Nonprofit Helps Carver Family Reeling From Unimaginable Loss Have "Best Christmas Ever"

We first introduced you to the Block family back in June. Mother and wife Lindsay was fighting an aggressive form of breast cancer.

Despite Drop In Charitable Giving, Salvation Army Soldiering On To Help Minnesotans In Need

Demand for Salvation Army services has remained high due to the impact of rising prices and unemployment.

Home Funds Becoming Popular Wedding Gifts As Home Buying Becomes More Expensive

Home buying has become so expensive that couples are now asking for help on their wedding registries.

U Of M Community Comes Together For Menorah Lighting

Sunday evening at the University of Minnesota, regents joined students, faculty and community members for a Menorah lighting.

Free Thanksgiving Meals Across The Metro For Those In Need

As Minnesotans prepare for Thanksgiving, several groups are stepping up and providing a free holiday meal with all of the fixings.

Turkeys From MN Pardoned By Biden: 'Congratulations, Birds!'

This Thanksgiving, Minnesota natives Liberty and Bell have been spared a place at the dinner table.

Is It Normal That Minnesota Lakes Are Still Open And Not Iced Out?

It's hard to complain about the temperatures this week. Unless that is, your business revolves around a cold winter.

Lake Street Rewards Holiday Shoppers With Cash Back Incentive

The holiday shopping season is in full swing, and in the heart of Minneapolis, you can get money back for supporting small businesses.

Biden Will Spend 81st Birthday Pardoning Thanksgiving Turkeys From Minnesota

Liberty and Bell are ready for their presidential pardons.

GLOW Holiday Festival Returns To St. Paul With New Zipline

The GLOW Holiday Festival is back and shining bright in St. Paul with millions of flashing lights, getting people into the holiday spirit.

Pheasant Numbers Up 101% In Southwestern Minnesota This Hunting Season

On a cool, breezy November morning, WCCO photographer Joe Berglove and his dog, Remy, searched for western Minnesota pheasants.

Why Are Turkey Prices Lower This Thanksgiving?

Great news for those in charge of cooking for the upcoming holiday: Turkey prices are going down just in time for Thanksgiving.

Good Question: Why Do Some People Enjoy Feeling Scared?

Audiologist Jasmine Benson says we can thank "non-linear" sounds for sending shivers down our spines.

Good Question: How Did Pumpkins Become The Symbol Of Halloween?

Like trees for Christmas or eggs for Easter, pumpkins pop up everywhere around Halloween.

What Is Proper Fall Cleanup Etiquette? What Methods Are Best For Your Lawn?

With rain expected later this week, homeowners have another 24 hours to clear leaves in the yard before it turns into a soggy mess.

Stillwater's Harvest Fest Brings In 2,500-Pound Pumpkin

"They're so big and they make people happy," said event coordinator Cassie Mclemore. "This event, it just makes people happy."

Ice Castles To Move To Maple Grove For Ninth Season In Minnesota

What is quickly becoming a Minnesota tradition — the Ice Castles — will have a new home this winter.

Anoka County Man Hoping To Break Record For Growing Heaviest Pumpkin...Again

Somewhere in the pumpkin patch rests a sleeping giant that could break the world record of just under 3,000 lbs.

Why Are There So Many Pickle-Flavored Foods At The Minnesota State Fair?

What's one thing that donuts, tacos, cheese curds, lemonade, and fudge all have in common at the Minnesota State Fair? Pickles!

Target, Cub Foods, More: Labor Day Store Hours In Minnesota

See which grocery stores and other retailers in Minnesota be open for the upcoming Monday holiday.

Rooster Crowing Contest Draws Huge Minnesota State Fair Crowd

It was another packed barn for the best in show Wednesday at the Minnesota State Fair Rooster Crowing Contest.

Minnesota State Fair Neighbors Growing Community, Profit During 12-Day Run

Hundreds of thousands of people made it out to the Minnesota State Fair this weekend.

8 Minnesota Designers Selected For Inaugural Asian New York Fashion Week

Eight Minnesota designers will make their debut in the inaugural Asian New York Fashion Week on Sept. 9.

Lakeville Fly-In Breakfast Draws Thousands With Food, Planes

The event serves as a benefit to the Lakeville Lions Club.

Minneapolis Aquatennial Comes Back July 19-22, Hosting Free Events All Weekend Long

The Minneapolis Aquatennial will set sail July 19-22, marking the civic celebration of the city with free events all weekend long.

Foodies Flock To The Taste Of Minnesota In Downtown Minneapolis

Thousands of people braved the heat Sunday to get to downtown Minneapolis for good food and music.

Celebrate These Amazing Minnesota Moms This Mother's Day

Here at Patch we've launched an initiative to help recognize the awesome moms and mom figures in communities like yours. Meet them here:

MN Moms Invited To Mother’s Day Weekend Fishing Challenge

Minnesota moms can fish over this and every other Mother's Day weekend without purchasing a fishing license.

Taste Of Minnesota Returning, Moving To Minneapolis

There's a bill at the Capitol proposing a one-time payout of $1.8 million to the Minneapolis Downtown Council for Taste of Minnesota.

The Killers, Imagine Dragons To Headline Inaugural TC Summer Fest At Target Field This July

The Minnesota Twins on Monday announced the "biggest rock weekend of the year" will be headed to Target Field this July.

"It's Go Time": After Ice Out Declaration, Boaters Prep For Summer Season On Lake Minnetonka

The message also serves as the unofficial start of boating season, with marinas gearing up for an early May start.

St. Paul Gearing Up For Busy St. Patrick's Day Weekend

"On a normal night, we would staff roughly 20 people, and we'll staff 80 on St. Patrick's Day," said owner Pat Boemer.

Happy Pi Day! Here's All You Need To Know

Here's why we care about pi and its day of celebration, which is March 14.

Basilica Block Party Canceled For Second Straight Year

Organizers of the Basilica Block Party announced Monday that the event "is on a planned hiatus and will be reconsidered for the future."

US Ambassador Eric Rubin Speaks At Musical Fundraiser For Ukraine In Minneapolis

A musical collaboration in Minneapolis is looking to bring in support to those impacted by the war in Ukraine.

Anglers Drop A Line One Last Time Before Ice House Removal Deadline

The fish are biting on White Bear Lake, but the ice is weakening.

International Festival Of Owls Draws Thousands To Small Minnesota Town

The International Festival of Owls is being held in Houston, which is about 20 miles west of La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Wabasha Set To Celebrate 30th Anniversary Of "Grumpy Old Men"

Wabasha is a city known for the Mississippi River, its eagle population, and a certain cantankerous movie.

Luminary Loppet Draws Thousands To Lake Of The Isles

The Loppet Foundation pulled the event off thanks to hundreds of volunteers who dedicated their time.

Want To Work At The Park? Valleyfair Looking To Hire 1,600 Employees Ahead Of Summer Season

"On any given day, we're looking at 15,000 to 20,000 people here in the park," said Melissa Ferlaak of Valleyfair.