Memorial Day

Minnesota was one of many Midwestern states that saw violate weather on Memorial Day. Temperatures in Minnesota were in the upper 60s to low 70s which rarely triggers severe storms. Weather Eye Meterologist Cara Foster says the reason why Minnesota saw storms was the shifting of the jet stream which caused a shifting of precipitation.

Memorial Day became a federal holiday in 1971. Here is a look at how Americans have celebrated through the years while also honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

It may be past Memorial Day, but there's never a bad time to honor our fallen.

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start a summer, a three-day weekend, and a chance to pay respect to those that have given the ultimate sacrifice for their country, and with that came the annual Faribault Memorial Day parade through downtown Faribault and program in Central Park.

According to a proclamation signed by Faribault Mayor Kevin Voracek, the first Memorial Day in Faribault was observed on May 30, 1869. The proclamation goes on to encourage, "all citizens of Faribault to proudly join the Rice County Central Veterans Association in observance of this day to honor all veterans, who gave all...

The unofficial start to summer, Memorial Day weekend, is here. There will be parades and ceremonies to attend, campgrounds and cabins to drive to, and plenty of road construction throughout the state. With that in mind, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is reminding everyone to use caution this weekend.

The Rice County Central Veterans Association is in charge of the Memorial Day observances in Faribault and we will get details at 9:30AM on AM Minnesota. Central Veterans Association President John McDonough will be joined by honored combat veteran Larry Kokoschke on the program...

Memorial Day Weekend is this weekend, and you’re packing up and heading to the cabin or campground to spend some time with the family around the campfire, roasting marshmallows and making s'mores. Now wouldn't it be a lot easier with an extra grand in your pocket...

Monday marked Memorial Day, and with that came the annual Faribault Memorial Day parade through downtown Faribault and program in Central Park.

I hope everyone is enjoying their Memorial Day, but let's not forget why we celebrate this day. The last Monday in the month of May is set aside as a day to honor the men and women who have died while serving in the military. Originating in the years after the Civil War, it was formally recognized as a federal holiday in 1971...