New art exhibit in the peak of winter transports guests to sunny Palm Springs
Artists draw inspiration from the people in the lives and places they?ve seen. And one warm, bright, colorful location is the motivation behind a new exhibition at Minneapolis? Gamut Gallery. The show is called ?Astroturf? but there?s only one sliver of actual AstroTurf in the gallery. Instead, it?s focused on Southern California in the 1950?s, a time when AstroTurf became a front yard staple. The show opens to the public on Friday, February 17th. It will be in place through March 18th. Gamut Gallery is located at 717 10th Street South in Minneapolis.
Artists draw inspiration from the people in the lives and places they?ve seen. And one warm, bright, colorful location is the motivation behind a new exhibition at Minneapolis? Gamut Gallery. The show is called ?Astroturf? but there?s only one sliver of actual AstroTurf in the gallery. Instead, it?s focused on Southern California in the 1950?s, a time when AstroTurf became a front yard staple. The show opens to the public on Friday, February 17th. It will be in place through March 18th. Gamut Gallery is located at 717 10th Street South in Minneapolis.
Wayzata Chilly Open is this weekend on Lake Minnetonka
A golf tournament held on a frozen Lake Minnetonka is this weekend in Wayzata, featuring 2,000 golfers chipping their way down a snowy, icy course. The popular winter event that got its start in the 1980s also features other activities, including yoga in the snow, a chili competition, and a Friday night party. Some video footage was provided by Austin Hilgenberg.
A golf tournament held on a frozen Lake Minnetonka is this weekend in Wayzata, featuring 2,000 golfers chipping their way down a snowy, icy course. The popular winter event that got its start in the 1980s also features other activities, including yoga in the snow, a chili competition, and a Friday night party. Some video footage was provided by Austin Hilgenberg.
Minnesota?s top robotics teams prepare to battle
The state?s top 48 high school and middle school robotics teams will face off in St. Paul this weekend for the FIRST Tech Challenge. The event begins Friday night at Roy Wilkins Auditorium and continues through Saturday. It is free and open to the public. At the start of the school year, the teams received this year?s challenge and designed a robot from scratch, even fabricating the parts on 3D printers. The top three teams will head to the World Championships in Houston. FOX 9 had a chance to check out the two teams from Maranatha Christian Academy in Booklyn Park who will compete this weekend.
The state?s top 48 high school and middle school robotics teams will face off in St. Paul this weekend for the FIRST Tech Challenge. The event begins Friday night at Roy Wilkins Auditorium and continues through Saturday. It is free and open to the public. At the start of the school year, the teams received this year?s challenge and designed a robot from scratch, even fabricating the parts on 3D printers. The top three teams will head to the World Championships in Houston. FOX 9 had a chance to check out the two teams from Maranatha Christian Academy in Booklyn Park who will compete this weekend.
New exhibit for kids allows them to step inside famous paintings
Well-known works of art have been brought to life at the Minnesota Children?s Museum. The new exhibit is called ?Framed: Step into Art.? Kids can step inside Grant Wood?s ?Dinner for Threshers,? or replace Mona Lisa?s face with their own. ?Framed? will be in place on the 4th floor through May 7th. Admission to the exhibit is included in general admission.
Well-known works of art have been brought to life at the Minnesota Children?s Museum. The new exhibit is called ?Framed: Step into Art.? Kids can step inside Grant Wood?s ?Dinner for Threshers,? or replace Mona Lisa?s face with their own. ?Framed? will be in place on the 4th floor through May 7th. Admission to the exhibit is included in general admission.
World?s Toughest Rodeo returns to St. Paul
The floor of the Xcel Energy Center is now buried in a foot of dirt for the World?s Toughest Rodeo. The event takes place Feb. 3-4. Fans can expect action, entertainment and intense competition as the cowboys work toward their mission of being crowned ProRodeo?s World Champion. There will be bull riding, saddle bronc riding and bareback riding including a women?s barrel racing showdown.
The floor of the Xcel Energy Center is now buried in a foot of dirt for the World?s Toughest Rodeo. The event takes place Feb. 3-4. Fans can expect action, entertainment and intense competition as the cowboys work toward their mission of being crowned ProRodeo?s World Champion. There will be bull riding, saddle bronc riding and bareback riding including a women?s barrel racing showdown.
Minneapolis Home & Remodeling Show this weekend
The Minneapolis Home & Remodeling show takes over U.S. Bank Stadium this weekend. There are hundreds of vendors offering up ideas and expertise for everything from windows and siding to flooring and even innovative tiny homes. The show takes place on the field and concourse. It runs Feb. 3-5.
The Minneapolis Home & Remodeling show takes over U.S. Bank Stadium this weekend. There are hundreds of vendors offering up ideas and expertise for everything from windows and siding to flooring and even innovative tiny homes. The show takes place on the field and concourse. It runs Feb. 3-5.
Morning sweetness: Burnsville staple opens its doors once again, with new owners
A classic donut shop in Burnsville is back in business. The name is the same, but that?s about it. Donut Star first opened in the 70?s. Last year, new owners purchased the property and began major renovations, adding a donut-themed rock star space mural. As for the donuts, they?re taking a new approach to baking the classics. Everything is made in-house by-hand. Donut Star is open Wednesday through Sunday, 6am to 2pm. It?s located at 2901 Cliff Road E.
A classic donut shop in Burnsville is back in business. The name is the same, but that?s about it. Donut Star first opened in the 70?s. Last year, new owners purchased the property and began major renovations, adding a donut-themed rock star space mural. As for the donuts, they?re taking a new approach to baking the classics. Everything is made in-house by-hand. Donut Star is open Wednesday through Sunday, 6am to 2pm. It?s located at 2901 Cliff Road E.
Get to know Furball Farm Pet Sanctuary's mascot Will
Cats become internet-famous at Faribault?s Furball Farm Pet Sanctuary
Cats become internet-famous at Faribault?s Furball Farm Pet Sanctuary
Unique farm south of the metro dedicated to giving a home to cats deemed unadoptable
An animal sanctuary in Faribault is gaining national attention for its work saving feral cats. At Furball Farm Pet Sanctuary, these cats are given shelter, food and a cage-free life. They?re also spayed or neutered and given vet care. Some of the cats begin to like the company of the volunteers and can be adopted out, but mostly these cats will live out the rest of their lives in the sanctuary and out of the elements. Many of the residents are now internet-famous thanks to Furball Farm?s Facebook page and live videos.
An animal sanctuary in Faribault is gaining national attention for its work saving feral cats. At Furball Farm Pet Sanctuary, these cats are given shelter, food and a cage-free life. They?re also spayed or neutered and given vet care. Some of the cats begin to like the company of the volunteers and can be adopted out, but mostly these cats will live out the rest of their lives in the sanctuary and out of the elements. Many of the residents are now internet-famous thanks to Furball Farm?s Facebook page and live videos.
Walk among dinos this weekend
The Minneapolis Convention Center has gone prehistoric. Jurassic Quest has moved in for the weekend. It runs January 27th through the 29th. Visitors will come face to face with the gigantic creatures that ruled that ruled the land 165 million years ago. There are also baby dinos you can interact with and two walls lined with bounce houses. Get your tickets ahead of time online or at the door.
The Minneapolis Convention Center has gone prehistoric. Jurassic Quest has moved in for the weekend. It runs January 27th through the 29th. Visitors will come face to face with the gigantic creatures that ruled that ruled the land 165 million years ago. There are also baby dinos you can interact with and two walls lined with bounce houses. Get your tickets ahead of time online or at the door.
Sauna culture curiosity inspires creation of sauna village in Minneapolis
The Great Northern Festival is back and one of this year?s signature events is the opening of Sauna Village. It?s hosted on the grounds of The Market at Malcom Yards in Minneapolis. There are eight different sauna companies represented and each offer a slightly different sauna experience. They also have several cold plunge tubs lining the center of the village. They?re calling that, Cold Plunge Alley. It will be open through February 5th. To learn more or book a spot head to The Great Northern Festival?s website.
The Great Northern Festival is back and one of this year?s signature events is the opening of Sauna Village. It?s hosted on the grounds of The Market at Malcom Yards in Minneapolis. There are eight different sauna companies represented and each offer a slightly different sauna experience. They also have several cold plunge tubs lining the center of the village. They?re calling that, Cold Plunge Alley. It will be open through February 5th. To learn more or book a spot head to The Great Northern Festival?s website.
Show time for the country?s top cats
Hundreds of the nation?s top cats are on their way to St. Paul to compete in the 46th annual Saintly City Cat Club Championship. There are more than 40 breeds represented including Persians, Ragdolls and Maine Coon, as well as lesser known breeds such as Bangels, Cornish Rex and Sphynx. There?s even a category for household cats. The show begins on Saturday at 9am at the St. Paul RiverCentre and concludes on Sunday at 3pm with the caping and crowning of the top male and female household cats. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
Hundreds of the nation?s top cats are on their way to St. Paul to compete in the 46th annual Saintly City Cat Club Championship. There are more than 40 breeds represented including Persians, Ragdolls and Maine Coon, as well as lesser known breeds such as Bangels, Cornish Rex and Sphynx. There?s even a category for household cats. The show begins on Saturday at 9am at the St. Paul RiverCentre and concludes on Sunday at 3pm with the caping and crowning of the top male and female household cats. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
Gather the fam for ice fishing program
Anglers missing their favorite summer hobby, or those looking to try something new should consider ice fishing. It?s an approachable sport, there are lakes everywhere, and many opportunities to try it without having to invest in the gear. Three Rivers Park District is hosting several ice fishing events with a guide to explain all the how-tos. The next family ice fishing events are in February. Participants have to register ahead of time on their website.
Anglers missing their favorite summer hobby, or those looking to try something new should consider ice fishing. It?s an approachable sport, there are lakes everywhere, and many opportunities to try it without having to invest in the gear. Three Rivers Park District is hosting several ice fishing events with a guide to explain all the how-tos. The next family ice fishing events are in February. Participants have to register ahead of time on their website.
Dashfire opens experimental cocktail room in NE Minneapolis
Dashfire moved into a new facility on Central Avenue in Northeast Minneapolis. The space will house all their production, a new tasting room called ?Elusive Botanical Bar,? and their laboratory. They?re asking patrons to become part of the experiment by trying their creations and taking notes. In fact, visitors can see into their lab through a large glass window; getting a glimpse of what goes into creating their bitters, syrups and spirits. The tasting room is open Wednesday through Saturday.
Dashfire moved into a new facility on Central Avenue in Northeast Minneapolis. The space will house all their production, a new tasting room called ?Elusive Botanical Bar,? and their laboratory. They?re asking patrons to become part of the experiment by trying their creations and taking notes. In fact, visitors can see into their lab through a large glass window; getting a glimpse of what goes into creating their bitters, syrups and spirits. The tasting room is open Wednesday through Saturday.
Winter Flower Show at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory
The winter flower show is now open at the sunken garden at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. This display features pinks and purples that are perfect for the upcoming Valentine?s Holiday. The show will be in place through March 20. Also happening this weekend, a Tropical Oasis celebration from Jan. 14-16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be free family and kids activities including crafts, games and interactive stations. Guests will encounter stingrays, frogs, an anaconda and Chloe the sloth in the Tropical Encounters exhibit. And on Sunday afternoon, ?Music Under the Glass.? The live performances will take place in the tropical gardens with beer and wine available.
The winter flower show is now open at the sunken garden at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. This display features pinks and purples that are perfect for the upcoming Valentine?s Holiday. The show will be in place through March 20. Also happening this weekend, a Tropical Oasis celebration from Jan. 14-16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be free family and kids activities including crafts, games and interactive stations. Guests will encounter stingrays, frogs, an anaconda and Chloe the sloth in the Tropical Encounters exhibit. And on Sunday afternoon, ?Music Under the Glass.? The live performances will take place in the tropical gardens with beer and wine available.
Visit with Chloe the Sloth: Weekend happenings at the Como Zoo
The winter flower show is now open at the sunken garden at the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory. This display features pinks and purples that are perfect for the upcoming Valentine?s Holiday. The show will be in place through March 20. Also happening this weekend, a Tropical Oasis celebration from Jan. 14-16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be free family and kids activities including crafts, games and interactive stations. Guests will encounter stingrays, frogs, an anaconda and Chloe the sloth in the Tropical Encounters exhibit. And on Sunday afternoon, ?Music Under the Glass.? The live performances will take place in the tropical gardens with beer and wine available.
The winter flower show is now open at the sunken garden at the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory. This display features pinks and purples that are perfect for the upcoming Valentine?s Holiday. The show will be in place through March 20. Also happening this weekend, a Tropical Oasis celebration from Jan. 14-16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be free family and kids activities including crafts, games and interactive stations. Guests will encounter stingrays, frogs, an anaconda and Chloe the sloth in the Tropical Encounters exhibit. And on Sunday afternoon, ?Music Under the Glass.? The live performances will take place in the tropical gardens with beer and wine available.
St. Paul RV Supershow runs Jan. 12-15
This weekend, the largest RV and camping convention in the area is taking over the St. Paul River Centre. FOX 9's Shayne Wells has a preview of the St. Paul RV Supershow, which starts Thursday, Jan. 12 and runs through Jan. 15.
This weekend, the largest RV and camping convention in the area is taking over the St. Paul River Centre. FOX 9's Shayne Wells has a preview of the St. Paul RV Supershow, which starts Thursday, Jan. 12 and runs through Jan. 15.
Don?t trash it, fix it! Hennepin County to offer free Fix-It Clinic this weekend
Household items break all the time, but in an effort to keep those items out of the landfill and help people gain valuable repair skills, Hennepin County offers a Fix-It Clinic once a month. The clinic is free and open to the public. People can bring in anything that they can carry for fixing from snow blowers to lamps and coats or dog toys that need mending. The volunteers will not only do their best to fix the item, but they?ll also walk the person through the process in hopes they gain the confidence to do some fixing on their own in their home. The next clinic is Saturday January 14th at the Southdale Library. It will run from noon to 4pm, but the cutoff for items is 3:30pm. February?s clinic will take place at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis on Sunday the 12th.
Household items break all the time, but in an effort to keep those items out of the landfill and help people gain valuable repair skills, Hennepin County offers a Fix-It Clinic once a month. The clinic is free and open to the public. People can bring in anything that they can carry for fixing from snow blowers to lamps and coats or dog toys that need mending. The volunteers will not only do their best to fix the item, but they?ll also walk the person through the process in hopes they gain the confidence to do some fixing on their own in their home. The next clinic is Saturday January 14th at the Southdale Library. It will run from noon to 4pm, but the cutoff for items is 3:30pm. February?s clinic will take place at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis on Sunday the 12th.
Popular Twin Cities summer camp open for winter fun
Camp Fire Minnesota, a place known for its summer camps, is leaning into winter. The camp is on 103 acres of land right on the shores of Lake Minnewashta. They?ve partnered with Entourage Events Group to create a winter activities hub. Groups can book a variety of winter experiences like snow shoeing, sled dog rides, ice fishing, fat tire biking and even sauna experiences. To book an experience, visit the Camp Fire Minnesota website.
Camp Fire Minnesota, a place known for its summer camps, is leaning into winter. The camp is on 103 acres of land right on the shores of Lake Minnewashta. They?ve partnered with Entourage Events Group to create a winter activities hub. Groups can book a variety of winter experiences like snow shoeing, sled dog rides, ice fishing, fat tire biking and even sauna experiences. To book an experience, visit the Camp Fire Minnesota website.
New supper club opens in Shakopee with themed basement bar
What?s old is new again in the dining industry. Supper Clubs are popping up all over the Twin Cities. The newest addition is in Shakopee, in the former Dangerfield?s space. While the main floor of Shakopee House gives off 1920?s glam, the basement offers something quite unexpected. The Rum Row Tiki Bar is all about escapism. At the same time, it?s an ode to the restaurants past. During renovations, the team discovered a suitcase in the walls. Inside were post cards, bottles of rum and drink recipes. The restaurant owner was able to figure out who?s briefcase it was and even spoke with his family. He was a rum-runner during prohibition who had dreams of opening is own bar. They?ve done it for him in the basement of Shakopee House. The restaurant is open Tuesday through Sunday.
What?s old is new again in the dining industry. Supper Clubs are popping up all over the Twin Cities. The newest addition is in Shakopee, in the former Dangerfield?s space. While the main floor of Shakopee House gives off 1920?s glam, the basement offers something quite unexpected. The Rum Row Tiki Bar is all about escapism. At the same time, it?s an ode to the restaurants past. During renovations, the team discovered a suitcase in the walls. Inside were post cards, bottles of rum and drink recipes. The restaurant owner was able to figure out who?s briefcase it was and even spoke with his family. He was a rum-runner during prohibition who had dreams of opening is own bar. They?ve done it for him in the basement of Shakopee House. The restaurant is open Tuesday through Sunday.