Minnesota's Largest Candy Store opens for the season
The big yellow barn off Highway 169 in Jordan is back in business. This is the 48th year for the store in this location. As always, they offer the classics, but don't shy away from edgier options. Owner Rober Wagner says super sour candy is in this year. The shop also has more than a thousand puzzles. It opens at 8 a.m. daily. They do not accept credit or debit cards. Bring cash or a personal check, though they do have ATMs on site.
The big yellow barn off Highway 169 in Jordan is back in business. This is the 48th year for the store in this location. As always, they offer the classics, but don't shy away from edgier options. Owner Rober Wagner says super sour candy is in this year. The shop also has more than a thousand puzzles. It opens at 8 a.m. daily. They do not accept credit or debit cards. Bring cash or a personal check, though they do have ATMs on site.
Third-generation farm in Corcoran offers calf cuddles
A Minnesota dairy farm is inviting people to experience the viral trend of cow cuddling, giving city dwellers and animal lovers a chance to connect with agriculture in a whole new way. Brother and sister duo of Quinci and Caleb started Curious Cows and Company to share their love for the dairy industry with as many people as possible. FOX 9's Hannah Flood took a trip to the farm to get the full eperience.
A Minnesota dairy farm is inviting people to experience the viral trend of cow cuddling, giving city dwellers and animal lovers a chance to connect with agriculture in a whole new way. Brother and sister duo of Quinci and Caleb started Curious Cows and Company to share their love for the dairy industry with as many people as possible. FOX 9's Hannah Flood took a trip to the farm to get the full eperience.
Northfield coffee shop shares viral latte with the world
Little Joy Coffee is putting Northfield, Minnesota on the map. The quaint shop has been sharing coffee recipes with the world through social media videos and their latest creation has spread like wildfire. It's called the Raspberry Danish Latte. A few weeks ago, the shop posted it's recipe featuring a raspberry syrup, milk, a shot of expresso and a "cream cheese toppper". They encouraged other shops to replicate the drink, and it worked. To date, more than 230 shops in 30+ countries.
Little Joy Coffee is putting Northfield, Minnesota on the map. The quaint shop has been sharing coffee recipes with the world through social media videos and their latest creation has spread like wildfire. It's called the Raspberry Danish Latte. A few weeks ago, the shop posted it's recipe featuring a raspberry syrup, milk, a shot of expresso and a "cream cheese toppper". They encouraged other shops to replicate the drink, and it worked. To date, more than 230 shops in 30+ countries.
Kids learn the art of sewing
An essential skill that's mostly disappeared from public schools is still being taught at a Minneapolis studio. Lovely's Sewing & Arts Collective was founded by Keiona Cook 17 years ago. She teaches kids as young as six and adults as well. Cook has a studio in the North Loop neighborhood and a second location on the skyway level of the IDS building in downtown Minneapolis which also houses her first retail stop. There is an upcoming fashion show on Thursday, April 30th at Machine Shop Minneapolis. The fundraising event is called 'Once Upon a Stitch.'
An essential skill that's mostly disappeared from public schools is still being taught at a Minneapolis studio. Lovely's Sewing & Arts Collective was founded by Keiona Cook 17 years ago. She teaches kids as young as six and adults as well. Cook has a studio in the North Loop neighborhood and a second location on the skyway level of the IDS building in downtown Minneapolis which also houses her first retail stop. There is an upcoming fashion show on Thursday, April 30th at Machine Shop Minneapolis. The fundraising event is called 'Once Upon a Stitch.'
Inside the insect collection at the University of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota's insect collection is being transferred to the Bell Museum. It's one of the largest University-affiliated collections in North America. Part of that collection will be viewable at the Great Minnsect Show on Saturday, April 18th from 9:00am - 3:00pm at the St. Paul Campus Student Center located at 2017 Buford Ave, St. Paul, MN. It is free to attend.
The University of Minnesota's insect collection is being transferred to the Bell Museum. It's one of the largest University-affiliated collections in North America. Part of that collection will be viewable at the Great Minnsect Show on Saturday, April 18th from 9:00am - 3:00pm at the St. Paul Campus Student Center located at 2017 Buford Ave, St. Paul, MN. It is free to attend.
Documentary on giant pencil makes its Twin Cities debut
A film about a giant pencil carving in front of a Minneapolis home is getting national attention. It recently won the 'Best Documentary Short Film Award' at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival meaning it's eligible for the Academy Awards. It's called 'A Short Documentary about a Giant Pencil.' It tells the story of a fallen tree, turned pencil, turned Minneapolis icon with its own sharpening party every June. The documentary is playing now at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival. The first two screenings sold out, so they added a third on Sunday, April 19th at 7:20 p.m. at the Main Cinema.
A film about a giant pencil carving in front of a Minneapolis home is getting national attention. It recently won the 'Best Documentary Short Film Award' at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival meaning it's eligible for the Academy Awards. It's called 'A Short Documentary about a Giant Pencil.' It tells the story of a fallen tree, turned pencil, turned Minneapolis icon with its own sharpening party every June. The documentary is playing now at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival. The first two screenings sold out, so they added a third on Sunday, April 19th at 7:20 p.m. at the Main Cinema.
Tips to get your grass growing this spring
Garden Guy Dale K. takes a trip to the U of M's Turfgrass Science Program to see how they're testing low-input grasses that require less water, fertilizer and mowing.
Garden Guy Dale K. takes a trip to the U of M's Turfgrass Science Program to see how they're testing low-input grasses that require less water, fertilizer and mowing.
FOX 9 Good Day: April 13, 2026
A proud mom moment at an MLB game this weekend has Twins fans feeling emotional. Plus, have you hit a streaming rut? Film critic Paul McGuire-Grimes shares his "must stream" shows of the spring.
A proud mom moment at an MLB game this weekend has Twins fans feeling emotional. Plus, have you hit a streaming rut? Film critic Paul McGuire-Grimes shares his "must stream" shows of the spring.
Music series returns to Lakewood Cemetery chapel
Summer concert season has arrived, but only one series takes place in a 116-year-old chapel at a cemetery. Lakewood Cemetery is hosting 'Music in the Chapel.' The series started in 2018, welcoming the community to experience Lakewood in a different way. Concerts run monthly on Sunday afternoons from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. and feature a variety of local musicians. The first concert is April 12th with Dan Israel.
Summer concert season has arrived, but only one series takes place in a 116-year-old chapel at a cemetery. Lakewood Cemetery is hosting 'Music in the Chapel.' The series started in 2018, welcoming the community to experience Lakewood in a different way. Concerts run monthly on Sunday afternoons from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. and feature a variety of local musicians. The first concert is April 12th with Dan Israel.
Fleurs de Villes debuts in Minnesota
A world-renowned flower show is on display now at Galleria Edina. The Fleurs de Villes FLORA show tapped into 16 local florists to design fashion-forward displays throughout the shopping center. The show runs from April 10th to the 19th during mall hours. There is free valet on the weekends.
A world-renowned flower show is on display now at Galleria Edina. The Fleurs de Villes FLORA show tapped into 16 local florists to design fashion-forward displays throughout the shopping center. The show runs from April 10th to the 19th during mall hours. There is free valet on the weekends.
Walk for Animals returns to Minnesota May 2
Animal lovers have a big reason to mark their calendars as the Walk for Animals returns to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 2. The event is the largest fundraiser of the year for the nonprofit, supporting their mission to find forever homes for animals in need.
Animal lovers have a big reason to mark their calendars as the Walk for Animals returns to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 2. The event is the largest fundraiser of the year for the nonprofit, supporting their mission to find forever homes for animals in need.
Habitat for Humanity building 147 affordable homes in St. Paul
As home prices climb across the country, Habitat for Humanity is taking on one of its largest projects yet in St. Paul. Habitat for Humanity is constructing 147 homes at The Heights build site on the east side. These homes will be available to first-time home buyers who meet specific income guidelines. Why you should care: Habitat for Humanity is hosting its "Hard Hat and Black Tie Gala" on Saturday, April 25 at The Depot in Minneapolis. The event is a major fundraiser that will help support ongoing and future projects.
As home prices climb across the country, Habitat for Humanity is taking on one of its largest projects yet in St. Paul. Habitat for Humanity is constructing 147 homes at The Heights build site on the east side. These homes will be available to first-time home buyers who meet specific income guidelines. Why you should care: Habitat for Humanity is hosting its "Hard Hat and Black Tie Gala" on Saturday, April 25 at The Depot in Minneapolis. The event is a major fundraiser that will help support ongoing and future projects.
Historic Edina diner adds breakfast to the menu
A restaurant with 90 years of history in the metro is doing something for the very first time; serving breakfast. Convention Grill opened in Edina in 1934. It closed for four years during the pandemic but reopened in 2024. Now the iconic diner is adding breakfast to the menu. Breakfast will be served daily from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. The restaurant is located at 3912 Sunnyside Road right off France Avenue.
A restaurant with 90 years of history in the metro is doing something for the very first time; serving breakfast. Convention Grill opened in Edina in 1934. It closed for four years during the pandemic but reopened in 2024. Now the iconic diner is adding breakfast to the menu. Breakfast will be served daily from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. The restaurant is located at 3912 Sunnyside Road right off France Avenue.
Ladybugs take over the Mall of America
Garden Guy Dale K. checks out the annual ladybug release at the Mall of America to care for the thousands of plants inside the mall.
Garden Guy Dale K. checks out the annual ladybug release at the Mall of America to care for the thousands of plants inside the mall.
Minnesota Music Archive goes live
A local non-profit is taking on a massive project involving music made in Minnesota, and this isn’t about Prince or Bob Dylan because their legacies are well-preserved. The aim of the Minnesota Music Archive is to archive all available independent and small commercial recordings, so they're preserved for the future. The non-profit working on this is called DEMO and they're already actively archiving and accepting submissions.
A local non-profit is taking on a massive project involving music made in Minnesota, and this isn’t about Prince or Bob Dylan because their legacies are well-preserved. The aim of the Minnesota Music Archive is to archive all available independent and small commercial recordings, so they're preserved for the future. The non-profit working on this is called DEMO and they're already actively archiving and accepting submissions.
Aurora's new kit celebrates Minnesota's natural beauty
Minnesota Aurora is unveiling a new kit designed in partnership with the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
Minnesota Aurora is unveiling a new kit designed in partnership with the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
Seed Libraries
Garden Guy Dale K checks out a growing resource for novice and experienced gardeners, seed libraries. They're available at locations around the Twin Cities and offer free seeds, no library card needed.
Garden Guy Dale K checks out a growing resource for novice and experienced gardeners, seed libraries. They're available at locations around the Twin Cities and offer free seeds, no library card needed.
Minnesota library expands dementia care kits
A Minnesota library system is working to make meaningful connections easier for families facing memory loss.
A Minnesota library system is working to make meaningful connections easier for families facing memory loss.
Free memory kits help Minnesota dementia caregivers
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.
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.
Tips for starting tomatoes from seeds indoors
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.
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.