Seasonal & Holidays
July 4 Is Monday: Which Fireworks Are Legal In Minnesota?
Many Minnesotans may consider putting on their own firework shows and displays.
TWIN CITIES, MN — Due to inflation, supply chain issues, and lack of staffing, several traditional, wide-scale Fourth of July firework shows have been canceled in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro.
Subsequently, many Minnesotans may consider putting on their own firework shows and displays.
Low-grade fireworks are legal in Minnesota, thanks to a law passed in 2002 under Gov. Jesse Ventura. However, all exploding fireworks, and fireworks that go airborne, are outlawed from private use in the state.
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Here are some examples of legal fireworks in Minnesota:
- Sparklers
- Cones and tubes that emit sparks
- Novelty items like snakes and party poppers
- Noisemakers
These are the types of fireworks that are illegal in Minnesota:
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- Firecrackers
- Bottle rockets
- Missiles
- Roman candles
- Mortars and shells
In Wisconsin, residents can set buy and set off firecrackers, roman candles, bottle rockets, and mortars if they have a valid permit.
Also read: Twin Cities 4th Of July Fireworks Guide 2022
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