holidays

As always, some local stores may operate with different hours - so it can't hurt to check.

Government offices and schools around Minnesota will be closed.

The Minneapolis retail saw comparable sales grow 5.7 percent over the festive period.

Manger thefts are apparently on the rise, and no one's really sure why.

Many retailers will shut their doors earlier than usual the night before Christmas.

They released surveillance footage of the theft.

It's basically free money if you're a regular Target shopper.

Hundreds were in line when the mall opened at 5 a.m.

It's closed for Thanksgiving, but is making a huge deal of Black Friday.

The retailer is also bringing back its 15 percent off deal on the day itself.

The Richfield retailer won't demand a minimum purchase for free delivery.

It's looking to usurp its rivals, Amazon and Walmart.

The Bullseye is expanding its toy department at hundreds of stores.

Our travel bloggers Twice The Baggage says this is as cheap it'll get this close to Christmas.

That's 20 percent more than last year.

Highs near 90 in southern Minnesota with dew points in the 70s.

The parade starts at noon and temps will be in the mid-40s.

Don't expect any mail, but you can go out shopping.

Ryan Kasper-Cook was fed up with drunk visitors ruining the spectacle for everyone else.

Plus: Tips on how to protect stuff you order online from Grinches.

Cambria's spectacular Christmas lights display is one of the biggest in the state.

Time is running out if you want gifts to arrive before the big day.

Expect live reindeer, carol-oke, and drunken gift wrapping contests at the St. Paul Santa Crawl.