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.
Meet Donna Keiffer: Cross Lake's 80-year-old fitness instructor
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!
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!
Spring Flower Show at the Como Conservatory
Garden Guy Dale K takes a behind-the-scenes look at the Spring Flower Show at the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory in St. Paul.
Garden Guy Dale K takes a behind-the-scenes look at the Spring Flower Show at the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory in St. Paul.
Weather apps are misleading you about the forecast
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.
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.
Coborn's bringing new concept to Twin Cities metro
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.
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.
Karaoke enthusiasts leveling up
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.
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.
Dinosaur World Live roars into Children's Theatre
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.
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.
Spring and summer bulbs
Bold colors start now! Garden Guy Dale K shares some tips for getting ready for spring and summer blooms.
Bold colors start now! Garden Guy Dale K shares some tips for getting ready for spring and summer blooms.
Minnesota students design new habitat for zoo sea lions
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.
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.
Top tools for spring gardening
Garden Guy Dale K shares his top must-have spring tools to get started in the garden.
Garden Guy Dale K shares his top must-have spring tools to get started in the garden.
Catching up with the US Wheelchair Curling team
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.
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.