It's the first day of fall - Will our clocks still 'fall back' this year?

For decades, some Americans have objected to the twice-yearly ritual of changing our clocks: losing an hour of sleep in the spring and plunging into early darkness in the fall.

US Postal Service launches Operation Santa, 114th year of sending letters to the North Pole

Christmas is more than three months away but the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is hard at work getting ready for the holidays and is now accepting letters to Santa and sending them to the North Pole.

Labor Day 2026: Here’s what's open and closed

As the nation prepares to celebrate Labor Day, local businesses and major retailers are operating on varying schedules, with some stores modifying their hours while others remain closed for the holiday.

Tedde Moore, Miss Shields from 'A Christmas Story,' dies at 79: reports

Tedde Moore, the actress who portrayed elementary school teacher Miss Shields in the holiday classic, "A Christmas Story" has died. 

US Postal Service unveils 2026 holiday stamps - See the designs

The U.S. Postal Service has unveiled its 2026 holiday stamp designs featuring Christmas cookies, Madonna and Child, a Diwali stamp for the annual autumn festival, a Hanukkah design honoring the eight-day Jewish holiday, a Kwanzaa stamp honoring the pan-African holiday, and a Winter Wreath stamp capturing the festivities of the season.

Watch: Star-spangled skydiver crash-lands into packed rodeo

A patriotic entrance took a dramatic turn at a California rodeo when a skydiver carrying a giant American flag lost control and crashed near the crowd.

4th of July deals and freebies

Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday.

Fireworks are bad for your lungs: How to protect yourself

The American Lung Association recommends taking steps to protect your lungs from fireworks smoke and the harmful pollution it brings.

July 4th: What's open and closed

Most major retail chains and restaurants nationwide will remain open on Independence Day, but be ready for select closures and modified holiday hours.

Fireworks sold nationwide recalled ahead of July 4 celebrations

Fireworks devices sold across the U.S. are being recalled because they can tip over and explode, causing serious injuries.

Pope Leo XIV delivers Liberty Medal reception address
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On Friday, Pope Leo XIV accepted the Liberty Medal from the U.S. National Constitution Center, dedicated to his “lifelong commitment to promoting religious liberty and freedom” on the eve of America’s 250th anniversary.

Minnesota 4th of July fireworks: Where to watch

This year, the Fourth of July is on a Saturday as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary of signing the Declaration of Independence.

Fourth of July travel: Thursday expected to be busiest day on roads, at airport

The number of people traveling for the Fourth of July is expected to reach a record high this year, with many people hitting the road or heading to the airport on Thursday to start their long holiday weekend.

Water safety: Tips ahead of July 4th weekend

Parents and guardians are urged to take simple water safety precautions ahead of July 4th weekend.

Annunciation community asks neighbors to be mindful of July 4 fireworks

As Fourth of July festivities approach, community leaders with Annunciation Church and School, and Minneapolis are reminding neighbors to be mindful of how fireworks can affect those still healing from last summer.