july 4th

Minneapolis city leaders coming together this 4th of July to decry the recent gun violence, especially in Black community "This is a pattern of violence, and they have to be on guard," says activist Nekima Levy Armstrong

Hitting the road for the 4th? You'll find good prices at the pump that are lower than the national average in Minnesota Gas in Minnesota is about 15-cents cheaper than the national average with prices hovering around $3 a gallon

Big music, bigger food and a big party in downtown Minneapolis as Taste of Minnesota returns this weekend Joan Jett, Cheap Trick, Ludacris plus Jucy Lucy's and a "Sunday Funday" are on-tap for the downtown festival

A warning ahead of the 4th of July weekend: Drunk boating is drunk driving says the DNR "If you're under the influence and operating a boat or vehicle, we will find you"

Chris Shaffer's Weather: Heat advisory for the Twin Cities for the 4th of July but rain should hold off for fireworks Shaffer says the weekend will be much more tolerable with less humidity - but on and off rain on Saturday

Minneapolis Police Chief says they're ready to break up any bad behavior over 4th of July weekend Groups have shot off fireworks at cars and people, plus violence has broken out in some areas the last few years

July 4th cookout will come at a higher price in 2025 but how much of that actually goes to the farmers who produce it?

Taste of Minnesota returns July 5-6 and it features an historic collection of Jucy Lucy's Live music will come from three stages and feature headliners Joan Jett, Cheap Trick, NUR-D and Ludacris

Charges filed against 4th of July revelers that shot fireworks at cars and even police officers One officer received burns to his body after a juvenile tossed a mortar-style firework at police

Hennepin County Sheriff's Office issues warning about staying safe on the water this holiday weekend