Fourth Of July
Boaters Soaked By High Gas Prices
Brooke Welch is out on Lake Minnetonka, enjoying a boat ride that’s been months in the making. “It’s been a long winter, really cold so we are happy to be out on the water,” Welch said. Unfortunately for most boaters enjoying the weekend on water, gas prices in Minnesota are third highest in the nation – right behind Alaska and Hawaii.
Delano Residents Claim Spots Days Ahead Of Holiday Parade
Several residents have been staking out their spots for Delano’s Fourth of July parade since Monday, marking off areas of sidewalk with chalk and caution tape.
Healthy Grilling Tips For Independence Day
Wednesday is Independence Day, and many people in Minnesota will be firing up the grill. Would you believe that a typical cookout meal can have more than a day’s worth of calories and more than two days’ worth of unhealthy fat?
Minnesotans Shelling Out Big Bucks For Wis. Fireworks
Watching big fireworks displays on the Fourth of July is a big tradition for most families, but lots of people also want to light the fuses on their own pyrotechnic displays.
Behind The Fireworks – Interview With Producer Of Country’s Largest Fireworks Display
Pyro Spectaculars produces some of the biggest July 4th fireworks displays. We talked to them about their plans for this year.
Best Places to Watch 4th of July Fireworks in Minnesota
Every town and city across the country boasts its own Independence Day fireworks. If you’re looking for a show that is a little more elaborate, or includes a little more a tiny, hometown option, grab that blanket and the bugspray and head to the best places to watch the 4th of July fireworks in Minnesota.
Rep. Kriesel: Minnesotans Can Handle Bottle Rockets
The sponsor of a bill that would legalize fireworks in Minnesota beyond handheld sparklers and ground-based worms says Minnesotan’s are responsible enough to handle it.
Guests Happy To Visit Re-Opened Minnesota Zoo
The fact that the Minnesota Zoo was open for the Fourth of July holiday was good news for a lot of families.
Nothing Says Fourth Of July Like A Parade
WCCO-TV photojournalist Joe Berglove had the enviable task of seeing how people were enjoying their Fourth of July at the Richfield Hometown Fourth of July parade.
Weather Blog: Feelin’ Summery
Our Sunday will feature sunshine and patchy clouds with highs in the upper 80s.
Weather Blog: Feeling Fine
High pressure is spreading over our region, giving us a sunny Saturday. Today will be much less humid than it was on Friday, making this a great day to enjoy the outdoors.
Part 2: Ultimate 4th of July Playlist, Modern
Whether you’re planning a barbeque, fireworks-viewing party or road trip, we’ve got your patriotic soundtrack covered! America’s countryside, cities, freedom and flag have been the inspiration for countless songwriters. Many of the U.S.’s most distinctive […]
Early American History Myths You Probably Believe
These early American history legends may be conventional wisdom, and some are even taught in school, but they definitely are not facts. The following myths originated from poems, stories that changed over time or historical […]
Part 1: Ultimate 4th of July Playlist, The Classics
Whether you’re planning a barbeque, fireworks-viewing party or road trip, we’ve got your patriotic soundtrack covered! America’s countryside, cities, freedom and flag have been the inspiration for countless songwriters. Many of the U.S.’s most distinctive […]
Top 5 Patriotic Movies
While America does love its movies about sexy bank robbers knocking off banks and street-racers smashing up cop cars, there’s still always an audience for a good patriotic movie. Whether it’s about the US of […]




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