Salvation Army starts 'Rescue Christmas' fundraising campaign early as demand hits all-time high
For the first time in 130 years, the Salvation Army is launching its "Rescue Christmas" fundraising campaign early this year as requests for its services have hit an all-time high due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Dad creates candy chute so kids can trick-or-treat while socially distancing this Halloween
A father in Ohio came up with a socially distanced way to hand out candy to trick-or-treaters this Halloween, and his "invention" is going viral.
Rare blue moon to light up night sky on Halloween 2020
A rare blue moon will appear on Halloween night 2020, which only occurs every 18 to 19 years, according to the Farmers’ Almanac.
St. Olaf College's Christmas Festival will not be held in-person this year
For the first time since 1912, St. Olaf College’s Christmas Festival will not be held in-person.
MDH: Still 'too premature' to determine pandemic's impact on Halloween
With so many plans already impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, many are starting to wonder what Halloween celebrations in Minnesota could like this year.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting will be held in 2020
They say “The Show Must Go On,” and while the lights of Broadway are still dim, two of New York City’s most cherished holiday traditions will still be held in 2020, although they will look a little different than in years past.
Target to close stores on Thanksgiving Day, they say 'this isn't the year for crowds'
Instead, shoppers can reportedly purchase holiday deals earlier than ever, with savings starting in October and continuing throughout the season.
Avoid using hand sanitizer before handling Fourth of July fireworks, officials warn
A fire department official warns that hand sanitizer and fireworks are a flammable combination.
Where to watch 4th of July fireworks in Minnesota
Due to COVID-19, celebrations for the Fourth of July will look a little bit different this year. Some cities have canceled their shows, but others are still moving forward and asking spectators to follow social distancing guidelines.
The National Archives will host its first-ever virtual celebration of Independence Day
The National Archives, the nation’s record keeper, has announced that it will host its first-ever virtual celebration of the holiday.
Minnesota DNR to boaters: Stay sober, own your wake and put the phone down
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding residents and visitors to practice safe and sober boating as the 4th of July holiday nears.
‘We won’t be social distancing,’ South Dakota governor says of Trump’s Mount Rushmore event
Gov. Kristi Noem defended the upcoming celebration at the memorial in a recent interview.
DHS deploys special federal unit to protect monuments over July 4 weekend amid vandalism fears
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is deploying a special federal unit across the country for the July 4 weekend in order to protect federal monuments and statues from a possible fresh wave of vandalism.
Which Minnesota cities are having 4th of July fireworks shows and what restrictions are in place
Like everything else in 2020, the Fourth of July weekend is going to look and feel much different.
For 155 years, African Americans have celebrated independence on Juneteenth
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration of the end of slavery in the United States.
Organizers set to honor the history and celebrate the future of Juneteenth in Minnesota
Minnesotans will host Juneteenth celebrations across the state Friday in the hopes of making it an official holiday going forward.
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.