America 250 events in Minnesota: List

The United States will be celebrating its 250th birthday on July 4, and Minnesota has plenty of events for America 250.

Things to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this weekend (June 12–14)

From colorful Pride celebrations to art festivals and Twins baseball games, there are plenty of things to do in Minnesota this weekend.

Aquatennial 2026 set for Minneapolis
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey joins members of the Aquatennial Ambassador Organization to outline the Aquatennial 2026 celebration that will be under new leadership.

Things to do in Minnesota: 6 things to do this weekend (June 5–7)

From a Twins home stand to art fairs and concerts, there's plenty to do this weekend as the weather continues to warm throughout Minnesota. Here's 5 options:

Minnesota Aurora FC offers Pride shuttle from Target Center to TCO Stadium on June 6

Minnesota Aurora FC is offering a shuttle bus for fans attending a women’s sports doubleheader on Saturday, June 6, and a post-game celebration at A Bar of Their Own.

Things to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this weekend (May 29–31)

Minnesota will be a host to carnivals, cultural festivals, live rugby, a nature hike, and a brand-new Asian marketplace opening its doors for the first time.

July 4 fireworks fundraiser underway to bring show over Cathedral Hill

The St. Paul Rotary hopes to raise enough funds by June 15 to host a fireworks show over Cathedral Hill to celebrate America's 250th birthday.

Brainerd Lakes fishing forecast: What to expect Memorial Day weekend

As cabin goers head north for the weekend, anglers in the Brainerd Lakes area are gearing up for what could be some of the best fishing of the season so far.

Minneapolis summer entertainment events announced for 2026

The Minneapolis Downtown Council has announced major summer events for 2026, including a Prince celebration, Twin Cities Pride and Red, White & BOOM! fireworks.

A secret in store: Lakeville gas station hides speakeasy bar

There’s a gas station in the south metro that’s hiding something special for those willing to seek it out.

Summer events in downtown Minneapolis
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and other city leaders held a press conference to highlight the variety of events in downtown Minneapolis this summer.

Things to do in Minnesota: Memorial Day weekend (May 22-25)

Memorial Day weekend is on the horizon, which means most of us get an extra day to enjoy before we had back to work next week.

Minneapolis busy with Twins, Wolves games Friday
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Both the Minnesota Twins and Timberwolves play nearly back-to-back on Friday night, creating a busy downtown Minneapolis for sports fans. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis checks in live before first pitch at Target Field.

Things to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this weekend (May 15–17)

Spring is in full bloom across Minnesota this weekend, with art studio tours, food trucks, medieval mayhem, and thousands of plants ready to find new homes.

Taste of MN 2026 music lineup announced for July 4th weekend

Taste of Minnesota returns to downtown Minneapolis with an all-Minnesota main stage lineup this year. Here's what you need to know.