Breaking Down Mosquito Season in Minnesota

Alex Carlson of the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District joins Adam on "The Afternoon Shift" to talk about mosquitos and the best way to prevent these insects from ultimately biting us.

Negro Leagues Baseball in Minnesota

Frank M. White joins Adam on "The Afternoon Shift" to discuss all-Black baseball teams from the Twin Cities in the early 20th century on the anniversary of Satchel Paige's birthday.

Bringing Gospel to the kids of Minnesota

The Afternoon Shift is joined by the talented team from ComMUSICation to chat about their upcoming gospel choir camp. Teaching Artists Imani Waters and Traiveon Dunlap share their stories and why this connection to gospel music is so important.

The cut in half challenge

To celebrate the midway point of the year the guys from The Afternoon Shift go head to head in a battle for the ages...who can cut things in half the best? It's better than it sounds!

Sunscreen myths debunked Dr. Maryam Safaee

Dr. Maryam Safaee of the Derm & Rejuvenation Institute in Santa Monica, California, joins "The Afternoon Shift" to discuss sunscreen do's and don'ts ahead of the July 4th weekend.

Cookies to die for...literally!

Rosie Grant has gone viral on social media for finding recipes that have been immortalized on gravestones over the country...she joins The Afternoon Shift to talk about the experience of discovering these much loved recipes and the release of her upcoming cook book!

When geese attack!

Goose Guru and Turkey Tactician, Sharon Stiteler, lays some avian advice on the guys of The Afternoon Shift! If you want to know what to do if you're being attacked by a wild bird you wont want to miss this!

Alex Campbell previews USA-Costa Rica CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match

The U.S. Men's National Team is coming to Minneapolis on Sunday to play Costa Rica in the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup which can be watched on FOX at 6 PM CT. Chicago-based soccer broadcaster Alex Campbell joined "The Afternoon Shift" to break down the tournament format and players to watch on Sunday.

David Booth previews the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

David Booth is a Special Olympics Minnesota athlete and Board Member of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games which are coming to Minneapolis next summer! He joined "The Afternoon Shift" to discuss the planning process, and what to expect from the Games.

Wounded Warriors find solace through cycling

Drew Carpenter is an Army veteran who was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome while on active deployment. And now, here in the Twin Cities, he's a member of the Wounded Warriors Project who competes in cycling events across the country.

Hopkins Food Truck Festival

Mayor of Hopkins, Patrick Hanlon, drops by FOX9 with the team from DelSur Empanadas to give The Afternoon Shift a taste of what will be on offer at the Hopkins Food Truck festival this weekend.