Tell me something good: Joyful news in a really bad year

A woman kisses a child.
Sarah Kasner kisses her 5-year old son, Dunky, under the lights near the GLOW Holiday Festival’s outdoor food court Nov. 18. MPR News host Angela Davis recently walked around the GLOW Holiday Festival at the state fairgrounds, Rosedale Mall and the Mall of America and ask people to tell her something good.
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Most people will probably agree that it's been a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad year. 

Times are tough, but many of us still found joy this year.

MPR News host Angela Davis recently walked around the Minnesota state fairgrounds, Rosedale Mall and Mall of America and asked people to tell her something good.

Use the audio player above and take a listen to hear what is bringing people joy.

And we also asked you to share something — no matter how big, small or simple — that brought you joy this year. And you delivered, telling us about how you fell in love in 2020, got married, bought houses, had children, started new jobs, reconnected with friends and family — and so much more. Read the good news you shared with us here.

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