MN dogs embrace the sport of Barn Hunt
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Many dog breeds were created to hunt vermin and that?s the idea behind a sport that tests both a canine's nose and dexterity. Barn hunt is a combination of agility and scent work. Dogs and their handlers work as a team to locate rats that are safely held in aerated tubes and hidden in a maze of straw. A local business offers classes and a space to compete in time trials. For the Love of Dogs is in Mendota Heights. It is in the same facility as The Dog Tank, which offers dog diving. Barn hunt has titles and levels of increasing difficulty. The titles are recognized by the American Kennel Club. The business is located at 2415 Pilot Knob Road in Mendota Heights.

Minneapolis brewery hosts beach bash after cancelling bonspiel
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A Northeast Minneapolis brewery had to ditch plans for a weekend curling tournament and instead is leaning in to the spring-like weather. Socialable Cider Werks is putting on a Winter Warm Up party. It will include a two-day bags tournament, live music, food trucks, smoosh racing, slushies and sauna sessions.

RVs fill halls of Minneapolis Convention Center
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Camping had a big boost in interest during the pandemic and it?s still quite popular as families look to vacation on a budget. And for those who plan to do a lot of camping, a campsite on wheels might be in your future. This weekend the Ultimate RV Show filled the convention center with 350 RV?s in all sizes and price ranges. It?s free to attend the show. It runs through Sunday, Feb. 4. It?s open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Feb. 2-3 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Feb. 4.

Tips for finding thrift store treasures
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Thrifting is becoming more popular than ever these days as people look for furniture, paintings and more. One woman is sharing her knowledge of thrifting, including what to buy with everyone! Virginia Chamlee is the author of a book titled 'Big Thrift Energy'. She joined FOX 9 Good Day with some thrift shopping advice.

Co-parenting tips
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Author Alysha Price provides tips for parents going through a divorce.

The Market at Malcolm Yards gets 2 new restaurants
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Revival Smoked Meats and Mr. Paul?s Po? Boys and Jams are now open at the Market at Malcom Yards in Minneapolis? Prospect Park neighborhood. This is the second location for Mr. Paul?s. They will be serving up New Orleans cuisine offering a variety of Po? Boy sandwiches, gumbo, boudin balls, slushies, and mini dough-nets, a combo of donuts and beignets. This is Revival?s fourth location. At the Market they will be serving classic southern-style brisket, smoked ribs, slow-smoked pork shoulder along with smoked wings, smoked jerk chicken sandwich and a burnt-end burrito. The Market at Malcom Yards opened in 2021. It?s inside of the restored Harris Machinery Building located at 501 30th Ave. SE in Minneapolis.

Taylor Swift-inspired Valentine?s event at Four Seasons
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Are you ready for it? The Swiftie Valentine?s event at the Four Seasons Minneapolis will include a candlelight show and dinner. It?s planned for Saturday, Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m. The room will be decked out with pink cherry blossom trees and purple lighting. In the center of the ballroom will be a string quartet playing only Taylor Swift music while ballerinas elegantly dance around the room. There are multiple options for food including a charcuterie and a two-, three- or four-course dinner from the Four Seasons kitchen. The event is produced by Champagne Ivy Events.

Minnesota State Snow Sculpting Competition winners
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Despite the lack of natural snow, the Minnesota State Snow Sculpting Competition went on as planned over the weekend. There were 18 teams of three, whittling down 8 foot blocks of snow using only hand tools. The sculptures are on display at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds through Feb. 4, but given the warm weather, they may not last that long. As of Monday morning, Jan. 29, one sculpture had already toppled.

Vietnamese New Year celebrations this weekend
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Join the Vietnamese Community of MN at the Burnsville Mall on January 27 & 28 for the Tet Nguyen Dan New Year Festival! Admission is free and the event will feature a lion dance, cultural performances, live singing and band, food and gift vendors, face paining for children, and more!

Work meeting etiquette
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The pandemic certainly changed the way many co-workers collaborate. Whether it's in person, virtual or hybrid there are probably those little things that drive you nuts. Etiquette expert Juliet Mitchell joined Fox 9 Good Day to share advice.

Night 2 Shine Fundraiser for cancer research
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Fox 9 has followed the journey of local teen Megan Wagner for several years now. She's celebrating 3 1/2 years of being cancer-free. Several years ago, Megan and her family launched Reading 4 Research, a way to raise money for pediatric cancer research. Coming up on Saturday March 9th they're hosting a fundraiser called Night 2 Shine at Forgotten Star Brewing. Megan and her mom Andrea joined the FOX 9 Morning news to talk about the fundraiser.

Ice Bar 101: How are they built?
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It took awhile for us to get there this winter, but temperatures are finally frigid enough for ice bar season. FOX 9 Good Day sent Stephanie March from Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine to Apple Valley to see how they're crafting a "cool" creation with some fun drinks to warm you up over the next couple of months.

U of M Dance Team reflects on viral video
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The University of Minnesota Dance Team is fresh of a big win at The College Dance Team National Championships and their routine is going viral online. Dance team members Ava Wagner, Lauren Busyn, and Annie Keiper joined FOX 9 Good Day to talk about the win and the big reactions to their routine.

U of M Dance Team joins Friday Dance Off
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The U of M Dance Team is coming off a big win at the College Dance Team National Championships. A few members joined the FOX 9 Morning News Friday Dance Off!

Snow shovel shopping: What to look for
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With Minnesota winters, there is perhaps no tool more important than the snow shovel. Even though we haven't got a lot of snow yet, it's good to be prepared when it does come. Gabe Ruegg with the University of Minnesota College of Design joined the FOX 9 Morning News to share some tips for which designs are best for every snow situation.

Boat Show at Minneapolis Convention Center
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The Minneapolis Boat Show is back for its 51st year. There are just under 600 boats packed into the Convention Center displaying everything from the innovative technology on new boats to classic and vintage boats. The show runs from Jan. 18-21. Tickets must be purchased in advance online.

Entertaining pets during winter
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Azure Davis of Ruff Start Rescue joins Fox 9's Good Day with tips on how to keep your pets entertained during the cold winter months.

Ways to entertain your dog in the winter
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Winter cold giving your dog cabin fever? Azure Davis from Ruff Start Rescue joined FOX 9 Good Day to share tips for keeping dogs entertained and out of trouble during the next couple of months.

FOX 9 surprises Hidden Hero with $10K
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Fox is kicking off the New Year by recognizing some of the 'Hidden Heroes' in our communities. Our company has teamed up with the Elizabeth Dole foundation to spotlight caregivers in our communities in the new year. Elissa Lynch's husband Mick was driving a mobile assault vehicle in Afghanistan when he ran over an improvised explosive device (IED). He sustained a back injury, as well as a traumatic brain injury (TBI). He came home and remained in the Army until he was medically retired in 2014. She's been her husband's caretaker since his injury. On Fox 9 Good Day, Elissa was surprised with a $10,000 check from Fox.

Take the cold plunge at new wellness space; Embrace North
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The hottest wellness trend of 2024 is ice cold. Cold plunging has been used in physical therapy and in the locker rooms of college and professional athletes for quite some time, but now there?s a permanent space in Northeast Minneapolis to try it. Embrace North is in the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood. It offers cold immersion tubs and saunas. The typical cycle is to begin with the sauna for 10-20 minutes followed by a 1-5 minute ice bath and do two or more rounds of that. The space is open seven days a week at 811 9th Street SE.