The Super Bowl is about more than just the four quarters in the game – the Super Bowl is an event that begins days before kick off at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 4 in Minneapolis.

Live music, a snowmobile stunt show, pick-up truck sleigh rides, player autograph signings and photo opportunities with the Vince Lombardi trophy are among the cool things happening in this chilly Super Bowl town. Here's what's happening:

Super Bowl LIVE presented by Verizon

When: Kicks off Jan. 26 and runs through Super Bowl Sunday (4 to 10 p.m. Jan. 26 and Feb. 1, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Jan. 27 and Feb. 2-3, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Jan. 28, 4 to 9 p.m. Jan. 29-31 and noon to 3 p.m. Feb. 4)

What: This 10-day-long, free event features live concerts, food, photo ops inside a snow globe and with ice sculptures, sleigh rides pulled by a Ford truck and more.

Where: Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis

Cost: Free

Polaris Upsidedowntown

When: Feb. 3 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. but the stunt takes place at 1:30 p.m.

What: Snowmobile stunt show that will launch nearly 100 feet between two ramps

Where: Super Bowl LIVE at Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis

Cost: Free 

Built Ford Tough Sleigh Ride

When: Jan. 26 to Feb. 4

What: Football fans can tour downtown Minneapolis in a giant sleigh pulled by a Ford truck, the official truck of the NFL of course! NFL players may even make an occasional appearance at the sleigh stops.

Where: Super Bowl LIVE at Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis

Cost: FREE but registration required at the sleigh stops on 8th and 12th streets

NFL Experience Driven by Genesis

When: Jan. 27 to Feb. 3 (10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Jan. 27 and Feb. 1-2, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Jan. 28 and Feb. 3, 3 to 8 p.m. Jan. 29-30 and 3 to 10 p.m. Jan. 31)

What: Virtual Reality NFL experience, autographs from NFL players, kids play zone, NFL shop and merchandise, football clinic and you can take a photo with the Vince Lombardi Trophy

Where: Minneapolis Convention Center

Cost: $35 adults, $25 children under 12, $55 for Fast Pass 

Super Bowl Opening Night Fueled by Gatorade

When: Jan. 29 at 7 p.m.

What: Player appearances from both the Eagles and Patriots teams, live entertainment, gift bags and more.

Where: Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul

Cost: Tickets starting from $36

Super Bowl Pre-Game

When: Hours before kick-off

What: Three-time Grammy Award Winner Kelly Clarkson will perform at an exclusive concert.

Where: 52 Live at The Armory

If you want to explore more of what Minneapolis has to offer, check out these 5 Things to Do in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis is cold, but it’s also cool.

If you’re heading to Minnesota for Super Bowl weekend, there are a ton of football-related events taking place in and around Minneapolis to get you hyped. But there are also some cool sights to be seen in these twin cities that don’t necessarily involve the pigskin.

Mall of America

This is not your average mall! It’s no KOP! The Mall of America is massive and offers so much more than just shopping. You can absolutely spend a day (maybe even two) at this giant facility.

There are 520 stores inside so if you DO want to shop, they might have a store or 20 you may like. But you can also enjoy the amusement park, roller coaster, aquarium, LEGO sculptures, bowling alley and mini-golf course.

You can visit the movie theater or any one of the many, many restaurants inside, too. The Mall of America is a must-see for folks visiting Minneapolis if only to just marvel at its grandeur.

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

While this sculpture garden is situated outside and, depending on temperatures, could be chilly, put on some gloves and check out these cool sculptures. The garden is open year-round between 6 a.m. to midnight and is located about 15 minutes away from the U.S. Bank Stadium in front of the Walker Art Center.

Take a stroll through the 11-acre park and check out the iconic “Spoonbridge and Cherry,” “Walking Man” and “Octopus” art pieces. You can even look for some Philly lookalikes in the garden with the Minnesota version of the LOVE statue and a bell sculpture called “For Whom…”

Summit Avenue and James J. Hill House

Take a drive down Summit Avenue and marvel at all of the historic mansions, churches, synagogues and schools that line the four-mile street. Summit Avenue, which is part of the National Historic District, connects St. Paul and Minneapolis.

Then make a stop at the James J. Hill House to get a peek inside one of these Victorian beauties. The 36,000-square-foot mansion was built for the railroad maven in 1891. The Gilded Age stone structure features 22 fireplaces, 13 bathrooms and 16 chandeliers. It was once the largest private residence in Minnesota and now the public can see inside this National Historic Landmark.

Science Museum of Minnesota

Now, it’s no Franklin Institute but this hands-on science and entertainment center is definitely a close runner-up. The whole family will love the interactive exhibits and want to check out the Egyptian mummy, dinosaurs, authentic Mississippi River towboat and Native American exhibition.

Multiple films play at the Omnitheather daily like the “Rocky Mountain Express” or the “Journey into Amazing Caves” or “Magic of Flight.” Check out the Wave Tank at the Experiment Gallery, where you get to control the waves.

Bitter Minnesota Brewery Tours

After exploring our host city, take a brewery tour with Bitter Minnesota Brewery Tours (the name is quite fitting). Minneapolis is definitely a brewery and craft beer town, much like Philadelphia, so you will want to indulge.

The all-inclusive, guided tours at Bitter Minnesota take visitors on a tour of several local breweries. Private tours are available but there are daily public tours too. The three-hour, public tours ($75) have visitors touring the city in a little blue bus and tasting local craft beers along the way.

Bottled water and spicy pretzels (yes, we know they aren’t the same as Philly pretzels) are provided. There’s a cooler on the bus too if you want to bring your own Philadelphia favorite with you for the ride.

NBC10's Randy Gyllenhaal continues on his road to the Super Bowl. Throughout the road trip to Minnesota, Randy meets up with Eagles fans across different states .

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With just a few days until the Super Bowl, many Eagles fans are finalizing their party plans and getting ready to play host for the big day. But with great power comes great responsibility, and throwing parties in your home is no exception.

NBC10 Responds took some of the guesswork out with this helpful list of hosting Do’s and Dont’s:

Make sure your homeowner’s insurance is up to date. Any accidents that happen inside your house are your responsibility.

Pay special attention to the fine print on your insurance. Most plans tell you up-front what is covered, but it’s the things that are not covered that could come back to haunt you. For example, if you throw your remote at the TV in a fit of excitement, insurance will not cover the cost of a repair or replacement.

Keep your floors free of debris and sharp objects out of the way to avoid accidents.

Collect car keys when guests arrive. Do not let loved ones drink and drive.

Assign designated drivers, or make sure to have a taxi company number nearby. Also, download Uber and Lyft apps on your smartphone if cabs don’t service your area.

When you’re making snacks, keep the kitchen sanitary and clear of bacteria. No one wants to get food poisoning on Super Bowl Sunday.

Should an accident happen in your home, follow these simple steps:

• Address injuries first
• Ensure guests are safe and secure
• Take pictures
• Quickly report the incident to your insurance company
• Provide names and contact information for witnesses

As the location of the famous “Rocky Run,” the Philadelphia Museum of Art is used to supporting a local underdog. With the Philadelphia Eagles preparing to face off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII, the art museum is continuing that tradition Tuesday morning with the unveiling of an Eagles banner on its East Facade.

Museum Director Timothy Rub as well as staff members will be dressed in Eagles jerseys while singing the Eagles Fight Song during the ceremony which will take place at 9:15 a.m. at the museum’s East Terrace.

The Philadelphia Museum of Art will also take on the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Friday in the #MuseumBowl. The social media accounts for both museums will meet on Twitter and engage in what they described as "art-inspired trash talk." The museum didn't elaborate beyond that but consider us intrigued. If nothing else, there will be plenty of potential gif and meme material.

Since the Eagles charged their way into Super Bowl LII, we here at NBC10 have been fielding the same question from viewers over and over: Will you be airing "This Is Us" after the Eagles win?

The answer is: Yes.

Once NBC Sports is finished broadcasting the Super Bowl (game coverage starts at 6 p.m., by the way), the much-hyped How Did Jack Die? episode of the hit drama will premiere on NBC10.

But that doesn't mean that you won't be able to see how the region is celebrating an Eagles victory.

NBC10's live championship coverage, "NBC10: This is Philly", will be airing on our sister channel COZI-TV, on NBC10.com, and the free NBC10 app. This unparalleled coverage will include exclusive player and coach interviews, a look at celebrations in and around Philadelphia, and live reports from Minneapolis.

Then, when "This Is" Us is over, you can pick up live coverage on NBC10 News at 11 p.m. on NBC10.

Since there will be so much must-see TV, it'll be best if you set your DVR for both channels from 6 p.m. through 1 a.m. That way, if the game goes long, or you watch "This Is Us" live, you won't miss a thing.

So how can you find COZI so you can set said DVR recordings? Here's the channel listing: Comcast channel 248, Verizon FiOS channel 460, and over-the-air at 10.2.

And remember you can always have a two-screen experience by streaming NBC10 live coverage through the free NBC10 app or on NBC10.com.

From calzones and beer to donuts and waffles, if you bleed green you will likely want your food to do so, also.

Green may not be the most appetizing color to eat, but every Super Bowl party in Philadelphia will need some Eagles-green on the table!

Here are few local spots to find your Eagles-green food and drinks.

Marchiano’s Bakery in Manayunk has been offering a fabulous football-food menu all season with their Eagles Game Day Specialty Breads. Calzones filled with a variety of options like pepperoni and cheese, broccoli or ham and cheese but they also offer the cheesesteak specialty bread. It’s filled with thinly sliced steak and a blend of cheeses and to make it even more Super Bowl-ready, the bread is green! Not just any green, they nailed the Eagles-green shade perfectly. Tip: Order ahead.
4653 Umbria Street, Philadelphia; 215-483-8585

McGillian’s Old Ale House in Center City broke tradition of only serving green beer on St. Patty’s Day during the NFC Championship Game -- and we all know how that turned out. So now that new superstition needs a repeat. McGillian's will have green beer on tap all day on Super Bowl Sunday.
1310 Drury Street, Philadelphia; 215-735-5562

320 Market Cafe in Media has brought back its Win Wit It Burger with a touch of green. The juicy cheddar cheeseburger topped with fried onions is sandwiched between two glazed donuts with a gooey green glaze on top of each donut. Sweet and savory all in one bite!
211 State St, Media; 610-565-8320

Dottie’s Donuts, in Queen Village and West Philadelphia, may not be offering green food exactly, but they are feeling the same passion as those fans who feel a need to climb a traffic light. Dottie’s, which also banned the Boston Cream donut from its shop until after the Super Bowl, created the "Eagles Fan on Greased Pole" donut. The chocolate donut is long, like a pole, and is coated in vanilla glaze and topped with a small bit of green icing. The donuts are limited so get yours soon.
4529 Springfield Ave, Philadelphia; 215-662-0379

Mad Rex Restaurant and Virtual Reality Lounge on Frankford Ave. is offering a Smoking Eagle cocktail featuring “green” Johnny Walker Black whiskey.
1000 Frankford Ave Suite 1, Philadelphia; 267-773-7566

Slice in Rittenhouse Square is serving up football shaped pizza on Sunday.
1740 Sansom St, Philadelphia; 215-557-9299

Liberte Lounge inside the Sofitel Philadelphia hotel will serve a Go Green Cocktail on Sunday that features gin, Domaine de Canton, mint and lime.
120 S 17th St, Philadelphia; 215-569-8300

Waffatopia in Conshohocken is selling green waffles so you can start your Super Bowl Sunday off right! The mint chocolate chip waffles are a limited edition and great for breakfast or in an Eagles ice cream sundae.
1050 Colwell Ln #302, Conshohocken; 484-639-9327

Less than two weeks after reporting about a Margate, New Jersey man who became an ISIS soldier, NBC10's Ted Greenberg speaks to an FBI Special Agent in Charge about homegrown terrorism in an exclusive interview.

A fire spread to three rowhomes in North Philadelphia Monday night.

The fire started on the 2300 block of North Lambert Street and spread to a vacant row home as well as two occupied row homes. SkyForce10 captured wires sparking as firefighters battled the flames.

Neighboring homes were evacuated and firefighters were able to place the flames under control. No injuries were reported.

Officials are investigating the cause.

On Dec. 14, 2017, Oliver Crane started rowing. And he didn’t stop until he put an entire ocean behind him.

“3,000 miles and you start with a single stroke,” he said.

The Princeton, New Jersey, 19-year-old on Sunday became the youngest person ever to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean, topping a 2010 effort by then 22-year-old adventurer Katie Spotz. And his 44-day voyage from the Canary Islands off of Northwestern Africa to the Caribbean isle of Antigua didn’t just earn a record: it has helped Crane raise more than $60,000 for ocean conservation and a homelessness charity in New Jersey.

Crane, a rower who was taking a gap year between graduation at the Peddie School and freshman year at Princeton University, said he was looking for a big challenge to take on during his time off. And when he read about the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, an annual transatlantic race that bills itself as “The World’s Toughest Row,” he found something that lived up to his adventurous family's standard -- his mom is an ultra endurance athlete and his siblings have likewise climbed their own figurative and literal mountains.

“We’re not an oceangoing family, so it was all pretty scary,” he said. “But they all got behind me and were really supportive.”

After four months of training in everything from open-water rowing and navigation to yoga and mindfulness, he was off to San Sebastián de la Gomera to begin the race in the Homeward Bound, a 23-foot ocean rowing boat loaded up with a solar-powered desalinator, radio, navigation systems, 90 days of freeze-dried foods and other essentials including candy and Pringles.

“When I got out there, I had no idea what I was getting into,” he recalled.

Crane said the initial days were perhaps the hardest. He was seasick on a daily basis and having to acclimate to surprisingly rough waters. But it was the loneliness that got him the worst.

“I probably cried every single day,” he said.

His parents, David Crane and Isabella de la Houssaye, said they could tell his distress in those first weeks. Initially, they said they had set expectations to talk via satellite phone once a week, but they changed those plans early on.

“He asked if he could call us every day and it took one-tenth of a second for us to say ‘Yes,’” his father said.

Then there were the swells. Crane said he was met with monster waves like ones he assumed were only possible through computer-generated effects in movies like “The Life of Pi.” His boat capsized a half-dozen times taking on the rough seas, including one that left him under water with his feet still strapped into his rowing foot stretcher.

“It was like a water bucket dumped on me and suddenly upside down in the row position,” he said. “I was tied really tightly and struggled to get out. I was kicking under water and managed to get loose, but it was really terrifying.”

His parents said they also had their own worries during the race. Seven days in, rowers in a pair of other boats had to be rescued after one of their vessels caught fire and another sank during a particularly bad storm.

“It was scary to know your son was in a situation where other boats were sinking,” said de la Houssaye.

But the 19-year-old’s voyage certainly had some exhilarating high-water marks. On Christmas, a yacht sailed up next to his boat -- which had been decked out with lights for the occasion -- and its inhabitants sang him carols as he unwrapped gifts his parents had packed for him.

“In my mind it was truly a miracle,” he said. “It became one of my favorite Christmases ever.”

And certainly, he’ll never forget the finish. He said he always knew he’d make it to Antigua, but it didn’t stop him from letting out whoops of joy and lighting flares as he pulled in to port to be reunited with his family and friends.

“I’ve never felt such joy and happiness,” he said.

When he arrived in Antigua, Crane found out he had set another record for greatest weight loss during the voyage, losing 25 pounds and going from 8 percent to 4 percent body fat over the course of the race.

He chalked a lot of that weight loss up to not being able to eat in the early days -- and not wanting to take breaks to munch of freeze-dried 1,000-calorie bars later on (his first meal back on dry land was a cheeseburger, fries and a Coca-Cola.)

Now, Crane said he’s setting his sights on getting ready for his first year at Princeton and says he plans to major in political science. He said he also plans to try out for the Tigers’ lightweight rowing team.

“I think I’ll go back to river rowing,” he said. “I never called it river rowing before now.”

Thousands of fans visiting for the Super Bowl had fun at a zipline attraction in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NBC10's Tim Furlong tried it out!

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A group of students gave a South Jersey bus driver the surprise of a lifetime. They raised enough money to send him to the Super Bowl! NBC10's Aaron Baskerville has the heartwarming story.

Sean Kilkenny admits to handing out money to develop business relationships with Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski before Kilkenny became Montgomery County sheriff. Pawlowski faces federal corruption charges. NBC10's Deanna Durante has the story.

Residents in one Lehigh Valley community were told to shelter in place as police responded to a man who barricaded himself in a home after allegedly firing a handgun at his wife.

The incident began early Tuesday along the 2200 block of Toursdale Drive in Bethlehem Township around 3 a.m., local police said.

Police urged residents to stay away from windows and doors as the state police Special Emergency Response Team (SERT) responded around 6:15 a.m.

Shelter in place locations:

• Toursdale Drive
• Lantern Place west and east
• All of Toursdale Dr to Mountain View Ave,
• Tow Path Circle east and west
• Southwood Dr between Esquire Dr. and Stones Crossings Rd and Cog Circle.

Responding officers were able to get the woman and two children out of the home, police said. 

As of 7:30 a.m., the suspect remained barricaded as police tried to negotiate his surrender, police said.

A Northeast Philadelphia family is dealing with split loyalties under one roof. Brady Gallagher's family members are Eagles fans and Brady, who is named after former NFL quarterback Brady Quinn not Patriots QB Tom Brady, is a Pats fan. NBC10's Pamela Osborne has more on how one young fan followed a path to the dark side.

Do the words "tax return" send shivers down your spine because you always end up with a gigantic headache and little or no tax refund at the end? Maybe the problem is in preparation and planning – or lack of it. Tax law is complicated, and it takes a coordinated, sustained effort to optimize your refund. Let these nine tips help you acquire the best refund possible.

1. Don't Delay – The IRS started processing forms for the 2017 tax year on Jan. 29, 2018, and you don't have to wait until right before this year's deadline of April 17. If you need motivation, think of what you can do with a tax refund windfall. The sooner you file, the sooner you can put your refund to use. Two other reasons to avoid procrastination: the earlier you begin, the more time you'll have to locate any missing documents and data; and the sooner you file, the harder it is for a tax identity theft to target you. 

2. Contribute to Retirement Plans – Retirement plans allow you to build a tax-deferred nest egg while lowering your taxable income for the year. Max out your 401(k) and traditional IRA contributions if you can. The limits for a 401(k) are $18,000 plus an extra $6,000 catch-up contribution if you are over 50. IRA limits are $5,500 with a $1,000 catch-up contribution.

3. Review Possible Deductions – The new tax law will raise the standard deduction in 2018, making it less likely that itemizing makes sense. However, the taxes you file this year are for tax year 2017, meaning the existing deduction rules still apply. Review the itemized deductions in the Schedule A instructions, and look for the "above the line" deductions on Form 1040 – these deductions subtract from your adjusted gross income and you don't have to itemize to take them.

4. Check Qualification for Tax Credits – Pay special attention to any tax credits for which you qualify. Tax credits are even more valuable than tax deductions because they subtract directly from your tax bill, while tax deductions only reduce your tax bill in proportion to your tax rate.

Refundable tax credits are the most valuable of all, as they can provide a refund in excess of the tax that you owe. Most credits, like the Earned Income Tax Credit, are targeted at helping low-income taxpayers who need the most help.

5. Get Organized – Do you have all of your tax documents in order? Start with the forms necessary for this year's filing – W-2 forms from employers, all varieties of 1099 forms that show income and assets, your 1095 form for proof of health insurance, and last year's tax form. If you plan to itemize deductions for things like charitable contributions, make sure you have the necessary receipts and paperwork to back up the deductions.

6. Use Helpful Software – If you plan to do your own taxes, there are many fine software packages to choose from that can guide you through the filing process. Check into your options, look for online reviews to see how previous customers have fared, and select the software option that best fits your needs and cost limitations. If you can't afford any software, the IRS Free File system may be able to help.

7. Review Upcoming Changes – The recently-passed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act may not affect your 2017 taxes that you are preparing to file, but it is almost certain to change them for 2018. Take the time to review summaries of the changes and see how they will affect your 2018 filing. You may need to make changes during the year to optimize your results in next April's filing.

8. Adjust your Withholding – Review your withholding rate to make sure you are paying the right amount of taxes throughout the year. That's especially important given the new tax brackets that take effect in 2018.

While a refund is nice, don't go overboard in your withholding. A refund is essentially the government returning your overpayment in taxes throughout the year. You could be putting that money to work yourself instead of letting the government hang on to it tax-free.

9. Seek Help If Necessary – Tax laws can be confusing. If your tax situation is complex and you don't have the time, patience, or ability to maximize your tax return, seek the advice of a competent tax professional – but do your research first and be skeptical of broad claims. Anybody who can guarantee you the highest refund without reviewing your individual situation is probably stretching the truth.

Armed with these tips, you can prevent those tax-time headaches with the best cure possible – a nice fat tax refund. It's more effective than aspirin.

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A desperate mother’s unusual 911 call led to a huge helping hand from a dispatcher and police in Camden County.

The Camden, New Jersey mother of four called 911 back on January 22. The woman told the dispatcher she had no money, food, or options and 911 was the only number she was able to call due to no longer having phone service. 

“I had went to local churches and everything trying to find food for my children,” the woman said in the 911 call. “My kids have not eaten since yesterday.”

“Well this is for police only,” the dispatcher said. “It’s not for this.”

“I know, and my phone is off,” the woman replied. “I can’t call nobody.”

The mother told the dispatcher her food stamps wouldn’t be delivered for at least a month. The call, which went to the Camden County Communications Center, got the attention of a different dispatcher, Tondaleya Bagby.

“I overheard it,” Bagby, who is also a mom, said. “It made me sad. I couldn’t imagine not being able to provide for my child.”

Bagby sent Camden County Officer David Hinton who brought food from a local restaurant to the family at the Crestbury Apartments. Bagby then told her mother, Camden County Police Sergeant Tracy Seigel, about the situation. The mother and daughter, along with retired Lieutenant Scott Bagby and Lieutenant Janell Simpson then used their own money to buy 10 bags of groceries, including milk, bread, cereal, lunch meat, toiletries and other items for the family.

“I went to two stores to just get as much as I could,” Bagby said.

Bagby and her mother then delivered the groceries to the family's apartment that night. Police say the family was overwhelmed and extremely thankful.

“The kids came down the steps in excitement,” Sergeant Seigel said. “And she thanked us.”

For their efforts, Officer Hinton and Sergeant Seigel were named the Camden County Police Department Officers of the Week.