Toys
Connecting Kids With Autism With Toys That Help Them Grow
Raising a child with autism presents a special set of challenges. Finding the right toys to promote learning and fun can be a struggle — without help.
St. Paul Breaks Record For Largest Lite Brite
St. Paul turned on the magic of colored light over the weekend, as more than 500,000 small bulbs added up to one gigantic illuminated portrait.
Finding Minnesota: The Story Lady’s Dolls
From Raggedy Ann to Barbie, dolls have been popular gifts under Christmas trees for centuries. For one woman in Albert Lea, dolls became part of her passion.
Adrian Peterson, MOA Team Up & Donate 1,812 Toys
Vikings running back Adrian Peterson and Mall of America are teaming up to donate 1,812 toys to the Salvation Army during the holiday season.
What Kids Really Want For Christmas? Just The Box
It’s happened to most parents — give your children a new toy and all they want to do is play with the box.
Check Out The Trains At Bandana Square In St. Paul
The whole family can check out trains together this holiday season. It’s at the Twin City Model Railroad Museum at Bandana Square in St. Paul.
Charges: Employee Stole $26K From Used Children’s Store
A 34-year-old Brooklyn Park woman was charged with stealing $26,000 from her employer, a used children’s clothing and toy store.
Teddy Bears, Toys Help Kids With Big Behavioral Problems
From the street, Washburn Center for Children in Minneapolis looks like any other building with a preschool.
Keeping It Green In The Playroom
It seems the push to go green is everywhere — even on the shelves at the toy store. WCCO caught up with a local toy maker and talked to some parents to find out if they’re buying into this trend.
Get A Jump On Holiday Toy Shopping Now
If you think now is too soon to start think about the holiday shopping season, tell that to retailers. There are less than 300 days left to think about what to buy.
This Year’s Hottest Toy In Short Supply
Remember Tickle Me Elmo? It was the must-have toy in December of 1996. This year, the hot toy for young kids seems to be the latest version of the Leap Pad — basically an iPad for kids.
Toys For Tats: Bring In A New Toy, Get Inked
Toys For Tots is popular around the holiday season, but now there’s something a little edgier: Toys For Tats!
The Hottest Holiday Toys Of All Time
This time of year can be stressful, with all the planning, decorating and shopping. But for parents, there may not be anything more stressful than the pressure to buy the latest “It” toy.
Your Best Good Questions
Here’s a handful of your best Good Questions.
How Do Retailers Compare In Their Toy Prices?
Stores are already competing for your holiday shopping dollars. Walmart announced today it will match prices of competitors even after the purchase is made.
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