Holidays

Minnesotans enjoy warm Mother’s Day with ice-cream and flowers

Sailer’s Greenhouse had a full house on Sunday, as families celebrated Mother’s Day in Shakopee.

May 11, 2025 5:54pm CDT

St. Paul’s Cinco de Mayo Parade goes on despite deportation fears

This weekend in St. Paul community members gathered for a Cinco de Mayo parade.

May 3, 2025 6:18pm CDT

Top Easter candy by state and other 2025 holiday trends, according to Google

From Peeps to chocolate eggs, here are the top Easter candy Google searches for 2025.

April 18, 2025 8:26am CDT

Which stores are open and closed on Easter?

Here’s a list of which stores will be open and closed on Easter this year.

April 18, 2025 8:16am CDT

Easter wouldn’t be the same without Peeps—here’s how they’re made

Whether you love them or leave them, Peeps are one of Easter’s most iconic candies. Here’s how they’re made, how many are produced, and what goes into the sugary marshmallow treats.

April 15, 2025 8:30pm CDT

Egg shortage? Easter tradition gets a makeover with dyed potatoes

Easter is a holiday when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Christ, but a few aspects of the celebration are linked to ancient religious traditions.

April 11, 2025 7:28pm CDT

Chicago's Cinco de Mayo parade canceled over fear tied to Trump's immigration policies, organizers say

"There is nothing to celebrate." The annual Cinco de Mayo parade in Chicago has been called off over community concerns about immigration enforcement.

April 10, 2025 8:08pm CDT

Full moon 2025: When April’s ‘Pink Moon’ will hit the sky

Wondering when to catch the next full moon? Here’s when the sky will be offering some prime viewing this month.

April 8, 2025 8:53am CDT

When did April Fools’ Day start? The confusing history of April 1

Wondering why April 1 is all about jokes and hoaxes? Here’s a deep dive into the strange history and uncertain origins of April Fools’ Day, from calendar mix-ups to medieval pranks.

March 31, 2025 6:44pm CDT

Community rallies around North St. Paul woman who received demand to take down skeleton display

Halloween may have been months ago, but a spooky display is still scaring up quite a reaction.

March 17, 2025 10:38pm CDT

Minneapolis hosts St. Patrick's Day parade for first time in years

On Monday, Nicollet Mall hosted Minneapolis’ St. Patrick’s Day parade for the first time in years.

March 17, 2025 10:24pm CDT

St. Paul's St. Patrick's Day parade: Start time, parade route

On Monday, St. Paul will celebrate St. Patrick's Day by hosting its annual parade. Here's everything you need to know if you plan to head out for the festivities on Monday.

March 16, 2025 6:59pm CDT

Irish traditions celebrated in St. Paul ahead of St. Patrick's Day

Over the weekend, traditional Irish music and dancing drew crowds around the Twin Cities to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

March 16, 2025 6:46pm CDT