Make these award-winning shortbread cookies for the holidays
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The Star Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest has crowned a new winner for 2021. Cynthia Baxter joined us in-studio to talk about the inspiration behind her lemon rosemary cremes.

How cold is too cold for your pup? Our vet has the answer
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How cold is too cold for your dogs? Dr. Eric Ruhland from St. Paul Pet Hospital joins us to talk about about safety for your pets during the winter months.

Crafty gift ideas to make with your kids this holiday season
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From a cookie mix in a jar to personalized ornaments, a handmade craft is a great gift to give this holiday season. Katie Heruth from Minnesota Parent shows us four easy DIY holiday projects that the whole family can do!

Nature Illuminated returns to Minnesota Zoo
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Nature Illuminated is returning to the Minnesota Zoo with vibrant displays and fun for the family.

Livin' Large in Lowry Hill
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Head inside this luxury home in historic Lowry Hill. Completely remodeled with personalized touches and a stunning backyard, realtor Mark Parrish gives us a tour.

'Girl of 10,000 Lakes' talks ice fishing, new children's book
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Jenny Anderson, the woman known on Instagram as the "Girl of 10,000 Lakes" talks with FOX 9 Good Day about her love of ice fishing and her new children's book on the topic "123 Ice Fishing."

Hope Breakfast Bar opens new location in St. Louis Park
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A new restaurant in St. Louis Park is dishing up a side of hope with its meals. Hope Breakfast Bar is a purpose driven restaurant, meaning 3% of all sales are donated back into the community. The Shops at West End location is the second in the Twin Cities. It offers a grab-and-go coffee counter and exclusive menu items like fried pickle waffles and banana bread pancakes. The original location is near the corner of W. Seventh St. and Grand Ave in St. Paul.

Create a modern holiday tablescape for your next gathering
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If you're planning a winter wedding or holiday gathering, it's time to set the table! Matthew Trettel from The Wedding Guys stopped by Good Day with modern inspiration for your tablescape. For more ideas just like this check out UNVEILED at the Renaissance Minneapolis on Sunday, January 9th. Get tickets at TheWeddingGuys.com

Brand finalists revealed for new Minnesota Women's Soccer team
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Minnesota is getting ready to welcome its new women's soccer club. Three name and brand finalists have been revealed and voting is underway. Team president Andrea Yoch joined Good Day to chat about the designs and how you can vote for your favorite.

Nordic Ware celebrating 75 years with two major expansions
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At 75 years old, Nordic Ware is certainly not slowing down. Good Day got a chance to head inside the Nordic Ware factory campus in St. Louis Park for a look at how those famous Bundt pans are made.

Jay Jay's Jam: a tasty gift for the holidays
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The holiday shopping season has officially kicked off, so don't forget to shop local at the many pop-up markets across the metro. Jocelyn Beard, the owner of Jay Jay's Jams and Such, cans her own fresh jams. She started the hobby after losing her job, when friends convinced her she was talented and she?s been selling at markets ever since.

Holiday light shows open for the season
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There?s no shortage of holiday lights shows across the Twin Cities. For those who want to experience the lights on-foot, there?s the Landscape Arboretum, GLOW at the State Fairgrounds and Sam?s Christmas Village in Somerset. There are also drive-thru options including Christmas in Color at ValleyFair and Sever?s Holiday Lights in Shakopee. Sever?s doubled their amount of lights this year now up to 2 million that are synchronized to an upbeat soundtrack you play through your car radio. They also added a selfie park. Tickets must be purchased online for a specific day and time. Cars and re-enter the show as many times as they want. For more information visit: https://seversfestivals.com

Go inside this charming piece of Italy in the middle of Minneapolis
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It's another edition of Good Day Livin' Large. Go inside this charming home with Italian flair right in the middle of Minneapolis. Realtor Bruce Birkeland shows us around the picturesque property.

Make cupcakes with your Thanksgiving leftovers (yes, we're serious)
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No, this is not a joke. This segment really does teach you how to repurpose your Thanksgiving leftovers into delicious and savory cupcakes! Way Cool Cooking School's Mary Matthews has the idea.

Thanksgiving recipe: Keith Marler's Cornkania
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FOX 9 Meteorologist Keith Marler shares his famous Thanksgiving dish that's so easy and so tasty: Cornkania.

Buddy the Elf takes the stage in Hopkins
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Your favorite elf is back in Hopkins. Stages Theatre Company is celebrating its first live, in-door theatre production since 2020 with ?Elf the Musical.? Performances run through December 27th. Stages Theatre Company is limiting capacity to 50% and is requiring all audience members 18+ to provide proof of vaccination or a negative test taken within 72 hours of the performance along with a photo ID.

The Dos and Don'ts of hostess gifts (hint #1: Bring nice butter)
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If you want to win Thanksgiving as a guest, make sure to watch these dos and don'ts of hostess gifts. MSP Mag's Stephanie March has some great tips on what hosts will appreciate, and what they would rather not get at their holiday get-together.

How to navigate strained family relationships at the holiday dinner table
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Dodging touchy subjects at the holiday dinner table can really put the damper on family gatherings. The Love Engineer Alex Merritt has strategies to avoid those stressful situations and focus on the positives.