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CHRISTMAS

According to the Nature Conservancy, some 10 million live Christmas trees end up in landfills every year.
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Christmas is over, but what to do with the tree? Here's some alternatives to the landfill

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A man is facing charges for a fatal Christmas Eve shooting in Castle Rock Township, just south of Farmington.
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Man is facing charges for deadly Christmas Eve shooting of the mother of his children

29-year old Demarco Jones is charged with second-degree murder for the shooting in Castle Rock Township
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Once again in 2025, we are proud to present our Christmas programming which is again highlighted by plenty of music, and of course some of those classic programs from WCCO's past including Dave Lee, Cedric Adams, Howard Viken, Boone and Erickson, and more!
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WCCO will present over 30+ hours of Christmas programming including Boone and Erickson, Dave Lee and more

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Minneapolis Animal Care and Control is urging people to be thoughtful when adopting a pet this holiday season
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Animal Care and Control is urging people to be thoughtful when adopting a pet this holiday season

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Your Christmas Day viewing pleasure this year includes Justin Jefferson and the Vikings, plus Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves.
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Huge Christmas Day sports schedule includes the Minnesota Vikings and Timberwolves

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Grace Slavic Church in Eagan, Minnesota which suffered a fire last week that destroyed its sanctuary.
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An outpouring of support for Grace Slavic Church in Eagan after a fire last week

Fire tore through church's sanctuary Friday, destroying precious bibles and gifts meant for children in need
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Speaking before a group of political and religious leaders on Tuesday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz expressed concern that there will be more anti-immigration raids by ICE agents despite the holiday this week.
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Gov. Walz expects more ICE activity in the Twin Cities despite the Christmas and New Year's holidays

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There are so many artists and entrepreneurs with locally-made pieces and products that are perfect for stuffing a stocking, wrapping up, or bringing to the hostess of your next holiday get-together.
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Holiday gifts only a (clever) Minnesotan can give

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According to a survey from the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 3 in 5 Americans say their mental health is negatively impacted by the holidays. The pressure for things to be "perfect," financial strain, and reminders of loss can make this time of year incredibly difficult, challenging the myth that everyone is cheerful.
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Walk-in mental health clinic offers immediate help when the holidays aren’t so jolly

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Santa Sam
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Santa Sam marks 10 years at Mall of America as part of The Santa Experience

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According to CNET, 1 in 7 adults reported being a victim of package thieves this year
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Porch piracy expected to plague the holidays, with 1 in 7 adults falling victim this year

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Christmas tree season
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State capitol Christmas tree gets prepared for trip from Litchfield to St. Paul

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30 semi-trucks of lights are all in place waiting for sunset as the annual GLOW holiday festival kicks off at CHS Field in St. Paul Thursday night.
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30 semi-trucks of lights are waiting for sunset as the annual GLOW holiday festival kicks off at CHS Field

There are many new attractions this year including a 30-foot fairytale castle sparkling with 10,000 lights
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It takes roughly two days to install the tree. It takes just a couple seconds to donate to the Red Kettle program.
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Tree of Lights ceremony at St. Paul's Rice Park coincides with a key program to help the needy

The Salvation Army's Dan Furry says the Northern Division's Red Kettles helped feed 387,000 people last year
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Dayton’s Holiday Market open Thursday with a bit of nostalgia this year, including the always popular Santa Bear.
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Dayton's Holiday Market is now open and it is full of nostalgia including a 40th anniversary Santa Bear

"1985 was the first and we're at 2025, so we are celebrating Santa Bear's 40th birthday"
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Installing holiday lights for residential homes is extremely popular for Minnesotans this time of year.
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Installing holiday lights for residential homes is a very popular - and busy - undertaking

"Seven days a week working anywhere from 10 to 16 hours," says Kevin Polski with Holiday Lighting and Design
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No more Holidazzle? No problem. Now there's "Winterapolis"
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No more Holidazzle? No problem. Now there's "Winterapolis"

Aim is to make Minneapolis "America's Winter City" with a three-month celebration of existing celebrations
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