As the Fourth of July quickly approaches, the St. Cloud area is preparing to host a variety of events to celebrate the holiday. From parades to fireworks and live music, those in central Minnesota ...

Each Fourth of July, as the night sky erupts in dazzling bursts of color, families gather on blankets, children twirl with sparklers held high, and neighbors glance upward with shared wonder.

The Fourth of July is one of the more low-pressure holidays. No need to wrap presents or construct an elaborate costume, just gather for good food, good friends, good tunes. If the last part is ...