Chef Yia Vang's 2nd restaurant finds a temporary home
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Fresh off his appearance on the Netflix reboot of ?Iron Chef,? Yia Vang is giving patrons a chance to try out his new restaurant without actually opening the space. He?s partnered with Steady Pour in NE Minneapolis, an event space and cocktail bar, to create the Vinai experience, in a temporary venue. The dinner series is a five-course meal with cocktail pairings. It?s a ticketed experience. The next series takes place on August 4th, 5th, 6th, 11th, 12th and 13th.

Electric boat rentals have arrived on Lake Minnetonka
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Electric cars are becoming commonplace and boats are not far behind. In fact, renting one is now an option on Lake Minnetonka. Electric Shores has brought Duffy Boats to Downtown Excelsior. The boats don?t require gas, are easy to drive, quiet and barely produce a wake. They top out around seven miles per hour and are meant for cruising. They can hold up to 12 people and can be rented for an hour or the whole day. Check them out on Instagram @Electric.Shores

Telling the History of the Minnesota Fighting Saints
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Author Dan Whenesota takes a look back in time at the tenure of the Fighting Saints and how they are a part of hockey history in Minnesota

Vintage pop-up brings ?Totally Rad? goods to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds
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A nostalgic shopping experience is popping up at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds Saturday, July 23rd. Totally Rad Vintage Fest celebrates the 80?s and 90?s and they?ve lined up 70 vendors who will be selling everything from clothing to toys and furniture. The event runs from 10am to 5pm. There are also photo-op locations and a DJ spinning the biggest hits of those decades. Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door.

Tips to help your vegetable garden thrive
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Fox 9 Garden Guy Dale K. with tip to help your backyard vegetable garden thrive.

Eden Prairie?s School of Rock students land spot in international music festival
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Music groups Duran Duran, Black Eyed Peas and Muse were just some of the big acts at this years? Rock in Rio festival in Portugal. Also taking the stage for that iconic festival; students from Eden Prairie?s School of Rock. They were chosen after a global search for the best up-and-coming musicians. Only 16 U.S. bands were chosen to play one of the largest music festivals in the world. It was the first time the Eden Prairie School of Rock House Band performed on a global stage.

Four Seasons Hotel opens in Downtown Minneapolis
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The newest high-rise in Minneapolis? skyline is a hotel brand known for luxury. The Four Seasons Hotel is open for business and it offers some incredible amenities like a new spacious restaurant from Chef Gavin Kaysen and the rooftop Riva Terrace that?s open to the public. On the fourth floor, several special events spaces and a spa that offers farm-to-face care. They refer to it as nourishment through nature. You don?t need to be a hotel guest to use the spa. The hotel is located at Hennepin Ave. and Third St. South.

Landscaping in Minnesota: Underused plants for your yard
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There are popular plants that end up in just about every landscaped yard. FOX 9's Garden Guy Dale K highlights underused landscape plants.

Minnesota State Fair unveils new foods for 2022
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The Minnesota State Fair on Tuesday unveiled the 38 new foods and eight new food vendors for this year's Great Minnesota Get-Together.

New Minnesota State Fair food: Minneblueberry Pie
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Minneapple Pie is bringing a new food to the 2022 Minnesota State Fair: Minneblueberry Pie. It's a handmade blueberry pie made with a crisp, flaky crust, filled with blueberries, and served with vanilla ice cream.

Things to do in Minnesota: Summer bucket list
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Hannah Trevizo-Monheim, owner of the Minnesota Circle, joins FOX 9 Good Day to share things to do in Minnesota this summer. Minnesota Circle started as a podcast in 2019 and has evolved into working with and highlighting small businesses around Minnesota.

Minnesota Circle shares unique summer bucket list finds across the Twin Cities
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Hannah Trevizo-Monheim from Minnesota Circle, a platform that connects Minnesotans to activities, events and small businesses, shares her picks for a Minnesota Summer Bucket List. From paddling on Lake Nokomis to unique shops to explore, she says they have the hook-up for fun activities this summer.

Nautical Bowls lands spot at the Minnesota State Fair
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The new food announcement from the Minnesota State Fair is a dream come true for a local couple. Four years ago, Bryant and Rachel Amundson launched ?Nautical Bowls? in Minnetonka. Now they have 91 locations across the United States, but they still considered landing a spot at the State Fair to be the ultimate goal. For the 2022 fair they?ll be in the Food Building. Their bowls begin with a super food base like Ac?ai?, Pitaya, Blue Majik, Mango, and Cacao. They add in toppings like freshly ground peanut or almond butter, granola, pumpkin seeds, coconut and honey. The ingredients are organic, gluten free, dairy free and plant-based.

Tips for preventing fleas and ticks on cats
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St Paul Pet Hospital's Dr. Eric Ruhland shares tips for preventing fleas and ticks on cats.

Big Little Moments: Amber Marie Kerr and her fianc? buying first home
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Amber Marie Kerr sent her Big Little Moment to FOX 9, saying in October she and her fiance are moving into their first house and getting married. We want to know about the milestones and accomplishments in your life, and we'll share them on FOX 9 morning news. Simply post a photo or video with the hashtag #Fox9Moments, and write a description of the event. We're want to hear about you getting married, a fun vacation, learning to ride a bike or maybe just catching a big fish - some uplifting, positive moments that you'd like to share with the community.

Attracting pollinators to your yard in Minnesota
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FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K offers tips to help attract pollinators to your Minnesota yard. There are some key ways you can do this in the garden, from the plants you choose to the habitat you offer.