Rooftop cabin experience returns to downtown Minneapolis
The holiday events are underway in the Twin Cities including the return of Nordic Village. The cabin dining experience takes place on the rooftop of the Four Seasons hotel in downtown Minneapolis. There are private cabins in different sizes to reserve for a four-course dinner. The lodge is a newer addition that seats up to 24 people and is open to the public. There will be a weekend market as well on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 3pm through December 21st.
New exhibit explores amazing adaptations of our skin
A new exhibit at the Science Museum is exploring our living armor, skin. It showcases skin in humans and animals including its ability to support aerodynamic feathers and insulating fur. The Science Museum of Minnesota is open Tuesday through Sunday. It’s located in downtown St. Paul at 120 W. Kellogg Boulevard.
Going for Gold: Geologist finds flecks of treasure in the metro
When you think of panning for gold, you likely think of states like California or Alaska. One geologist is finding flecks of treasure right in our backyard. Lucas Lundgren is a geologist by trade, but in his free time he pans for gold across the midwest. He calls himself 'The Glacial Goldhunter', and he's created quite the following on Youtube and Instagram. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg followed along on one of his panning expeditions.
Animales Barbeque Co. opens in Minneapolis
Animales Barbeque is another food truck success story. After seven years on wheels, they’ve opened a permanent space in the Harrison Neighborhood just west of downtown Minneapolis. There will be live music nightly and a kids playroom. They’ve also added a pastry room to make all their own bread and desserts. The barbecue portion of the menu is only served from 4 – 9pm, and once it sells out, it’s gone for the day. They’ve added an anytime menu that will still be available. They’re open Thursday through Sunday at 241 Fremont Ave N.
Spellbinding show tells Dracula's story through dance
The dancers of Collide Theatrical Dance Company are bringing Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’ to the stage. The dance musical taps into well-known tunes to tell the story from the perspective of the Mina character. Dancers showcase a wide variety of styles and even hang from the rafters utilizing aerial silks. The show is playing at the Luminary Arts Center through November 9th.
Light experience debuts at Basilica of Saint Mary
A light show that turns the walls of some of the world’s most famous buildings into living canvases is making its first stop in North American. LUMINISCENCE is illuminating the nave of the Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis thanks to 360° video mapping . There’s also live music and local choirs with narration that tells the story of the Basilica. The show will run through the end of the year.
Orchestra to perform live to Phantom of the Opera film
A modern twist on a 100 year old film is coming to Ted Mann Concert Hall in Minneapolis. On Halloween night, a full orchestra will play along to the silent film 'Phantom of the Opera'. There will be a modern score for this classic flick. Shayne Wells took a trip to the U of M Campus to get a preview.
Boo-tanical Garden
Garden Guy Dale K heads to the Como Zoo and Conservatory to check out a bewitching display of creepy and curious plants.
Como Zoo bids farewell to Mold-A-Rama Magic machines
A piece of childhood nostalgia is going away at the Como Zoo and Conservatory. The zoo sharing on Facebook that the Mold-A-Rama Magic machines will be leaving the zoo in a few weeks. The company that operates the plastic molds has decided to move them to an attraction that has a longer peak season. Before their departure, Photojournalist Greg Kellogg to captured a few final memories of the famed machines.
