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A local library system is working to make meaningful connections easier for families facing memory loss. The Dakota County Library system has expanded memory loss visit kits for diverse communities.

It's time to start growing tomatoes. Garden Guy Dale K shares tips for sowing tomatoes right now so they're ready for the garden.

When it comes to fitness, an instructor up in Cross Lake has seen it all. At more than 80-years-old Donna Keiffer has spent more than 30,000 hours teaching classes. FOX 9 Photojournalist Seraj Sarim shares her story and why those attending Donna's classes keep coming back! 

Garden Guy Dale K takes a behind-the-scenes look at the Spring Flower Show at the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory in St. Paul. 

Misleading weather app icons are affecting major attractions like zoos. Rain icons on apps can imply all-day rain, impacting visitor numbers. Weather apps are valuable for current conditions like temperature and humidity. However, they often lack accuracy in forecasting due to reliance on computer models, which have inherent limitations.

A Minnesota grocer with 100 years of history is trying something new in Plymouth. The flagship store opens on March 12th off of Bass Lake Rd and I-494. Beyond the market, they've partnered with well-known Twin Cities chefs to come up with multiple dining options. Chef Alicia Hinze is opening a 3rd The Butter Tin location that will have breakfast and lunch from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. After that, it will continue offering baked goods, coffee plus wine and beer until 7 p.m.  Chef David Fhima is running The Global table with three fast-casual concepts; Basta Pasta, Abuela’s Mexican Kitchen and Brother’s Burgers.  The store also has an ice cream, dirty soda and gourmet popcorn shop plus outdoor seating and a performance stage.

What's better than one level of karaoke; three levels and four DJ's. A local crew of karaoke fans are bringing back their Triple Play event. They offer karaoke on three levels of Eat Street Crossing all at the same time while also bringing in local vendors. The next Triple Play Karaoke is happening on Tuesday, March 17th from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Eat Street Crossing. There's no cover charge to attend.

Families can experience prehistoric adventures together at the Children's Theatre Company, where Dinosaur World Live is now on stage. The show runs through April 5, offering audiences the chance to see dinosaurs brought to life up close.

Bold colors start now! Garden Guy Dale K shares some tips for getting ready for spring and summer blooms.

More than 5,000 Minnesota K - 12 students used STEM skills to design new habitats and enhancements for Minnesota Zoo's five California sea lions. The best ideas are being displayed and presented by student groups at the Minnesota Zoo during this first week of March.

Garden Guy Dale K shares his top must-have spring tools to get started in the garden.

For the last week, the Chaska Curling Center hosted the US Wheelchair Curling Team for practices ahead of the Paralympic Winter Games. Events begin in Milano Cortina on Wednesday with the opening ceremony slated for Friday, March 6th. There are 665 athletes competing in 79 events across six sports.

What started out as a family hobby is now a full-fledged business in Cottage Grove. Finn's Frog Farm specializes in captive bred tree frogs, dart frogs, ground dwelling frogs and all the things one would need to support them. They are in the process of adding a classroom for future camps and learning opportunities. They are open Wednesday through Sunday.

A Minnesota non-profit hopes a free screening event this weekend can help with the early detection of prostate cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Saturday, the Minnesota Urology Foundation is holding a free screening at the New Salem Baptist Church in Minneapolis from 10am - 2pm.

The freezing and thawing cycle is ideal for sap collection and starting this weekend, there are events planned that allow folks to learn more about the maple syruping process from start to finish. Three Rivers Park District operates 20 parks all across the Twin Cities. We ventured to the Lowry Nature Center in Victoria to start the tapping process.

Three Rivers Park District offers a 'Raptors up Close' program where you can learn about their ambassador animals like Regi the great horned owl.

Spring has arrived in downtown Minneapolis. The Home and Garden Show is underway at the Convention Center. The show runs February 25th through March 1st. 

Costumed teams will hop on mattresses and race down Buck Hill in Burnsville this weekend. The Original Mattress Factory Bedrace for Bridging event raises money for a local non-profit that supports families as they transition into stable housing by providing furniture and household items. There is still time to register a team. Races begin Saturday at 6 p.m. Bridging supports more than 5,000 families in the metro and has three warehouses across the Twin Cities.

Garden Guy Dale K. takes a deep dive into the world of Variegated house plants and shows off some of his favorites.