Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around Minneapolis For 2026

Your guide to fireworks, parades, and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Minneapolis.

Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around The Twin Cities For 2026

Your guide to fireworks, parades, and other July 4 celebrations of America's 250th anniversary in and around the Twin Cities.

Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around The Twin Cities For 2026

Your guide to fireworks, parades, and other July 4 celebrations of America's 250th anniversary in and around the Twin Cities.

2026 July 4 Fireworks Guide For Minneapolis

Your guide to fireworks, parades, and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Minneapolis.

Easter 2026 Grocery And Retail Hours: What’s Open And Closed In MN

Most traditional grocery stores in Minnesota will be open at least part of the day on Easter Sunday.

The Uses Of Tragedy: 2025 Year In Review

A colleague and I had a meeting with Melissa Hortman on June 12. She was upbeat, self-deprecating and typically frank.

Minnesota Grocery And Pharmacy Christmas Hours For 2025

Holiday hours vary by chain, with some grocery stores and pharmacies closed on Christmas Day while others operate with limited hours.

Polar Vortex Is Strengthening: What It Means For MN Winter Temps, Snow

Minnesota stands out as one of the few regions where colder-than-average winter conditions are expected to persist into early 2026.

These Restaurants Are Open Christmas Day 2025 In The Twin Cities

Not everyone wants to cook Christmas Eve supper or Christmas Day dinner, and there will be some places open in the Twin Cities metro.

Record Thanksgiving Travel Expected: Here Are The Worst Times To Hit The Road In MN

Thanksgiving is the single-busiest holiday for travel, compared to others like Memorial Day and July 4.

Thanksgiving Grocery, Black Friday Retail Hours: What’s Open, Closed In MN

Most retail stores in Minnesota are closed on Thanksgiving Day.

Spirit Halloween Taking Over 19 Empty Stores In Minnesota: Full List

Spirit Halloween plans to open stores across Minnesota this season. Here's where to find them.

Fireworks Near Me: Minneapolis July 4th 2025 Events

To help you fit it all in on your 4th of July calendar, Patch has put together a guide to what’s going on.

These MN Grocery, Hardware, And Retail Stores Are Open On July 4th

There are some exceptions, notably Costco, whose policy is to close on most major holidays.

July 4th 2025 Fireworks, Events Around Minneapolis

Your guide to fireworks, parades, and other July 4 celebrations in and around Minneapolis.

Dancing And Double-Dutch: The Twin Cities Celebrate Juneteenth

The 160th anniversary of Juneteenth was Thursday across the Twin Cities with block parties, festivals, concerts and history walks.

These MN Stores Will Be Open On Easter, But Many Others Will Close

Hours may vary by chain, so it’s a good idea to call ahead to verify your local store’s hours.

MLK Day 2025: What’s Open And Closed In MN

Retail stores, restaurants, and many other businesses are open as usual, although some, including Patch, observe MLK Day as a paid holiday.

MN New Year’s Grocery Store Hours: Target, Cub Foods, More

Across Minnesota, stores have varying schedules on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, so plan ahead to avoid any unexpected closures.

New Year’s Eve 2024 Minneapolis: Nickelodeon U, MN Orchestra, And More

Discover New Year's Eve events in the Twin Cities, featuring family-friendly activities, live music, and exciting parties to ring in 2025.

MN Christmas, New Year’s Grocery Store Hours: Target, Walmart, More

Check out the holiday hours for Target, Walmart, and other grocery and drugstores across Minnesota this Christmas and New Year's.

Check Out These MN State Fair-Winning Christmas Tree Farms

Here are some Minnesota State Fair-award-winning places​ to chop or pick out a tree within driving distance of the Twin Cities metro area.

Thanksgiving Grocery Store Hours Minnesota 2024

Find out when the time will run out to pick up last-minute Thanksgiving items from Lunds and Byerlys, Kowalski's Markets​, and Cub Foods.

'The Most Breathtaking Sunrises': Sharing Thankfulness In North Branch

Patch and T-Mobile have partnered to highlight what people are grateful for this November.

MN Thanksgiving, Black Friday Shopping Hours 2024

Most major retailers in Minnesota will be closed on Thanksgiving, prompting holiday shoppers to shop primarily online.

Local Hero Honored at The Kenwood Senior Living Community!

Lowry Hill resident Rob Brown, a retired U.S. Army Captain, was recognized for his service during a special Veterans Day ceremony.

Daylight Saving Time Ends: When Does The Sun Set Sunday in MN?

As we "fall back" to Central Standard Time in Minnesota Sunday morning, we’re approaching the time of year known as "dark 30."

Daylight Saving Time In MN: When To Turn Back The Clocks In 2024

Minnesotans lose nearly 3 minutes of daylight each day during this time of year.

Where To Pick Pumpkins In Minneapolis, MN This Fall

Many pumpkin patches and fields offer complementary activities like hayrides, corn mazes, and games for the kids.

MN Fall Colors Map: DNR Releases 2024 Foliage Forecast

The peak season for fall leaf-peeping is still a few weeks away, leaving you time to plan a road trip to see fall foliage at most brilliant.

National Ice Cream Day 2024: Here’s The Scoop On Deals In MN

National Ice Cream Day is Sunday and several area shops and national chains are offering freebies and deals to celebrate.

Fireworks Near Me: Minneapolis July 4th 2024 Events

Your guide to fireworks, parades, and other July 4 celebrations in and around Minneapolis.

July 4 Fireworks Guide 2024: Where To See Them In Minnesota

Check out where to celebrate our nation's birth with fireworks, parades, and family events planned throughout the Twin Cities metro area.

July 4, 2024: What's Open, Closed In The Minneapolis Area

Here's a look at what you can still find open in the Twin Cities metro area on Independence Day.

July 4th 2024 Fireworks, Events Around Minneapolis

Your guide to fireworks, parades, and other July 4 celebrations in and around Minneapolis.

Memorial Day Weekend 2024: What's Open, Closed In Minneapolis

Minneapolis city government offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, so that employees can observe the Memorial Day holiday.

Many Twin Cities Swimming Pools, Splash Pads Set For Summer 2024

Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer and many public pools in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area will open.

2 MN Eateries Among 100 Best Brunch Spots For Mother’s Day: OpenTable

Two Minnesota restaurants are among the 100 best for Mother’s Day brunch, according to a list released Thursday by OpenTable.

Mother's Day Forecast Released: MN Weather

Here's the weather to expect if you were planning a picnic or patio brunch in the Twin Cities metro area for Mother's Day.

Easter Brunch 2024 In Twin Cities Metro: 5 Places To Eat

Some Twin Cities metro area restaurants will open on Sunday, March 31, to take care of the Easter food preparation.

The Best Valentine's Day Gifts For Him

Valentine's Day isn't just a holiday to swoon over the ladies — treat the number one man in your life to these fun and practical gifts.