Rare textiles from Japan and Siberia showcased at Mia
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Cotton, cashmere and polyester are fabrics that come to mind with modern clothing, but before these materials were easily available, people had to innovate. Their resourcefulness is on display in a new exhibit at the Minneapolis Institute of Art called ?Dressed by Nature: Textiles of Japan.? The show focuses on clothing made between the years 1750 and 1930 using textiles like fish skin, nettle and banana plants. The show is in the Target Gallery and runs through September 11, 2022.

Van Gogh exhibit opens at Mia; sheds new light on artist?s methods
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Many people immersed themselves in Vincent Van Gogh?s work when the traveling projection experience arrived in Minneapolis last year. Now the real thing is on display at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. ?Van Goh and the Olive Groves? focuses on several pieces he created during his stay at a psychiatric hospital in France. The show will be on display through September 18, 2022.

Tips to prevent airline staffing woes from ruining your vacation
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Gunnar Olson with Thrifty Traveler talked with FOX 9's Leah Beno on how staffing shortages are affecting the holiday weekend and his best advice for avoiding trouble while traveling.

Go-to karaoke songs
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FOX 9 Good Day talks go-to karaoke songs now that Spotify has launched a karaoke mode.

Dogs having roles in weddings: yay or nay?
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Taking man's best friend to a whole new level. A new survey shows a quarter of dog owners plan to enlist their pet to be part of their wedding day.

Adding some curb appeal to your home
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Curb appeal can help your house really stand out. FOX 9's Garden Guy Dale K has some tips to improve the curb appeal of your home.

Kubota Machine Adventures at Mall of America
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The Crayola Experience at Mall of America in Bloomington is hosting the Kubota Machine Adventures for an immersive machine-themed takeover combined with art on June 30. The one-day parking lot event runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, which is a kickoff to the Kubota Machine Adventures inside the Mall of America. The indoor event runs now through July 21

Keeping pets calm during fireworks
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The July 4 holiday weekend is upon us, but that often means your furry friends get spooked by all the fireworks and loud noises. The Animal Humane Society has tips for keeping your pets calm during fireworks.

Years-long backlog for tree stump removal in Twin Cities
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If you've had a tree removed in Minneapolis or St. Paul for emerald ash borer recently, it may be years until the city will come remove the stump due to a years-long backlog for stump removal in the Twin Cities. In Minneapolis, the wait is 3-4 years and in St. Paul it's 3-5 years.

Beer Dabbler founder opens a liquor store in St. Paul
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The creator of The Beer Dabbler Festival, has opened the Dabbler Depot on West Seventh in St. Paul. It?s in the former Stransky?s Liquor location. The building underwent a major renovation to become the Dabbler Depot. It boasts a living wall that?s watered with the condensation from the beer coolers that stretch the length of the building. There?s a tap wall for sampling and a video production studio in back. The idea is to create videos about the products that can be accessed through QR Codes, but they?ll also host podcasts. On the other side of the glass wall is a coffee shop with locally made donuts and pies. The depot is open Tuesday through Sunday.

Minneapolis uses '80s tune to educate residents about recycling
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The City of Minneapolis made a parody song to the tune of "We didn't start the fire" by Billy Joel to educate residents about what you don't need to throw into the trash bin. This educational TikTok video about organics recycling has gotten a lot of attention.

How to save money while gardening
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FOX 9's Garden Guy Dale K has tips for how to save money while gardening. Inherently, gardening is a relatively inexpensive hobby compared to others ? and there are a few ways to save money while gardening, from your lawn to your watering your plants.

Hopkins, Minnesota is a perfect day trip in the Twin Cities
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Hopkins, once the raspberry capital of the world, is a bustling suburb of Minneapolis and makes for a perfect day trip right in the Twin Cities metro. Main Street in Hopkins was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places, which is where you'll find a little something for everyone.

Should your pet sleep in bed with you?
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Every pet lover enjoys cuddling up with their pets, but should they sleep in bed with you? FOX 9's pet expert Veterinarian Dr. Eric Ruhland shares some advice for pet owners.

Circus Juventas preparing for summer production
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The St. Paul-based Circus Juventas is preparing for its big summer show called "Confetti," which runs July 29-Aug. 14. This is Circus Juventas' biggest production of the year. The sets and scenes this year are "over the top," the circus says.

50th anniversary of Big Lake's Spud Fest this weekend
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Big Lake is hosting its annual Spud Fest this weekend, marking the 50th anniversary of the event. The weekend includes fireworks, water fights, softball tournament, bingo, pancake breakfast, carnival, parade and other activities. The festival supports summer youth programs.

FOX 9's Kelly O'Connell announces she's pregnant
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FOX 9 Morning News anchor Kelly O'Connell on Friday shared she is pregnant with baby No. 3, and she and her family are thrilled.

Strawberry season is here in Minnesota
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The easiest way to get your fresh strawberries is to pick them yourself. FOX 9 Garden Guy Daile K shares everything you need to know about strawberry season.

New cat cafe opens in New Hope
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The Cafe Meow has opened a new location in New Hope. The original location is in Minneapolis. You can make reservations to meet the animals, which are available for adoption, on the cafe's website nh.thecafemeow.com.