Award-winning Holiday bread, food safety tips, Winter storm warning for MN & more: Nov. 25, 2025
On today’s episode of “The Afternoon Shift,” Adam Llorens and Maxx Fuller are joined by FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard to forecast the impending winter storm across Minnesota (including a guest appearance by Maxx at the weather board!). Also, Marcus Carpenter of Route 1 profiles his organization working for equity in agriculture, a special profile of LUMINISCENCE with the Basilica of St. Mary’s pastor, Fr. Daniel Griffith. And later, a special presentation by our friends at Cossetta’s in St. Paul on their award-winning panettone bread! All that and more, right here on “The Afternoon Shift”!
On today’s episode of “The Afternoon Shift,” Adam Llorens and Maxx Fuller are joined by FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard to forecast the impending winter storm across Minnesota (including a guest appearance by Maxx at the weather board!). Also, Marcus Carpenter of Route 1 profiles his organization working for equity in agriculture, a special profile of LUMINISCENCE with the Basilica of St. Mary’s pastor, Fr. Daniel Griffith. And later, a special presentation by our friends at Cossetta’s in St. Paul on their award-winning panettone bread! All that and more, right here on “The Afternoon Shift”!
Cossetta’s wins national pastry honor with its expertly crafted panettone
Cossetta’s, a family-owned Italian culinary institution in St. Paul, has received national recognition after winning the Panettone World Cup–North America. The award highlights the bakery’s mastery of traditional Italian baking, led by Executive Pastry Chef Jaime Martinez. The winning entry, a panettone produced with a 100-year-old sourdough starter brought from Italy, follows a meticulous 56-hour preparation process.
Cossetta’s, a family-owned Italian culinary institution in St. Paul, has received national recognition after winning the Panettone World Cup–North America. The award highlights the bakery’s mastery of traditional Italian baking, led by Executive Pastry Chef Jaime Martinez. The winning entry, a panettone produced with a 100-year-old sourdough starter brought from Italy, follows a meticulous 56-hour preparation process.
Thanksgiving food safety: How long leftovers last and how to store them safely
As families across the country gather for Thanksgiving, food safety experts are urging home cooks to pay close attention to how they handle and store leftovers. Stop Foodborne Illness CEO Sandra Eskin breaks down the guidelines for how long Thanksgiving leftovers remain safe to eat, the best methods for cooling and refrigerating foods and the simple steps that help prevent bacteria from growing.
As families across the country gather for Thanksgiving, food safety experts are urging home cooks to pay close attention to how they handle and store leftovers. Stop Foodborne Illness CEO Sandra Eskin breaks down the guidelines for how long Thanksgiving leftovers remain safe to eat, the best methods for cooling and refrigerating foods and the simple steps that help prevent bacteria from growing.
DOJ opens investigation into SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay over rollator walker ban
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday that it is opening an investigation to figure out whether SeaWorld Orlando's recent policy change to ban rollator walkers with seats violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday that it is opening an investigation to figure out whether SeaWorld Orlando's recent policy change to ban rollator walkers with seats violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.
LUMINISCENCE transforms the Basilica of St. Mary into a 360-degree world of light and music
Minneapolis has become the first North American city to host Luminiscence, an immersive light and music installation now on display at the Basilica of St. Mary. The internationally acclaimed production uses advanced 3D-mapping technology to project detailed visual narratives across the Basilica’s interior architecture, creating a full 360-degree experience for visitors. The show reimagines the historic landmark as a dynamic canvas of motion, color, and sound, blending artistic innovation with one of the city’s most recognizable sacred spaces. Luminiscence runs through January, with ticket information available at Luminiscence.com.
Minneapolis has become the first North American city to host Luminiscence, an immersive light and music installation now on display at the Basilica of St. Mary. The internationally acclaimed production uses advanced 3D-mapping technology to project detailed visual narratives across the Basilica’s interior architecture, creating a full 360-degree experience for visitors. The show reimagines the historic landmark as a dynamic canvas of motion, color, and sound, blending artistic innovation with one of the city’s most recognizable sacred spaces. Luminiscence runs through January, with ticket information available at Luminiscence.com.
New Dept. of Education directives: How could students be affected by them?
Last week, the Trump administration announced a number of new actions aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, a move that former department officials and civil rights experts say could have wide-ranging effects on American students.
Last week, the Trump administration announced a number of new actions aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, a move that former department officials and civil rights experts say could have wide-ranging effects on American students.
Route 1: Clearing the path to a more equitable and accessible future in Minnesota farming
Route 1 is transforming who has access to Minnesota’s fields by breaking down the barriers that keep too many aspiring growers out of agriculture. Led by founder Marcus Carpenter, Route 1 works to make farming more equitable, accessible and sustainable for emerging farmers—especially those historically excluded from land, resources, and opportunity. Through hands-on training, community partnerships and a mission rooted in food system equity, Route 1 is building a future where anyone with the passion to grow has the pathway, support and land to thrive.
Route 1 is transforming who has access to Minnesota’s fields by breaking down the barriers that keep too many aspiring growers out of agriculture. Led by founder Marcus Carpenter, Route 1 works to make farming more equitable, accessible and sustainable for emerging farmers—especially those historically excluded from land, resources, and opportunity. Through hands-on training, community partnerships and a mission rooted in food system equity, Route 1 is building a future where anyone with the passion to grow has the pathway, support and land to thrive.
Mankato's proactive 'red flag' gun law approach
Police in Mankato have filed for more Extreme Risk Protection Orders than any other department in Minnesota since the state’s red flag law went into effect, outpacing departments in larger cities like Minneapolis, Bloomington and Duluth.
Police in Mankato have filed for more Extreme Risk Protection Orders than any other department in Minnesota since the state’s red flag law went into effect, outpacing departments in larger cities like Minneapolis, Bloomington and Duluth.
FOX 9 employees make special holiday donation
FOX 9 employees spent the last several weeks donating and gathering a donation for Source Minnesota to benefit those in need. All Day' s Rob Olson joins Lauren Andrego to talk about what was collected and where it goes next.
FOX 9 employees spent the last several weeks donating and gathering a donation for Source Minnesota to benefit those in need. All Day' s Rob Olson joins Lauren Andrego to talk about what was collected and where it goes next.
12 life sentences for former teacher
A former Twin Cities teacher and coach, Aaron Hjermstad, who was convicted of sexually abusing more than a dozen young boys spanning multiple schools, was sentenced to life in prison Monday.
A former Twin Cities teacher and coach, Aaron Hjermstad, who was convicted of sexually abusing more than a dozen young boys spanning multiple schools, was sentenced to life in prison Monday.
Minnesota weather: Caution advised up north
As the first real snowflakes of the cold season begin to fly in northern Minnesota, FOX 9’s All Day checks in with Becker County Sheriff Todd Glander to talk about conditions on Tuesday, and advise to those traveling through the area.
As the first real snowflakes of the cold season begin to fly in northern Minnesota, FOX 9’s All Day checks in with Becker County Sheriff Todd Glander to talk about conditions on Tuesday, and advise to those traveling through the area.
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St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter reacts to federal raid [FULL]
A large crowd gathered in a St. Paul neighborhood amid a federal law enforcement operation in St. Paul that protesters believe was an ICE raid. St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter went to the scene to assess what happened, and said he's still trying to sort the events out.
A large crowd gathered in a St. Paul neighborhood amid a federal law enforcement operation in St. Paul that protesters believe was an ICE raid. St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter went to the scene to assess what happened, and said he's still trying to sort the events out.
Federal raid in St. Paul draws protests
A large crowd gathered in a St. Paul neighborhood Tuesday morning amid a federal law enforcement operation that protesters believed was an ICE raid.
A large crowd gathered in a St. Paul neighborhood Tuesday morning amid a federal law enforcement operation that protesters believed was an ICE raid.
Federal raid in St. Paul sparks protest
A large crowd gathered in a St. Paul neighborhood amid a federal law enforcement operation in St. Paul that protesters believe was an ICE raid.
A large crowd gathered in a St. Paul neighborhood amid a federal law enforcement operation in St. Paul that protesters believe was an ICE raid.
Steve's 4 favorite products of 2025
After reviewing hundreds of products each year, these are Steve’s 4 Favorites!
After reviewing hundreds of products each year, these are Steve’s 4 Favorites!
They definitely don't have this! Gifts for those who are hard to shop for
Hard to shop for? Whether you need information or inspiration, these are gifts they’re guaranteed not to have.
Hard to shop for? Whether you need information or inspiration, these are gifts they’re guaranteed not to have.
Holiday gift ideas for gamers
From video games and accessories to games of logic there’s something for every gamer here!
From video games and accessories to games of logic there’s something for every gamer here!
Gifts for when you are home for the holidays
Whether it’s spending time as a family or preparing your home for guests, these products are sure to fit right in.
Whether it’s spending time as a family or preparing your home for guests, these products are sure to fit right in.
Gifts for tweens that they will actually enjoy
Too young for tech, too old for toys? These gifts are great for the tween on your list.
Too young for tech, too old for toys? These gifts are great for the tween on your list.
President Trump pardons turkey ahead of Thanksgiving
President Trump took part in the traditional turkey pardon at the White House on Tuesday.
President Trump took part in the traditional turkey pardon at the White House on Tuesday.