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♪ far-xi-ga ♪ millions of americans are struggling with a lack of child care, and it's a threat to the economy. take a look at these numbers. it's costing an estimated $122 billion in lost earnings, productivity and revenues. that's more than double from five years ago. in tonight's weekend journal, john lauritsen of our cbs station, wcco shares one town's unique plan for a solution to the crisis. >> it's like every morning, do i get to go to day care today? >> reporter: kelly pollen's 3-year-old daughter, payton, is one of the 48 preschoolers at the little sprouts learning center in war...

Stop taking farxiga and call your doctor right away if you have symptoms of this bacterial infection, an allergic reaction, or ketoacidosis. and don't take it if you are on dialysis. take aim at chronic kidney disease-- ask your doctor for your kidney numbers and ask for farxiga. if you can't afford your medication, astrazeneca may be able to help. ♪ far-xi-ga ♪ ♪ finally tonight, if you think about surfing hot spots in february, duluth, minnesota, likely does not come to mind. but in tonight's "weekend journal," john lauren sen of wcco shows among some brave souls, it's super-chill. >...

In tonight's "weekend journal," jennifer mayerle of our minneapolis station cco has her story. >> so long. >> reporter: rose evenson is ready to chop her long hair. >> i have more than enough hair, so i can give it to other -- somebody who doesn't have hair. >> that was, what, 26 inches. we need at least 14. >> reporter: the journey to growing it this length began a few years ago when rose was barely old enough to remember. >> hi, my name is rose, and i had cancer when i was 3. >> reporter: this letter will accompany her donation. >> i didn't have hair then either. now my hair is very long, an...

In spirit. plus, celebrating orthodox christmas in ukraine. no cease-fire, but new american firepower heads to the front lines. >> i'm ian lee in kyiv with ukraine being promised heavy weapons that the pentagon says can change the battlefield. "weekend journal," a minnesota cancer survivor pays it back by sharing her hair. >> wow! and later, double duty on capitol hill. the four-day stalemate complicated lives and child care. >> challenging, but it's been fun. >> announcer: this is the "cbs weekend news" from chicago with adriana diaz. good evening. it took 15 ballots and heated moment...

Trsured christmas tradition, "the nutcracker." this one by the san francisco ballet. that company was first to debut the famous performance in the united states in 1944. and this year another san francisco first, the debut of the company's first black principal ballerina. in tonight's "weekend journal," elizabeth koch of sister station kpix shares her story. >> nakisha fogo has been waiting for this moment all year. >> it's special because i have a little mantra that i say before. >> reporter: it's opening night of "the nutcracker," and nakisha is the sugar plum fairy. >> as soon as you step o...