Minnesotans brave cold, snow to celebrate St. Patrick's Day
A little of the white stuff didn't stop people from celebrating St. Patrick's Day. Ashley Grams met some Minnesotans also decked out in green, making the most of the night.
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A little of the white stuff didn't stop people from celebrating St. Patrick's Day. Ashley Grams met some Minnesotans also decked out in green, making the most of the night.
Despite the potential for a winter storm, people across the Twin Cities are getting ready for St. Patrick's Day celebrations this weekend, and into next week.
Denis Doyle was born in Kilkenny, Ireland. He emigrated to the U.S. and in 1856, Doyle traveled to Le Sueur County. Other Irish immigrants joined Doyle and the town was born.
St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner, and Fulton Brewing is ready to help you celebrate.
The nearly 60-year tradition hosted by the St. Patrick's Association celebrates culture, clans and community.
Minnesota's capital city is hoping to have the luck of the Irish Monday during its St. Patrick's Day festivities.
St. Patrick's Day is a big event for downtown St. Paul, at a time when many downtowns are still working to get back to pre-pandemic levels of business.
St. Paul is gearing up for a weekend full of St. Patrick's Day festivities.
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The luck of the Irish still going strong with St. Patrick's Day Celebrations in St. Paul today.
Saturday was the annual St. Patrick's day parade.
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If you're looking for something to do to celebrate St. Patrick's Day this weekend in the Twin Cities, you're in luck!
If you're looking for something to do to celebrate St. Patrick's Day this weekend in the Twin Cities, you're in luck!
Kieran Folliard, founder of Red Locks Irish Whiskey, and Chef Joan Mendez from Kieran’s Irish Pub visit WCCO to discuss their events this weekend.
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A troupe of performers is celebrating Irish culture in St. Paul today.
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