Meet Marty, the guard llama protecting sheep
Marty is a llama who protects sheep at Gale Woods Farm in Minnetrista. FOX 9's Shayne Wells has the details.
Marty is a llama who protects sheep at Gale Woods Farm in Minnetrista. FOX 9's Shayne Wells has the details.
Sheepdog herding trials at Gale Woods Farm
Some of the top herding dogs from all over North America will be at Gale Woods Farm in Minnetrista this weekend competing in the sheepdog herding trials. It?s free to attend. In conjunction with the trials, Three Rivers Park District is bringing back Fall Fest at the Gale Woods Farm in celebration of the farms 20th anniversary. Along with watching sheepherding trials, visitors can also make apple cider, walk a llama, watch cooking demonstrations from local chefs, and do a fiber make-and-take activity. There will also be food trucks and live music. The event is Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 7 and Oct. 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Some of the top herding dogs from all over North America will be at Gale Woods Farm in Minnetrista this weekend competing in the sheepdog herding trials. It?s free to attend. In conjunction with the trials, Three Rivers Park District is bringing back Fall Fest at the Gale Woods Farm in celebration of the farms 20th anniversary. Along with watching sheepherding trials, visitors can also make apple cider, walk a llama, watch cooking demonstrations from local chefs, and do a fiber make-and-take activity. There will also be food trucks and live music. The event is Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 7 and Oct. 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Game Show Studio now open at Rosedale Center
Family Feud, Price is Right and Wheel of Fortune are the inspiration behind the games you can play at Game Show Studio, open now in Rosedale Center. It?s on the South side of floor two in the former Weight Watchers store. The space is made for groups of friends, families or co-workers. Six people is the minimum to participate in a real game show experience with a host.
Family Feud, Price is Right and Wheel of Fortune are the inspiration behind the games you can play at Game Show Studio, open now in Rosedale Center. It?s on the South side of floor two in the former Weight Watchers store. The space is made for groups of friends, families or co-workers. Six people is the minimum to participate in a real game show experience with a host.
Meet the artists: Northrup King Building
Hundreds of artists have set up shop in the Northrup King Building in Northeast Minneapolis and on the first Thursday of each month, the doors to the studios open up and there?s four enormous floors of art to explore. This week, we visited two studios, Allison Johanson, a painter in Gallery Space No. 467 and Chris Rackley?s exhibit ?Life as a Mall Brat? on display now in the Kolman & Reeb Gallery on the third floor. The entire NE Minneapolis Arts District participates in the First Thursday event each month.
Hundreds of artists have set up shop in the Northrup King Building in Northeast Minneapolis and on the first Thursday of each month, the doors to the studios open up and there?s four enormous floors of art to explore. This week, we visited two studios, Allison Johanson, a painter in Gallery Space No. 467 and Chris Rackley?s exhibit ?Life as a Mall Brat? on display now in the Kolman & Reeb Gallery on the third floor. The entire NE Minneapolis Arts District participates in the First Thursday event each month.
'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' opens at Artisty Theater
Remember the pressure of your elementary school spelling bee? That experience is being recreated on stage in Bloomington. "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" is a popular show. It follows the story of six young people as they vie for the title of spelling bee champion. The show is on stage through October 29th at the Artistry Theater.
Remember the pressure of your elementary school spelling bee? That experience is being recreated on stage in Bloomington. "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" is a popular show. It follows the story of six young people as they vie for the title of spelling bee champion. The show is on stage through October 29th at the Artistry Theater.
Hope and education for girls in Kenya
A Twin Cities-based non-profit is committed to changing the world, one girl at a time and they're doing it through education. Light of Hope Home and School for Girls in Kenya was started by Sandy and Boni Karanja back in 2004. Since they started, Light of Hope has educated more than 400 girls. The couple joined The FOX 9 Morning News to talk about their work to empower the next generation.
A Twin Cities-based non-profit is committed to changing the world, one girl at a time and they're doing it through education. Light of Hope Home and School for Girls in Kenya was started by Sandy and Boni Karanja back in 2004. Since they started, Light of Hope has educated more than 400 girls. The couple joined The FOX 9 Morning News to talk about their work to empower the next generation.
Foodscaping with Dale K
Fox 9 Garden Guy Dale K talks 'Foodscaping' at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.
Fox 9 Garden Guy Dale K talks 'Foodscaping' at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.
Non-profits join forces to advocate for literacy
Seven non-profit organizations are combining forces to help people in Minnesota and across the world gain access to quality education and essential resources. Friday October 13th, they are coming together for a huge fundraiser for their new initiative . It's called Literacy Is For Everyone (LIFE).
Seven non-profit organizations are combining forces to help people in Minnesota and across the world gain access to quality education and essential resources. Friday October 13th, they are coming together for a huge fundraiser for their new initiative . It's called Literacy Is For Everyone (LIFE).
Fall Crawl: A local, women-owned shopping experience
Several women-owned vintage shops across the Twin Cities have come together to create a month-long shopping experience. The Vintage Fall Crawl is modeled after a pub crawl. There are 14 shops on the crawl in Minneapolis and St. Paul. These shops offer an array of vintage goods, including clothing, home decor, furniture, jewelry, accessories, art and more. They?ve even created a passport that will give shoppers a 10% discount. The Vintage Fall Crawl runs for the entire month of October. Here are the 14 participating shops: Betty?s Antiques, Encore Boutique, Style Society, Succotash, The Mustache Cat, Olio Vintage, Moth Oddities, Up Six Vintage, Legacy, Audrey Rose Vintage, The Golden Pearl Vintage, Tandem Vintage, Carousel + Folk, b. Resale
Several women-owned vintage shops across the Twin Cities have come together to create a month-long shopping experience. The Vintage Fall Crawl is modeled after a pub crawl. There are 14 shops on the crawl in Minneapolis and St. Paul. These shops offer an array of vintage goods, including clothing, home decor, furniture, jewelry, accessories, art and more. They?ve even created a passport that will give shoppers a 10% discount. The Vintage Fall Crawl runs for the entire month of October. Here are the 14 participating shops: Betty?s Antiques, Encore Boutique, Style Society, Succotash, The Mustache Cat, Olio Vintage, Moth Oddities, Up Six Vintage, Legacy, Audrey Rose Vintage, The Golden Pearl Vintage, Tandem Vintage, Carousel + Folk, b. Resale
Minnesota Zoo aglow with 5,000 jack-o-lanterns
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular is back at the Minnesota Zoo for year five. Thousands of glowing carved pumpkins have been installed in the treescape of the zoo, lining a quarter-mile walking trail. This years? theme is the four seasons. The event runs evenings through November 4th. Tickets need to be purchased ahead of time on the zoo?s website.
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular is back at the Minnesota Zoo for year five. Thousands of glowing carved pumpkins have been installed in the treescape of the zoo, lining a quarter-mile walking trail. This years? theme is the four seasons. The event runs evenings through November 4th. Tickets need to be purchased ahead of time on the zoo?s website.
Elevate your pizza game
Elevate your pizza game! From the dough to the toppings, Josh from OG ZAZA and Joey Meatballs shared his tips for the perfect pizza and cooked it live on Good Day.
Elevate your pizza game! From the dough to the toppings, Josh from OG ZAZA and Joey Meatballs shared his tips for the perfect pizza and cooked it live on Good Day.
Delta SkyMiles program sees updates after backlash
Kyle Potter from Thrifty Traveler discusses the new changes to the Delta SkyMiles program after backlash and shares some great deals to Asheville, North Carolina, and Hawaii.
Kyle Potter from Thrifty Traveler discusses the new changes to the Delta SkyMiles program after backlash and shares some great deals to Asheville, North Carolina, and Hawaii.
The Great Gatsby by Collide Theatrical Dance Company
A classic story bursting with glitz and glam is taking the stage in Minneapolis. Collide Theatrical Dance Company is bringing ?The Great Gatsby? to life on stage through dance and live music. The song selection includes artists like Lady Gaga and Beyonce. The show runs Sept. 29 through Oct.15 at the Luminary Arts Center in the North Loop. Collide was established by founder Regina Peluso in 2013. Since then she?s produced 25 original dance theater productions.
A classic story bursting with glitz and glam is taking the stage in Minneapolis. Collide Theatrical Dance Company is bringing ?The Great Gatsby? to life on stage through dance and live music. The song selection includes artists like Lady Gaga and Beyonce. The show runs Sept. 29 through Oct.15 at the Luminary Arts Center in the North Loop. Collide was established by founder Regina Peluso in 2013. Since then she?s produced 25 original dance theater productions.
Band Box reopens in Minneapolis
A piece of Minneapolis history is back in business. Band Box Diner first opened in 1939 on the corner of 10th Street and 14th Avenue in the Elliot Park Neighborhood. At one time, there were 15 locations, but by the 70?s only the original remained. In 1998, Brad and Heather Ptacek took over. They ran it up until the pandemic shutdown in March of 2020. On September 14th, three years after it closed, the Facebook page came back to life with the post ?We?re Back.? The diner is open Wednesday to Friday, 9am to 3pm and on Saturday from 9am to 2pm.
A piece of Minneapolis history is back in business. Band Box Diner first opened in 1939 on the corner of 10th Street and 14th Avenue in the Elliot Park Neighborhood. At one time, there were 15 locations, but by the 70?s only the original remained. In 1998, Brad and Heather Ptacek took over. They ran it up until the pandemic shutdown in March of 2020. On September 14th, three years after it closed, the Facebook page came back to life with the post ?We?re Back.? The diner is open Wednesday to Friday, 9am to 3pm and on Saturday from 9am to 2pm.
Musical comedy, The Church Basement Ladies, returns to the stage in Burnsville
The Church Basements Ladies are back with a new musical titled ?A Mighty Fortress is our Basement.? The show is set in rural Minnesota in the 60?s. The concept first launched in 2005 and is still going strong nearly 20 years later with more than three-million theatergoers taking in the shows. The newest musical is playing now at the Ames Center in Burnsville. It runs through November 12th.
The Church Basements Ladies are back with a new musical titled ?A Mighty Fortress is our Basement.? The show is set in rural Minnesota in the 60?s. The concept first launched in 2005 and is still going strong nearly 20 years later with more than three-million theatergoers taking in the shows. The newest musical is playing now at the Ames Center in Burnsville. It runs through November 12th.
Authentic Mexican restaurant and market opens in Apple Valley
Bodega42 Fresh Market and Homshuk restaurant are the newest additions to the south metro. The new concept is located on Galaxie Avenue just south of County Road 42. The restaurant with a big patio, sources its ingredients from the market including fresh tortillas made in-house. The market also has a butcher, deli, grab-and-go section, and a bakery. The restaurant and market are open seven days a week.
Bodega42 Fresh Market and Homshuk restaurant are the newest additions to the south metro. The new concept is located on Galaxie Avenue just south of County Road 42. The restaurant with a big patio, sources its ingredients from the market including fresh tortillas made in-house. The market also has a butcher, deli, grab-and-go section, and a bakery. The restaurant and market are open seven days a week.
Be Kind, Say Hi Campaign spreads positivity
Saying hello can make someone's day, but it's becoming rare to utter those words to a stranger. However, there is a local man who wants to change that, and he's taking his case to the sidewalks in the North Loop Neighborhood of Minneapolis.
Saying hello can make someone's day, but it's becoming rare to utter those words to a stranger. However, there is a local man who wants to change that, and he's taking his case to the sidewalks in the North Loop Neighborhood of Minneapolis.
Bringing your outdoor plants inside for winter
Fox 9 Garden Guy Dale K. on bringing outdoor plants inside for the long winter ahead.
Fox 9 Garden Guy Dale K. on bringing outdoor plants inside for the long winter ahead.
Etiquette for sports fans
Sports can bring out a lot of passion and enthusiasm in both the players and the fans, and sometimes it can go too far. There's certainly a balance between showing your passion for your favorite team and having respect for those around you. Etiquette expert and author Juliet Mitchell joined FOX 9 Good Day to share some advice for fans, players and coaches.
Sports can bring out a lot of passion and enthusiasm in both the players and the fans, and sometimes it can go too far. There's certainly a balance between showing your passion for your favorite team and having respect for those around you. Etiquette expert and author Juliet Mitchell joined FOX 9 Good Day to share some advice for fans, players and coaches.
World's Largest Pet Walk supports therapy animals
This weekend, people are encouraged to grab their leashes and lace up their sneakers for a good cause. The World's Largest Pet Walk is taking place on Saturday. It encourages people to get outside with their pets to show support and raise money for therapy animals. Volunteers with North Star Therapy Animals joined The FOX 9 Morning news to talk about the event and the work they do throughout the community.
This weekend, people are encouraged to grab their leashes and lace up their sneakers for a good cause. The World's Largest Pet Walk is taking place on Saturday. It encourages people to get outside with their pets to show support and raise money for therapy animals. Volunteers with North Star Therapy Animals joined The FOX 9 Morning news to talk about the event and the work they do throughout the community.