But over time, nature carved its own path with a little help from a Zamboni.
Traveling is already stressful, especially flying, but the deadly conflict south of the border might have some travelers second-guessing their upcoming trips.
Drivers beware. Cities are seeing an uptick in stolen cars this winter.
On the first day of the Minnesota Legislature, artificial intelligence is giving visitors and lawmakers at the State Capitol a new sense of security.
From the flu to the common cold, viruses keep knocking out Minnesotans this winter. A physician with Hennepin Healthcare breaks down how long an individual may be contagious after they start to feel better.
White House border czar Tom Homan, without offering further explanation, claimed the federal immigration operation in Minnesota uncovered thousands of missing children in the state, but it's likely related to a much larger number the administration has been touting for a few years.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A weak disturbance may throw a few rain showers from the metro on south Monday night and early Tuesday morning, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
A weeklong warmup begins Monday in Minnesota, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
We warm more into the 40s and 50s through the midweek with the jet stream lifting farther north, WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso reports.
The Twin Cities are starting out in the 20s, but afternoon highs will near 40 behind high pressure shifting east and winds from the south.
A weak disturbance may throw a few rain showers from the metro on south Monday night and early Tuesday morning, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
A group of civic leaders are rolling out what they call "The St. Paul Defibrillator" — a plan they say is meant to jolt the city's core back to life.
Minnesota Republicans are praising President Trump's military move against Iran, while Democrats say he needed congressional approval before launching an attack.
Runners are getting ready to refresh their internet browsers because Tuesday is when registration opens for the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon. Dean Orton, president of Twin Cities in Motion, breaks down what you need to know.
It's the season for booking those spring break getaways, and if you're looking to skip the airport this year, take a page out of the Condé Nast Traveler.