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(Photo Credit: Michael Nagle/Getty Images) Every Fourth of July, for as long as I can remember, I’ve spent my day basically the same way. I get up; watch Will Smith destroy aliens in Independence Day...
View ArticleChecklist For A Fun Day At The Beach Or Pool
(Photo Credit: Thinkstock) Summer weekends and holidays often mean a trip to the water, weather permitting. We Americans love our summer fun in the sun mixed with a little sand and surf or, perhaps, a...
View ArticleThe History Of July 4th
(Photo Credit: Thinkstock) The Fourth of July, at the height of summer, is the patriotic holiday celebrated with parades, picnics, fireworks and the waving of the American flag. Across this country,...
View ArticleBreaking From The Usual On The Fourth Of July
(Photo Credit: Steve Grayson/WireImage) Basking beneath a collective glimmer of starlight and moon, a crowd begins to gather around the Cayocos Pier. Each person waits patiently for the celebration to...
View ArticleMinnesotans Shelling Out Big Bucks For Wis. Fireworks
ROBERTS, Wis. (WCCO) – Watching big fireworks displays on the Fourth of July is a big tradition for most families, but lots of people also want to light the fuses on their own pyrotechnic displays....
View ArticleHealthy Grilling Tips For Independence Day
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Wednesday is Independence Day, and many people in Minnesota will be firing up the grill. Would you believe that a typical cookout meal can have more than a day’s worth of calories...
View ArticleOpinion: Celebrate The 4th Of July
How patriotic is America anymore? Some communities have dropped the fireworks, the parades and other Fourth of July celebrations due to the cost involved. There was a time when American communities...
View ArticleMystic Lake Rock & Rockets Sponsored By Mich Golden Light
Celebrate the Fourth of July with WCCO at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel. A free outdoor event with food, fun and live music from Maiden Dixie, Boogie Wonderland and Arch Allies. The night ends with a...
View ArticleWander Minnesota: Independence Weekend
The Fourth of July is next week Thursday, and not surprisingly, it looks like many communities are going to have festivities spilling over into the weekend that follows. Besides the usual community...
View ArticleMovie Blog: 10 Best Fireworks Sequences
It’s the Fourth of July, which means fireworks displays galore. But if you happen to be stuck inside this evening, you’ll probably want to take in a great display via a classic movie. These are 10 of...
View ArticleLake Minnetonka Air Show Ready For Fourth Of July
MINNETONKA, Minn. (WCCO) — Last year was the first time in 45 years there was an air show inside the Twin Cities. This year, the Minnetonka Air Show is going to be bigger and better, and it’s free....
View ArticleWWII Vets, Politicians &‘CCO Faces Shine In Minnesotan Parades
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) –Virtually every town has a Fourth of July parade, but Delano lays claim to having the state’s oldest parade, highlighted by 110 separate groups marching, and 25,000 people watching...
View Article13 Patriotic TV Shows To Watch Over 4th Of July Weekend
By Courtney E. Smith, Radio.com America the beautiful. This land is our land, this land is your land. But if you’re not planning to leave the land of your couch this holiday, for reasons of weather or...
View ArticleMan Who Nearly Died In Fireworks Accident Speaks About Safety
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend, a Minnesota man wants people to know fireworks accidents can and do happen. Thirty-one-year-old Nick Beheng of Linwood Township...
View ArticleBest Games To Play At The 4th Of July BBQ Ranked
By Ryan Mayer Fourth of July weekend is upon us! A time to bring the family and friends together, get outside, throw some various assorted meats on the grill and enjoy some beverages (adult and...
View ArticleA Look At Minnesota’s Oldest, Biggest Independence Day Parade
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Thousands of people turned out Monday in Delano to see Minnesota’s oldest and biggest Independence Day parade. Gov. Mark Dayton was this year’s grand marshal, and residents staked...
View ArticleWhere To See Fireworks In 2017
We've collected a list of all the fireworks displays around Minnesota for your Fourth of July holiday weekend plans.
View ArticleDNR Increasing Drunk Boating Patrols For Holiday Weekend
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Officers across the state are stepping up patrols on Minnesota lakes this holiday weekend. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reports this year’s boating season...
View ArticleA Rainy Fourth Of July
Rain could interrupt some July 4th activities. The heaviest rain is expected in northern Minnesota. Some areas in northern Minnesota received 3 to 4 inches of rain early Sunday. The forecast for...
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View ArticleListen Live! CBS Radio Special July 4th Programming
Listen live to special Fourth of July programming at these CBS radio stations wherever you are across the country. Whether you’re looking for summer favorites or country classics, there’s a...
View ArticleWhere To View Fireworks In 2011
Fourth of July means fireworks! Check out some of the local fireworks displays scheduled for the holiday weekend.
View Article2011 Summer Parade Schedule
Check out where you can see marching bands, waving royalty and clowns aplenty at summer parades across the state!
View ArticleMovie Blog: 10 Best Fireworks Sequences
It’s the Fourth of July, which means fireworks displays galore. But if you happen to be stuck inside this evening, you’ll probably want to take in a great display via a classic movie. These are 10 of...
View ArticleChanhassen Parade Honors Military Children
CHANHASSEN (WCCO) — At the Chanhassen Rotary Parade, a special group of children got a standing ovation due to their special bond. Each of the 60 children has parents who are deployed service members....
View ArticleRep. Kriesel: Minnesotans Can Handle Bottle Rockets
ST. PAUL (WCCO) — The sponsor of a bill that would legalize fireworks in Minnesota beyond handheld sparklers and ground-based worms says Minnesotan’s are responsible enough to handle it. John Kriesel,...
View ArticleJuly 4th Spending Expected To Be Down This Year
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Spending on the Fourth of July is expected to be lower this year. According to the National Retail Federation, Americans are expected to shell out $6.9 billion this Independence...
View ArticleTop 5 Games To Play At The 4th Of July BBQ Ranked
By Ryan Mayer Fourth of July is upon us! A time to bring the family and friends together, get outside, throw some various assorted meats on the grill and enjoy some beverages (adult and otherwise)....
View ArticleWhy Are Hot Dogs & Buns Packaged In Different Amounts?
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — It’s a great mystery of life, especially around the 4th of July when Americans celebrate by grilling pieces of meat on the barbecue. Why are there typically 10 hot dogs per pack...
View ArticleMpls. Area Marching Band Treated For Heat After July 4th Parade
BRISTOL, R.I. (AP) — Fire officials say more than 60 people were treated for heat-related issues at the nation’s oldest continuous Fourth of July celebration. The temperature reached 90 degrees in...
View ArticleBest Sports Moments In July 4th History
Bryan Altman, CBS Local Sports While the Fourth of July is synonymous with many things – such as patriotism, barbecues and fireworks – one thing America’s independence day doesn’t bring to mind is...
View ArticleWhere To View Fireworks In 2019
Click on the city nearest to you to find information about their Fourth of July firework display plans.
View Article17 World Cup Fans More Prepared For The Fourth Of July Than You
By Chris Kral Now that the U.S. has been eliminated from the World Cup, it’s time to focus our attention on Independence Day. What better way is there to bounce back from a loss than by celebrating our...
View ArticleTrump To Push Forward On Fireworks Display At Mount Rushmore, Drawing Sharp...
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s plans to kick off Independence Day with a showy display at Mount Rushmore are drawing sharp criticism from Native Americans who view the monument as a...
View ArticleWhere To See July 4th Fireworks In Minnesota This Year
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — During a time when gun violence is becoming more common across Minneapolis, the consistent sound of fireworks is increasing fear and anxiety. It’s not just the frequency or time...
View ArticleMore Than Three-Quarters Of Americans To Spend Less On July 4th This Year
Coronavirus: Latest News | Community Resources | COVID-19 Info | Download Our New App | CBSN Minnesota MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Instead of celebrating the red, white and blue, some people may have a case...
View ArticleFor July 4th Holiday, Tourism Leaders Encourage Minnesotans To Travel Within...
Coronavirus: Latest News | Community Resources | COVID-19 Info | Download Our New App | CBSN Minnesota MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Explore Minnesota released a new recovery tourism campaign that highlights...
View ArticleJuly 4th, 2020: Celebrations, Protests, Social Distance Mark An Independence...
A conversation with Louise Stevenson, professor of History and American Studies at Franklin & Marshall College, by Norm Elrod, CBS Local The upcoming July 4th holiday may prove to be a symbolic...
View ArticleMinneapolis Cancels ‘Red, White And Boom’ July 4th Fireworks Show This Year
This article was originally published on May 21, 2021 MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Fans of July 4th fireworks in downtown Minneapolis are going to have to wait another summer. The Minneapolis Park and...
View ArticleFireworks, Already In Short Supply, Could Also Pose Greater Fire Hazard This...
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — As we head into the Fourth of July weekend, there’s a fireworks shortage due to supply-chain problems. That’s sparked high prices. But there’s also a warning about high fire danger...
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