St. Patrick's Day fun facts: Things you may not know about the Irish celebration
While St. Patrick's Day still has religious ties, it has become more about Irish pride and heritage than religion.
St. Patrick's Day 2024 events in the Twin Cities
Check out these Irish-themed events happening around the Twin Cities to celebrate St. Patrick's Day 2024.
Leap Day baby born to mother also born on a Leap Day
"This is probably the best birthday I’ve had in memory, and she is the most precious birthday gift I could imagine."
Leap Year 2024: What is Bachelor's Day?
Ireland’s leap year tradition of Bachelor’s Day dates back to the 5th century.
Leap year 2024: Switching from the Julian calendar to Gregorian
In honor of Leap Day, this read is for the history nerds. Ever wonder how America caught our calendar up with the rest of the world? In September 1752, we skipped over 11 days.
Leap Day history: Things that happened on Feb. 29
Without a Feb. 29 about every four years (but not quite), the seasons wouldn't align with when farmers plant - and chaos would ensue. Here are some interesting things that have happened on Feb. 29.
Presidents Day 2024: Holiday trivia and fun facts about Washington's Birthday
Presidents Day is an informal term for the actual holiday we celebrate every year: Washington’s Birthday.
Why did George Washington have two birthdays?
A fun fact about George Washington is that the first president has “two birthdays" because of the way that time was kept for the first 20 years of his life.
Valentine's Day surprise: Man scores $1M lottery win from mom's gift
Matthew Broadley from Tyngsborough, Massachusetts, scored a massive $1 million jackpot thanks to a Valentine's Day gift from his mother.
What's open and closed on Presidents Day
The federal holiday is celebrated on Feb. 19 and if you're out running errands here’s what is open and closed in your area.
Here's what happens when metallic balloons touch power lines, PG&E warns
This Valentine’s Day, Pacific Gas & Electric, one of the country’s largest power companies, is warning people on why it’s a bad idea to let metallic balloons fly into the air.
Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday collide: When love meets Lent
Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day fall on the same day this year – a day of indulgence meeting a day of abstaining.
Lunar New Year 2024: The year of the wood dragon
Lunar New Year 2024 is the year of the wood dragon.
Sweethearts candy: History of the classic conversation hearts
Sweethearts candy — love ‘em or hate ‘em — are a staple on Valentine’s Day. Their origin dates back to a pharmacist in the 1800s.
Send St. Jude Valentine’s Day cards to children this holiday
St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital is accepting virtual Valentine’s Day cards from those interested in bringing a smile to a patient this holiday.
Shake Shack becomes 'Love Shack' for lovers seeking last-minute Valentine's Day plan
Shake Shack is offering a $80 prix fixe tasting menu on Valentine's Day.
Hutchinson Valentine's Day project ‘sweetens’ day for widowers and widows
In Hutchinson a growing operation is making the "holiday of love" a little sweeter for those who have previously lost their loved one.
Leap Year Day: The origins of the extra day and why we need it
Born February 29, 1972, Nathan Keech will turn 52 this year, or 13 in leap years.
Zoos keep up Valentine's Day tradition of naming cockroaches and animals after exes and loved ones
Zoos throughout the country are continuing the unorthodox Valentine’s Day tradition of allowing visitors to name animals and critters after their exes.
Valentine’s Day weddings available at Ramsey County courthouse
The Minnesota Judicial Branch will have a special appearance from Cupid on Feb. 14.