Dog-friendly spots to check out this fall around the Twin Cities
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Don't leave your dog at home, bring them along for an adventure! From restaurants to bookstores, Ali Jarvis from SidewalkDog.com has her favorite spots to check out with your pooch this fall.

Crafts to be thankful for -- Thanksgiving activities to do with kids
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There's more to Thanksgiving crafts than handprint turkeys. Minnesota Parent shows us four easy and creative ideas for crafts that will also compliment your Thanksgiving table.

Make your holiday cookies look great with these tips
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Holiday baking, made simple. Baking It Real is taking the stress and hassle out of the holiday season with easy-to-use cookie baking kits. They stopped by Good Day with tips to making your next batch of holiday cookies look absolutely delectable.

How to add a festive flourish to your container gardens
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The changing of the seasons means we'll be changing up our front porch decor. Garden Guy Dale K. helps us add some winter touches to our container gardens.

Good Day Hidden Gem: Go inside this beautiful German Christmas shop
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In our latest Good Day Hidden Gem, go inside this delightfully cheerful German Christmas shop. Located along main street in Stillwater, K�the Wohlfahrt of America carries traditional German Christmas ornaments and d�cor, handcrafted in Germany.

Vikings Sunday tailgate recipe: Maryland crab cake sliders

It's the perfect recipe to make in honor of this Sunday's Vikings game against the Baltimore Ravens. Learn how to make Crab Cake Sliders with Chef Josh Thoma from Smack Shack.

Thanksgiving dinner options prepared by Twin Cities chefs
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It's feast time! Let the pros do the work for you this Thanksgiving and order a feast from local chefs. MSP Mag's Stephanie March stopped by with suggestions for the turkey, sides, and everything in- between.

Meet this year's Official Vikings Fan of the Year (and she has real-life Icelandic Viking blood in her veins)
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This year's Vikings Fan of the Year could not be more deserving. Meet Olof Indridadottir who is a frontline healthcare worker, native Icelander, football player, and of course, a huge fan of the Vikings.

The Museum of Failure comes to the Mall of America
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The museum will feature 1980's super-advanced RCA Selectavision, the over-hyped 1957 Ford Edsel, Rejuvenique wrinkle remover, Heinz Ezee Squirt purple and blue ketchup, Bic For Her (pens for women) and more.

Prepare your vegetable garden now for spring planting
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Now?s the time to prepare the soil for next season's bountiful harvest. Garden Guy Dale K is making the most of the mild early November weather, preparing his vegetable garden for spring planting.

Stay warm with these hot new winter accessory trends
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From poms to mittens, stay stylish and warm this winter. Stylist Pam Z from Equation joined the Good Day crew with some of her favorite gear to ease yourself into the cold-weather season.

Personalized children's book celebrates our colorful differences
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Created in partnership with Crayola, "The Magic in Me" celebrates our unique differences in our colorful world. The book can be personalized to feature any child, including everything from their name, hair color, and skin tone. Author Timi Bliss showed off the book on Good Day and chatted about her work to increase diversity in publishing.

Balloon garland is having a moment -- how to make your own
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It's the hottest party accessory -- balloon garland. The colorful strands can elevate your d?cor for birthday parties, showers and weddings. Ellie Dhar from Minne Merriments stopped by Good Day with tips to make your own at home. Or if you'd prefer to let the professionals do the work for you, visit Ellie online at MinneMerriments.com

Gift ideas for people who are hard to shop for (made by local makers)
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If you're not sure what to get your loved one for a birthday or the holidays, there's no reason to panic. Jerrod Sumner from Rose & Loon has ideas from local makers that are sure to be a hit. Visit Rose & Loon at Rosedale Center or roseandloon.com

Ways to improve your next night of sleep
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Use that extra hour this weekend to your advantage! Dr. Michael Howell, a neurologist and sleep expert at the U of M Medical School and M Health Fairview, joined FOX 9 Good Day with tips to achieving your best sleep.

Best ways to attract backyard birds this fall
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Fall is a great time to attract birds to your backyard. Garden Guy Dale K has ideas to turn your backyard into a birding oasis.

Four local toymakers to support this holiday season
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You don't have to visit Santa's workshop to find some of the top toymakers. U of M toy expert Dr. Barry Kudrowitz joined Good Day with four local toymakers you can support this holiday season.

Toy ideas to surprise and impress this December
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If you're finding it tough to find some of the hottest holiday toys this season, there are plenty of great alternatives to consider. Toy Expert and Product Design Program Director at the U of M Barry Kudrowitz joined Good Day with ideas for kids and adults.