Rochester Area Holiday Guide

What costume would you love to wear to a costume party?

Do you think June is a little early for Christmas shopping?

Hit that "like" if you've still got a Christmas card sitting in a pile somewhere in your house right now.

Chaska Middle School West band teacher Eric Songer went Christmas caroling with his trombone at all 380 of his students' homes between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

With the coronavirus set to make the holidays a little different than usual, here are three festive cocktails to brighten up your COVID Christmas in Minnesota this year.

I'm hoping we'll see "Minnesota Nice" perform a Christmas miracle.

Santa is making his way across the globe to deliver toys to good girls and boys, and your family can track his progress with NORAD's interactive map.

Zoom even created some fun, festive backdrops for your virtual family gatherings.

Out of the 5 houses created, which Pop-Tart House is your favorite?

Packing away all of your holiday gear can be kind of a drag, but at least with great storage solutions, it can be easy. Christmas clean up is a breeze when you’ve got the right tools!

While some of us are still trying to finish our holiday shopping, here's a head's up on where to score the best after-Christmas deals of 2020 here in Minnesota.

Many of us are no doubt going to fire up our TV to do some serious binge-watching over the holidays. But which show is the most popular here in Minnesota in 2020?

Do you have a favorite memory of this former mayor of Rochester?

Southeast Minnesota may experience a white Christmas after all.

"You know kindness, when freely given, with no expectation in return – is, in fact, unconditional love. And that's really what we're giving them."

This is really something for the whole family! Let's support the heck out of 'em! (James)

It's OK to laugh about 2020, right?

Is it a Christmas Movie or does it just happen at Christmas?

Do you have a favorite ramp? This may be weird, but I really like the one attached to the Doubletree. I know it's older, but I like it best. (James)

Superintendent Michael Muñoz said RPS students typically raise over $100,000 for these charities each year.

it's happening this weekend at the drive-in theater, and all the profits go to area non-profits!

This is truly amazing...what one person did to help others, even when his business was feeling the pain of the rona, too.

Mariah Carey didn't see it coming, and honestly, neither did I.

Here's how to get FREE dance lessons from the world famous Radio City Rockettes every Thursday!

Wait...the "NEW" Grinch movie came out 20 years ago? This is not possible. (James)

Despite having snow on the ground in October, our chances for a white Christmas in Rochester this year continue to get smaller and smaller.

For the price, $15 a person for non-members, save your money. Don't get me wrong it was nice, but it was more hassle than needed. People are driving with their headlights off, and you aren't allowed to stop to really enjoy the experience.

There is no shortage of festive drinks during the holiday season, and a new survey says Minnesota's favorite Christmas cocktail is a tried-and-true holiday classic.

Have you ever had one? They look so good!

Even if it's just you and your immediate family staying home for Christmas, get these items and you'll party like it's 2019 or 2021 or basically any other year than 2020.