Norway House's Gingerbread Wonderland exhibit returns for 8th year
Gingerbread is a long-standing tradition of holiday season and it's a huge part of Scandinavian celebrations. Now you can get a glimpse of that culture without leaving the metro.
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Gingerbread is a long-standing tradition of holiday season and it's a huge part of Scandinavian celebrations. Now you can get a glimpse of that culture without leaving the metro.
The shows always start at 7:15 p.m. on Saturday nights, so come early to grab food, shop, and enjoy the amusement rides and entertainment.
People from all over the Midwest come to the event that's modeled after the traditional German, open-air Christmas markets.
"It's amazing how supportive the community is not only of Everett and Charlie as a small business, but every artist in here is a small business," said Suzie Marty.
It's a mission in Wisconsin to make Christmas special for children from Ukraine.
It's all about shopping local for Small Business Saturday. From the pandemic to inflation, local businesses have been challenged over the past few years.
The St. Paul European Christmas Market is back for a 9th season at the city's Union Depot, offering visitors chances at unique gifts, food and fun.
Today is Small Business Saturday and shoppers in Minnesota have plenty to pick from.
Tree farmers say, depending on the type of tree and its height, you're likely to pay anywhere between $1 to $3 more per foot.
WCCO's Allen Henry has a look at opening night of Holidazzle and what you can expect this year.
Jeff Wagner shares four easy tips to help you save on shipping this holiday season.
Some in Minnesota took an antique approach to the day of discounts, skipping the mall for vintage stores instead.
The display in Shakopee features more than 2 million lights.
Even after Apple acquired the holiday specials, PBS was able to air some during the past two years. This year, it will be different.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas out at the Landscape Arboretum.
A massive and magical holiday lights display is ready to light up the Northland in Minnesota.
"Prices will be higher, and we will see flights sell out for both holidays," one travel pro said.
Squirrels are getting in on holiday festivities and becoming quite the grinch at some homes across the metro.
First it was pumpkins, now Christmas lights. Squirrels are getting in on holiday festivities and becoming quite the grinch at some homes across the metro.
The "Tree of Lights" will glow up Saturday at 5:30 p.m. in Rice Park. There will be live music, refreshments and guest speakers, including Mayor Melvin Carter, at the tree lighting.
Local merchants set up shop Saturday, selling everything you’d expect to see at a holiday boutique.
Mariah Carey's new non-autobiographical children's book, "The Christmas Princess," is out in stores now.
If you plan on getting a Christmas tree, drought and supply conditions could make things more complicated. Kirsten Mitchell explains the growing pains, and what they mean for you.
Christmas comes but once a year, but it feels like the holiday season is arriving earlier than ever!
"The minute that I saw my test result in my email I was devastated that I was going to have to miss the holidays," Ashley Lawson said.
A line of thunderstorms is moving through the Twin Cities Sunday morning, delaying the start of the Twin Cities Pride Parade in Minneapolis.
Police in St. Paul, Minnesota, say a teen who was reported missing on Saturday night has been found safe on Sunday morning.
From nearly 3,000 miles away, Minnesotans are coming together to help the South American country.
Minnesota officials say said metal and plastic products possibly found their way into Bebe Zito's ice cream products.
Due to heavy rain Sunday morning, organizers have delayed the Pride Parade until 11:30 a.m.
Police in St. Paul, Minnesota, say a teen who was reported missing on Saturday night has been found safe on Sunday morning.
From nearly 3,000 miles away, Minnesotans are coming together to help the South American country.
Minnesota officials say said metal and plastic products possibly found their way into Bebe Zito's ice cream products.
Due to heavy rain Sunday morning, organizers have delayed the Pride Parade until 11:30 a.m.
A 32-year-old man accused of taking a rifle from an FBI vehicle during a federal operation in north Minneapolis pleaded guilty Friday.
On Friday afternoon, it was a warm welcome on St. Peter, Minnesota streets, a gesture many thought was their duty to do. Residents in the community showed up to support an officer, who was hurt in a shootout with a suspect, being escorted home by police from the hospital to recover.
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents have approved a budget that includes a tuition hike of up to 4.5% and the sale of part of the Les Bolstad Golf Course, officials said Friday.
A 29-year-old worker at a poultry plant in Cold Spring, Minnesota, died early Thursday morning after authorities say he was pinned under equipment.
A 74-year-old pilot died in a plane crash in Winona, Minnesota, Thursday evening.
A new report says nearly half of Minnesota hospitality and tourism businesses surveyed are seeing fewer customers and less income as the state heads into its most profitable season.
A 63-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Sunday morning in western Wisconsin.
A federal judge ruled ICE failed to show enough evidence to justify holding Salah Sarsour, a legal permanent resident detained for 80 days after speaking out in support of Palestinian rights.
Jim Troupis, Mike Roman, and Ken Chesebro entered not guilty pleas in Dane County Circuit Court on Tuesday to 11 felony forgery charges tied to a scheme to submit false electoral certificates to Congress after Trump lost Wisconsin in 2020.
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Hannah Dugan's obstruction of justice conviction will stand, rejecting her legal team's argument that a recent appeals court ruling should have invalidated the case.
A big birthday party is coming up this summer, one that every American can celebrate. And it could help the fireworks industry explode with record sales. WCCO explores how much Americans spend each year on fireworks.
Tucked away in the Midway neighborhood in St. Paul is a community treasure many have come to love and respect.
What started as a small fundraiser following one of Joe's surgeries at Gillette Children's has grown into a community tradition that has raised nearly $100,000 for the hospital.
A trip to the video store was once a weekly ritual, and now one Minnesota movie lover is trying to bring that experience back.
Betty and Kermit Eastman, both 99, celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary on June 6 — a milestone so rare that on average only one couple in the U.S. reaches it each year.
Created by artist Lilyan Lauzon, the mini art vending machine at Inkwell Booksellers charges no fees to artists and returns the full $1 sale price to each creator.
One of the most watched primary match-ups pits Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Congresswoman Angie Craig.
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling that gives the Trump administration greater control over a special immigration designation could impact thousands of people in Minnesota.
The running mate of Kendall Qualls, the Minnesota GOP-endorsed candidate for governor, says he won't apologize for attending the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Brian Nicholson, the running mate for GOP-endorsed candidate for Minnesota governor Kendall Qualls, says he won't apologize for attending the January 6th riot in Washington, D.C.
Michigan State Police said law enforcement and Child Protective Services confirmed a report against Pete Buttigieg was unsubstantiated and false.
Insurance experts say hail damage claims that once averaged $10,000–$15,000 now routinely reach $40,000–$60,000, even as many policies have shifted away from full replacement coverage.
Hundreds of workers, employed by Delaware North Company to serve food and drinks, say they are fighting for livable wages and healthcare benefits.
Target is tapping designer and TV personality Isaac Mizrahi for a newly created role as creative director at large as the discounter aims to reclaim its reputation for stylish clothing on a budget.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The dream of a woman in Minnesota started with excitement, but quickly unraveled into loss after she said she fell victim to a scheme that targeted more than 30 Spanish speakers.
A 32-year-old man accused of taking a rifle from an FBI vehicle during a federal operation in north Minneapolis pleaded guilty Friday.
Prosecutors have charged a man in a string of burglaries across the Twin Cities. A Minneapolis business who had a safe stolen from their establishment last month says it's a perfect reason to celebrate.
Abdikerm Eidleh, accused of playing a key role in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, was arrested in Somalia after more than four years, federal officials said.
A south suburban family has filed a lawsuit against Parkview Christian Church, alleging a volunteer placed a secret recording device in a restroom at the church's New Lenox location during a children's summer camp event in June.
The case against Minnesota GOP State Rep. Elliott Engen, who was arrested earlier this year for suspicion of driving while impaired, will continue later this summer.
A dangerous social media trend is circulating online, and Minnesota health experts are warning parents it involves allergy medication.
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday voted to overturn a ban on adult bathhouses and sex venues that has been in place for 38 years.
Emily Pearson has a rare genetic disorder that causes severe, painful reactions to sunlight.
Jenn Glass has been taking a GLP-1 since last November. The 53-year-old mother of three has already lost more than 30 pounds, but she's focused on something beyond the number on the scale.
It's a gruesome problem impacting livestock in southern states and veterinarians worry it could come to Minnesota.
Tucked away in the Midway neighborhood in St. Paul is a community treasure many have come to love and respect.
Legendary musician Lionel Richie is postponing two upcoming concerts after he cut his performance short in St. Paul, Minnesota, earlier this week.
We have another action-packed weekend with events happening every day all across the state, including plenty of ways to celebrate Pride!
Legendary musician Lionel Richie had to cut his performance short Wednesday night in St. Paul, Minnesota, leaving fans with many questions.
A trip to the video store was once a weekly ritual, and now one Minnesota movie lover is trying to bring that experience back.
Cheryl Reeve is taking a break from her busy WNBA season to head to Knoxville this weekend and be inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.
Royce Lewis slipped an RBI single up the middle in the 10th inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Colorado Rockies 9-8 on Friday night after blowing a seven-run lead.
No foul was initially called after Alyssa Thomas' fist made contact with Caitlin Clark's throat during a game between the Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever on Wednesday.
A Minnesota Timberwolves fan favorite is reportedly heading out the door.
Mookie Betts backed Shohei Ohtani with his 300th career home run, three hits and slick defense, as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 for a three-game sweep.
Fifteen people, most of them Minnesotans, were arrested and charged last week, accused of impeding Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.
Two anti-ICE protesters charged with felonies in federal court tell their story to WCCO's Esme Murphy.
Early voting for the Aug. 11 primary starts this Friday, and one of the most-watched races in Minnesota is the very tight contest for governor on the Republican side.
After disputes about ballots and concerns about voting totals, businessman Kendall Qualls won the endorsement.
Minnesota's endorsing conventions are over, and the story of the weekend is the upset of House Speaker Lisa Demuth in the GOP governor's race.
It's a lake cruise in the middle of town, and there's more than pelicans on the Pelican Breeze tour in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Currie, Minnesota, is truly small-town America. The population hovers at just over 200. But on the northern outskirts, you'll happen upon a place with plenty of bells and whistles: End-O-Line Railroad Park and Museum
School's out, summer's here, and if you're heading to the lake on Highway 10, you may just stumble upon hidden treasure.
Nearly 40 years ago, a building was sent over piece by piece from Norway to a farm in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It's one of the only stabburs in the United States.
Minneiska, Minnesota, is a small river town on Highway 61 near the Mississippi River, but at one point it was home to a castle.
Water beckons Minnesotans this time of year, especially our lakes. But something in it can turn us away, even if other animals and organisms need it.
The latest data shows it's at 331.2 million barrels of oil.
Fifteen Minnesotans charged for conspiracy to impede or injure federal agents are part of what President Trump considers a terrorist group, prosecutors said.
A big birthday party is coming up this summer, one that every American can celebrate. And it could help the fireworks industry explode with record sales. WCCO explores how much Americans spend each year on fireworks.
Minnesotans weathered the third air quality alert triggered by ozone of the year Monday. If two more happen, it will tie the yearly record.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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 line of thunderstorms is moving through the Twin Cities Sunday, delaying some Twin Cities Pride Parade events, says meteorologist Katie Steiner.
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 line of thunderstorms is moving through the Twin Cities Sunday morning, delaying the start of the Twin Cities Pride Parade in Minneapolis.
After some possible storms on Sunday morning, the heat and humidity will make a return.
After some possible storms on Sunday morning, the heat and humidity will make a return.
Before the fireworks go off on the Fourth of July, there will be beautiful music ringing through the Cathedral of St. Paul. Musicians Steven Anderson and Jillian Anderson discuss the heavenly event.
Most bands dream of playing in front of a crowd. For one Twin Cities group, that dream took them from a basement rehearsal space to the Special Olympics USA Games Fan Fest. Ruth "Pippa" LeMay, founder of 3 Strings, sits down with Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield to discuss the importance of adaptive music ensembles.
It's been one week since runners from all across the country gathered in northern Minnesota for the 50th annual Grandma's Marathon. Runner Emily Pearson sits down with Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield to discuss her marathon experience, and a how a drug trial test is changing her life.
One of the most watched primary match-ups pits Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Congresswoman Angie Craig.
The Minnesota Air Rescue Team was able to fly an injured man out of the remote Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness Friday.