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![30 Fireworks Names That Sound Fake, But are Actually Real](http://townsquare.media/site/341/files/2024/06/attachment-Featured-Images-56.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Happy 4th of July, What’s Open and What’s Closed Today & Tomorrow](http://townsquare.media/site/65/files/2021/07/attachment-trinity-nguyen-iHeDe_hnWrM-unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Happy 4th of July, What’s Open and What’s Closed Today & Tomorrow
Today is the Fourth of July, and America is celebrating its 245th birthday. Parades, fireworks, picnics, and more. Here's what stores are open today and tomorrow.
![St. Joseph to Host Socially-Distanced Fourth of July Fireworks](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2016/06/GettyImages-81825565.jpg?w=980&q=75)
St. Joseph to Host Socially-Distanced Fourth of July Fireworks
The annual show is set for Thursday at 10:00 p.m.
![St. Joseph Holds Annual Parish Festival [GALLERY]](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2019/07/DSC02290.jpg?w=980&q=75)
St. Joseph Holds Annual Parish Festival [GALLERY]
An annual Independence Day staple in central Minnesota kicked off in St. Joseph on Wednesday night.
![Future of suburban Fourth of July Festival in Doubt](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2016/06/GettyImages-81825565.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Future of suburban Fourth of July Festival in Doubt
A Twin Cities suburb's 50th annual Fourth of July festival could be its last.
![‘Deadliest’ Traffic Day Yields No Deaths in Minnesota](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2011/12/Traffic.jpg?w=980&q=75)
‘Deadliest’ Traffic Day Yields No Deaths in Minnesota
There were no reported traffic deaths on what was expected to be the deadliest day of the year on Minnesota roads. The Department of Public Safety reported Thursday that statewide numbers were still being compiled, but preliminary reports indicate no one died on the Fourth of July holiday.
![Reporter’s Notebook: Fond Memories of Independence Days Gone By](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2012/07/Fourth-of-July-Parade.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Reporter’s Notebook: Fond Memories of Independence Days Gone By
The Fourth of July always has been one of my favorite holidays. I'm not sure why but its probably because my small hometown of Maynard, Minnesota is one of the many American communities that celebrates the Fourth with a festival.
![Fireworks to Light Up Central Minnesota Skies this Week [Dick’s Top 5]](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2012/07/joe_town_fireworks.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Fireworks to Light Up Central Minnesota Skies this Week [Dick’s Top 5]
After a day of brats, burgers, potato salad and a day in the sun, it's time for "ooh and ahh" moments in the sky. As Independence Day rounds the corner, here are some of the best 4th of July firework displays in the area.
Joe Town Rocks, St...