Indoor dog park, restaurant opens in Plymouth
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A new indoor dog park, bar and restaurant has opened in Plymouth. Brew Park, which is being touted as the state's first multi-feature indoor dog oasis, opened to the public on Monday, Sept. 12. The 22,000-square-foot space at 2605 Fernbrook Lane N boasts an indoor dog park, veterinary hospital, wine bar, coffee shop, restaurant and "pet retreat" with boarding, daycare, grooming, and training ? the idea is to have everything for your pet under one roof.

Cirque Italia at the Maplewood Mall this weekend
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There's a big top tent in the parking lot of Maplewood Mall, where Cirque Italia will be held Sept. 15-18, 2022. FOX 9's Shayne Wells has a preview of the high-flying show, where performers showcase their innovative human talents. The event incudes a unique water stage and light show atmosphere.

Horses provide healing services to greater Twin Cities community
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Hold Your Horses, a Greenfield, Minnesota, horse barn that provides therapy services for people in the greater Twin Cities community is hosting an annual benefit on Saturday. FOX 9's Shayne Wells has the story of the nonprofit, and its annual benefit so it can continue the work it does.

Inside the Homes by Architects Tour 2022
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Shayne Wells previews this weekends Homes by Architects Tour which highlights impressive residential designs by the local architectural community. Seven houses are available to visit in-person on this self-guided tour happening September 17 and 18.

Wings of the North raising money for new museum
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Wings of the North in Eden Prairie is raising money to build a new museum in Eden Prairie. The organization is hosting a pancake breakfast on Saturday, Sept. 10, at Flying Cloud Airport in Eden Prairie.

A look at the University of Minnesota Arboretum AppleHouse
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The next big thing produced by the University of Minnesota fruit breeding program is almost ready to hit shelves. The apple season is running a week to two weeks behind this year, so keep that in mind as you shop for your apples.

Minnesota farm home to world's largest corn maze
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Stoney Brook Farms in Foley, Minnesota, is awaiting certification as the world's largest corn maze. The farm started the maze in 2016, and they decided to go big this year. FOX 9's Shayne Wells has the story.

Golf Zone in Chanhassen unveils new technology
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Golf Zone in Chanhassen is open year-round, and offers a place for golfers to practice outdoors on a full-length, heated driving range. The business unveiled new technology to coincide with its grand reopening.

Glitter Glamper adds sparkle to the Minnesota State Fair
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FOX 9's Shayne Wells stops by the Glitter Glamper at the Minnesota State Fair. The vendor helps add a little sparkle to the fair, for everyone from kids to bearded men.

Celebrating 15 years of harness racing at Running Aces
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Running Aces in Columbus is heading down the final stretch of its 15th season of harness racing. The live races happen every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday night at 7pm. Admission and parking is free.

Mall of America turns 30
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One of America?s most recognizable landmarks turns 30-years-old today, and is hosting a day of giveaways to celebrate. FOX 9?s Shayne Wells gives you the latest from Bloomington.

Mound to host party for pups and their people
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As we enter the dog days of summer, we celebrate the return of Dog Days Westonka. The pet-friendly festival will take place on Saturday August 13th, from 9am to 2pm at Surfside Park and Beach in Mound. Don?t miss the cutest puppy contest. At the last Dog Days event there were 60 contenders. The festival will also have a pet expo, food trucks, a dock dive event called ?Splash for Cash? and doggy paddle boarding demos with the opportunity to give it a try with your dog.

Shakopee water ski show brings out big crowds
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It?s no surprise that the birthplace of waterskiing, Minnesota, also boasts several impressive water ski teams and shows. One of the Midwest?s largest water ski clubs, the Shakopee Prior Lake Water Ski Association, puts on a free show at Quarry Lake Park in Shakopee every Thursday of the summer through August. Nearly a thousand people show up each week to watch the pyramids, ballet, barefooting, jumping and wakeboarding. The association was formed in 1957 and has nearly 200 members.

Celebrate National Farmer?s Market Week
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This is an important week to show support for the people who grow our food. It?s National Farmer?s Market Week. And because of the cool start to summer, some of the most popular items are just now in-season, like sweet corn. The Minneapolis Farmer?s Market will host a big event at their Lyndale location on Saturday, August 8th. There will be live music, cooking competitions, a corn-husking competition, giveaways and more. The market opens at 6am with opening ceremonies at 8am. Events will run through 1pm.

Preserving agricultural, industrial history in Scott County, Minnesota
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The Scott County Threshers Association is dedicated to preserving the agricultural and industrial history in the county, and every year it puts on a Harvest Festival in Jordan. The 58th annual old-time Harvest Festival runs through Sunday, Aug. 7.

58th annual Harvest Festival runs through Sunday in Jordan
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The 58th annual Harvest Festival in Jordan runs through Sunday. It will feature old-time tractors and farm equipment, and is put on by the Scott County Threshers Association.

Art-forward rooftop bar opens in Uptown
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There?s a new rooftop bar to check out and it doubles as an art gallery. Arts + Rec Uptown will open phase one, the rooftop bar, on Friday August 5th to coincide with the return of the Uptown Art Fair. The bar serves up fun, playful food and drinks that fit the atmosphere. They?re serving up everything from mini-keg cocktails to Caprisun-style bagged beverages. The food taps into Minnesota favorites like Top the Tater, fried pickles and cheese curds, except these cheese curds are inside a waffle on a stick. Phase two will open later this year. The main floors will have a full bar and restaurant, a speakeasy, an artist-inspired mini golf course and an intimate black box theater.

Popular performing arts festival returns this week
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The Minnesota Fringe Festival is back in-person for the first time since 2019. It runs August 4th through the 14th at different venues across the Twin Cities. There will be more than 595 performances of 115 shows. They offer a little bit of everything from a popcorn musical about the Minnesota State Fair falling in to the hands of a greedy real estate mogul, to a ballet murder mystery centered around cupcake bakers. It?s the largest performing arts festival in the Midwest.