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Banks and post offices will close on July Fourth, but many grocery stores, restaurants and other retailers plan to remain open. Here's what to know.
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Banks and post offices will close on July Fourth, but many grocery stores, restaurants and other retailers plan to remain open. Here's what to know.
If you plan to launch your own fireworks to celebrate the Fourth of July, here’s a warning.
From security to the main spectacle, many communities are getting ready to put on the big show.
Roughly a week and a half ago, Bemidji, Minnesota, was hit with straight-line winds exceeding speeds of 100 mph in a storm the mayor says that will change the city forever. Despite this, its 81st annual Water Carnival begins Wednesday night with a fireworks show.
'Tis the season for fireworks as we celebrate the Fourth of July. No doubt they'll fill the skies with pretty colors, but they'll also fill it with smoke.
Fourth of July firework displays are mesmerizing to watch, but they can take a toll on our air quality, reports NEXT Weather meteorologist Adam Del Rosso.
Minneapolis leaders say there will be increased law enforcement presence and road closures during Fourth of July to help keep the city safe for the holiday.
Minneapolis leaders say there will be increased law enforcement presence and road closures during Fourth of July to help keep the city safe for the holiday.
The people in charge of keeping Minneapolis safe say they have a game plan for this holiday weekend.
A big part of the upcoming July Fourth holiday involves marveling at explosions in the sky.
Patriotism will be fired up across the country this weekend. A big part of the upcoming holiday involves marveling at explosions in the sky. Why do we light fireworks on the 4th of July? Good Question. Jeff Wagner learned it is embedded in the roots of America's history.
Rich Naponelli, owner of Dog Training Elite Chicago, offers tips on keeping animals comfortable during patriotic celebrations.
Jennifer Nicholson with Pet Wants shares some tips on keeping your furry friends happy and healthy during a time of fireworks and other stressful moments.
Our nation's birthday is just about a month away, and the cost for a key element to the fun is now "up in the air."
Our nation's birthday is just about a month away, and the cost for a key element to all that fun is now “up in the air.” Jeff Wagner speaks with experts on how fireworks have been impacted by tariffs.
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A man has been cited for launching fireworks near a house of worship. Police don't believe it is a hate crime but it is not calming the community's nerves after a rash of recent attacks. Ubah Ali has more on the incident in Mankato.
Valleyfair's Fourth of July fireworks show, which was canceled due to flooding, has been rescheduled for the end of summer.
Valleyfair's Fourth of July fireworks show, which was canceled due to flooding, has been rescheduled for the end of summer.
Charges have been announced in connection to fireworks incidents occurring over the Fourth of July weekend in Minneapolis.
Prosecutors charged 20 people with serious felonies for shooting fireworks at people, cars, and police officers in Dinkytown.
A single-vehicle crash in St. Paul turned explosive Sunday night when fireworks inside the car ignited, hindering aid to the driver, who was killed.
We're learning more about the man killed in a tragic crash that kept bystanders at bay. St. Paul police say a car caught fire after it crashed Sunday night but exploding fireworks inside the car kept people from jumping in to help. WCCO's Kirsten Mitchell spoke with a man who could only stand by and watch.
A single-vehicle crash in St. Paul turned explosive Sunday night when fireworks inside the car ignited, hindering aid to the driver, who was killed.
Video at the scene captured the mess that happened, as young people chaotically shot off fireworks towards others, towards the streets and towards cars.
