Elk River teen shines on Underrated Golf Tour
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Elk River Teen William Roiland battled through a summer of competition on Steph Curry?s Underrated Golf Tour to secure a spot in the championship round. William is back in Minnesota and joins FOX 9 Morning News after an exciting trip to the links. He talked about his time on the links and what it was like getting to meet Curry in person.

Uncontrolled high blood pressure impacts millions
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A new World Health Organization report sheds light on uncontrolled high blood pressure around the world. Hypertension is known as the silent killer, and health experts say this is a growing public health problem.

'The Floor' returns to FOX ? with a twist
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"The Floor" returns to FOX on Sept. 24 ? with a twist to the game. In the premiere episode, Laura Mills from Minnesota will be competing. Mills joined FOX 9 Good Day to talk about her time on the show, and what viewers can expect this season.

Ryan Fitzgerald's journey to the MLB
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Ryan Fitzgerald always wanted to play baseball in the big leagues, but after years of playing in the minor league system, he wasn't sure his time would come. In May, he got the call that changed everything. He went from playing for the Saint Paul Saints to playing for the Minnesota Twins. He's making the most of the opportunity and hoping for more seasons with the team.

Mini donut truck delivers flavors of fall
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Despite our recent warm snap, fall weather will be here soon. At the Arboretum's AppleHouse, there's a popular spot churning out sweet treats perfect for the season. Garden Guy Dale K. visited the North Star Donuts food truck to get a taste of their famous apple cider mini donuts.

Brooklyn Center first responders hold 9/11 stair climb
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Brooklyn Center firefighters, police officers and first responders came together to host their first 9/11 stair climb Thursday to mark the 24th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. Starting at 8:46am, first responders started climbing on stair steppers to climb a total of 110 flights of stairs. That number represents the number of flights to the top of the Twin Towers.

Sophie's Squad raising money for mental health support
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A local organization is inviting the community out to run, walk, or tee it up to raise awareness for mental health. Sophie's Squad was founded in 2021 in honor of 14-year-old Sophie Wieland with the goal of removing the stigma of seeking mental health help for athletes. Sophie took her own life after struggling with mental health. This Saturday, the organization is hosting a 5k run/walk and golf tournament to raise money. Sophie's Squad Vice President Mike Lee joined the FOX 9 Morning news to talk about the upcoming events.

Minnesota weather forecast using emojis
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A FOX 9 fan, Henry the meteorologist, who is 9 years old, created a seven-day forecast using emojis. Here it is.

U of M freshmen move-in day
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Freshmen at the University of Minnesota are on Day 2 of moving onto campus. This week will include activities, which are required for freshmen so they can get prepared for college and get to know the campus.

Eagan Food Truck Festival this weekend
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The City of Eagan is inviting people to bring their appetites for a fun family-friendly event this weekend. Friday August 8th, they'll be hosting their annual Food Truck Festival. More than 20 vendors will be on hand to feed the masses at the Eagan Festival Grounds. The event runs from 4-9 p.m. Lauren Andrego caught up with organizers and vendors to see what people can expect.

Excelsior: Where to eat amid restaurant boom
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Excelsior, Minnesota, on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, is experiencing a restaurant boom. FOX 9's Shayne Wells has the latest on where to eat in Excelsior.

MN law gives housing protections for service dog trainers
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A Minnesota law approved this legislative session will give new housing protections for people with service animals in training. Among the changes, a person with a service dog in training will be granted the same access to housing accommodations as a person with a trained animal. A landlord is also not allowed to charge a tenant for a service dog in training. Landlords and homeowners associations can require a tenant to provide certification from the organization overseeing the training.

Catching up with Daniel & Taylor from Love is Blind
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Daniel and Taylor Hastings fell in love through a wall on the Netflix series 'Love is Blind'. Five months after their wedding episode aired, the FOX 9 Good Day team caught up with them on their life post-reality TV and Daniel and Taylor showed off their adorable new puppy Sunny.

Senior Dances: Proving You're Never Too Old to Strut Your Stuff!
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You're only as old as you think you are, and on the third Friday of every month Legion Outpost 225, in Forest Lake, puts on a senior dance to show how true that is. FOX 9 Photojournalist Jadon Lamphear took a trip to see what the dances are all about and to see how Seniors are finding connection through movement.

Inflation's impact on pet ownership
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Inflation is impacting prices of everything, including pet care essentials. As prices rise, some pet owners are forced to make tough decisions when it comes to paying for groceries vs. paying for pet food and vet bills. The Animal Humane Society joined FOX 9 Good Day to talk about programs they have in place to help pet owners facing financial struggles

Panfishing at St. Louis Park's Parktacular festival
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St. Louis Park's Parktacular festival is happening this weekend, and will feature panfishing lessons from Tommy's School of Fishing.

Air quality alert: How to help your pets
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Air quality alerts from wildfires burning in Canada continue to impact parts of the U.S. It's not just humans impacted by the smoky air, our pets can feel the effects too. Dr. Eric Ruhland from the St. Paul Pet Hospital shares useful advice on how pet owners can navigate future air quality alerts that might pop up throughout the summer.

A speakeasy is hidden inside a Lakeville gas station
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A gas station in Lakeville is home to a speakeasy called The Farmer's Cellar. The hidden restaurant and bar is inside the gas station at 8333 210th St. W in Lakeville. It opened earlier this year.

Golf tournament raising money for St. Jude
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A local golf classic is back for its 16th year. The Dylan Witschen Golf Tournament remembers the life of Dylan Witschen while raising money for St. Jude Children's Hospital. In June of 2010, Witschen, a football player at Anoka High School, died of brain cancer. Before his death, he asked his family to raise money for the hospital that fought to save his life. His mother Debbie joined the FOX 9 Morning news to talk about the upcoming golf fundraiser. FOX 9's Tom Butler is emcee for the annual event.

Timberwolves music director talks fan hype
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As the Minnesota Timberwolves look to close out the series against The Golden State Warriors tonight, fan excitement at Target Center will be at an all-time high. Kelly O'Connell caught up with the team's music director Tim Miller to see what goes into all the noises that play throughout the game.