FOX 9 Town Ball Tour continues in Union Hill
FOX 9's Shayne Wells stops by the Union Hill Ballpark to speak with Werner Giesen to talk about the landmarks that tie into the Union Hill Bulldogs Town Ball team.
FOX 9's Shayne Wells stops by the Union Hill Ballpark to speak with Werner Giesen to talk about the landmarks that tie into the Union Hill Bulldogs Town Ball team.
Union Hill's hometown ballpark
The Union Hill Ballpark and the house that abuts the field have a strong connection to most of the Union Hill Bulldogs.
The Union Hill Ballpark and the house that abuts the field have a strong connection to most of the Union Hill Bulldogs.
Town Ball Tour: St. John's Catholic Church in Union Hill
St. John's Catholic Church, sitting atop a hill, has become a landmark in Union Hill. Across the street is the Union Hill Ballpark, home of the Union Hill Bulldogs Town Ball team.
St. John's Catholic Church, sitting atop a hill, has become a landmark in Union Hill. Across the street is the Union Hill Ballpark, home of the Union Hill Bulldogs Town Ball team.
R & B Cafe: The place to have breakfast
As part of FOX 9's Town Ball Tour, Shayne Wells stops by R & B Cafe in Watertown, where the staff knows everyone's name.
As part of FOX 9's Town Ball Tour, Shayne Wells stops by R & B Cafe in Watertown, where the staff knows everyone's name.
Town Ball Tour: Marketplace Foods is not your average grocery store
Shayne Wells stopped by Marketplace Foods in Watertown. She was told she had to visit the grocery store, it's a highlight in Watertown because of its friendly employees and casual environment.
Shayne Wells stopped by Marketplace Foods in Watertown. She was told she had to visit the grocery store, it's a highlight in Watertown because of its friendly employees and casual environment.
Welcome to Watertown's R & B Cafe
Owner Bonnie Salazar shows off the delicacies at the R & B Cafe and tells Shayne all about the homemade hollandaise keeps the seats full every weekend.
Owner Bonnie Salazar shows off the delicacies at the R & B Cafe and tells Shayne all about the homemade hollandaise keeps the seats full every weekend.
Summer of sharks at Sea Life at Mall of America
Sea Life at Mall of America has welcomed a new resident, a baby zebra shark, for the summer of the shark. The shark was born at the Minnesota Zoo.
Sea Life at Mall of America has welcomed a new resident, a baby zebra shark, for the summer of the shark. The shark was born at the Minnesota Zoo.
Dick's House of Sport opens at Ridgedale Center in Minnetonka
Dick's House of Sport is an experimental store by Dick's Sporting Goods at Ridgedale Center in Minnetonka. It is among three of these stores in the country. The store has the same goods you're used to seeing at Dick's Sporting Goods but this store will give you the chance to try some of the things before you buy. There are batting cages, golf simulators, rock climbing walls and an outdoor field (a hockey rink in winter). The store also plans to host community events.
Dick's House of Sport is an experimental store by Dick's Sporting Goods at Ridgedale Center in Minnetonka. It is among three of these stores in the country. The store has the same goods you're used to seeing at Dick's Sporting Goods but this store will give you the chance to try some of the things before you buy. There are batting cages, golf simulators, rock climbing walls and an outdoor field (a hockey rink in winter). The store also plans to host community events.
The Flint Hills Family Festival returns to St. Paul
After a two-year hiatus, the festival that provides free and low cost musical and theatrical performances for families is back for its 22nd year. The Flint Hills Family Festival is Friday June 3rd and Saturday June 4th with shows and activities inside the Ordway and outside in Rice Park. Tickets for Ordway shows are just $8. One of the most anticipated performances is from the SHAPESHIFT dance company. They?ve created a new show called ?Be your own Superhero.? They will perform on Saturday at 10am and 2pm. Get your tickets at Ordway.org
After a two-year hiatus, the festival that provides free and low cost musical and theatrical performances for families is back for its 22nd year. The Flint Hills Family Festival is Friday June 3rd and Saturday June 4th with shows and activities inside the Ordway and outside in Rice Park. Tickets for Ordway shows are just $8. One of the most anticipated performances is from the SHAPESHIFT dance company. They?ve created a new show called ?Be your own Superhero.? They will perform on Saturday at 10am and 2pm. Get your tickets at Ordway.org
Community support for Plato Town Ball team
FOX 9's Shayne Wells visits Plato Woodwork, a staple business in Plato. The Pinske family has been a major supporter of the Plato Blue Jays for generations, and are alums of the team as well.
FOX 9's Shayne Wells visits Plato Woodwork, a staple business in Plato. The Pinske family has been a major supporter of the Plato Blue Jays for generations, and are alums of the team as well.
Cows, vegetables, and baseball...welcome to Plato!
Shayne visits with Dean Engelmann from Tangletown Garden about the farm and how their hard work is helping the town ballfield look its best.
Shayne visits with Dean Engelmann from Tangletown Garden about the farm and how their hard work is helping the town ballfield look its best.
Crystal teacher goes on Pastry Pilgrimage
A local teacher has made it her mission to visit every donut shop in the Twin Cities and beyond. Kara Johnson started her donut trek in November of 2020 after hearing a local bakery was struggling. She figured there were many bakeries in the same situation during the peak of the pandemic so she kept it going. She?s now in her 83rd week. She still has about 40 bakeries on her list to visit. Her stop today was From Scratch Baking in Chanhassen. Their donuts are baked and made without gluten. If you want to follow along with her journey you can follow her on Instagram: @Karas.Donut.Treks
A local teacher has made it her mission to visit every donut shop in the Twin Cities and beyond. Kara Johnson started her donut trek in November of 2020 after hearing a local bakery was struggling. She figured there were many bakeries in the same situation during the peak of the pandemic so she kept it going. She?s now in her 83rd week. She still has about 40 bakeries on her list to visit. Her stop today was From Scratch Baking in Chanhassen. Their donuts are baked and made without gluten. If you want to follow along with her journey you can follow her on Instagram: @Karas.Donut.Treks
FOX 9 heads to Veseli for its second Town Ball Tour stop
FOX 9's Shayne Wells chats with the president of the Veseli ball club about Veseli Ballpark and the team. The Veseli Warriors take on the Belle Plaine Tigers at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
FOX 9's Shayne Wells chats with the president of the Veseli ball club about Veseli Ballpark and the team. The Veseli Warriors take on the Belle Plaine Tigers at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Cars and Caves at Chanhassen AutoPlex this Saturday
Cars and Caves at Chanhassen AutoPlex is a monthly summer event where people can stop by and look at car collectors vehicles and their impressive garages. More than 400 vehicles are typically on display during these events.
Cars and Caves at Chanhassen AutoPlex is a monthly summer event where people can stop by and look at car collectors vehicles and their impressive garages. More than 400 vehicles are typically on display during these events.
Cars and Caves in Chanhassen benefits local charities
Car collectors and man cave enthusiasts at the Chanhassen AutoPlex show off their vehicles the last Saturday of every month during the summer for the Cars and Caves event, which benefits local charities.
Car collectors and man cave enthusiasts at the Chanhassen AutoPlex show off their vehicles the last Saturday of every month during the summer for the Cars and Caves event, which benefits local charities.
Batmobile among vehicles on display at Cars and Caves in Chanhassen
Car collectors are opening their garages at the Chanhassen AutoPlex for Cars and Caves on the last Saturday of every month this summer and on select weeknights. The show features exotic, classic, custom and collector cars in decked-out garages ? the AutoPlex is known for its amazing man caves.
Car collectors are opening their garages at the Chanhassen AutoPlex for Cars and Caves on the last Saturday of every month this summer and on select weeknights. The show features exotic, classic, custom and collector cars in decked-out garages ? the AutoPlex is known for its amazing man caves.
Nancy made the zelnicky!
After some confusion Nancy (married to Chris) made the zelnicky and Dory is married to Steve.
After some confusion Nancy (married to Chris) made the zelnicky and Dory is married to Steve.
Sneak Peek: Lutunji?s Palate Bakery and Caf? in Minneapolis
A local baker is opening her first storefront thanks in part to community funding. Lutunji?s Palate Bakery and Caf? is on the main floor of the Gatsby Apartments in the Elliot Park Neighborhood of Downtown Minneapolis. Lutunji Abram has been baking cobbler since she was a child, but she?s flipped the script on traditional cobbler by making them vegan. Her cobbler is now in six Lunds & Byerlys across the Twin Cities and she?ll still sell her products at the local farmers markets where she got her start. Her new shop will also have vegan ice cream and a coffee bar. Doors opens May 14th at 10am.
A local baker is opening her first storefront thanks in part to community funding. Lutunji?s Palate Bakery and Caf? is on the main floor of the Gatsby Apartments in the Elliot Park Neighborhood of Downtown Minneapolis. Lutunji Abram has been baking cobbler since she was a child, but she?s flipped the script on traditional cobbler by making them vegan. Her cobbler is now in six Lunds & Byerlys across the Twin Cities and she?ll still sell her products at the local farmers markets where she got her start. Her new shop will also have vegan ice cream and a coffee bar. Doors opens May 14th at 10am.
New spot to caffeinate in the Maplewood
Scooter?s Coffee has set its sights on the metro. The coffee chain has opened its first drive-thru in Maplewood at Stillwater Road and Century Blvd. There are several more shops planned in the West metro as well. Scooter?s is based in Omaha and quickly expanding across the Midwest. Their most popular drink is the Caramelicious, a caramel latte with a hefty dose of whipped cream and caramel drizzle. They also offer Red Bull infusions and breakfast pastries and sandwiches.
Scooter?s Coffee has set its sights on the metro. The coffee chain has opened its first drive-thru in Maplewood at Stillwater Road and Century Blvd. There are several more shops planned in the West metro as well. Scooter?s is based in Omaha and quickly expanding across the Midwest. Their most popular drink is the Caramelicious, a caramel latte with a hefty dose of whipped cream and caramel drizzle. They also offer Red Bull infusions and breakfast pastries and sandwiches.
Richfield bakery celebrates anniversary and adds kids baking classes
Starting a business is no easy task, especially during a pandemic, but Ebony Turner didn?t let that stop her from fulfilling a lifelong dream and opening Dessertopia. A year ago she moved into The Hub in Richfield, a shopping center she frequented as a kid. She specializes in custom cakes, but also sells cheesecake bars, cupcakes, ice cream and cannoli. To celebrate her year in business she?s added kids baking classes called Cake-preneur 101. For more information you can find her shop on social media at Dessertopia2021.
Starting a business is no easy task, especially during a pandemic, but Ebony Turner didn?t let that stop her from fulfilling a lifelong dream and opening Dessertopia. A year ago she moved into The Hub in Richfield, a shopping center she frequented as a kid. She specializes in custom cakes, but also sells cheesecake bars, cupcakes, ice cream and cannoli. To celebrate her year in business she?s added kids baking classes called Cake-preneur 101. For more information you can find her shop on social media at Dessertopia2021.