Friday, December 14 is National Believe Day! On this special day, children across the country with life-threatening medical conditions will be granted wishes at their local Macy's store. You can join in on the magic that makes these wishes possible by visiting your local Macy's store and dropping off a letter to Santa at the Macy's Santa Mail Letterbox. On December 14 for every letter received an additional $1 will be donated to Make-A-Wish.

As temperatures begin to drop – albeit slowly – the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) is offering some tips on choosing a garage door repair company. Though there are many reputable firms to choose from, the garage door industry has historically had some issues; typically with non-local businesses claiming a local connection.

“Most business owners know that many customers prefer to deal with a local company,” said Dana Badgerow, president and CEO of the BBB of Minnesota and North Dakota. “To capitalize on that, some out of state firms purchase local phone numbers which re-direct to call centers elsewhere. While this practice is not uncommon, we prefer it when companies are upfront about their location and clear in regard to their local presence.”

To help consumers avoid problems and find reputable companies, the BBB offers these tips on hiring a garage door repair firm: 

Celebrate Halloween and support the Rochester Public Schools!! The Rochester Public School Foundation is partnering with area businesses to bring the 2nd Annual Haunted Hallways event to downtown Rochester. Attractions include: Haunted Hallways fright levels for all ages! Trick or treating through area businesses with admission (costumes encouraged!) Additional Halloween activities planned in the plaza. For more information go to http://www.rpsfevents.org