fireworks

State lawmakers in St. Paul are once again pushing to expand firework sales in Minnesota.

Independence Day has come and gone, but there's no reason to stop the celebrating.

Fireworks are as much a part of July Fourth as barbecues, parades and red, white and blue, but have you ever stopped to think what makes them flare up in the first place?

Could fireworks be bad for our health? Cindy says so -- and it's not because we could blow ourselves up or get burned either. Say it ain't so Cindy! (Truth be told, I don't really care. Light 'em if you got 'em.)

Staying out of trouble when it comes to Minnesota fireworks laws is pretty simple -- if it flies or explodes, it's illegal. Bottle rockets, firecrackers, and roman candles are out. Sparklers, snakes, spark emitting fountains, and poppers are in -- but remember, none are allowed on public property.

The 4th of July is literally around the corner and since it's my favorite holiday, I had to take a look to see what there was for fireworks shows in Central Minnesota.  Here are a few that look pretty cool to me!

Sounds like the number-crunchers at WalletHub are at it again -- this time calculating what large cities in America are best for watching fireworks on the Fourth of July. Any guesses where the Twin Cities came in on the list?

I don't normally think of fireworks as being a daytime thing but it works and it's pretty awesome!

You haven't truly experienced 4th of July fireworks until you've experienced them from the viewpoint of a drone flying dead center through all of the explosive action.

With the 4th of July tomorrow (Friday) many of us are probably waiting to be done with work, but the for the crew at Pyrotechnic Displays, their work is just beginning.

There are so many wonderful things about the upcoming holiday including lots of good times, good friends and family, fireworks and great food!

Sparklers, fountains, smokey things...blah, blah, blah. I appreciate everyone's concern for protecting me from myself (see helmet laws, seat belt laws, and lack thereof for fast-food, 96-ounce sodas, tobacco, & alcohol). I am a red-blooded American man that wants to shoot things into the sky and blow things up. Come on man.