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Christmas Tradition Continues As Volunteers Serve Hundreds Of Meals In Downtown Minneapolis
Hundreds of Twin Cities families took part in a special holiday tradition Wednesday afternoon.
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Hundreds of Twin Cities families took part in a special holiday tradition Wednesday afternoon.
One theory involves the crown of thorns -- the holly -- placed on Jesus' head leading up to the crucifixion.
Mary McGuire gives us a look at religious celebrations happening around the Twin Cities for Christmas Eve -- both big and small.
A small town in Wisconsin starts getting a lot of attention this time of year.
A couple of years ago, Santa decided to switch the script. He got tired of asking the typical Santa questions like "have you been good?" and "What do you want me to bring you for Christmas?"
The Galleria in Edina is open until 4 p.m. Rosedale and Ridgedale Centers are open until 5 p.m. The Mall of America, Maplewood Mall and Southdale Center are open until 6 p.m.
In just a few hours, people will begin to pour in from all over the metro area to celebrate Christmas Eve mass.
A Christmas staple bringing a little more holiday cheer to these helping homes in the community, decorated by the community.
Around 15,000 children will see Santa Sid this Christmas over seven weeks. He says it's a joy he looks forward to all year long.
Still looking for the perfect gift for someone on your list? Consider this: More Americans value experiences over the perfectly-wrapped present.
Senior Chief Arnold will be home for a couple of weeks before he deploys again in January.
That's about 4.3 million more travelers than last year, and the most in nearly 20 years.
It seems some Minnesotans are extra excited about Christmas this year.
Organizers at the Festival of Trees wouldn't allow the tree, named "Make Christmas Great Again," saying they do not want political statements included in the festival.
Additionally, the survey found 38% of shoppers will purchase their gifts from Amazon, compared to 36% who will buy from Walmart.
The mall spends the better part of November turning the 5.6 million square foot space into a winter wonderland, installing larger than life decorations to make it come alive.
The National Retail Federation says 40 percent of Americans actually like to start shopping before Halloween.
The brothers go through piles and piles of material in just two days, about two semi truckloads' worth.
Betty Danger's is already known for its kitschy decor, but this is a next-level, full-blown transformation into what they're calling Mary's Christmas Palace.
In its annual Holiday Outlook, PricewaterhouseCoopers says 54% of shoppers will go online for the holidays. That's up from 50% last year.
Vikings star receiver Stefon Diggs went all out for his mom this Christmas.
At Our Kitchen in Uptown, people from the Simpson Shelter got a chance to do something they only get to do once a year – order breakfast off a menu.
Some 74 percent of Minnesotans identify as Christian, and on Christmas Eve, they celebrated in several different ways.
Jeremy DeGiers had to do the Christmas shopping for his five children this year, because their mother was thousands of miles away, serving in the Minnesota National Guard.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is asking for information regarding a 61-year-old Lino Lakes man who is missing.
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Addison, after walking off the fields following the first full-team practice Wednesday afternoon, said he'd been advised by his attorney and agent not to address specific details about his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence earlier this month in California.
The body of a Minnesota hiker was recovered on Wednesday in southern Montana, nearly two weeks after he fell while trying to cross a creek.
U.S. Rep. Angie Craig has weighed in on who she thinks likely Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris should pick for a running mate: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.
U.S. Rep. Angie Craig has weighed in on who she thinks likely Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris should pick for a running mate: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.
Striking workers showed up on Wednesday night to a Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board meeting to call for a return to the bargaining table — a motion the board voted down.
Six Olympic athletes are betting on a Minnesota company to help them win gold in Paris.
People already verified as social equity applicants can now apply for pre-approval for a cannabis business license.
Police discovered 70-year-old Michael Riccio's remains inside a shed at a home on the northside last week, according to the Dakota County Attorney's Office.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is asking for information regarding a 61-year-old Lino Lakes man who is missing.
Summer is roller coaster season in Minnesota. And there's one up north that provides a different kind of experience. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how pure gravity fuels the Timber Twister.
Former Winnebago Mayor Scott Robertson and his son, Jacob Robertson, both pleaded guilty to an amended charge of third-degree misdemeanor possession of cannabis.
A man who held up traffic on Interstate 35 near Faribault for hours on Sunday had more than 40 pounds of meth in his vehicle, charging documents filed in Rice County allege.
A southwestern Minnesota man has pleaded guilty in connection with a fatal hit-and-run, the victim of which was a 76-year-old man.
A scientist warns that the effects of climate change could ultimately drive Minnesota's state bird out of the state entirely.
The Dunn County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened around 10:46 a.m. at 710th Street and 240th Avenue in Spring Brook.
A group of farmers is changing how they use their land by working with nature to improve their animal's health, along with the soil and water.
A faculty committee has recommended that a former chancellor of the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse be removed from his tenured position over his involvement in adult entertainment.
"I was like, okay we got to do something about this. We have to write a story that actually talks about what it's like to have a disability and that you are just a normal person," said writer Katie Mettner.
City and community leaders in Minneapolis on Monday detailed an ordinance that they hope will reduce the amount of hazardous vacant buildings.
Lisa Ishchenko is in the U.S. for the first time – away from her family, away from her life as a medical student, away from the war that still makes itself known daily in her home country of Ukraine.
The Minnesota Vikings are sponsoring girls flag football leagues across the state in an effort to give everyone a chance to play the game.
Spike Moss spent decades fighting for his community, much of that time along Plymouth Avenue.
Veterans who had been living on the street now have a new home in St. Paul as part of the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans' effort to end homelessness.
U.S. Rep. Angie Craig has weighed in on who she thinks likely Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris should pick for a running mate: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.
An unprecedented race takes another dramatic turn as President Biden drops from the race and Vice President Kamala Harris seemingly sets in his place. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives deeper into the shifting race.
President Biden said it's been the privilege of his life to serve the country for over 50 years.
The Free Palestine Coalition organized the protest to oppose the arrival of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He gave a speech before Congress earlier in the day, which Klobuchar attended.
An unprecedented race takes another dramatic turn as President Biden drops from the race and Vice President Kamala Harris seemingly sets in his place. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives deeper into the shifting race.
Days after the massive IT meltdown that led to thousands of canceled flights across the United States, Delta Air Lines says normal operations should finally resume on Thursday.
Fewer Delta passengers are fighting to find a flight Wednesday. You can see the difference at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport as the carrier's CEO says the airline has largely recovered from the outsized impact it experienced from last week's CrowdStrike outage.
As Delta Air Lines works to get back on track after it canceled hundreds of flights over the weekend, customers are left wondering how they can get reimbursed if they are left stranded at the airport.
A North Carolina woman is still trying to get home after last week's CrowdStrike outage waylaid her at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
The global Microsoft outage is causing mass flight cancellations and delays nationwide Friday, including at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Police discovered 70-year-old Michael Riccio's remains inside a shed at a home on the northside last week, according to the Dakota County Attorney's Office.
Former Winnebago Mayor Scott Robertson and his son, Jacob Robertson, both pleaded guilty to an amended charge of third-degree misdemeanor possession of cannabis.
Chanessa Gipson, 35, entered the plea for one count of theft for taking a 3-year-old French Bulldog named Pablo from his home on the morning of May 9, 2023.
A man who held up traffic on Interstate 35 near Faribault for hours on Sunday had more than 40 pounds of meth in his vehicle, charging documents filed in Rice County allege.
A southwestern Minnesota man has pleaded guilty in connection with a fatal hit-and-run, the victim of which was a 76-year-old man.
Nineteen years ago, Dan Zimmerman's life changed forever. A stroke left his outlook grim. Now, he is the founder of Spokes Fighting Strokes, a nonprofit spreading awareness about the benefits of adaptive cycling.
Kids can find all sorts of things in the water, but it's what you can't see that can stick with swimmers once they get out.
Iowa's strict abortion law will take effect Monday, banning most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy and before many women know they are pregnant.
It's the height of July and primetime in America for swimming, fishing and, in some cases, sunburns. This is the time of year when it's easy to get too much sun.
For two years, three simple numbers have helped countless people struggling with mental health: 988, the national suicide prevention lifeline abbreviated from its original 10 digits to three.
Charli XCX, George Clooney and Spike Lee are among the celebrities who say they are supporting Kamala Harris' campaign to become the first woman president of the United States.
Organizers were looking for a new location that had the infrastructure to host the festival and support its growth.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
From major floods to a major festival — work is underway to transform St. Paul's Harriet Island into an oasis for festivalgoers.
Minnesota's largest Black-sponsored festival will ring in its 42nd year this weekend with performances from two of hip hop's most legendary artists.
Addison, after walking off the fields following the first full-team practice Wednesday afternoon, said he'd been advised by his attorney and agent not to address specific details about his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence earlier this month in California.
Max Kepler's infield single drove in the winning run with one out in the ninth inning, giving the Minnesota Twins a series-clinching 5-4 win over Philadelphia Phillies.
A promising Minnesota Vikings cornerback suffered a serious injury during a drill in the first practice of training camp on Wednesday.
The Minnesota Vikings have spent this offseason rebuilding their defense and solidifying their offense.
The IOC also voted on Wednesday to name the French Alps as the host of the 2030 Winter Games.
An unprecedented race takes another dramatic turn as President Biden drops from the race and Vice President Kamala Harris seemingly sets in his place. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives deeper into the shifting race.
An unprecedented race takes another dramatic turn as President Biden drops from the race and Vice President Kamala Harris seemingly sets in his place. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives deeper into the shifting race.
An unprecedented race takes another dramatic turn as President Biden drops from the race and Vice President Kamala Harris seemingly sets in his place. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives deeper into the shifting race.
An unprecedented race takes another dramatic turn as President Biden drops from the race and Vice President Kamala Harris seemingly sets in his place. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives deeper into the shifting race.
There has been so much attention on the developments with the presidential candidates that some local races have not gotten as much attention.
Summer is roller coaster season in Minnesota. And there's one up north that provides a different kind of experience. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how pure gravity fuels the Timber Twister.
Instead of watching old, classic cars leave the state, a museum in Wright County is trying to keep them around at the Veit Museum near Buffalo.
When Belgian immigrants settled in Ghent, they brought along rolle bolle — a sport that's sort of a cross between curling and lawn bowling — but you don't play with a ball, you play with a bolle.
The town of Remer is surrounded by hundreds of acres of woods and marshes. A perfect place for squirrels, deer, bears and maybe even Bigfoot.
Native Americans, Swedish immigrants and even cattle thieves have all taken shelter in a little spot along the St. Croix River.
Kids can find all sorts of things in the water, but it's what you can't see that can stick with swimmers once they get out.
It's the height of July and primetime in America for swimming, fishing and, in some cases, sunburns. This is the time of year when it's easy to get too much sun.
Energy drinks have been around since the 1940s, and in recent years, they've become all the buzz — especially with young people. But studies have shown they may not be as popular with our hearts.
The sounds of summer wouldn't be complete without the familiar tune of mosquitoes buzzing. But did you ever wonder: Why do mosquitoes buzz? Good Question.
The funny bone is anything but funny. So why does it hurt so bad when it gets hit? It turns out there's a "humerus" answer.
The Minnesota State Fair has announced its new offerings for 2024, and they include plenty of fried foods, plenty of dairy, and plenty of sweet corn. See the full roster of new items here.
Thousands lined the streets of Hennepin Avenue on Sunday for the Twin Cities Pride Parade.
Many Minnesotans will be cleaning up Thursday from a storm system that brought sizable hail, heavy winds and possible tornado touchdowns.
Minnesotans were delighted by an otherworldly light show Friday night that was on a level the state hadn't seen in nearly two decades.
Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says things are primed to get even hotter and more humid in Minnesota.
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.
Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says high pressure will bring plenty of sunshine on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
High pressure will bring plenty of sunshine on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says high pressure will bring plenty of sunshine on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Heather Johnson from Bachman’s shares tips on how much and how often you need to water.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says things are primed to get even hotter and more humid in Minnesota.
WCCO anchor Shayla Reaves visited many of the most notable places along the Lake Superior coast in Minnesota, including Split Rock Lighthouse.
CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger talks about how the economy performed during the spring.
Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says high pressure will bring plenty of sunshine on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.