Juneteenth in Minnesota 2026
June 19 marks the federal holiday known as Juneteenth, which honors the end of slavery in the U.S. 161 years ago. Communities across Minnesota held events to celebrate the commemoration.
June 19 marks the federal holiday known as Juneteenth, which honors the end of slavery in the U.S. 161 years ago. Communities across Minnesota held events to celebrate the commemoration.
The history of Juneteenth and how it became a federal holiday
Today, the nation observes Juneteenth, a day commemorating when the last enslaved people in the U.S. found out they were free. Events are planned across the country to mark the fifth year since June 19 became a federal holiday.
Today, the nation observes Juneteenth, a day commemorating when the last enslaved people in the U.S. found out they were free. Events are planned across the country to mark the fifth year since June 19 became a federal holiday.
Minnesota Juneteenth events: Celebrations commemorate 161st anniversary in 2026
From Moorhead to Rochester, below is a list of events that can be found to commemorate Juneteenth throughout Minnesota:
From Moorhead to Rochester, below is a list of events that can be found to commemorate Juneteenth throughout Minnesota:
What's open and closed on Juneteenth 2026
Juneteenth occurs on Friday, June 19, which means some business operations will be impacted by the holiday. Here’s what to expect in your area.
Juneteenth occurs on Friday, June 19, which means some business operations will be impacted by the holiday. Here’s what to expect in your area.
Most patriotic states in America revealed ahead of July 4
Which state is the most patriotic in America? New rankings based on military participation, voter turnout, and volunteerism put one state at the top of the list.
Which state is the most patriotic in America? New rankings based on military participation, voter turnout, and volunteerism put one state at the top of the list.
Juneteenth sparks questions of financial freedom in Black community
With Juneteenth – a federal holiday recognizing Black liberation and the end of slavery in the United States two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed– coming up on Friday, the disconnect between financial equality and Black Americans is still at large.
With Juneteenth – a federal holiday recognizing Black liberation and the end of slavery in the United States two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed– coming up on Friday, the disconnect between financial equality and Black Americans is still at large.
Memorial Day 2026 across Minnesota
Communities throughout Minnesota honored both those who have served in armed forces and their families are different events throughout the state on Monday.
Communities throughout Minnesota honored both those who have served in armed forces and their families are different events throughout the state on Monday.
President Trump honors heroes on Memorial Day
President Trump visited Arlington National Cemetery on Monday to thank military families and heroes for their sacrifice.
President Trump visited Arlington National Cemetery on Monday to thank military families and heroes for their sacrifice.
White Bear Lake hold dedication for MN soldier killed in Iran operation
A special dedication was held on Memorial Day in White Bear Lake to honor the life of a Minnesota soldier who lost her life during the operation in Iran.
A special dedication was held on Memorial Day in White Bear Lake to honor the life of a Minnesota soldier who lost her life during the operation in Iran.
Fort Snelling 2026 Memorial Day ceremony
Fort Snelling National Cemetery is hosting a Memorial Day event to commemorate the service and sacrifice of interred and memorialized veterans.
Fort Snelling National Cemetery is hosting a Memorial Day event to commemorate the service and sacrifice of interred and memorialized veterans.
Watch live events from across the country on Memorial Day
Memorial Day 2026 ceremonies and parades honoring fallen U.S. service members will stream live nationwide on LiveNOW from FOX.
Memorial Day 2026 ceremonies and parades honoring fallen U.S. service members will stream live nationwide on LiveNOW from FOX.
What’s open and closed on Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a federal holiday, which means some business operations are affected. Here's what to expect.
Memorial Day is a federal holiday, which means some business operations are affected. Here's what to expect.
What is 'Murph'? Memorial Day workout honoring fallen Navy SEAL becomes national tribute
Memorial Day is observed across the United States as a time to honor fallen service members, with many Americans paying tribute by completing the challenging “Murph" workout.
Memorial Day is observed across the United States as a time to honor fallen service members, with many Americans paying tribute by completing the challenging “Murph" workout.
Memorial Day weekend forecast: Showers give way to upper 80s by Monday
Showers and cool temperatures kick off Memorial Day weekend across Minnesota, before weather clears and warms up.
Showers and cool temperatures kick off Memorial Day weekend across Minnesota, before weather clears and warms up.
Record Memorial Day weekend expected
People traveling could break records this Memorial Day weekend, with AAA predicting more than 45 million on the move as gas prices only get higher.
People traveling could break records this Memorial Day weekend, with AAA predicting more than 45 million on the move as gas prices only get higher.
Heading out Memorial Day weekend? Here's where construction will slow you down
Memorial Day weekend means busy roads, ongoing construction and extra patrols for Minnesota drivers. Here's what you should know:
Memorial Day weekend means busy roads, ongoing construction and extra patrols for Minnesota drivers. Here's what you should know:
The meaning of Memorial Day - Remembering America’s fallen service members
Memorial Day is one of the most widely observed federal holidays in the United States, but its original purpose was never intended to be celebratory.
Memorial Day is one of the most widely observed federal holidays in the United States, but its original purpose was never intended to be celebratory.
Memorial Day 2026: Here’s what’s open and closed
Whether you need a last-minute grocery run for your backyard barbecue or are locking down your holiday weekend plans, here is a complete guide to what’s open and closed in your area this Memorial Day.
Whether you need a last-minute grocery run for your backyard barbecue or are locking down your holiday weekend plans, here is a complete guide to what’s open and closed in your area this Memorial Day.
What is the 25th Amendment? Trump criticized over Easter Iran message
Several lawmakers are saying President Trump’s Easter message about Iran is cause for his removal, and want the 25th Amendment invoked. Here’s what to know about the procedure.
Several lawmakers are saying President Trump’s Easter message about Iran is cause for his removal, and want the 25th Amendment invoked. Here’s what to know about the procedure.
Protest at Cities Church in St. Paul leads to woman's arrest on Easter Sunday
Police say they arrested a woman for “interference with religious observance" during a protest outside of Cities Church in St. Paul on Easter Sunday.
Police say they arrested a woman for “interference with religious observance" during a protest outside of Cities Church in St. Paul on Easter Sunday.