A man shopping in the Twin Cities says he'll never give to the charity again after a bell-ringer harassed him as he left a store. The Salvation Army tells the Star Tribune that, if it can substantiate the man's report, it will make sure the offender never rings the bell again.

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and a string of $1,000 donations to area Salvation Army kettles has inspired at least one 'copycat' giver.

A charity has suspended a bell-ringer after a shopper said the person harassed him and scared his son while they were leaving a store in Inver Grove Heights.

The Minnesota-based retailer has changed its mind after banning bell-ringers outside stores. An executive had said the company feared allowing bell-ringers would open the floodgates to anyone who wanted to use store property.

The backpack had the woman's winter clothes, checkbook, keys and prescription medication. The Pioneer Press reports the items were valued at $2,440.