Hallmark has built a holiday movie juggernaut and is now expanding that business into live experiences, such as a Christmas cruise.

Bollywood’s Christmas releases have transformed the festive season into a box-office goldmine, with major stars and filmmakers strategically timing big-ticket films to capitalize on holiday crowds.

The seventh annual Hockey Day in Lakeville took place across two days in January at Hasse Arena. The event featured an unveiling of the new Allina Health Pavilion Rink outside the arena, along with ...