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No July Fourth fireworks for you, St. Paul

Bob Collins June 27, 2018, 9:36 AM Jun 27, 2018

Minnesota’s capital this year will not have a July Fourth fireworks display. St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter on Wednesday officially drove a stake through what was left of the holiday in his city, citing budget costs. Read more →

Study: Fireworks increase pollution by 42 percent

Bob Collins June 30, 2015, 10:40 AM Jun 30, 2015

A new National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration study claims that Fourth of July fireworks increase pollution by 42 percent.
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