Minnesota WWII veteran’s remains identified 75 years after he was killed in combat
Lieutenant William McGowan was flying a plane over northern France on D-Day, June 6,1944, when his plane was shot down and crashed into a field. His remains wouldn’t be found until 75 years later.
WWII bomber flies over Twin Cities cemeteries to honor fallen service members on Memorial Day
A World War II B-25 bomber flew over more than a dozen cemeteries in the Twin Cities Monday to honor fallen service members.
Memorial Day car parade honors veterans at Minneapolis VA Hospital, Veterans Home
Cars decked out in red, white and blue paraded through the Minneapolis VA Hospital complex and the Minnesota Veterans Home grounds on Memorial Day to thank veterans for their service.
How Minnesotans are observing Memorial Day amid COVID-19 pandemic restrictions
On Memorial Day, we pause to remember all military members who have lost their lives while serving our country. But, this year’s ceremonies will be different as large gatherings are prohibited due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Trump honors fallen soldiers during Memorial Day events in Maryland and Virginia
President Donald Trump has honored America’s fallen service members as he commemorates Memorial Day in the midst of a pandemic.
Memorial Day weekend draws crowds, triggers warnings of virus resurgence as US death toll nears 100,000
Dr. Deborah Birx said she was “very concerned” about scenes of people crowding together over the weekend.
A commemoration of American heroes: The origin of Memorial Day
While many have been accustomed to a three-day weekend in late-May for years, not everyone knows of the origin of the commemorative holiday.
Walt Disney World donates Easter lilies to Central Florida senior citizens
Walt Disney World is spreading some joy by donating Easter lilies to Central Florida senior citizens.
Many Easter baskets filled with sanitizers and toilet paper this year, while egg hunts go virtual
Everyone is getting a little extra clever and thinking outside the egg this spring holiday season.
Chicago's St. Patrick's Day parades postponed amid coronavirus concerns
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said the city is working with organizers from Chicago’s downtown, South Side and Northwest Side parades, as well as the annual Dyeing of the Chicago River, to reschedule those events for a later date.
Punxsutawney Phil does not cast shadow, predicts early spring
Pennsylvania's most famous groundhog on Sunday declared: "Spring will be early, it's a certainty."
PETA calls for Punxsutawney Phil to retire, be replaced with AI robot for Groundhog Day
PETA suggested that the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club use an animatronic version with artificial intelligence could predict the weather.
Minnesota continues long tradition of MLK Day celebrations with renewed calls for justice
From the workplace to the streets, Minnesotans gathered to renew a call for civil rights justice at various Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations across the state.
Target, like other retailers, did not have a Merry Christmas
Target’s comparable store sales fell well below the previous year and it joined a growing list of retailers reporting meager performances during the critical holiday shopping season.
WWII veteran, 104, asks for Valentine's Day cards: 'I'll save every one'
A 104-year-old World War II veteran hopes to receive plenty of Valentine’s Day cards this year, to add to his collection of keepsakes documenting his own incredible life and generation.
Adorable dogs with special needs play in snow during holiday season
A group of adorable dogs with special needs played in the snow during the holiday season.
The Parkway Theater hosts sober New Year's Eve party
Partiers at The Parkway Theater in Minneapolis are ready to ring in the new year in style, but a different kind of party is taking center stage.
Christmas miracle: Man reunited with beloved dog missing for 5 months just in time for holiday
Four days before Christmas, an Ohio man got the best gift he could have asked for when his beloved silver lab, Lucy, was returned to him after five months of being lost.
Boys donate Christmas gifts to Minneapolis fire victims, inspire toy company to pitch in
Two boys who gave up their own gifts to make sure other boys and girls who escaped a major fire at a Minneapolis hotel had something to look forward to on Christmas are being recognized for their compassionate gesture.
Minneapolis market hosts Kwanzaa celebration
Saturday was the third night of Kwanzaa, a holiday that recognizes African culture.