The Fourth of July is Americana at its core: parades and cookouts and cold beer and, of course, fireworks. Those pyrotechnics also make it an especially dangerous holiday, typically resulting in more than 10,

Displays of patriotism were evident at parades and hot dog eating contests, even at a time of deep political divisions among Americans.

Eloise Ogden/MDN Royal Rebels recreational cheer team stops to give a short performance to parade-goers during Minot’s Fourth of July Parade on Friday. WASHBURN — Fort Mandan State Historic Site near Washburn is hosting “Watercolor En Plein Air” on Saturday, ...