Fourth of July

St. Cloud's 73rd annual 4th of July Fireworks celebration will be held tonight at both Hester Park and Wilson Park, next to the Mississippi River.

Americans need a day of rest and relaxation to recuperate from their day of celebration. I can't be the only one who feels this way.

If you're planning on traveling over the holiday weekend, you're likely to hit traffic...even if you're just going up the road.

If you're new to the area, or if you're looking to change things up a little bit this year, here are some of my St. Cloud firework do's and don't's!

Fire up the grill, put the beer on ice, and get your fireworks together -- it's the 4th of July in Minnesota. Want to stay out of trouble? Here are some guidelines as to what's legal and what's not when it comes to fireworks in the North Star State (plus the penalties if you…

St. Cloud's 69th annual 4th of July Fireworks celebration will be held on Monday. There are activities planned at both Hester Park and Wilson Park, next to the Mississippi River.

Fire up the grill, put the beer on ice, and get your fireworks together -- it's the 4th of July in Minnesota. Want to stay out of trouble? Here are some guidelines as to what's legal and what's not when it comes to fireworks in the North Star State (plus the penalties if you…

Nothing brings out the patriotism in us like Independence Day.

I've lived in central Minnesota for most of my life and have watched nearly every Fourth of July fireworks display in St. Cloud. My family has tested out many different viewing spots over the years--so I consider myself an expert when it comes to selecting the best spot.

Family & friends, meat on the grill, stars & stripes -- it's time for the Fourth of July in Minnesota. Here's your guide to finding fireworks displays across the North Star State this weekend. (Don't forget the bug spray.)

This morning on Minnesota's Morning Show we created a Fourth of July playlist on Spotify using your suggestions. Download Spotify and you can take the playlist with you this weekend at no charge. Thanks for being part of our world every morning -- and have an awesome weekend!

You know firecrackers work. Now, we get some insight into what makes these bright balls of light go boom.