'Night Trains' returns to Twin City Model Railroad Museum
One of the most nostalgic holiday events in Twin Cities has returned for the season. Night Trains will run on Saturdays from 3pm to 7pm through February. During the event, the lights are dimmed as the trains and miniature towns glow with holiday cheer. Admission is $15 per person and free for children ages four and under. The museum is located at 668 Transfer Road, Suite 8 in St. Paul.
Arthur Anderson cargo ship replica at Model Railroad Museum
The Twin Cities Model Railroad Museum features a replica of the Arthur Anderson cargo ship, which was the last ship to have communication with the Edmund Fitzgerald.
Snooki the sea turtle settles into her new home
The Minnesota Zoo has a new resident with quite the story of perseverance. Snooki the Loggerhead Sea Turtle is not quite ready for her public debut, but she’s currently getting acclimated in a smaller pool connected to Shark Reef. She’s between 40 and 45 years old, weighs 310 pounds and has spent nearly a decade receiving rehabilitation care in North Carolina. She needed a bigger pool, and that’s what the Minnesota Zoo can provide. Her new home will be 50 times the size of her pool at the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center.
Big improvements for Bloomington Ice Garden
The Bloomington Ice Garden is more than 50 years old, but a modernization project just wrapped up with a Grand Opening celebration planned for the weekend. The facility has a new roof, new rinks, high school locker rooms, temperature-controlled seating areas, improved parking and new ice system. The grand opening celebration will be held on Saturday, November 8th from 12-5 p.m. There will be a free open skate session plus free admission to the first two games on the new high school rink. Bloomington Ice Garden is located at 3600 West 98th Street.
Rooftop cabin experience returns to downtown Minneapolis
The holiday events are underway in the Twin Cities including the return of Nordic Village. The cabin dining experience takes place on the rooftop of the Four Seasons hotel in downtown Minneapolis. There are private cabins in different sizes to reserve for a four-course dinner. The lodge is a newer addition that seats up to 24 people and is open to the public. There will be a weekend market as well on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 3pm through December 21st.
New exhibit explores amazing adaptations of our skin
A new exhibit at the Science Museum is exploring our living armor, skin. It showcases skin in humans and animals including its ability to support aerodynamic feathers and insulating fur. The Science Museum of Minnesota is open Tuesday through Sunday. It’s located in downtown St. Paul at 120 W. Kellogg Boulevard.
Animales Barbeque Co. opens in Minneapolis
Animales Barbeque is another food truck success story. After seven years on wheels, they’ve opened a permanent space in the Harrison Neighborhood just west of downtown Minneapolis. There will be live music nightly and a kids playroom. They’ve also added a pastry room to make all their own bread and desserts. The barbecue portion of the menu is only served from 4 – 9pm, and once it sells out, it’s gone for the day. They’ve added an anytime menu that will still be available. They’re open Thursday through Sunday at 241 Fremont Ave N.
Spellbinding show tells Dracula's story through dance
The dancers of Collide Theatrical Dance Company are bringing Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’ to the stage. The dance musical taps into well-known tunes to tell the story from the perspective of the Mina character. Dancers showcase a wide variety of styles and even hang from the rafters utilizing aerial silks. The show is playing at the Luminary Arts Center through November 9th.
Light experience debuts at Basilica of Saint Mary
A light show that turns the walls of some of the world’s most famous buildings into living canvases is making its first stop in North American. LUMINISCENCE is illuminating the nave of the Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis thanks to 360° video mapping . There’s also live music and local choirs with narration that tells the story of the Basilica. The show will run through the end of the year.
Orchestra to perform live to Phantom of the Opera film
A modern twist on a 100 year old film is coming to Ted Mann Concert Hall in Minneapolis. On Halloween night, a full orchestra will play along to the silent film 'Phantom of the Opera'. There will be a modern score for this classic flick. Shayne Wells took a trip to the U of M Campus to get a preview.
Minnesota Roller Derby returns this weekend
The Minnesota Roller Derby is returning to the Roy Wilkins Auditorium this weekend. FOX 9's Shayne Wells has the details.
Minnesota State Fair: 4-H animals prepare for livestock show
FOX 9's Shayne Wells spoke with 4-H students who are helping their livestock get ready to be shown at the Minnesota State Fair.
Excelsior: Where to eat amid restaurant boom
Excelsior, Minnesota, on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, is experiencing a restaurant boom. FOX 9's Shayne Wells has the latest on where to eat in Excelsior.
Panfishing at St. Louis Park's Parktacular festival
St. Louis Park's Parktacular festival is happening this weekend, and will feature panfishing lessons from Tommy's School of Fishing.
Shakopee is a 'great baseball town'
The FOX 9 Town Ball Tour is headed to Shakopee on Wednesday. Shayne Wells chats with Tom Theis, a former member of the Shakopee Indians, who says the city was a great place to grow up, especially if you like baseball.
A speakeasy is hidden inside a Lakeville gas station
A gas station in Lakeville is home to a speakeasy called The Farmer's Cellar. The hidden restaurant and bar is inside the gas station at 8333 210th St. W in Lakeville. It opened earlier this year.
Air Guitar Regional Championships in Fridley
Get ready for a night of air shredding, headbanging, and rock and roll at the Air Guitar Regional Championship in Fridley. FOX 9's Shayne Wells has more on the event.
U of M Dance team heading to World Championships
The winningest college dance team in the country, is hoping to add more medals to its collection. The University of Minnesota dance team is representing the United States at this weekends? ICU World Championships in Orlando. They?ll be competing in the pom and jazz category. The team won a national championship with its pom routine earlier this year and will perform it once again with new uniforms. They?ll be debuting a new jazz routine to Eminem?s song, Lose Yourself. The event will stream on Olympics.com and takes place April 23rd through the 25th.
Behind-the-scenes look at 'Frozen' coming to life at Children's Theater Company
A look at what it takes to get ready for a show at the Children's Theater Company. Disney's Frozen is on stage from April 15 through June 15.
36th annual Donnie Smith Bike Show in Twin Cities
The largest custom motorcycle show in the Midwest returns to the Twin Cities this weekend for its 36th annual event.