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Take Our 50 States Quiz

Chris Chapman — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 04:30:22 +0000

How well do you know this awesome nation? As we celebrate 236 years of independence, take a couple of minutes to discover some interesting facts about these United States of America!

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Who is Van T. Barfoot?

Jenna — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 14:23:59 +0000

The name Van T. Barfoot may not sound familiar to you, but his story is a good one that needs to be told. Van Thurman Barfoot was born in June of 1919 and that didn’t really cause much of a stir outside of his family and native Mississippi. Fast forward to 1944 near Caranno, Italy. A 25 [...]

10 Things You Didn't Know About the Fourth of July

Danny Gallagher — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 01:00:06 +0000

The legend of America’s birth is only 236 years old. However, in that short amount of time, a number of legends that would normally take centuries to grow and multiply in any other civilization have sprung up. The Fourth of July may have been dedicated to celebrate the spirit and sacrifice that helped found the [...]

Happy Fourth of July!

Lynn Quale — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 17:08:19 +0000

I am here wishing you and your family a happy Fourth of July! Independence Day is statistically the most dangerous U.S. holiday, with the highest report of injuries out of all the major holidays. I know, I know, I'm shocked too that it isn't St. Patty's day with all that green beer and those crazy leprechauns...but apparently that's not the case. So please, BE SAFE, and have fun!

Free Admission to Valleyfair for Members of the Military this Week

Sloan — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 17:36:07 +0000

Valleyfair is honoring our Hometown heroes over the Fourth of July holiday with free admission for any active or retired member of the Military this week.

Fireworks to Light Up Central Minnesota Skies this Week [Dick's Top 5]

Dick Nelson — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 13:00:25 +0000

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. Joseph Tuesday, July 3rd St. Joseph features [...]

July 4th Fireworks in St. Cloud, Central Minnesota

Townsquare Media — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 18:00:47 +0000

If you plan on packing up the family and bringing a blanket to watch the fireworks on 4th of July, here are some of the Firework displays going on in the St. Cloud and Central Minnesota.

4 Things You Should Know About The 4th of July

Sloan — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 19:00:15 +0000

On July 4th 1776, the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress, setting the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation. You may think you learned everything about this exclusively American holiday in school... but just like we found out in the movie Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Slayer, there's more to America than we realize.

4 Things You Should Know About The 4th of July–Fact #4

103.7 The Loon — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 18:55:23 +0000

We know how to chow down on The Fourth- and whether it's brats, dogs steaks or burgers, we're eating American!

4 Things You Should Know About The 4th of July–Fact #3

103.7 The Loon — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 18:46:27 +0000

American cities are the most patriotic in the world, we hoist the stars and stripes in places like New Freedom PA, American Fork UT, and Eagle Pass TX

4 Things You Should Know About The 4th of July – Fact #2

103.7 The Loon — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 18:27:09 +0000

China owns the Fourth, too.

4 Things You Should Know About The 4th of July – Fact #1

103.7 The Loon — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 18:14:30 +0000

We’ve been busy since that First Fourth

The 10 Most Awesome Fourth of July Fireworks Displays from Around the US [VIDEOS]

Townsquare Staff — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 12:00:26 +0000

Forget about the dawn’s early light, this Fourth of July is all about the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air and maybe even a couple of spiders. Those are the ones that, well, look kind of like a spider, anyway.

Here are 10 great fireworks displays throughout the country. If your city didn’t make it, don’t worry — we’re sure it’s just as good.