4th of July

Lee Greenwood shares the story of his patriotic hit "God Bless the USA."

The DTA Transportation Center was closed on Monday, April 25 for construction on Michigan Street.  They had expect the closure to last about 30 days, but it took a bit longer.  The wait is over and it's opening this Saturday, July2.

Fourth of July weekend is upon us and it is historically one of the busiest weekends of the year for boating and fishing.  With that in mind, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources wants to remind us to take a little extra time to ensure boats and equipment are clean going in and clean coming out of lakes and rivers to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.

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

The City of Duluth will hold its annual Fourth Fest celebration Monday at Bayfront Festival Park.  The gates open at 4 p.m. and live music begins at 4:30.  If you plan on being on the water utilizing the Minnesota Slip Bridge or Aerial Lift Bridge, you should be aware of special hours that will be in place on the holiday.

The 4th Of July is celebrated all over the country, what are the best displays that are driveable? Here's a small list I put together.

You can feel the excitement in the Northland of the upcoming 4th of July holiday. It's a wonder we can get any work done.  If you're like me you're busy working on the menu for the picnic, let me help with a delicious easy dessert from Taste of Home that add to the decor of your picnic buffet table.

The 4th of July is the biggest day for cats and mostly dogs to be lost, or run away from their owners. Keeping identification on your pets during this time of year is extremely important. Make sure all tags have a current address, phone number and email. If your pet is micro-chipped, make sure that you have let your pet recovery service know if there have been any changes since the microchip was p

My daughter has spent almost every 4th of July at the family's lake property with ALL her cousins and dad's family making memories and enjoying picnics, parades and fireworks.  They would often do a group art project that would allow them to make something they could wear to the parade.  This year you could do a whole ensemble with two DIY ideas!  It's easy, fun and you and your friends can match

I grew up on the range, right on Main Street in Biwabik, MN.  There were two holidays that really got you excited as a kid.  One was obviously Christmas, and the next was Independence Day.  I thought that everywhere celebrated The 4th of July like we did.  It wasn't until I grew up and moved away that I realized it wasn't as big of a deal in other places.

Awwww, look at that face!  This spunky girl is an American Staffordshire Terrier currently living at Animal Allies and hoping to find her forever home filled with love.  There are some specific things Darla's adopter should be aware of but if you're in search of a high-energy girl, she could be the one!

You don't have to necessarily be camping to make this fun and delicious meal tin foil meal from Taste of Home for your family.  You can "camp out" in your backyard and do this meal on the grill to make it authentic.  It's easy, tasty and your kids will talk about the memories you're making for years to come.