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11/28/2025

Being Santa is no small task and that’s true for Santa Sam who is marking his 10th year with The Santa Experience at the Mall of America. This year, Santa Sam will spend 300 hours at the mall fulfilling 2,400 timeslots.

11/28/2025

It's the most wonderful time of the year - unless you want to find the perfect gifts for tech lovers! Here's a little help for your Black Friday shopping.

Finding the perfect tech gifts can be tricky, but The AP has put together a quick guide to help

11/28/2025

Pharmaceutical companies have agreed to slash the Medicare prices for 15 prescription drugs after months of negotiations, reductions that are expected to produce billions in savings for taxpayers and older adults, the Trump administration said.

The Trump administration says pharmaceutical companies have agreed to slash the Medicare prices for 15 prescription drugs after months of negotiations and that it's expected to produce billions in savings for older adults

11/28/2025

The Santa Bear craze returns to the Dayton's Holiday Market Friday to celebrate its 40th birthday, and expect a big crowd. "We put stanchions out and people stand in line to get their bears," says Mitch Berthiaume, curator of the market.

The Santa Bear craze returns to the Dayton’s Holiday Market Friday to celebrate it’s 40th birthday, and expect a big crowd. “We put stanchions out and people stand in line to get their bears,” says Mitch Berthiaume, curator of the market.

11/27/2025

A federal judge's dismissal of criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney Letitia James, two political foes of President Donald Trump, won't be the final word on the matter. Here's what could come next:

A federal judge’s dismissal of criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney Letitia James, two political foes of President Donald Trump, won’t be the final word on the matter

11/27/2025

One of the Twin Cities biggest destinations is cashing in on the cold. Mall walking is big business at the Mall of America, and they even have a wellness program for walkers. January and February are our power months," says the mall's Jill Renslow.

One of the Twin Cities biggest destinations is cashing in on the cold. Mall walking is big business at the Mall of America, and they even have a wellness program for walkers. January and February are our power months,” says the mall’s Jill Renslow.

11/27/2025

When the NFL season wraps up in early January, the result of the Green Bay-Detroit game today may prove to be pivotal. Same with KC-Dallas and Cincinnati-Baltimore. That makes this Thanksgiving schedule a pivotal one. Here's your turkey-day preview:

When the NFL regular season wraps up in early January, the result of the Green Bay-Detroit game on Thanksgiving may prove to be pivotal. Same with KC-Dallas and Cincinnati-Baltimore. That makes this Thanksgiving schedule a pivotal one.

11/27/2025

When the turkey gets cold and the dishes are done, you're going to need to fall asleep in the chair with something to watch. Good news for sports fans with plenty of action on the TV this Thanksgiving and Black Friday. Here's a rundown of what's on:

When the turkey gets cold and the dishes are done, you’re going to need to fall asleep in the chair with something to watch. Good news for sports fans with plenty of action on the TV this Thanksgiving and Black Friday. Here’s what’s on tap:

11/27/2025

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is nearly here. The parade starts on Manhattan’s Upper West Side and ends at Macy’s Herald Square, includes 32 balloons, 27 floats, and 11 marching bands - all leading to Santa Claus. Here's what to know about it:

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is nearly here. The parade starts on Manhattan’s Upper West Side and ends at Macy’s Herald Square, includes 32 balloons, 27 floats, and 11 marching bands - all leading to Santa Claus. Here’s what to know about it:

11/27/2025

A 31-year old Twin Cities man has been found guilty of murder outside the visitation for another man who was the victim of gun violence. Prosecutors say Kevin Mason shot Dontevius Catchings outside Shiloh Temple in north Minneapolis in June of 2021.

11/27/2025

President Donald Trump's chief interlocutor with Russia last month advised a senior aide to Vladimir Putin on how the Russian leader should go about pitching the U.S. president on a peace plan aimed at bringing an end to Russia's war in Ukraine.

President Donald Trump’s chief interlocutor with the Russian government last month advised a senior aide to Vladimir Putin on how the Russian leader should go about pitching the U.S. president on a Ukraine peace plan

11/27/2025

Washington is running again. But as Americans prepare for Thanksgiving, the gratitude of families still recovering from the suspension of government paychecks and food assistance during the shutdown is tempered by lingering stress and economic insecurity.

As Americans prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, the gratitude many feel is tempered by doubts caused by the disruptions of the recent government shutdown