Ono Hawaiian Plates returns to North Loop
Ono Hawaiian Plates specializes in Hawaiian comfort food and big portions. It is on Washington Avenue with a stunning patio that seats 60. Ono First opened in the North Loop Galley Food Hall six years ago. Their new location will be open Tuesday through Sunday.
Ono Hawaiian Plates specializes in Hawaiian comfort food and big portions. It is on Washington Avenue with a stunning patio that seats 60. Ono First opened in the North Loop Galley Food Hall six years ago. Their new location will be open Tuesday through Sunday.
Mini golf with a view returns to Walker Art Center
Golf and art collide on the rooftop of the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis. The Skyline Mini Golf course has opened for the summer season, and that includes a new artist-designed hole. It's called Indhaha Dayaxa (Eyes of the Moon) and it's created by Ifrah Mansour. It's composed of woven bamboo lattice and East African fabric incased in a resin finish. Skyline Mini Golf is available Wednesday through Sunday. It's $12 for non-members and $10 for members. Kids five and under are free with a paid adult.
Golf and art collide on the rooftop of the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis. The Skyline Mini Golf course has opened for the summer season, and that includes a new artist-designed hole. It's called Indhaha Dayaxa (Eyes of the Moon) and it's created by Ifrah Mansour. It's composed of woven bamboo lattice and East African fabric incased in a resin finish. Skyline Mini Golf is available Wednesday through Sunday. It's $12 for non-members and $10 for members. Kids five and under are free with a paid adult.
What's next for Horace the corpse flower?
Garden Guy Dale K. heads to the Como Conservatory to see what happens after a corpse flower bloom.
Garden Guy Dale K. heads to the Como Conservatory to see what happens after a corpse flower bloom.
Volunteers needed to pack one million meals
A local non-profit has set a goal of filling three shipping containers of meals for children in need, in just two days. Feed my Starving Children is planning its 10th Pack at the Park event. They're hoping to get 3,000 volunteers to join them at Target Field June 10th and 11th. There will be volunteers of all abilities, ages 5 and up for two-hour shifts. It'll take place inside the Thrivent Club. Sign-ups are available on the Feed My Starving Children website.
A local non-profit has set a goal of filling three shipping containers of meals for children in need, in just two days. Feed my Starving Children is planning its 10th Pack at the Park event. They're hoping to get 3,000 volunteers to join them at Target Field June 10th and 11th. There will be volunteers of all abilities, ages 5 and up for two-hour shifts. It'll take place inside the Thrivent Club. Sign-ups are available on the Feed My Starving Children website.
Edina Art Fair begins for 59th year
The Edina Art Fair returns June 5th - 7th at the intersection of 50th and France Avenue. There are 250 artists, food trucks and restaurants, three beverage gardens, two stages of live music and a kids zone. Metro Transit will be giving free rides to the Art Fair and there's free shuttle service from Edina City Hall to the fair Saturday and Sunday.
The Edina Art Fair returns June 5th - 7th at the intersection of 50th and France Avenue. There are 250 artists, food trucks and restaurants, three beverage gardens, two stages of live music and a kids zone. Metro Transit will be giving free rides to the Art Fair and there's free shuttle service from Edina City Hall to the fair Saturday and Sunday.
Senior rock group takes center stage
A group of Twin Cities seniors are defying stereotypes and living out their rockstar dreams. The talented Alive & Kickin' performers are hitting the stage this weekend for A&K Across the U.S.A. The show runs June 5th - 7th at the Bloomington Center for the Arts.
A group of Twin Cities seniors are defying stereotypes and living out their rockstar dreams. The talented Alive & Kickin' performers are hitting the stage this weekend for A&K Across the U.S.A. The show runs June 5th - 7th at the Bloomington Center for the Arts.
Cantus vocal ensemble takes on Dolly Parton hits
Premiere vocal ensemble, Cantus is bringing the songs of Dolly Parton to the stage with fresh interpretations. The show will cover her classics like “Jolene," “9 to 5” and “I Will Always Love You.” Cantus Presents, COVERS: Dolly & Friends runs through June 7th at the Luminary Arts Center at 700 N 1st St. in Minneapolis.
Premiere vocal ensemble, Cantus is bringing the songs of Dolly Parton to the stage with fresh interpretations. The show will cover her classics like “Jolene," “9 to 5” and “I Will Always Love You.” Cantus Presents, COVERS: Dolly & Friends runs through June 7th at the Luminary Arts Center at 700 N 1st St. in Minneapolis.
Wanderlight Trail opens at Minnesota Zoo
The Minnesota Zoo has a new evening event that will light up the night. Wanderlight Trail features larger-than-life lanterns inspired by animals from around the world on a quarter-mile walking trail. It runs Wednesday through Sunday evenings from 7:30 p.m. to midnight.
The Minnesota Zoo has a new evening event that will light up the night. Wanderlight Trail features larger-than-life lanterns inspired by animals from around the world on a quarter-mile walking trail. It runs Wednesday through Sunday evenings from 7:30 p.m. to midnight.
Remote-controlled boat parade coming to Centennial Lakes
The Edina Model Yacht Club is putting on a boat parade Sunday, June 7th, at Centennial Lakes Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be several boats in the pond, both whimsical and historical, and another 100+ on display inside the pavilion. Most of the boats and hand-crafted. The show is free to attend and there is a captain's stand for anyone who wants to try driving one of the remote-controlled tugboats.
The Edina Model Yacht Club is putting on a boat parade Sunday, June 7th, at Centennial Lakes Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be several boats in the pond, both whimsical and historical, and another 100+ on display inside the pavilion. Most of the boats and hand-crafted. The show is free to attend and there is a captain's stand for anyone who wants to try driving one of the remote-controlled tugboats.
Creating a pollinator-friendly garden
Garden Guy Dale K. shares tips for creating a pollinator-friendly garden and shares his top picks for what to plant in any space.
Garden Guy Dale K. shares tips for creating a pollinator-friendly garden and shares his top picks for what to plant in any space.
Bike shop teams up with neighborhood to save historic home
A bike shop in Northeast Minneapolis has rallied the community to help them save a historic home in the neighborhood. The John Cook House was built in 1889 in the Queen Anne style at 948 18th Ave NE. It's one of very few remaining from that time. The home was in bad shape with plans to turn it into a parking lot until Recovery Bike Shop started fundraising to save the home with plans to restore it. They should officially own the home by the end of June and then the work begins.
A bike shop in Northeast Minneapolis has rallied the community to help them save a historic home in the neighborhood. The John Cook House was built in 1889 in the Queen Anne style at 948 18th Ave NE. It's one of very few remaining from that time. The home was in bad shape with plans to turn it into a parking lot until Recovery Bike Shop started fundraising to save the home with plans to restore it. They should officially own the home by the end of June and then the work begins.
Farmers market spotlight: Riverside Farms
The Minneapolis Farmers Market recently opened for its 150th season. The summer season will run through October 31st. A benefit of attending a farmers' market is getting to talk with the farmers and the people who grow our food. One of the vendors who has been a part of the market for 50 years is Riverside Farms in Elk River. It began with two brothers and 96 acres. Now they have more than 450 acres, including 250 acres of sweet corn.
The Minneapolis Farmers Market recently opened for its 150th season. The summer season will run through October 31st. A benefit of attending a farmers' market is getting to talk with the farmers and the people who grow our food. One of the vendors who has been a part of the market for 50 years is Riverside Farms in Elk River. It began with two brothers and 96 acres. Now they have more than 450 acres, including 250 acres of sweet corn.
Free Turtle Fest event coming to Plymouth
There's a free celebration of turtles happening this weekend at French Regional Park in Plymouth. Turtle Fest takes place on Sunday, May 31st from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be live turtles, wildlife biologists, canoe and boat rides plus art activities and food trucks will be on site.
There's a free celebration of turtles happening this weekend at French Regional Park in Plymouth. Turtle Fest takes place on Sunday, May 31st from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be live turtles, wildlife biologists, canoe and boat rides plus art activities and food trucks will be on site.
Tropical plants for your back yard
Garden Guy Dale K. shares some plants that can turn your backyard into a tropical destination!
Garden Guy Dale K. shares some plants that can turn your backyard into a tropical destination!
A slice of the Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair is less than 100 days away, and folks got a taste of the fair this weekend. The Kickoff to Summer at the Fair brought back many of the favorites like pickle pizza, Sweet Martha's, deep-fried Ranch and Amish donuts. But there were also new additions including the Hunter & Jumper Horse Show at the newly renovated Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum, and Second Glance Crop Art Exhibit.
The Minnesota State Fair is less than 100 days away, and folks got a taste of the fair this weekend. The Kickoff to Summer at the Fair brought back many of the favorites like pickle pizza, Sweet Martha's, deep-fried Ranch and Amish donuts. But there were also new additions including the Hunter & Jumper Horse Show at the newly renovated Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum, and Second Glance Crop Art Exhibit.
Ocean sculptures made from beach trash at Como Park Zoo
There are ten new, larger-than-life sculptures at the Como Park Zoo. From afar, you'd never know they were made out of marine debris, things like flip flops, bottle caps, toys and even toothbrushes. This pollution is being used to create a powerful visual. The sculptures will be on display through Labor Day. Admission to Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is free, with voluntary donations appreciated.
There are ten new, larger-than-life sculptures at the Como Park Zoo. From afar, you'd never know they were made out of marine debris, things like flip flops, bottle caps, toys and even toothbrushes. This pollution is being used to create a powerful visual. The sculptures will be on display through Labor Day. Admission to Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is free, with voluntary donations appreciated.
Chanhassen shop crafting violins
What goes into crafting a delicate instrument like a violin? We take a look inside Dan Arlig's shop in Chanhassen, where he's crafting beautiful instruments out of a shop in his backyard.
What goes into crafting a delicate instrument like a violin? We take a look inside Dan Arlig's shop in Chanhassen, where he's crafting beautiful instruments out of a shop in his backyard.
BBQ Prep: Your Memorial Day checklist
Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, the State Fire Marshal stopped by FOX 9 to share advice for cleaning your grill and avoiding a call to 911 at your next cookout.
Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, the State Fire Marshal stopped by FOX 9 to share advice for cleaning your grill and avoiding a call to 911 at your next cookout.
Largest shared kitchen space in the state opens in North Minneapolis
In 2024, the Northside Economic Opportunity Network broke ground on a commercial kitchen facility. The $22 million dollar project is now open for entrepreneurs. NEON Collective Kitchens is 25,000 square feet, with 11 unique kitchens and five food hall counters. It was designed to help launch locally-owned food businesses. It's located on West Broadway Avenue near North Penn Avenue.
In 2024, the Northside Economic Opportunity Network broke ground on a commercial kitchen facility. The $22 million dollar project is now open for entrepreneurs. NEON Collective Kitchens is 25,000 square feet, with 11 unique kitchens and five food hall counters. It was designed to help launch locally-owned food businesses. It's located on West Broadway Avenue near North Penn Avenue.
Expensive vs. Cheap Plants
Garden Guy Dale K. explains why you see different prices for plants at your garden center. He digs into the real reasons for the prices.
Garden Guy Dale K. explains why you see different prices for plants at your garden center. He digs into the real reasons for the prices.