Corgi races coming to Canterbury Park
Watch out for the wiggle butts! That?s a commonly-used nickname for corgis and they?re taking over Canterbury Park on Sunday, July 30. The Dog Race Days series continues with corgi races in between the horse races. There will be six heats with 72 corgis competing to move on to the ?Best of Beed? races on Sept. 3. Horseracing begins at 1 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, and $7 for kids between 6 and 17 years old. Kids 5 and under are free. The day will also include free facepainting and pony rides from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Watch out for the wiggle butts! That?s a commonly-used nickname for corgis and they?re taking over Canterbury Park on Sunday, July 30. The Dog Race Days series continues with corgi races in between the horse races. There will be six heats with 72 corgis competing to move on to the ?Best of Beed? races on Sept. 3. Horseracing begins at 1 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, and $7 for kids between 6 and 17 years old. Kids 5 and under are free. The day will also include free facepainting and pony rides from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Corgi races at Canterbury Park this weekend
Canterbury Park in Shakopee will host its annual corgi races, featuring more than 70 corgis, on Sunday, July 30. FOX 9's Shayne Wells has the details.
Canterbury Park in Shakopee will host its annual corgi races, featuring more than 70 corgis, on Sunday, July 30. FOX 9's Shayne Wells has the details.
Tour Twin Cities most spectacular water gardens
The term backyard oasis definitely applies to the homes featured on this years’ Minnesota Water Garden Society Tour. The homes feature ponds, waterfalls and streams. The tour takes place on Saturday, July 29 and Sunday, July 30. There are 10 homes across the metro to visit. The gardens are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Ticket prices are $15 for advanced sales, $20 day of the tours and $5 for a single site. The tour is self-guided and the tickets are good for both days.
The term backyard oasis definitely applies to the homes featured on this years’ Minnesota Water Garden Society Tour. The homes feature ponds, waterfalls and streams. The tour takes place on Saturday, July 29 and Sunday, July 30. There are 10 homes across the metro to visit. The gardens are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Ticket prices are $15 for advanced sales, $20 day of the tours and $5 for a single site. The tour is self-guided and the tickets are good for both days.
New Eagan eatery has southern cuisine with modern twist
A food tour of Nashville inspired the menu behind a new restaurant in Eagan. Southern Social is located near Cliff Rd. and 35E. The restaurant specializes in smoked meats, broasted chicken and southern classics. They also offer shareable cocktails served in a glass punchbowl. They?re open seven days a week.
A food tour of Nashville inspired the menu behind a new restaurant in Eagan. Southern Social is located near Cliff Rd. and 35E. The restaurant specializes in smoked meats, broasted chicken and southern classics. They also offer shareable cocktails served in a glass punchbowl. They?re open seven days a week.
Peanuts creator's life explored in exhibition
Minnesota?s most famous cartoonist is the inspiration behind a new exhibit at the History Center. The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz opens on July 22nd. It explores the life of the Peanuts gang illustrator and the stories behind the creation of his characters, like the fact that he initially planned to name Snoopy, Sniffy. The exhibit will be at the Minnesota History Center through June of 2024.
Minnesota?s most famous cartoonist is the inspiration behind a new exhibit at the History Center. The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz opens on July 22nd. It explores the life of the Peanuts gang illustrator and the stories behind the creation of his characters, like the fact that he initially planned to name Snoopy, Sniffy. The exhibit will be at the Minnesota History Center through June of 2024.
The Puttery opens in Minneapolis
The Puttery opens on July 21 in Downtown Minneapolis. The 70,000-square-foot space is on the corner of Washington and Hennepin Avenue. It is just for the adults 21-plus, and offers upscale food and drinks along with three themed mini golf courses. This is the seventh Puttery location in the United States.
The Puttery opens on July 21 in Downtown Minneapolis. The 70,000-square-foot space is on the corner of Washington and Hennepin Avenue. It is just for the adults 21-plus, and offers upscale food and drinks along with three themed mini golf courses. This is the seventh Puttery location in the United States.
Aquatennial back with dozens of events including water ski shows, a parade and fireworks
It?s Aquatennial time in Minneapolis. The celebration runs Wednesday, July 19th through the 22nd. There are dozens of events and all are free and family-friendly. It begins with the Torchlight Parade Wednesday at 7:30pm along Nicollet from 12th to 4th Street.
It?s Aquatennial time in Minneapolis. The celebration runs Wednesday, July 19th through the 22nd. There are dozens of events and all are free and family-friendly. It begins with the Torchlight Parade Wednesday at 7:30pm along Nicollet from 12th to 4th Street.
Art on the Edge is part art, part psychic in Linden Hills
An art show in a secret garden with a metaphysical element is planned for this weekend in Minneapolis? Linden Hills neighborhood. Art on the Edge is Saturday, July 22nd from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on West 43rd Street East of Upton. That portion of the street will be closed, but there?s also an alley to a back garden that will be utilized. The event is the creation of Everett & Charlie gallery owner Suzie Marty and publisher of The Edge Magazine, Kelly Wagner. There will be more than 60 vendors showcasing visual art to transformative holistic practices. There will also be live music, author readings, and a psychic gallery.
An art show in a secret garden with a metaphysical element is planned for this weekend in Minneapolis? Linden Hills neighborhood. Art on the Edge is Saturday, July 22nd from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on West 43rd Street East of Upton. That portion of the street will be closed, but there?s also an alley to a back garden that will be utilized. The event is the creation of Everett & Charlie gallery owner Suzie Marty and publisher of The Edge Magazine, Kelly Wagner. There will be more than 60 vendors showcasing visual art to transformative holistic practices. There will also be live music, author readings, and a psychic gallery.
Learning the ropes at Lake Minnetonka Sailing School
One of the oldest yacht clubs in the country is also home to one of the largest sailing schools in the nation. The Lake Minnetonka Sailing School, located on Lighthouse Island, recently celebrated its 50th year and it continues to grow with a mix of youthful coaches and legends like Senior Coach Gordy Bowers who won three Olympic medals as the U.S. Sailing head coach in the 1988 Olympics.
One of the oldest yacht clubs in the country is also home to one of the largest sailing schools in the nation. The Lake Minnetonka Sailing School, located on Lighthouse Island, recently celebrated its 50th year and it continues to grow with a mix of youthful coaches and legends like Senior Coach Gordy Bowers who won three Olympic medals as the U.S. Sailing head coach in the 1988 Olympics.
Hennepin Co. garden tour, see the prettiest ones
There?s a garden tour happening this weekend in Hennepin County. The Learning Garden Tour is this Saturday from 8:30 am ? 4:30 pm. It features nine unique gardens and goes the extra step of also posting a master gardener in each location to answer your questions. Shayne Wells visited a few stops.
There?s a garden tour happening this weekend in Hennepin County. The Learning Garden Tour is this Saturday from 8:30 am ? 4:30 pm. It features nine unique gardens and goes the extra step of also posting a master gardener in each location to answer your questions. Shayne Wells visited a few stops.
Cooks of Crocus Hill, Bellecour Bakery have merged
It’s official, Cooks of Crocus Hill and Bellecour Bakery have merged to become Cooks | Bellecour. Along with the new name, the team behind the brands have opened a third location in Edina. The shop is on Market Street in the 50th & France shopping district. Like the North Loop and St. Paul locations, it will offer cooking classes, kitchen retail and a bakery counter with the Bellecour staples. The owners, Marie Dwyer, Karl Benson and Chef Gavin Kaysen call it a fully immersive culinary experience. The Edina shop is open seven days a week and is located at 3934 Market St.
It’s official, Cooks of Crocus Hill and Bellecour Bakery have merged to become Cooks | Bellecour. Along with the new name, the team behind the brands have opened a third location in Edina. The shop is on Market Street in the 50th & France shopping district. Like the North Loop and St. Paul locations, it will offer cooking classes, kitchen retail and a bakery counter with the Bellecour staples. The owners, Marie Dwyer, Karl Benson and Chef Gavin Kaysen call it a fully immersive culinary experience. The Edina shop is open seven days a week and is located at 3934 Market St.
Kids create battlescape out of cardboard
Adventures in Cardboard traces its beginnings to 2010. Since then, it?s grown immensely adding multiple locations and themes. Throughout this summer, 4,200 kids from the metro will spend a week at cardboard camp. We visited one of the camps happening at Central Park in South Bloomington. There were 100 kids running through the woods with cardboard weapons and armor playing an amped-up version of capture the flag. They also spent the week building a village with a giant cardboard castle. The camp combines theatrics, hands-on creative building and open play in natural places.
Adventures in Cardboard traces its beginnings to 2010. Since then, it?s grown immensely adding multiple locations and themes. Throughout this summer, 4,200 kids from the metro will spend a week at cardboard camp. We visited one of the camps happening at Central Park in South Bloomington. There were 100 kids running through the woods with cardboard weapons and armor playing an amped-up version of capture the flag. They also spent the week building a village with a giant cardboard castle. The camp combines theatrics, hands-on creative building and open play in natural places.
Lake Minnetonka's new boat-up restaurant
There?s a new restaurant to dine lakeside. Lost Bay on Tonka Bay has a tropical tiki vibe and stunning lake views. It will be a seasonal restaurant in the Caribbean Marina on Lake Minnetonka because there?s no indoor seating though there is a covered area. Lost Bay is from the Innerbloom Hospitality team. They run many popular spots like Macanda, Josephina and Yumi. The restaurant took over the space from Tequila Butcher. They are open seven days a week. Diners can boat up or drive up and the patio is dog-friendly.
There?s a new restaurant to dine lakeside. Lost Bay on Tonka Bay has a tropical tiki vibe and stunning lake views. It will be a seasonal restaurant in the Caribbean Marina on Lake Minnetonka because there?s no indoor seating though there is a covered area. Lost Bay is from the Innerbloom Hospitality team. They run many popular spots like Macanda, Josephina and Yumi. The restaurant took over the space from Tequila Butcher. They are open seven days a week. Diners can boat up or drive up and the patio is dog-friendly.
Cottage Grove opens kid-friendly coffee shop
The Little Village is both a coffee shop and a safe space for kids to play and get creative. It?s located in the Shoppes at Gateway North. Right inside the doors, is the coffee shop and a retail area with kids clothing and toys. Also in the building, a modern indoor play area for kids 0-6. It does cost to use the space and there?s drop-in pricing, but also monthly passes. The coffee shop is open seven days a week. The play space has some times that closed for open play and are dedicated to workshops, so check the hours before visiting.
The Little Village is both a coffee shop and a safe space for kids to play and get creative. It?s located in the Shoppes at Gateway North. Right inside the doors, is the coffee shop and a retail area with kids clothing and toys. Also in the building, a modern indoor play area for kids 0-6. It does cost to use the space and there?s drop-in pricing, but also monthly passes. The coffee shop is open seven days a week. The play space has some times that closed for open play and are dedicated to workshops, so check the hours before visiting.
Excelsior sleepaway camp begins its 99th season
It?s summer camp season and one located in the west metro is in its 99th season. Camp Fire Minnesota in Excelsior opened up in 1924 as an all-girls camp. Today it?s inclusive to all young people. The camp is located on the shores of Lake Minnewashta and offers both day camp and sleepaway options. While there have been many updates and renovations to the buildings, camp life hasn?t changed that much, even in the age of technology. There are no cellphones at camp, which the counselors-in-training say is a challenge. Instead they dive into books and make plenty of friendship bracelets.
It?s summer camp season and one located in the west metro is in its 99th season. Camp Fire Minnesota in Excelsior opened up in 1924 as an all-girls camp. Today it?s inclusive to all young people. The camp is located on the shores of Lake Minnewashta and offers both day camp and sleepaway options. While there have been many updates and renovations to the buildings, camp life hasn?t changed that much, even in the age of technology. There are no cellphones at camp, which the counselors-in-training say is a challenge. Instead they dive into books and make plenty of friendship bracelets.
Snake Discovery Center opens in Maplewood
With nearly three million subscribers, Emily Roberts is a hit on YouTube. She creates educational videos about her reptiles at the Snake Discovery Center in Maplewood. Most of her creatures are rescues. There?s a pair of Boa Constrictors who survived a house fire, and an alligator who spent 27 years in an enclosure that was too small, stunting her growth. Emily?s videos took off in the pandemic and the revenue from that allowed her to build the Snake Discovery Center. Her most popular videos are of baby snakes hatching. In fact, one of her hognose snakes just laid 24 eggs. Starting in July the center will be open seven days a week. Guided tours are available at no additional cost at 12pm, 2pm, 4pm and 6pm.
With nearly three million subscribers, Emily Roberts is a hit on YouTube. She creates educational videos about her reptiles at the Snake Discovery Center in Maplewood. Most of her creatures are rescues. There?s a pair of Boa Constrictors who survived a house fire, and an alligator who spent 27 years in an enclosure that was too small, stunting her growth. Emily?s videos took off in the pandemic and the revenue from that allowed her to build the Snake Discovery Center. Her most popular videos are of baby snakes hatching. In fact, one of her hognose snakes just laid 24 eggs. Starting in July the center will be open seven days a week. Guided tours are available at no additional cost at 12pm, 2pm, 4pm and 6pm.
Cats of the Wedge Tour...touring the cats of the Wedge
Don?t be alarmed if you see large groups of people wandering the Wedge Neighborhood in Minneapolis looking in windows, they just want to see your cats. After a year hiatus, the Cats of the Wedge Tour is back. Wedge resident John Edwards started the popular event seven years ago. He got the idea after many walks admiring the architecture and noticing a sizeable volume of cats in the windows. Even though he?s more of a dog guy and doesn?t own a cat, Edwards started snapping pics for his Wedge Live Instagram account and the rest is history. The Cat Tour begins at 6pm on June 21st. The meeting location is Mueller Park at 25th and Bryant Ave South.
Don?t be alarmed if you see large groups of people wandering the Wedge Neighborhood in Minneapolis looking in windows, they just want to see your cats. After a year hiatus, the Cats of the Wedge Tour is back. Wedge resident John Edwards started the popular event seven years ago. He got the idea after many walks admiring the architecture and noticing a sizeable volume of cats in the windows. Even though he?s more of a dog guy and doesn?t own a cat, Edwards started snapping pics for his Wedge Live Instagram account and the rest is history. The Cat Tour begins at 6pm on June 21st. The meeting location is Mueller Park at 25th and Bryant Ave South.
Mirage Performing Arts debuts new show
A Twin Cities based group of performance artists known for putting on innovative shows in unconventional locations is debuting a new piece called Two by Two. The show from Mirage Performing Arts involves creative choreography for the dancers and musicians. The name of the show is meaningful as it will take place on two nights with two dancers and two pianists. Tickets are available on the EventBrite website. DATES: June 20th at 7:00pm June 21st at 7:00pm LOCATION: Antonello Hall MacPhail Center for Music
A Twin Cities based group of performance artists known for putting on innovative shows in unconventional locations is debuting a new piece called Two by Two. The show from Mirage Performing Arts involves creative choreography for the dancers and musicians. The name of the show is meaningful as it will take place on two nights with two dancers and two pianists. Tickets are available on the EventBrite website. DATES: June 20th at 7:00pm June 21st at 7:00pm LOCATION: Antonello Hall MacPhail Center for Music
St. Paul backyard: the unlikely spot for concerts
The Grand Oak Opry in St. Paul is kicking off another summer of concerts. The unique venue is in a backyard in the West Seventh neighborhood set under a large oak tree. The homeowners, Sean Kershaw and Tim Hawkins love live music and wanted to find a way to support local musicians. The concert series began eight years ago. They?ve added on to their house to accommodate the concerts adding another bathroom and a green room. Though payment isn?t required they do ask for a $15 donation and 100% of the proceeds go to the band. The shows are open to anyone, not just neighbors. Doors open at 7 p.m., shows start at 8 p.m. Here?s the lineup for the summer: June 17: Mike Kota July 1: Mayydda July 22: Peter Goggin Quintet Aug. 19: Rogue Valley Aug. 26: Johnny Sincerely Orchestra Sept. 2: Lady Midnight
The Grand Oak Opry in St. Paul is kicking off another summer of concerts. The unique venue is in a backyard in the West Seventh neighborhood set under a large oak tree. The homeowners, Sean Kershaw and Tim Hawkins love live music and wanted to find a way to support local musicians. The concert series began eight years ago. They?ve added on to their house to accommodate the concerts adding another bathroom and a green room. Though payment isn?t required they do ask for a $15 donation and 100% of the proceeds go to the band. The shows are open to anyone, not just neighbors. Doors open at 7 p.m., shows start at 8 p.m. Here?s the lineup for the summer: June 17: Mike Kota July 1: Mayydda July 22: Peter Goggin Quintet Aug. 19: Rogue Valley Aug. 26: Johnny Sincerely Orchestra Sept. 2: Lady Midnight
Human performance lab opens in Edina
A new high-tech lab for physiological testing has moved into 50th and France in Edina. It offers the type of testing that professional athletes utilize to everyone, whether you?re an athlete or not. Human Powered Health measures an individual?s unique health and performance and comes up with a comprehensive approach based on the findings. The team is already planning an expansion to Boston and opening a 2nd location in Edina at 70th and France.
A new high-tech lab for physiological testing has moved into 50th and France in Edina. It offers the type of testing that professional athletes utilize to everyone, whether you?re an athlete or not. Human Powered Health measures an individual?s unique health and performance and comes up with a comprehensive approach based on the findings. The team is already planning an expansion to Boston and opening a 2nd location in Edina at 70th and France.