Honeycrisp harvest just days away
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Minnesota?s apple season is well underway but there?s still a few more days before the Honeycrisp will be on shelves at The AppleHouse in Victoria. They?re expected to have the first apples this weekend with the full stock coming in early next week. First Kiss, SweeTango and Zestar are available now. The AppleHouse is located 1.5 miles west of the main Arboretum entrance. It?s open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

Minneapolis? only castle opening for ?Cocktails at the Castle?
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The real-life castle on Park Avenue in Minneapolis will be the place for live music, Nordic-inspired art, pop-up demonstrations and unique food and drinks this weekend. Cocktails at the Castle is American Swedish Institute?s adults-only fall event. The theme is ?County House Party? inspired by the Karin Larsson exhibit currently featured at ASI. The event is on Sept. 14 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. General admission tickets are $50 ($45 for ASI members).

Alix Kendall, Tom Butler Look Back on hidden talent
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During her last day at FOX 9, Alix Kendall and Tom Butler look back at some hidden talents and their time co-anchoring together.

James J. Hill Days this weekend in Wayzata
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The 50th annual James J. Hill Days event is being held in Wayzata. Activities include fireworks, free live music, food trucks, beer gardens, street market, carnival, dachshund races, a parade, and more.

Monarch Festival combines science and art at Lake Nokomis
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Monarch butterflies are getting ready to spread their wings and take flight on a long journey to Mexico and Saturday will be the 16th annual Monarch Festival at Lake Nokomis Naturescape Garden. The festival is perfect for those who love butterflies, native plants, music and art. The Minneapolis Monarch Festival is free to attend and will be Saturday, Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Surprise Good Day guests for Alix Kendall
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Watch as anchor Alix Kendall gets a special surprise on set from former co-workers Tim Sherno and M.A. Rosko!

Into the FOX 9 Archives
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Alix Kendall and Kelly O'Connell take a trip to the Fox 9 archives to uncover a few memorable moments including Kelly's first appearance on air, a first appearance by Shayne Wells, and a throwback to the original Good Day Minnesota show open from the early 2000's.

What goes into Minnesota Landscape Arboretum's gardens
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FOX 9's Garden Guy Dale K stops by the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum to find out what goes into the annual gardens.

Meet the people behind your favorite fair rides
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The Midway and Kidway at the Minnesota State Fair is full of dozens of ride options. Have you ever wondered who owns some of your favorites? Alix Kendall caught up with a fourth-generation carnival worker to see what life is like on the road and find out what goes into set up and tear down.

CTC ready to launch new season
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The Children's Theatre Company is preparing to launch their latest season of shows in just a few days. Artistic Director Rick Dildine and Managing Director Jill Anderson joined the FOX 9 Morning News at the Minnesota State Fair to talk about their lineup of shows.

Minnesota Disc Dogs at the State Fair
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The Minnesota Disc Dog Club visited the FOX 9 booth at the Minnesota State Fair to show off their dog tricks.

Existing home sales increase in July
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Existing home sales rose for the first time since February. According to the data from the National Association of Realtors, existing home sales were up 1.3% from June. Patrick Rehkamp, a senior financial writer from 1834, A Division of Old National Bank, joined the FOX 9 Morning News at the Minnesota State Fair to discuss the latest numbers and what they mean for buyers and sellers.

Shayne Wells at MN State Fair 4-H Livestock Show
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FOX 9's Shayne Wells checked out the 4H Livestock Show at the Minnesota State Fair. Thousands of animals, including goats, sheep, bunnies, alpacas and other farm critters come to the Minnesota State Fair every year.

DNC Day 4: What to expect, Harris keynote speaker
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The Democratic National Convention wraps up on Thursday night as Kamala Harris is expected to accept the party?s presidential nomination.

First in line at the Minnesota State Fair
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The Burgett family camped overnight ahead of the 2024 Minnesota State Fair in an attempt to be the first through the gates. This is the second year the Burgetts have been first in line for the Great Minnesota Get-Together.

Getting to know Princess Kay of the Milky Way
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FOX 9's Se Kwon is outside the gates of the Minnesota State Fair and spoke with Rachel Visser, the newly crowned Princess Kay of the Milky Way.

Sunflower fields in full bloom at Lino Lakes farm
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A blooming celebration is underway in Lino Lakes as the sunflower fields are blossoming at the Joyer Adventure Farm. The fourth generation family farm is hosting a sunflower festival to celebrate, where visitors can wander the fields, cut their own sunflower and take advantage of the other offerings like the barnyard, kids playground, pick-your-own bouquet field and hayrides. Starting Sept. 21, the pumpkin patch will be open along with a corn maze as well. The Joyer Adventure Farm is part of the Waldoch Farm Garden Center and will be open Thursday to Sunday. The Garden Center is open Wednesday through Monday.

President Joe Biden to speak at DNC
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The Democratic National Convention is kicking off on Monday in Chicago. President Joe Biden and others are expected to speak on night one of the convention. Here is what you need to know.