Big concert weekend in Twin Cities
Music fans are gearing up for a big concert weekend in the Twin Cities with headliners like Green Day and Metallica. FOX 9's Se Kwon has more.
Music fans are gearing up for a big concert weekend in the Twin Cities with headliners like Green Day and Metallica. FOX 9's Se Kwon has more.
MN Renaissance Festival begins this weekend in Shakopee
For the next seven weekends, you can go back in time to the 16th century. The Minnesota Renaissance Festival returns for its 53rd season in Shakopee. It?s the largest renaissance festival in the country with annual attendance of 300,000 people. The festival is open weekends, Saturday and Sunday from Aug. 17 through Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. rain or shine.
For the next seven weekends, you can go back in time to the 16th century. The Minnesota Renaissance Festival returns for its 53rd season in Shakopee. It?s the largest renaissance festival in the country with annual attendance of 300,000 people. The festival is open weekends, Saturday and Sunday from Aug. 17 through Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. rain or shine.
Former Metro Transit bus now traveling metal art lab
A nomadic lab is making art available to everyone in the Twin Cities. And it?s not just any art, the WOW Mobile Metal Lab specializes in metal casting. Local sculptor Sara Hanson purchased and renovated a Metro Transit city bus, which is now equipped with 14 workstations. Follow along with the bus locations and events on Instagram @WowMobileMetalLab.
A nomadic lab is making art available to everyone in the Twin Cities. And it?s not just any art, the WOW Mobile Metal Lab specializes in metal casting. Local sculptor Sara Hanson purchased and renovated a Metro Transit city bus, which is now equipped with 14 workstations. Follow along with the bus locations and events on Instagram @WowMobileMetalLab.
?Mystery on the Mississippi? brings theater to Mississippi River
There?s a mystery brewin? on the Mississippi and it?s taking place at Crosby Farm Regional Park in St. Paul. "Mystery on the Mississippi" is an immersive theatrical experience where the audience gets to walk through the picturesque park while watching a show unfold. This is the ninth year for the popular ?Mystery on the Mississippi? show. It?s an hour-long collaboration between Mississippi Park Connection and Fearless Comedy Productions. The shows are on Aug. 16, Sept. 27 and Oct, 12. Tickets are available on the Park Connection website.
There?s a mystery brewin? on the Mississippi and it?s taking place at Crosby Farm Regional Park in St. Paul. "Mystery on the Mississippi" is an immersive theatrical experience where the audience gets to walk through the picturesque park while watching a show unfold. This is the ninth year for the popular ?Mystery on the Mississippi? show. It?s an hour-long collaboration between Mississippi Park Connection and Fearless Comedy Productions. The shows are on Aug. 16, Sept. 27 and Oct, 12. Tickets are available on the Park Connection website.
4 hospitalized in Minneapolis apartment fire
An overnight apartment fire in downtown Minneapolis left four people hospitalized, including a child, and dozens without a home. Minneapolis fire officials say several people were rescued from the burning building, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
An overnight apartment fire in downtown Minneapolis left four people hospitalized, including a child, and dozens without a home. Minneapolis fire officials say several people were rescued from the burning building, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Hazeltine in spotlight for US Amateur Championship
The 124th U.S. Amateur Championship is underway at the Hazeltine National Golf Club and Chaska Town Course. Three hundred twelve golfers started round one on Monday. The field will be trimmed to 64 for match play starting Wednesday through Sunday. There are golfers from 48 states, 37 countries, and five golfers are from Minnesota. Gallery tickets are available for the visitors to walk the fairways with the golfers.
The 124th U.S. Amateur Championship is underway at the Hazeltine National Golf Club and Chaska Town Course. Three hundred twelve golfers started round one on Monday. The field will be trimmed to 64 for match play starting Wednesday through Sunday. There are golfers from 48 states, 37 countries, and five golfers are from Minnesota. Gallery tickets are available for the visitors to walk the fairways with the golfers.
Hmong garden exhibit open at the ARB
History is coming to life at a new garden at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. It's called "Seeds of Knowledge and Healing". Garden Guy Dale K. caught up with one of the masterminds behind the space.
History is coming to life at a new garden at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. It's called "Seeds of Knowledge and Healing". Garden Guy Dale K. caught up with one of the masterminds behind the space.
Hmong inspired garden at MN Landscape Arboretum
History is coming to life in a new garden called the Seeds of Knowledge and Healing. At the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Garden Guy Dale K. caught up with Zongxee Lee, the woman behind the Hmong passion project.
History is coming to life in a new garden called the Seeds of Knowledge and Healing. At the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Garden Guy Dale K. caught up with Zongxee Lee, the woman behind the Hmong passion project.
Five-course chef?s dinner inside Eagan gas station
A popular dinner series continues to sell out despite its unusual location. El Sazon is located inside the BP gas station on Diffley Road in Eagan. They?re open Tuesday through Saturday and offer takeout, but every few months, they host 50 people in the gas station for a five-course chef?s dinner with mocktail pairings. They call it ?A Night at the Gas Station.? Watch their socials for the dates of the next dinner series. Owners Cristian and Karen de Leon have opened a standalone restaurant in Minneapolis and will open a third location in Stillwater this fall.
A popular dinner series continues to sell out despite its unusual location. El Sazon is located inside the BP gas station on Diffley Road in Eagan. They?re open Tuesday through Saturday and offer takeout, but every few months, they host 50 people in the gas station for a five-course chef?s dinner with mocktail pairings. They call it ?A Night at the Gas Station.? Watch their socials for the dates of the next dinner series. Owners Cristian and Karen de Leon have opened a standalone restaurant in Minneapolis and will open a third location in Stillwater this fall.
Polls open for Minnesota primary election
The polls are starting to open for Minnesota's primary election on Tuesday. Voters have a chance to decide which partisan races will be on the ballot for the November general election. FOX 9?s Bill Keller has more on what voters can expect and some key races underway.
The polls are starting to open for Minnesota's primary election on Tuesday. Voters have a chance to decide which partisan races will be on the ballot for the November general election. FOX 9?s Bill Keller has more on what voters can expect and some key races underway.
Maple Grove launches Restaurant Week
This spring, Maple Grove made headlines when they declared themselves the "Restaurant Capitol of Minnesota". The city is owning up to their new title with their first ever restaurant week. Dozens of restaurants will be offering food and drink specials August 12th-18th. FOX 9's Hannah Flood visited Paulie's Restaurant to check out what's on the menu.
This spring, Maple Grove made headlines when they declared themselves the "Restaurant Capitol of Minnesota". The city is owning up to their new title with their first ever restaurant week. Dozens of restaurants will be offering food and drink specials August 12th-18th. FOX 9's Hannah Flood visited Paulie's Restaurant to check out what's on the menu.
Major road closures in metro could impact commute
Two big road closures have begun in the east and west metro of the Twin Cities, causing a headache for some drivers. FOX 9's Bill Keller has more from Chanhassen.
Two big road closures have begun in the east and west metro of the Twin Cities, causing a headache for some drivers. FOX 9's Bill Keller has more from Chanhassen.
Documenting the history of the North Stars
A new four-part YouTube documentary by sports historian and author Dan Whenesota explores the history of the Minnesota North Stars professional ice hockey team.
A new four-part YouTube documentary by sports historian and author Dan Whenesota explores the history of the Minnesota North Stars professional ice hockey team.
Alix Kendall to retire from FOX 9 Morning News
Alix Kendall will be retiring from FOX 9 in early September. Alix broke the news on FOX 9's Good Day.
Alix Kendall will be retiring from FOX 9 in early September. Alix broke the news on FOX 9's Good Day.
Alix Kendall announces retirement from FOX 9 Morning News
Alix Kendall announces her retirement from the FOX 9 Morning News during FOX 9 Good Day on Aug. 12, 2024.
Alix Kendall announces her retirement from the FOX 9 Morning News during FOX 9 Good Day on Aug. 12, 2024.
Fmr. Betty Crocker kitchen director dishes on cookbook legacy
Betty Crocker wasn?t a real person, but her persona and popularity has been going strong since the 1920?s. Recently, FOX 9 visited Trillium Woods in Plymouth to meet the Minnesota woman who was often mistaken as Betty, as she had her hands in thousands of recipes. Some of them might still be your family?s favorite! Marcia Copeland worked at General Mills for 35 years. For 14 of those years she was director of the Betty Crocker Kitchen. It was Marcia's job to make sure everything was perfect by time it made it to the box, or your cupboard. Marcia also had her hand in about 12 different Betty Crocker cookbooks over her time. She still has many of them in her own kitchen.
Betty Crocker wasn?t a real person, but her persona and popularity has been going strong since the 1920?s. Recently, FOX 9 visited Trillium Woods in Plymouth to meet the Minnesota woman who was often mistaken as Betty, as she had her hands in thousands of recipes. Some of them might still be your family?s favorite! Marcia Copeland worked at General Mills for 35 years. For 14 of those years she was director of the Betty Crocker Kitchen. It was Marcia's job to make sure everything was perfect by time it made it to the box, or your cupboard. Marcia also had her hand in about 12 different Betty Crocker cookbooks over her time. She still has many of them in her own kitchen.
Cal and Lily Flower Farm in Buffalo
Garden Guy Dale K. takes a trip to Buffalo to check out a charming pick-your-own flower farm.
Garden Guy Dale K. takes a trip to Buffalo to check out a charming pick-your-own flower farm.
World premiere of 'The Garden' at CTC
An upcoming show at the Children's Theatre is exploring the story of Adam and Eve, giving them an opportunity to tell us their version of events in the Garden of Eden. The world premiere of "The Garden" is coming up August 9th & 10th. Playwright and singer Hannah Bakke joined FOX 9 Good Day to talk about how she came up with the show and what it's been like to work closely with student actors on putting the production together.
An upcoming show at the Children's Theatre is exploring the story of Adam and Eve, giving them an opportunity to tell us their version of events in the Garden of Eden. The world premiere of "The Garden" is coming up August 9th & 10th. Playwright and singer Hannah Bakke joined FOX 9 Good Day to talk about how she came up with the show and what it's been like to work closely with student actors on putting the production together.
Circus Juventas summer show celebrates 30 years
Many of the country?s most talented youth circus artists are wrapping up their summer show in St. Paul this weekend. This years? show ?Jangala? takes audiences to an ancient jungle island shrouded in mystery. There are five shows left: Thursday, August 8 @7pm, Friday, August 9 @7pm, Saturday, August 10 @1pm & 7pm and Sunday, August 11 @1pm. The big top is located at 1270 Montreal Ave., Saint Paul.
Many of the country?s most talented youth circus artists are wrapping up their summer show in St. Paul this weekend. This years? show ?Jangala? takes audiences to an ancient jungle island shrouded in mystery. There are five shows left: Thursday, August 8 @7pm, Friday, August 9 @7pm, Saturday, August 10 @1pm & 7pm and Sunday, August 11 @1pm. The big top is located at 1270 Montreal Ave., Saint Paul.
PinKU returns inside Eat Street Crossing Food Hall
A favorite Northeast Minneapolis restaurant that closed during the pandemic has returned inside a food hall in the Whittier Neighborhood. Chef John Sugimura has reopened PinKU with Chef Louross Edralin of Staff Meeting. The spot will serve sushi daily, but on Friday and Saturday nights they?ll offer Omakase by Chef Sugimura. This is a special five-course meal at the ten bar seats. Omakase means chef?s choice. Reservations for August sold out in six minutes. Reservations for September will open on Aug. 25 at 6:30 a.m. Eat Street Crossing is located at 2819 Nicollet Ave. S. It?s open seven days a week.
A favorite Northeast Minneapolis restaurant that closed during the pandemic has returned inside a food hall in the Whittier Neighborhood. Chef John Sugimura has reopened PinKU with Chef Louross Edralin of Staff Meeting. The spot will serve sushi daily, but on Friday and Saturday nights they?ll offer Omakase by Chef Sugimura. This is a special five-course meal at the ten bar seats. Omakase means chef?s choice. Reservations for August sold out in six minutes. Reservations for September will open on Aug. 25 at 6:30 a.m. Eat Street Crossing is located at 2819 Nicollet Ave. S. It?s open seven days a week.