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Things to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this Fourth of July weekend (July 3–5)
By Madison Hunter at FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
Independence Day weekend is here, and Minnesota is going all out with fireworks, festivals, farmers markets, and a massive sci-fi convention taking over the Twin Cities.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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