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Local Jeweler Offers Unique Antique Gifts
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – You’ve likely heard the saying “everything old is new again.” One local jeweler likes to think of her work as Modern with a vintage twist. All week the WCCO Morning Show will be...
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WCCO Morning Show Shares Their ‘Favorite Things’
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – It’s the last weekend for Christmas shopping, and all week long, the WCCO Morning Show team is giving you a look at all sorts of ideas. Well, at least the ones that are on our wish...
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When Throwing Away Expensive Gift Boxes, Police Urge Caution
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — This time of year, people have a lot of extra boxes and it may tempt people to get a bit careless with how they get rid of those items. But police say that’s a bigger risk than...
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Bereaved Families Pay Forward Holiday Acts Of Kindness
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – This Christmas Eve, WCCO brings you the story of two Minnesota mothers with an unbelievable strength dedicated to brightening the holidays for other families. It all started with...
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UPS Delivery Delays Cause Christmas Headaches
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Thousands of packages that were expected to arrive on Christmas Eve didn’t make it to their destinations. UPS, the world’s largest package delivery service, told CNN that they...
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Target Reveals Gift Card Snafu
NEW YORK (AP) — Target is getting hit with another lump of coal this holiday season. The nation’s second-largest discount retailer said Tuesday that an unidentified number of gift cards sold over the...
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Curiocity: Xcel’s MN-Made Gift For Justin Timberlake
When national touring artists stop at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, they leave with a little reminder of our Minnesota Nice. This series examines the locally made treasures given to these...
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Businesses Smitten With Valentine’s Day Rush
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — By now, there’s a good chance you’ve sent your special someone flowers for Valentine’s Day. And you may have dinner plans waiting for you. It’s all part of the Valentine’s Day rush...
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U Of M Children’s Hospital Renamed For Largest Donor
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The University of Minnesota is saying “thank you” for a big donation. The U announced Tuesday it is renaming its Amplatz Children’s Hospital to honor the single largest donor to...
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Retailers Set Back Holiday Shipping Deadlines
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — When it comes to holiday shopping, last-minute free shipping can be a saving grace for the procrastinator. “With shopping, I do put things off,” said Maggie McGill of Plymouth....
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Get Movin’ Monday: Holiday Shopping Tips
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Let’s face it, the holidays can be stressful. We all have that one picky person to shop for at the holidays, or maybe a co-worker you don’t really know that well. That’s why we...
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Good Questions: Christmas Snow, Holiday Wreaths And Wrapping Presents
Every Friday, we tackle a bunch of viewers’ burning questions. This week, Heather Brown explores the weather, holiday wreaths and gift wrapping. Curt from Rosemount asked: Will we have a White...
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Sleigh Of Toys: Juvenile Arthritis Sufferer Brings Toys To Fellow Patients
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A 12-year-old boy in Rosemount is dealing with a painful condition, but it clearly hasn’t affected his heart. According to the CDC, juvenile arthritis affects 1 in every 250...
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Good Question: What Should You Do With Unwanted Gifts?
ROSEVILLE (WCCO) – One of the most awkward parts of the holiday season is that moment when you unwrap a strange gift and try to act like you love it. A survey by the online retailer Rakuten found that...
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Make Holiday Returns Easier By Following These Tips
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – We all know that it’s the thought that counts. But sometimes you get a gift that you just don’t know what to do with! Instead of letting it sit in a closet, many of us will opt to...
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Unpacking The Psychology Of Mother’s Day Gifts
http://media.minneapolis.cbslocal.com/CBSMIN_20150507184530597AA.mp4 MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – This Sunday is Mother’s Day and, for many of us, finding the perfect gift for mom can be tough. We checked out...
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Buy Dad A Piece Of The Metrodome For Father’s Day
http://media.minneapolis.cbslocal.com/CBSMIN_20150615075817780AA.mp4 MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Year after year it can be hard to come up with exciting and new gifts for Father’s Day. As the annual holiday...
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Good Question: Why Do We Spend Less Money On Father’s Day?
http://media.minneapolis.cbslocal.com/CBSMIN_20150616232801807AA.mp4 MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — According to the National Retail Federation, Americans are expected to spend $13 billion on Father’s Day this...
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Minnesota Volunteers Bring Struggling Families The ‘Best Christmas Ever’
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — It’s been said that some of life’s biggest blessings come through adversity, and the story of “Best Christmas Ever.” It’s a small group of volunteers that’s trying to bring just...
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MNfusion: Macy’s Celebrates The Holidays
With temperatures in the 50s and green still showing on the ground, it’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is here. Even more so, it’s hard to believe there’s only a month until Christmas. For those...
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Survey: Holiday Shoppers To Spend More On Themselves
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Forget the naughty or nice list. It appears more people are forgoing giving gifts this season, and instead buying more for themselves. A survey from the University of St. Thomas...
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Timberwolves Take Foster Kids On Shopping Spree
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The holidays can be a difficult time for many children who don’t have a permanent home. So today the Minnesota Timberwolves had a surprise for some foster children to make their...
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Bite Of Minnesota: Homemade Co-Worker Gifts
Do you exchange gifts with co-workers during the holiday season? In some of my past workplaces, I’ve been incredibly close to my co-workers while at other places, I barely know my team members, which...
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Amazon Offering 1-Hour Shipping For Twin Cities Last-Minute Holiday Shoppers
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The holidays are a peak shopping time for Amazon and today it showed off its Prime Now hub in Minneapolis. Amazon says it’s Prime home is a procrastinator’s dream. The center is...
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DIY Gifts For Dad – Gifts To Make For All Ages And Skill Sets
This Father’s Day, celebrate dad with a handmade gift from the heart. Go above and beyond this year with a great gift that won’t put a dent in your wallet. Whether he’s a grill guy, an athlete, a...
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Majority Of Americans Would Skip Holiday Gift-Giving, Survey Says
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — For many people, giving and receiving gifts are one of the big parts of the holidays. However, a new survey shows that 69 percent of Americans would skip exchanging gifts if their...
View ArticleDeBlog: Locally-Made Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Buying a gift for dad on Father’s Day is always the hardest of any holidays for me. There’s something about dads that can be challenging: my dad always says that he has everything, and he never has any...
View ArticleWCCO Lifestyle: Make Father’s Day Memorable
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — In this week’s WCCO Lifestyle installment, it’s all about finding a man-tique gift for Father’s Day. From hand-crafted gifts to new, stylish products on the market — there are...
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Curiocity: Xcel’s MN-Made Gifts For Bruno Mars
When national touring artists stop at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, they leave with a little reminder of our Minnesota Nice. This series examines the locally made treasures given to these...
View ArticleHoliday Hiring Already In August? You Bet
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The State Fair is still a week away, but stores are already thinking ahead to winter. From the decorations to the seasonal hiring, the holidays are trending earlier and earlier...
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Curiocity: Xcel’s MN-Made Gift For Blake Shelton
(credit: Trae Patton/NBC via Getty Images) When national touring artists stop at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, they leave with a little reminder of our Minnesota Nice. This series examines the...
View ArticleThe Hottest Places To Shop, Gifts To Buy This Holiday In MN
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A highly regarded local shopping survey says we we will be spending more this holiday season than we have in the past 12 years. The University of St. Thomas survey said the...
View ArticleSurvey Predicts A Very Spendy Holiday Season
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A late Thanksgiving means the shortest possible holiday shopping season, but a local survey shows Minnesotans will spend more. The University of St. Thomas just released a survey...
View ArticleTips For Holiday Decorating, Buying Gifts For The Host
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — As the weather cools and Thanksgiving approaches, people are beginning to think about Holiday decorating. Renae Keller from Renae Keller Interior Design talked with Natalie Nyhus...
View ArticleSpending Smart With Holiday Gift Cards
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — We know you’re looking for the easiest and smartest ways to shop as we get closer to Christmas. This week, we are getting to the bottom of some of your holiday shopping questions....
View ArticleSpending Smart: Saving Money On Holiday Toys
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — We know you’re looking for the easiest and smartest ways to shop as we get closer to Christmas. This week, we are getting to the bottom of some of your holiday shopping questions....
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25 Gifts Under $25 That Will Make Your Life More Awesome
By Crystal Hessong Skip the same old gift cards and give something truly unique for your next gift-giving occasion. The best part is you won’t break the bank for these unusual finds. 1. Personal...
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20 Great Gifts For Star Trek Fans
By Mark G. McLaughlin Star Trek has been going strong for over half a century. Those who saw “TOS” (The Original Series) when it aired in the late 1960s are the only true “Trekkies,” according to...
View ArticleSurvey: Moms Mostly Want Quality Time With Kids On Mother’s Day
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — With Mother’s Day just around the corner, you may still be looking for a gift. A new survey reveals want mom really wants. A survey by consumer spending website TopCashback.com...
View ArticleSurvey: More Americans Prefer ‘Experience’ Gifts Over Presents
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Still looking for the perfect gift for someone on your list? Consider this: More Americans value experiences over the perfectly-wrapped present. A recent survey by market research...
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