Treat your dad: Father’s Day deals, specials and freebies

Whether it's a sweet dessert or a savory steak, check out these super special deals for a super special dad.

List of Twin Cities area Juneteenth celebrations

Juneteenth, also known as Black Independence Day, is being celebrated across the Twin Cities area by a number of local organizations.

Stores closed on Thanksgiving Day: Kohl’s, Walmart, Target and more

A growing list of retailers including Best Buy, Target and Walmart announced they will be shuttering their stores on Thanksgiving Day 2021.

White House July 4 party will celebrate independence from COVID-19

President Biden wants to give July 4th new meaning this year and is also encouraging nationwide celebrations to mark the country’s effective return to normalcy.

World War II bomber flyover becomes Memorial Day tradition in Minnesota

The World War II-era B-25 bomber flew over Twin Cities area cemeteries Monday in what is becoming a Memorial Day tradition in Minnesota.

'Band of brothers': Guards keep eternal watch over Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

President Joe Biden marked Memorial Day 2021 with a visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, a monument steeped in history and mystery.

Biden attends Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony, pays tribute to fallen soldiers

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were among those who attended a wreath-laying ceremony Monday at Arlington National Cemetery to mark the annual Memorial Day holiday dedicated to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

US flag memorial displays 7000 dog tags in honor of fallen service members

Volunteers with the group Veterans and Athletes United are honoring fallen service members who died in the global war on terror in a unique way by using their military dog tags to keep their memory alive.

Minnesotans enjoy lifted COVID-19 restrictions on holiday weekend

More than a year after the start of the pandemic, Minnesotans are getting a chance to enjoy what feels like a normal holiday weekend as COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted.

US airports anticipate record travel amid Memorial Day weekend

More than 1.8 million people went through U.S. airports Thursday. The daily number could top 2 million at least once over the weekend, which would be the highest mark since early March 2020.

Biden touts COVID-19 progress, thanks US troops ahead of Memorial Day

President Joe Biden on Friday kicked off the Memorial Day weekend by celebrating progress made in the fight against COVID-19 and thanking U.S. troops for their service.

Memorial Day 2021: The origin of America’s commemoration of its fallen troops

It’s a tradition that has evolved over the years. From Decoration Day to the Memorial Day we know today, here’s a look at the American holiday’s origins.

Resurgent air travelers eyeing unusual destinations from MSP Airport, expert says

Experts say Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport will be busy this weekend as people get back to normal and take to the skies to travel for Memorial Day weekend.