Bachman's is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Department 56, the international retailer that specializes in small ceramic holiday villages. Department 56, now headquartered in Eden Prairie, was ...

The old Graceland Crossing shopping center — an L-shaped strip mall of Elvis-themed gift shops and eating establishments that served as an informal gathering place for fans in the first decades of ...

Houses are covered in beautiful glistening snow. The residents' cheeks glow pink from the cold. There are 1950s style diners, buildings and even the dress of the people who live in the town. This ...

While most people focus on their outdoor holiday decorations now, Ronald and Nancy Everett of North Olmsted put their efforts into their indoor collection of Department 56 village scenes. Everett’s ...

HOT SPRINGS - The Shakespeare Club of Hot Springs is celebrating what would have been its 25th anniversary of sponsoring the Christmas Tour of Homes with events that offer something different this ...

A Department 56 Village? Did you know the company was founded right here in Minnesota? Minnesota Live heads to Bachman’s where they share the story of Department 56.