Corpse flower at Como Zoo Conservatory to bloom soon
FOX 9's Garden Guy Dale K stops by the Como Zoo Conservatory for corpse flower watch as Minnesotans await its stinky bloom.
FOX 9's Garden Guy Dale K stops by the Como Zoo Conservatory for corpse flower watch as Minnesotans await its stinky bloom.
Brioche Donuts bring out the crowds to St. Paul
About 10 years ago the country went crazy for cronuts, a cross between a donut and a croissant. There?s a new creation to get excited about in St. Paul. So Yen Desserts is making super fluffy brioche donuts. The donuts are hand-rolled, fried and filled with a light cream. The flavors rotate monthly. For May they?re featuring banana cream caramel pie, strawberry cream, raspberry lychee and an ?everything but the bagel? donut. The shop also has fresh beignets, burnt Basque cheesecake and savory congee bowls. They?re open Friday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and are planning to add Thursdays this summer. They can sell out of the brioche donuts, but they will announce sell-outs on their social media pages. So Yen Desserts is located in Lowertown St. Paul at 275 4th St. E.
About 10 years ago the country went crazy for cronuts, a cross between a donut and a croissant. There?s a new creation to get excited about in St. Paul. So Yen Desserts is making super fluffy brioche donuts. The donuts are hand-rolled, fried and filled with a light cream. The flavors rotate monthly. For May they?re featuring banana cream caramel pie, strawberry cream, raspberry lychee and an ?everything but the bagel? donut. The shop also has fresh beignets, burnt Basque cheesecake and savory congee bowls. They?re open Friday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and are planning to add Thursdays this summer. They can sell out of the brioche donuts, but they will announce sell-outs on their social media pages. So Yen Desserts is located in Lowertown St. Paul at 275 4th St. E.
Did you see that? Art exhibit at the ARB
A collection at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum will make you stop and say, "did you see that?" Artist Adam Turman came up with the original designs. The show runs through July 14th.
A collection at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum will make you stop and say, "did you see that?" Artist Adam Turman came up with the original designs. The show runs through July 14th.
Horace the Corpse Flower continues to grow, but no bloom yet
There?s a lot of buzz around an upcoming bloom at the Como Park Conservatory in St. Paul. Horace the Corpse Flower could bloom any day now, though the staff believes Sunday May 19 is the likely date. When it happens, it will likely be in the afternoon or evening. They?ve been waiting for Horace to bloom for seven years. His brother is also at the conservatory but is still dormant and remains nameless. Both come from seeds from the same parent plants. Horace will be moved to the North garden on Friday morning and will still be available to view during regular business hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. You can watch Horace 24/7 on the Como Park live feed.
There?s a lot of buzz around an upcoming bloom at the Como Park Conservatory in St. Paul. Horace the Corpse Flower could bloom any day now, though the staff believes Sunday May 19 is the likely date. When it happens, it will likely be in the afternoon or evening. They?ve been waiting for Horace to bloom for seven years. His brother is also at the conservatory but is still dormant and remains nameless. Both come from seeds from the same parent plants. Horace will be moved to the North garden on Friday morning and will still be available to view during regular business hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. You can watch Horace 24/7 on the Como Park live feed.
Inflation eases in April
According to the latest consumer price index, inflation eased slightly in April, providing at least a bit of relief for consumers. In the 12 months through April, the CPI increased 3.4% after climbing 3.5% in March. Patrick Rehkamp, a senior financial writer from 1834, A Division of Old National Bank, joined the FOX 9 Morning News to discuss what the latest report means for consumers.
According to the latest consumer price index, inflation eased slightly in April, providing at least a bit of relief for consumers. In the 12 months through April, the CPI increased 3.4% after climbing 3.5% in March. Patrick Rehkamp, a senior financial writer from 1834, A Division of Old National Bank, joined the FOX 9 Morning News to discuss what the latest report means for consumers.
Art-a-Whirl returns to NE Minneapolis this weekend
The largest open studio tour in the country is taking place this weekend in Northeast Minneapolis. Art-a-Whirl is in its 29th year in the arts district. This year there are 1,300 participating artists at more than 100 locations. The event is taking place May 17-19. Art-a-Whirl hours: Friday from 5 p.m. ? 10 p.m.; Saturday from noon ? 8 p.m.; and Sunday noon ? 5 p.m.
The largest open studio tour in the country is taking place this weekend in Northeast Minneapolis. Art-a-Whirl is in its 29th year in the arts district. This year there are 1,300 participating artists at more than 100 locations. The event is taking place May 17-19. Art-a-Whirl hours: Friday from 5 p.m. ? 10 p.m.; Saturday from noon ? 8 p.m.; and Sunday noon ? 5 p.m.
Tour historic church as part of the Doors Open Minneapolis
The buildings and places that tell the story of Minneapolis history will open to the public for a free behind-the-scenes look this weekend. Doors Open Minneapolis is back with dozens of venues including Diamond Lake Lutheran Church. It is one of Hugo Haeuser?s final Gothic Revival masterpieces of church design. Doors Open is a free event on May 18-19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. though a few of the venues are only open one of the days.
The buildings and places that tell the story of Minneapolis history will open to the public for a free behind-the-scenes look this weekend. Doors Open Minneapolis is back with dozens of venues including Diamond Lake Lutheran Church. It is one of Hugo Haeuser?s final Gothic Revival masterpieces of church design. Doors Open is a free event on May 18-19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. though a few of the venues are only open one of the days.
Historic Minneapolis building open for tours this weekend
The buildings and places that tell the story of Minneapolis history will open to the public for a free behind-the-scenes look this weekend. Doors Open Minneapolis is back with dozens of venues including historic theaters, churches and mansions. One of the spots is a newspaper that has served the African American community for nearly 90 years. The Minnesota Spokesman Recorder is offering tours and a chance to browse their archives which has a copy of every edition they?ve printed since 1934. Doors Open is a free event on May 18-19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. though a few of the venues are only open one of the days.
The buildings and places that tell the story of Minneapolis history will open to the public for a free behind-the-scenes look this weekend. Doors Open Minneapolis is back with dozens of venues including historic theaters, churches and mansions. One of the spots is a newspaper that has served the African American community for nearly 90 years. The Minnesota Spokesman Recorder is offering tours and a chance to browse their archives which has a copy of every edition they?ve printed since 1934. Doors Open is a free event on May 18-19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. though a few of the venues are only open one of the days.
Creating your own cut flower garden
FOX 9's Garden Guy Dale K shares tips for creating your own cut flower garden in Minnesota.
FOX 9's Garden Guy Dale K shares tips for creating your own cut flower garden in Minnesota.
Historic carousel opens for the season in Como Park
A piece of history is still bringing joy to families year after year in St. Paul. Cafesjian?s Carousel is located in St. Paul?s Como Park, just south of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. It was constructed for $8,500 in 1914 and assembled on the Minnesota State fairgrounds. Though it has moved locations a few times it?s found a permanent home in Como Park. The carousel is open five days a week Thursday to Monday and will run on that schedule through Labor Day.
A piece of history is still bringing joy to families year after year in St. Paul. Cafesjian?s Carousel is located in St. Paul?s Como Park, just south of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. It was constructed for $8,500 in 1914 and assembled on the Minnesota State fairgrounds. Though it has moved locations a few times it?s found a permanent home in Como Park. The carousel is open five days a week Thursday to Monday and will run on that schedule through Labor Day.
Reaching new heights at ValleyFair
The largest amusement park in the Twin Cities opens for the season on May 11 for season pass holders and May 12 for the public. They are debuting a new culinary experience that?s offering healthier options and items perfect for a summer picnic, including pulled pork sandwiches and salads such as pasta salad, potato salad and corn salad. The chaperone policy remains in place this season. All guests ages 15 years old or younger must be accompanied by a chaperone who is at least 21 years old.
The largest amusement park in the Twin Cities opens for the season on May 11 for season pass holders and May 12 for the public. They are debuting a new culinary experience that?s offering healthier options and items perfect for a summer picnic, including pulled pork sandwiches and salads such as pasta salad, potato salad and corn salad. The chaperone policy remains in place this season. All guests ages 15 years old or younger must be accompanied by a chaperone who is at least 21 years old.
Biking with Baddies creates inclusive community ride
The club was created by a black woman for people of color. Their goal is to "create a welcoming environment encouraging individuals from all backgrounds to join." The first Biking with Baddies community ride is May 17.
The club was created by a black woman for people of color. Their goal is to "create a welcoming environment encouraging individuals from all backgrounds to join." The first Biking with Baddies community ride is May 17.
St. Croix Valley is pottery central this weekend
Dozens of ceramic artists from all over the country are joining local artisans for the 32nd Annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour. The 70 potters will set up at seven local pottery studios to display their creations. The tour runs May 10th through the 12th and the studios are all a short drive from each other. The tour is free and open to all to attend.
Dozens of ceramic artists from all over the country are joining local artisans for the 32nd Annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour. The 70 potters will set up at seven local pottery studios to display their creations. The tour runs May 10th through the 12th and the studios are all a short drive from each other. The tour is free and open to all to attend.
Minnesota Opera brings La Boh?me to the stage
From May 4-19 the Minnesota Opera will bring La Boh?me to the stage. The show is sung in Italian with English captions projected above the stage.
From May 4-19 the Minnesota Opera will bring La Boh?me to the stage. The show is sung in Italian with English captions projected above the stage.
Gift ideas for your favorite gardener
FOX 9's Garden Guy Dale K joins Good Day to talk about gift ideas for your favorite gardener.
FOX 9's Garden Guy Dale K joins Good Day to talk about gift ideas for your favorite gardener.
Model train club plans hobby show in MN
A museum dedicated to model trains is celebrating nine decades in the Twin Cities and will host a big hobby show this weekend. The Twin City Model Railroad Museum started in 1934 inside a St. Paul home. It?s now located at 668 Transfer Road, Suite 8 in St. Paul. The museum has 13,000 square feet of interactive toy train layouts. The museum is open Monday and Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. The Model Railroad Hobby Show and Sale will take place at the Minnesota State Fair?s Education Building on May 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A museum dedicated to model trains is celebrating nine decades in the Twin Cities and will host a big hobby show this weekend. The Twin City Model Railroad Museum started in 1934 inside a St. Paul home. It?s now located at 668 Transfer Road, Suite 8 in St. Paul. The museum has 13,000 square feet of interactive toy train layouts. The museum is open Monday and Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. The Model Railroad Hobby Show and Sale will take place at the Minnesota State Fair?s Education Building on May 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
40,000 tulips in bloom at the Arboretum
The showy tulip bloom is underway at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. The bloom is expected to last at least another week if not two. There are 135 varieties on display. The bulbs were planted in the fall by a mix of staff and volunteers over 520 hours. To keep up with the status of the tulips keep an eye on the Arboretum?s social media pages. The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is located at 3675 Arboretum Drive in Chaska. Online tickets are required in advance for all Arboretum visitors.
The showy tulip bloom is underway at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. The bloom is expected to last at least another week if not two. There are 135 varieties on display. The bulbs were planted in the fall by a mix of staff and volunteers over 520 hours. To keep up with the status of the tulips keep an eye on the Arboretum?s social media pages. The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is located at 3675 Arboretum Drive in Chaska. Online tickets are required in advance for all Arboretum visitors.
School bus 'Roadeo' in Farmington
Saturday was the Farmington Bus Roadeo, which has been going on for 25 years. 70 bus drivers from around Minnesota competed, with the winners will compete statewide and then nationals.
Saturday was the Farmington Bus Roadeo, which has been going on for 25 years. 70 bus drivers from around Minnesota competed, with the winners will compete statewide and then nationals.
Mall of America's guide to Mother's Day shopping
Mother?s Day is fast approaching on May 12. Trend Specialist Sara Rogers joined the FOX 9 Morning news for some gift ideas, including a discount opportunity for the Mall of America?s newest jewelry store.
Mother?s Day is fast approaching on May 12. Trend Specialist Sara Rogers joined the FOX 9 Morning news for some gift ideas, including a discount opportunity for the Mall of America?s newest jewelry store.
Mpls Farmers Market starts Saturday, with new hours
The Minneapolis Farmer's Market is kicking off on Saturday, May 4, with new days and hours. Executive Director of the farmer's market, Ashley Nathe, was on FOX9's Good Day to showcase what to expect in this year's market. Here are the updated days and hours: Wednesday-Friday 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday and Sunday 6 a.m.-1 p.m. To learn more about the Minneapolis Farmer's Market, head to mplsfarmersmarket.com.
The Minneapolis Farmer's Market is kicking off on Saturday, May 4, with new days and hours. Executive Director of the farmer's market, Ashley Nathe, was on FOX9's Good Day to showcase what to expect in this year's market. Here are the updated days and hours: Wednesday-Friday 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday and Sunday 6 a.m.-1 p.m. To learn more about the Minneapolis Farmer's Market, head to mplsfarmersmarket.com.