Thieves Steal Christmas Presents From Garage

No security cameras were installed.

A few weeks before Christmas last month, a Grinch-like thief broke into a parking garage on the 400 block of Ford Road in St. Louis Park. He or she proceeded to break into and ransack four cars. The owners of two of the targeted cars told St. Louis Park police officers they couldn't find anything missing. One car had its dashboard pried apart and its radio ripped out. But in the last car, thieves stole a $100 tool set, a $30 mini pool table, a $20 throw blanket, and several wrapped Christmas presents that were kept in the back seat. The building's managers told police they did not have any security cameras watching the garage.

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Parents Talk: What Are Your Holiday Traditions?

Share your family's traditions with us.

We all remember some holiday traditions from when we were kids.  When I was a kid, one of my favorites was arguing with my brothers about who got to hang the beloved ornament on the tree. The "Mouse House," as we called it, was special because inside a mushroom was a family of mice, each doing their own thing. We would stick a lightbulb inside the house from a string of lights so you could see what was going on inside. I know, I know, that sounds pretty lame. But it's just one of those things that sticks with me. With all that's going on in the world right now, sometimes it's nice to take a break and think about memories that are simple and happy. We want to know: What are those traditions that just "stick with you?"  Did your Grandma make…

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Where's Santa? Track Him Live from St. Louis Park!

Through the North American Aerospace Defense Command, you can follow the jolly man's magical flight on this page.

Have You Purchased All Your Presents?

If not, browse the gift ideas in our Holiday section.

Have You Purchased All Your Presents?

If not, browse the gift ideas in our Holiday section.

Where's Santa? Track Him Live from St. Louis Park!

Through the North American Aerospace Defense Command, you can follow the jolly man's magical flight on this page.

They sent him their wish lists, sat on his lap, and left cookies and milk for his arrival. Now the only thing left for children to do is track Santa's progress as he delivers gifts around the world on Christmas Eve. Thanks to the folks behind the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) website, families worldwide can now follow Santa's Christmas journey in real time. The tradition started in 1955 after an advertisement for Sears Roebuck & Co. misprinted a telephone number for a special "Santa hotline." Instead of reaching Kris Kringle, the number put kids through to the Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD) Commander-in-Chief’s operations, according to a description on the NORAD Tracks Santa Facebook page, which has more than 1 …

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Where to Get a Christmas Tree in St. Louis Park

If you haven't already, here's how to pick out the best tree for your home, preference and price point.

There are plenty of places in St. Louis Park to pick out this year's Christmas tree, including: With so many options, picking out a Christmas tree can sometimes make you feel like you're in "A Charlie Brown Christmas." Any given tree can either be too short, too tall, too bald, too bushy or have a myriad of other problems. So how can you tell which tree is the right one for you? To help select your favorite tree, the characteristics of the more popular species are listed below. Douglas-fir:  This tree is generally available as a sheared tree and is the most common species found on tree lots. It has a nice fragrance and a medium-to-good shelf life. Because of the thick, bushy crowns, they do not lend themselves to large or heavy decorations…

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Your Outside Lights Could Win $100K for the SLP District

Did you decorate your St. Louis Park house for the holidays? Enter our 'Deck the House' contest and you could win $100,000 for the district and $500 to pay your electric bills!

Your Decorations Could Win $100K for the SLP District

Have you entered our 'Deck the House' contest yet?