Minnesota soldier reunites with stepdaughter on stage at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres

Sergeant Tony Bryand spent 10 months in the Middle East, and never got to see his stepdaughter perform – until Saturday CHANHASSEN, Minn. — Few things match the mystery of the theater or the warmth that comes from the holidays. At the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, that warmth was easy to spot Saturday night. Hundreds gathered … Read more

Houston friendship forged over Harry Potter becomes a story of life-saving generosity

How Harry Potter’s birthday was magical for them both. HOUSTON — A Houston-area friendship forged through a shared love of Harry Potter took an extraordinary turn when one fan donated her kidney to her best friend, saving her life just before the holidays. Megan Carpenter and Misty Brooks first connected six years ago through a … Read more