Holidays

Hershey unveils new twist on Halloween candy classics

August 14, 2025 10:40am CDT

Harry Potter and Charlie Brown are among the icons joining (and returning to) the candy crew this season.

July Fourth boaters warned about deadly waterfront danger with lifesaving summer tips

July 4, 2025 10:03am CDT

A boating safety expert shares critical tips as Coast Guard data shows 564 deaths and 3,844 accidents in 2023, as officials emphasize proper training and safety checklists.

July 4th fireworks 2025: How to watch & stream live

July 4, 2025 8:59am CDT

Want to keep the parades and fireworks up on your smart TV all day long? Here's where you can find live fireworks and more.

Remember when? Statue of Liberty restorations in 1986

July 4, 2025 5:13am CDT

After weathering New York Harbor for decades, Lady Liberty was in need of major upgrades ahead of her 100th birthday. Here’s a look back at the process.

What's ahead for America's 250th birthday celebration

July 3, 2025 6:45pm CDT

President Donald Trump kicked off the celebration and one-year countdown with remarks on Thursday. Here's what we know.

What's open and closed on July 4th?

July 3, 2025 2:08pm CDT

From Costco and Trader Joe’s to post offices and banks, here’s what’s open and closed on the Fourth of July 2025.

Minneapolis PD chief warns anyone looking to cause chaos on July 4th: 'You will be arrested'

July 2, 2025 1:56pm CDT

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara is warning anyone thinking of causing mayhem in the city over the July 4 holiday: "You will be arrested and we will seek charges against you."

Minnesota weather: Hot and muggy July 4th; scattered storms Saturday

July 2, 2025 11:40am CDT

Here's a look at the Fourth of July forecast across Minnesota.

Alabama man shares patriotic pressure washer art: ‘Happy Independence Day!’

July 1, 2025 1:52pm CDT

It takes about three years for Ron Burkett's driveway to get dirty enough to warrant a pressure washing.

Minneapolis authorities urge residents not to call 911 with fireworks complaints

July 1, 2025 7:23am CDT

Authorities in Minnesota are reminding people not to call 911 this holiday stretch unless it involves an emergency.

July 4th fireworks in Minnesota: List

June 30, 2025 1:46pm CDT

There are numerous places to celebrate the Fourth of July this year. Here is a list of fireworks shows across Minnesota.

Juneteenth in Rondo neighborhood: A history of resiliency that reflects current events

June 20, 2025 7:47am CDT

Under the hot sun of a June day, a few blocks in the Rondo neighborhood celebrated Juneteenth with a mix of remembering painful history and a celebration of resiliency.

Juneteenth 2025: What's open and closed

June 18, 2025 9:37am CDT

Juneteenth, observed on June 19, marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States were informed of their freedom in Galveston, Texas.

Kroger free ice cream coupon: How to download yours

June 17, 2025 7:56am CDT

The popular grocery chain is kicking off summer with a sweat deal. Here’s how to get your coupon.

Juneteenth celebrations scale back as corporate sponsors pull support

June 16, 2025 6:33pm CDT

Juneteenth events are facing cutbacks as funding dries up and companies rethink commitments to DEI efforts.

Bruce Willis' wife confesses she 'wants it all back' in raw Father's Day tribute to actor

June 15, 2025 3:43pm CDT

A Father's Day tribute to the Hollywood star celebrates how he teaches 'resilience and unconditional love' despite frontotemporal dementia.