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4th of July Events and Fireworks in Duluth / Superior [UPDATED 2013]

Tony Hart — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:06:22 +0000

237 years ago freedom was born in the United States and every year we celebrate our freedom, our values and our Country on the Fourth of July! If you’re looking for something to do this 4th, look no further, here are the Top 5 things to do this Independence Day. Hairball Photo 4 Party in [...]

Close Up View of San Diego Fireworks Blunder [VIDEO]

Tony Hart — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 18:42:05 +0000

By now most people have seen the aerial view of the San Diego Big Boom fireworks display mishap on the 4th of July. But I bet you haven’t seen this close up view of the 7,000 fireworks shells firing within 30 seconds. The error was blamed on a computer software malfunction that the company says [...]

Fireworks Fail! San Diego's July 4th Display Goes Off All at Once

Don Deane — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 16:10:23 +0000

While the rest of us were enjoying a lengthy 4th of July fireworks show last night, San Diego residents got completely robbed when their display went off all at once in a spectacular explosion that lasted a mere 15 seconds. Advertised as one of the largest fireworks displays in the nation, the Port of San [...]

Lighting Insanely Large Quantities of Fireworks Makes for Amazing Internet Videos, Happy 4th of July

Tony Hart — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 21:49:21 +0000

I would recommend not trying any of these insane stunts at home during the 4th of July, but if you decide not to heed my advice, please make sure you're capturing video of the explosive event at least!

From a world record to a neighborhood record, these pyromaniacs firmly believe in "going big or going home"!

Governor Dayton Vetos Fireworks Bill Citing Safety [POLL]

Tony Hart — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:34:54 +0000

Well it looks like we'll have to wait to buy these explosive fireworks, because Minnesota Governor and babysitter Mark Dayton vetoed a new law that would expand the kinds of fireworks sold in the state to include aerial fireworks vs. the lame sparklers and fountains currently available.

Citing safety as his primary deciding factor, Dayton said in a letter about the veto "government's foremost responsibility to protect the safety and the well-being of its citizens."

5 Explosive New Fireworks You'll be Able to Buy in Minnesota if Senate Passed Bill Becomes Law

Tony Hart — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 03:19:51 +0000

The state of Minnesota is on the verge of expanding the variety of fireworks you'll be able to purchase in the state. For years Minnesotans had to travel long and far to even get a firecracker or sparkler to celebrate the 4th of July, then along came the former pro-wrestler Governor who managed to expand the laws to allow lame "non aerial" fireworks

Watch a Breathtaking Daytime Fireworks Display [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:54:41 +0000

At the Arab Museum of Modern Art in Qatar, Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang used microchip-controlled explosives to make amazing patterns in the sky. It’s the coolest (and only) example of daytime fireworks we’ve ever seen. Each explosion was meant to paint a different picture. One sends inky black clouds into the sky and another creates [...]