4th of July

That burst of red in a fireworks show isn't just pretty — it's strontium burning in the sky. There's real chemistry behind every color up there.

Western North Dakota is heading into the holiday with greener conditions than most years — but the checklist for keeping animals safe is just as long as ever.

Fireworks can bring joy, but for our pets, the loud booms often create stress. Here are some simple steps to ease their worries.

Before you grab those sparklers, remember the unwritten rules that can make or break a North Dakota celebration this holiday.

Before the celebrations start, make sure your dog stays safe.

Mandan, are two days enough to blow up all your stuff?

Wow, and right before the 4th of July. Cloverdale seems to be saying- they're sorry. Some of their dogs and summer sausage just didn't come out right.

One thing people loved about the City of Mandan, was on holidays, you were able to discharge fireworks. This has changed, at least for the time being.

Headlining the 4th of July festivities are the events going on in Mandan for the celebration and Rodeo Days.

Spooked horses and extensive clean up costs have prompted the Mandan Rodeo Committee to request a ban of all private fireworks at Dacotah Centennial Park.