Minnesota Zoo's Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular returns
While the animals at the Minnesota Zoo snooze, thousands of glowing jack-o-lanterns will bring visitors to walk the pumpkin trail. A total of 5,000 pumpkins are stacked from the treetops to the the trail floor and more than 100 are intricately carved by artists. The event runs from Sept. 28 through Nov. 2.
While the animals at the Minnesota Zoo snooze, thousands of glowing jack-o-lanterns will bring visitors to walk the pumpkin trail. A total of 5,000 pumpkins are stacked from the treetops to the the trail floor and more than 100 are intricately carved by artists. The event runs from Sept. 28 through Nov. 2.
Fall lawn care DIY tips to get ready for winter
Garden Guy Dale K got some fall lawn care tips from a lawn expert known on social media as "Ope It's Mow Time." He offers some DIY tips to help you get your lawn ready for winter.
Garden Guy Dale K got some fall lawn care tips from a lawn expert known on social media as "Ope It's Mow Time." He offers some DIY tips to help you get your lawn ready for winter.
Haunted attraction returns for MOA's spooky season
It?s getting extra spooky at Mall of America. Onionhead?s Revenge is back for year two and they?ve added more scare to the haunted attraction. The story-driven experience takes place in a 45,000 square foot space that used to house level two of Bloomingdales. The American Monsters crew has transformed it into a foggy dark and very haunted bayou of Louisiana. There are also two bars, one in the lobby that is open to anyone and another in the middle of the experience. It opens on Sept. 27 and runs through Nov. 2.
It?s getting extra spooky at Mall of America. Onionhead?s Revenge is back for year two and they?ve added more scare to the haunted attraction. The story-driven experience takes place in a 45,000 square foot space that used to house level two of Bloomingdales. The American Monsters crew has transformed it into a foggy dark and very haunted bayou of Louisiana. There are also two bars, one in the lobby that is open to anyone and another in the middle of the experience. It opens on Sept. 27 and runs through Nov. 2.
Fine art gallery opens in former Brothers Bar space
Two years ago, Brothers Bar & Grill, a downtown Minneapolis spot popular with the college crowd, closed its doors. On Sept. 30, it reopens as a fine art gallery. The entire building has undergone a change with the Kickernick Gallery in the front corner space, a future restaurant in the basement and rental space available for artists to use as a studio. The gallery features 12 local artists and is bringing art back to downtown Minneapolis. The gallery is located at 430 N. 1st Avenue and will be open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Two years ago, Brothers Bar & Grill, a downtown Minneapolis spot popular with the college crowd, closed its doors. On Sept. 30, it reopens as a fine art gallery. The entire building has undergone a change with the Kickernick Gallery in the front corner space, a future restaurant in the basement and rental space available for artists to use as a studio. The gallery features 12 local artists and is bringing art back to downtown Minneapolis. The gallery is located at 430 N. 1st Avenue and will be open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A check on the apple crop in Minnesota
Garden Guy Dale K. takes a trip to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum's Horticultural Research Center to check in on the apple crop and get a look at their latest creations.
Garden Guy Dale K. takes a trip to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum's Horticultural Research Center to check in on the apple crop and get a look at their latest creations.
'Coolest Thing Made in MN' contest underway
The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce is hosting the ?Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota contest,? in which various products compete to be named the inaugural coolest thing made in the state. FOX 9?s Se Kwon has more on the contest, and the eight products that remain.
The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce is hosting the ?Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota contest,? in which various products compete to be named the inaugural coolest thing made in the state. FOX 9?s Se Kwon has more on the contest, and the eight products that remain.
Chenue Her joins FOX 9 as morning anchor: ‘Coming home’
Chenue Her is joining the FOX 9 Morning News as a weekday morning anchor. He will co-anchor the 4:30 a.m. to 6 a.m. hours alongside Hannah Flood, while Kelly O’Connell joins Tom Butler for the 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. hours.
Chenue Her is joining the FOX 9 Morning News as a weekday morning anchor. He will co-anchor the 4:30 a.m. to 6 a.m. hours alongside Hannah Flood, while Kelly O’Connell joins Tom Butler for the 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. hours.
South African circus performers bring show to MN
A very talented group of performers from South Africa are entertaining audiences at the Children?s Theatre Company. MOYA by Zip Zap Circus is an acrobatic, energetic show set to original South African pop music. The show will be at CTC through Oct. 20.
A very talented group of performers from South Africa are entertaining audiences at the Children?s Theatre Company. MOYA by Zip Zap Circus is an acrobatic, energetic show set to original South African pop music. The show will be at CTC through Oct. 20.
Stillwater dance studio celebrates 10 years
Saturday is National Dance Day and it also happens to coincide with the grand opening of a dance studio in Stillwater. Curio Dance has been rapidly growing for the last decade and needed more space so they built a state-of-the-art studio for their 320+ dancers. 40 of those dancers are part of their group called "Up Down Funk." Brother and sister duo, Dario and Giselle Mejia started this troupe for their brother who has special needs. That group, and many others from the studio will be performing at the Grand Opening on Saturday, September 21 from 1 to 5 p.m. It?s located at 1655 Washington Avenue S. in Stillwater and the event is free and open to the public.
Saturday is National Dance Day and it also happens to coincide with the grand opening of a dance studio in Stillwater. Curio Dance has been rapidly growing for the last decade and needed more space so they built a state-of-the-art studio for their 320+ dancers. 40 of those dancers are part of their group called "Up Down Funk." Brother and sister duo, Dario and Giselle Mejia started this troupe for their brother who has special needs. That group, and many others from the studio will be performing at the Grand Opening on Saturday, September 21 from 1 to 5 p.m. It?s located at 1655 Washington Avenue S. in Stillwater and the event is free and open to the public.
Meet Lauren Andrego, FOX 9?s new traffic reporter
If you watched the FOX 9 Morning News Thursday, you may have noticed a new face on our team. Lauren Andrego is our new traffic reporter. She joined the FOX 9 Good Day team for a little "get to know you chat".
If you watched the FOX 9 Morning News Thursday, you may have noticed a new face on our team. Lauren Andrego is our new traffic reporter. She joined the FOX 9 Good Day team for a little "get to know you chat".
Wienermobile rolls through the Twin Cities
Don't be surprised if you see a giant hot dog on wheels cruising around on the streets of the Twin Cities. The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is stopping at several parking lots Friday, Saturday and Sunday. FOX 9's Hannah Flood got a tour at Lunds & Byerly's in Eden Prairie.
Don't be surprised if you see a giant hot dog on wheels cruising around on the streets of the Twin Cities. The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is stopping at several parking lots Friday, Saturday and Sunday. FOX 9's Hannah Flood got a tour at Lunds & Byerly's in Eden Prairie.
Fed slashes interest rates
The Federal Reserve made its first interest rate cut since the COVID pandemic, slicing rates by half a percentage point. Patrick Rehkamp, a senior financial writer from 1834, A Division of Old National Bank, joined the FOX 9 Morning News to discuss the move and potential for future rate cuts.
The Federal Reserve made its first interest rate cut since the COVID pandemic, slicing rates by half a percentage point. Patrick Rehkamp, a senior financial writer from 1834, A Division of Old National Bank, joined the FOX 9 Morning News to discuss the move and potential for future rate cuts.
Doc Brown does the forecast, Great Scott!
Dr. Emmett Brown joined meteorologist Keith Marler on the FOX 9 Morning News to help deliver the forecast. Doc and the cast of Back to the Future: The Musical are in town as part of the touring Broadway production at the Orpheum. Shows run through September 22nd.
Dr. Emmett Brown joined meteorologist Keith Marler on the FOX 9 Morning News to help deliver the forecast. Doc and the cast of Back to the Future: The Musical are in town as part of the touring Broadway production at the Orpheum. Shows run through September 22nd.
Favorite fall perennials for Minnesota
Garden Guy Dale K. shows off his favorite two perennials to add a pop of color to your garden this fall.
Garden Guy Dale K. shows off his favorite two perennials to add a pop of color to your garden this fall.
New and improved mobile library hits the streets of St. Paul
St. Paul has a new state-of-the-art library on wheels. The Mobile Library is replacing the book mobile that was used for the last 19 years. The new name reflects more services offered including access to mobile hotspots and Wi-Fi, and notary services. They also carry books in multiple languages and have a wheelchair lift. The Mobile Library is wrapped in artwork created by St. Paul artist Emma Eubanks who visited the Book Mobile as a child. For more information visit the St. Paul Public Library website: https://sppl.org/mobile-library/
St. Paul has a new state-of-the-art library on wheels. The Mobile Library is replacing the book mobile that was used for the last 19 years. The new name reflects more services offered including access to mobile hotspots and Wi-Fi, and notary services. They also carry books in multiple languages and have a wheelchair lift. The Mobile Library is wrapped in artwork created by St. Paul artist Emma Eubanks who visited the Book Mobile as a child. For more information visit the St. Paul Public Library website: https://sppl.org/mobile-library/
It?s Fall Festival Season in the Twin Cities
Sever?s Fall Festival returned for its 27th year. In 1997, the family had the idea to create a corn maze, and it has only grown since then. There are a few new additions this year including inflatable axe throwing and Can Can Wonderland Mini Golf. The festival runs Saturdays and Sundays through October 27 (and October 17 and 18 during MEA). They?re open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sever?s Fall Festival returned for its 27th year. In 1997, the family had the idea to create a corn maze, and it has only grown since then. There are a few new additions this year including inflatable axe throwing and Can Can Wonderland Mini Golf. The festival runs Saturdays and Sundays through October 27 (and October 17 and 18 during MEA). They?re open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Historic drive-in reopens with new name, menu and look
The iconic Galaxy Drive-in closed nearly nine years ago. It reopened again in 2020 for a summer and then sat vacant until now. Craft & Crew purchased it in the winter of 2023 and opened Wells Roadside. The space has a whole new look and menu. They?re serving up fresh-cut fries, flavor-blasted soft-serve ice cream and an Oklahoma smash burger made with Wagyu beef. They also serve beer and cocktails on tap. Nothing on the menu is over $10. Wells Roadside will be open year-round, from 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily.
The iconic Galaxy Drive-in closed nearly nine years ago. It reopened again in 2020 for a summer and then sat vacant until now. Craft & Crew purchased it in the winter of 2023 and opened Wells Roadside. The space has a whole new look and menu. They?re serving up fresh-cut fries, flavor-blasted soft-serve ice cream and an Oklahoma smash burger made with Wagyu beef. They also serve beer and cocktails on tap. Nothing on the menu is over $10. Wells Roadside will be open year-round, from 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily.
Quilters flock to Chaska for 6-day festival
Chaska is the destination for quilters from around the world for the next five days. World-renowned quilter, Gudrun Erla moved to the western Twin Cities from Iceland and started GE Designs. And for the third year she?s hosting GE Fam Fest, a six-day festival with classes, demonstrations and a huge tent sale at the Chaska headquarters. The festival started on Sept. 11 and runs through the Sept. 16.
Chaska is the destination for quilters from around the world for the next five days. World-renowned quilter, Gudrun Erla moved to the western Twin Cities from Iceland and started GE Designs. And for the third year she?s hosting GE Fam Fest, a six-day festival with classes, demonstrations and a huge tent sale at the Chaska headquarters. The festival started on Sept. 11 and runs through the Sept. 16.
Debunking myths about pet adoption
There are many benefits to adopting animals from shelters despite this, myths about pet adoption persist. Brittany Baumann from the Animal Humane Society joined the FOX 9 Morning News to debunk common misconceptions.
There are many benefits to adopting animals from shelters despite this, myths about pet adoption persist. Brittany Baumann from the Animal Humane Society joined the FOX 9 Morning News to debunk common misconceptions.
Fall lawn and garden checklist
Garden Guy Dale K. runs through your lawn and garden checklist to get you prepped for fall.
Garden Guy Dale K. runs through your lawn and garden checklist to get you prepped for fall.