Songs of sea popular in land of 10,000 lakes

A group of Minnesotans are singing the praises of sea shanties at local pubs.

Songs of sea popular in land of 10,000 lakes
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A group of Minnesota musicians are leading sing-alongs to songs of the sea. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the full report.

St. Joseph water dowser practices ancient art for 55 years and counting

In some rural communities, digging a well for water can be a difficult proposition, but Jim Kuebelbeck is proud of his talent for helping his neighbors in need.

Maury's Stories: Water dowser has done ancient art for decades
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Jim Kuebelbeck, 86, practices the ancient art of of water dowser, which is basically a sixth sense of finding underground water.

Crafting at the movies crowd forms a tight-knit community

Knitting is an old-fashioned hobby that got new life during the pandemic, but a group of knitters has found a new way to enjoy the art of spinning a yarn.

Singing farmer takes talent to different kind of field

Singing in front of a large audience can be a nerve-wracking experience, but Boyd Huselid seems to have struck a chord with the Minnesota Twins.

Tilt-A-Whirl ride traced back to Faribault inventor
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A beloved amusement park ride, the Tilt-A-Whirl, was started in Faribault by a woodworking inventor. FOX 9's Maury Glover has more.

Gondolier keeps romance afloat on St. Croix River in Stillwater

John Kerschbaum has been taking couples on rides on his authentic Venetian gondola on the St. Croix River for 25 years.

Gondolier keeps romance afloat on St. Croix River in Stillwater
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John Kerschbaum has been taking couples on rides on his authentic Venetian gondola on the St. Croix River for 25 years. The waters of the St. Croix River near downtown Stillwater are a playground for boats of all shapes and sizes. But look closely, and you'll see a touch of Italy making waves near the birthplace of Minnesota.

‘Chess house’ makes all the right moves on Lyndale Avenue

On one of the busiest streets in south Minneapolis, an extreme chess set up has people stopping on their walks.

?Chess house? makes all the right moves on Lyndale Avenue
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Chess has been around for centuries, with its bold moves and dramatic plays, becoming a popular pastime for players around the world. On one of the busiest streets in south Minneapolis, a full-size chess game has become an unusual sight. FOX 9?s Maury Glover paid a visit.

Meet Dan Jurgens, the Minnesotan who pitched idea to kill Superman

Dan Jurgens pitched the idea to kill the “Man of Steel" to DC Comics to replace a Superman/Lois Lane wedding story line that got postponed.

Meet Dan Jurgens, the Minnesotan who killed Superman
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Dan Jurgens pitched the idea to kill the "Man of Steel" to DC Comics to replace a Superman/Lois Lane wedding story line that got postponed.

Live stream from MSP airport has aviation enthusiasts flying high

A couple of times a week, Alex Redding comes to the aircraft viewing area to not only indulge in his hobby of plane spotting. He also live streams the action as it happens on YouTube, with the help of a few fellow aviation enthusiasts, under the name MSP Airport Live.

Augsburg University's 'Greetings From' art exhibit showcases iconic signs
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Signs are a part of our everyday environment that many of us take for granted. Now, these exercises in practicality are being elevated to works of art through an exhibit at Augsburg University.

On the right note: Preserving Minnesota's musical legacy

Minnesota is home to a vibrant music scene. Now there's a push to ensure every note created by Minnesota artists is preserved for posterity.

Diverse Emerging Music Organization preserving MN legacy
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A nonprofit organization is preserving Minnesota's music scene for artists big and small. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the full report.

Lindstrom camera repair shop is a snapshot of the past

From movie cameras to point and shoots, Gulbranson delves into the inner workings of cameras big and small.