For Sale: Spacious geodesic home with indoor slide
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A unique geodesic home is on the market in Eden Prairie. It?s a home you?ve likely never seen before because it?s hidden away off of the road and surrounded by trees. It?s equal parts elegant and fun house. Some of the features include a hidden door to the theater room, a two-story indoor slide to the amusement room and a treetop deck off the master suite. The home was built in the 70?s but completely renovated in the last 10 years. It?s 8,000 square feet and sits on nearly 2 acres with a waterfall, fire pit and meandering garden paths. For more information on the home you can check out the listing from Edina Realty.

Fried chicken the hot cuisine in Uptown
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One spot opened last week. It?s called CHX and it?s from a trio of friends who made a name for themselves offering window service in Downtown Minneapolis during the pandemic. CHX now has a permanent spot on Hennepin and 22nd. The menu focuses on chicken tenders, their honey biscuits and crinkle fries.

Justin Sutherland and Side Chick
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There’s two new fried chicken spots that opened in the last month, both in Uptown. One is from Chef Justin Sutherland of Handsome Hog and star of Fast Foodies on TruTV. It’s called Side Chick and it’s located near the corner of Lyndale and Lake St. The restaurant is described as fast casual southern food but also boasts a full bar.

Performances return to the Circus Juventas big top
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Every summer, St. Paul?s Circus Juventas puts on its biggest show of the year and it?s vital to keeping the program afloat. Last year, performers were ready to debut it, but they never got the chance. A year later, they?re getting another shot. The show is called ?Galaxium? and it will be performed in front of a full crowd under the big top starting July 30th. Tickets go on sale Monday, July 5th at 10am

Sartell Stone Ponyes player/manager Jeff Amann on tonight's big rivalry game
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Ahead of tonight's FOX 9 Townball game against rivals the Sartell Muskies, player/manager Jeff Amann of the Sartell Stone Poneys shares the story behind his team's odd choice for a mascot

Cereal-infused ice cream shop opens in Blaine
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The brother and sister duo behind Treats on Grand Avenue in St. Paul have opened a 2nd location in Blaine, about 10 minutes from where they grew up. Trisha Seng and Minh Dinh infuse ice cream with all your favorite childhood cereals like Trix and Cocoa Puffs. The ice cream shop also has decadent waffles, boba and matcha lattes. They are open daily from 9am to 11pm

Decadent cookie created during pandemic expands from cafes to grocery stores
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A Minneapolis restauranteur, Kamal Mohamed of Nashville Coop, wanted to recreate a cookie he?d once had in New York and never forgot. He talked to his business partner in the Minneapolis restaurant StepChld, Sahr Brima, who got his wife Sarah on board. She?s a talented baker and eventually, they perfected the ?Love You Cookie.? It?s a big, crunchy chocolate loaded treat. Now the cookie is being offered in two flavors, Chocolate Chip Cashew and Double Chocolate Peanut Butter. The cookies are in many cafes and coffee shops across the metro plus Kowalski?s Markets, and some Hy-Vee stores.

Town Ball Tour: St. Patrick Irish take on New Market Muskies at Bonin Field
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FOX 9's Shayne Wells checks out Bonin Field, home of the St. Patrick Irish. The Irish take on the New Market Muskies Wednesday night. First pitch is at 6 p.m.

Town Ball Tour: Priest key to bringing town ball to St. Patrick
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In the small community of St. Patrick, Minnesota, there's a bar, a ballpark and a church and if it weren't for the church, there would be no ballpark. Father Bonin, a priest back in the 1950s, made it happen and now the ballpark, Bonin Field, is named after him.

Summer adventures await at Wild Mountain
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If it?s adventure you?re seeking this summer, or just a fun day trip to wear out the kids add Wild Mountain near Taylors Falls to the list. It is known for its winter recreation, but they?re also making a name for themselves when it comes to summer attractions. There?s a water park, lazy river, go karts, an alpine slide and a free fall air bag.

Edie Mae's Eatery in Delano has a unique twist
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FOX 9?s Shayne Wells found the breakfast of champions in Delano, Minnesota: Edie Mae?s Eatery. The restaurant has been a longtime fixture in the community, but when a new owner took over a few years ago, she gave it a new twist.

Town Ball Tour: Checking out Bridge House Coffee and Caf? in Delano
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The FOX 9 crew is in Delano, Minnesota Wednesday morning gearing up for Wednesday's game between the Delano Athletics and Loretto Larks. Shayne Wells is checking out the top spots in the city, starting with the Bridge House Coffee and Caf?.

The Salted Nut Roll gets a spicy makeover
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When it comes to candy, the Salted Nut Roll is a classic made at Pearson?s Candy Company in St. Paul since the early 30?s. But the candy company is trying something new, adding a sweet and savory flavor to the lineup. They?re now selling the ?Spicy,? think Tex-Mex flavors and ?Cinnamon Churro? which has a sweet red-hot type spice. Come fall, Pearson?s is rolling out two more seasonal options, the Apple Pie and Pumpkin Spice Salted Nut Rolls. You can buy them in stores or on the Pearson?s online Amazon store.

First Black-owned juice bar opens in South Minneapolis
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Catiesha Pierson started making her own juice as a way to get her son to eat more fruits and vegetables. She would post her creations on Instagram and people started taking notice. Eventually, she started making and delivering fresh-pressed juices for friends and family when she wasn?t working at her full-time job. It became her passion and she decided to pursue it, quitting her job and signing a lease on a space in South Minneapolis. Pierson opened The Dripping Root last week at the intersection of Minnehaha Ave & 40th St. She sold out every single day. Her top-seller is the Nipsey Drip which is made up of passion fruit, guava, lemon, pineapple, Blue Majik and apple.

Town Ball Tour: Shayne Wells gets coffee with Buffalo mayor
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FOX 9's Shayne Wells checked Buffalo Books & Coffee in Buffalo, Minnesota, a joint caf? and bookstore, and got the scoop on all the town has to offer from Mayor Teri Lachermeier.

Town Ball Tour: How the Buffalo Bulldogs get ready for town ball baseball
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The FOX 9 Town Ball Tour heads to Bentfield Mills Park in Buffalo, Minnesota this week, where the Bulldogs are taking on the Howard Lake Orphans at 7 p.m. FOX 9's Shayne Wells talked with the team manager, Corey Braun, on how the team gets ready for games and what the atmosphere is like at the ballpark.

Bakery by morning, bar by night
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Bakery on Main in Waconia offers the best of both worlds: both tasty pastries and cocktails!

Touring Lake Waconia by boat
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Jimmy with In Towne Marina shows Shayne the highlights of beautiful Lake Waconia