The story behind the fair’s favorite Apple Fries
FOX 9’s Ian Leonard speaks with the owner and founder of the Great Minnesota Get-Together’s Apple Fries – a new food item in 2026 that caused some of the longest lines.
FOX 9’s Ian Leonard speaks with the owner and founder of the Great Minnesota Get-Together’s Apple Fries – a new food item in 2026 that caused some of the longest lines.
Ian Leonard learns Saturday Dumpling Co.’s secret
Starting out by offering family recipe frozen dumplings out of their condo in Minneapolis, Saturday Dumpling Co. has grown to three brick-and-mortar locations and a State Fair stand. FOX 9’s Ian Leonard speaks with one of its founders about their road to success and drops his own fresh batch in the fryer.
Starting out by offering family recipe frozen dumplings out of their condo in Minneapolis, Saturday Dumpling Co. has grown to three brick-and-mortar locations and a State Fair stand. FOX 9’s Ian Leonard speaks with one of its founders about their road to success and drops his own fresh batch in the fryer.
Minnesota State Fair: Best Awards announced for 2026
The Great Minnesota Get-Together has announced its annual awards for the fair’s best exhibitors, concessions, attractions and food.
The Great Minnesota Get-Together has announced its annual awards for the fair’s best exhibitors, concessions, attractions and food.
Minneapolis coffee institution closing after 50 years
A nearly 50-year-old specialty coffee shop in Minneapolis' Linden Hills neighborhood is closing after its landlord declined to renew its lease. FOX 9’s Maury Glover has the story
A nearly 50-year-old specialty coffee shop in Minneapolis' Linden Hills neighborhood is closing after its landlord declined to renew its lease. FOX 9’s Maury Glover has the story
Linden Hills staple Coffee and Tea Limited closing after 50 years
A Linden Hills coffee institution is closing after its landlord chose not to renew its lease, leaving longtime customers and the owner's family saying goodbye to a neighborhood staple.
A Linden Hills coffee institution is closing after its landlord chose not to renew its lease, leaving longtime customers and the owner's family saying goodbye to a neighborhood staple.
North Minneapolis author honors late grandfather with children's book series
A north Minneapolis author is honoring his late grandfather through a children's book series that puts history — and healing — in a whole new light.
A north Minneapolis author is honoring his late grandfather through a children's book series that puts history — and healing — in a whole new light.
St. Paul pub broken into more than a dozen times, pub owner calls for harsher penalties
The owner of a well-known St. Paul pub says he’s reached his breaking point after another costly break-in.
The owner of a well-known St. Paul pub says he’s reached his breaking point after another costly break-in.
St. Paul pub owner fed up with crime
A suspect has been arrested in the attempted burglary of two St. Paul businesses, with one owner telling FOX 9 he is fed up with increased crime in the area.
A suspect has been arrested in the attempted burglary of two St. Paul businesses, with one owner telling FOX 9 he is fed up with increased crime in the area.
Pearson's Candy Company closing St. Paul facility, laying off 80 workers in September
A well-known St. Paul candy maker is shutting down, with dozens of workers set to lose their jobs this fall.
A well-known St. Paul candy maker is shutting down, with dozens of workers set to lose their jobs this fall.
NY Gyro fined $613K for minimum wage, worker overtime violations
Minnesota-based Mediterranean restaurant chain NY Gyro has been ordered to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in back wages after a federal investigation uncovered several violations.
Minnesota-based Mediterranean restaurant chain NY Gyro has been ordered to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in back wages after a federal investigation uncovered several violations.
Businesses feeling wildfire toll in Minnesota
From outfitters to resorts and local businesses in downtown Ely and surrounding areas, owners say they are feeling the economic toll of the wildfires in northern Minnesota.
From outfitters to resorts and local businesses in downtown Ely and surrounding areas, owners say they are feeling the economic toll of the wildfires in northern Minnesota.
Ely-area businesses navigating impact of Minnesota wildfires, BWCA closure
From outfitters to resorts and local businesses in downtown Ely and surrounding areas, owners say they are feeling the economic toll of the wildfires in northern Minnesota.
From outfitters to resorts and local businesses in downtown Ely and surrounding areas, owners say they are feeling the economic toll of the wildfires in northern Minnesota.
U.S. hosting World Cup helping boost soccer's popularity in Minnesota
Minnesota, not just a hockey state. The popularity of soccer is noticeable now more than ever with local fans, store owners and referees all feeling the excitement and changes brought by the World Cup on American soil. FOX 9's Leah Beno has the story.
Minnesota, not just a hockey state. The popularity of soccer is noticeable now more than ever with local fans, store owners and referees all feeling the excitement and changes brought by the World Cup on American soil. FOX 9's Leah Beno has the story.
St. Paul minimum wage increases to $16.37 for small businesses, $14.25 for microbusinesses
Minimum wage rates in St. Paul increased on July 1 for small and micro businesses.
Minimum wage rates in St. Paul increased on July 1 for small and micro businesses.
Minneapolis couple goes viral for homemade cookies
The Golden Batch Bakery has seen a huge jump in orders after a Minneapolis couple’s homemade cookies went viral. FOX 9’s Maury Glover has the sweet story.
The Golden Batch Bakery has seen a huge jump in orders after a Minneapolis couple’s homemade cookies went viral. FOX 9’s Maury Glover has the sweet story.
St. Paul's Half Time Rec named No. 1 bar in America by Esquire
Half Time Rec, a neighborhood favorite in St. Paul, has landed national recognition as the best bar in the country in 2026.
Half Time Rec, a neighborhood favorite in St. Paul, has landed national recognition as the best bar in the country in 2026.
Restaurant owner faces backlash after saying he’d prefer to hire men over women
A restaurant owner’s comments about his preference for hiring male servers over women have sparked outrage and plans for a protest in Wisconsin.
A restaurant owner’s comments about his preference for hiring male servers over women have sparked outrage and plans for a protest in Wisconsin.
Star Tribune looks to cut 15% of its staff
The Minnesota Star Tribune announced it was cutting about 65 jobs. Reporter and Columnist Rochelle Olson talks about what those cuts could mean for the future of the paper.
The Minnesota Star Tribune announced it was cutting about 65 jobs. Reporter and Columnist Rochelle Olson talks about what those cuts could mean for the future of the paper.
Operation Metro Surge: New sales data shows metro economic impact
The City of Minneapolis released a report in February estimating losses experienced by restaurants and small businesses during Operation Metro Surge could be up to $81 million.
The City of Minneapolis released a report in February estimating losses experienced by restaurants and small businesses during Operation Metro Surge could be up to $81 million.
Why Wild Rumpus in Linden Hills is unlike any other bookstore: Cats, chinchillas and 15K books
A south Minneapolis bookstore has been inspiring young readers and their families for decades with its unique blend of whimsy, animals and a love for storytelling.
A south Minneapolis bookstore has been inspiring young readers and their families for decades with its unique blend of whimsy, animals and a love for storytelling.