Stillwater coffee shop pay-it-forward streak hits one year
A year ago when the pandemic brought fear and uncertainty to our lives, a Stillwater realtor wanted to do something kind to bring people joy. She decided to put down $100 to buy other people coffee at The Daily Grind Espresso Cafe. A year later; and that’s how every morning has started as others keep the gesture going. To follow along with their streak, check out their Facebook page
A year ago when the pandemic brought fear and uncertainty to our lives, a Stillwater realtor wanted to do something kind to bring people joy. She decided to put down $100 to buy other people coffee at The Daily Grind Espresso Cafe. A year later; and that’s how every morning has started as others keep the gesture going. To follow along with their streak, check out their Facebook page
Brit?s Pub ready to reopen
After a seven-month closure, Brit?s Pub reopens in downtown Minneapolis today. It was damaged in a riot in August. Looters broke the windows, started a fire and stole memorabilia off the walls. The bar has been fully restored to its original form. All indoor seating will be open this weekend. The lawn bowling green won?t open until this summer. For now, Brit?s will be open Thursday to Sunday. For more information visit: https://britspub.com/
After a seven-month closure, Brit?s Pub reopens in downtown Minneapolis today. It was damaged in a riot in August. Looters broke the windows, started a fire and stole memorabilia off the walls. The bar has been fully restored to its original form. All indoor seating will be open this weekend. The lawn bowling green won?t open until this summer. For now, Brit?s will be open Thursday to Sunday. For more information visit: https://britspub.com/
New bar on wheels brings the party right to your driveway
There?s a new type of bar in the Twin Cities. It?s on wheels, but you don?t have to peddle it. It?s called ?The Fab Tap? and it?s full of surprises from the selfie wall to the champagne glitter bomb. The airstream trailer is far more than a bar, it?s a customized experience with yard games for tailgating to flower crowns and jewelry making for bridal showers and bachelorette parties. Lindsey Pattee, a Plymouth mom of two, came up with the idea during the pandemic as a way to connect safely outdoors, bringing the party right to your driveway for small gatherings and events. For more information visit: https://thefabtapco.com/
There?s a new type of bar in the Twin Cities. It?s on wheels, but you don?t have to peddle it. It?s called ?The Fab Tap? and it?s full of surprises from the selfie wall to the champagne glitter bomb. The airstream trailer is far more than a bar, it?s a customized experience with yard games for tailgating to flower crowns and jewelry making for bridal showers and bachelorette parties. Lindsey Pattee, a Plymouth mom of two, came up with the idea during the pandemic as a way to connect safely outdoors, bringing the party right to your driveway for small gatherings and events. For more information visit: https://thefabtapco.com/
New bakery brings Texas-style donuts to Shakopee
A Shakopee family is living their dream after finally opening the business they?ve been building for years. It?s called ?Sabbai?s The Donut Hole? and its bringing Texas-style donuts to the southwest metro. The donut and bubble tea shop is located off 169 and Canterbury Road. Ashley Minh and her family trained in Texas for a month and had their shop ready to go in early 2020, but the difference in humidity mean the donuts weren?t baking up right. The family spent almost another year perfecting their recipe. The shop is now open Wednesday to Sunday, 6am to 2pm.
A Shakopee family is living their dream after finally opening the business they?ve been building for years. It?s called ?Sabbai?s The Donut Hole? and its bringing Texas-style donuts to the southwest metro. The donut and bubble tea shop is located off 169 and Canterbury Road. Ashley Minh and her family trained in Texas for a month and had their shop ready to go in early 2020, but the difference in humidity mean the donuts weren?t baking up right. The family spent almost another year perfecting their recipe. The shop is now open Wednesday to Sunday, 6am to 2pm.
Minnesota?s first tap house, dog park combo celebrates one year
There are plenty of bars and restaurants that allow you to bring your pup along, but Unleashed Hounds & Hops is Minnesota?s first bar that was created with dogs in mind. The tap house, dog park combo opened a year ago near the Farmer?s Market Annex in Minneapolis. They have a fenced dog park with doggy obstacles and bark rangers on hand to keep the peace. And on the outside of the dog park, plenty of bar top space to eat and drink while watching the dogs play. For more information visit: https://unleashedhoundsandhops.com/
There are plenty of bars and restaurants that allow you to bring your pup along, but Unleashed Hounds & Hops is Minnesota?s first bar that was created with dogs in mind. The tap house, dog park combo opened a year ago near the Farmer?s Market Annex in Minneapolis. They have a fenced dog park with doggy obstacles and bark rangers on hand to keep the peace. And on the outside of the dog park, plenty of bar top space to eat and drink while watching the dogs play. For more information visit: https://unleashedhoundsandhops.com/
Golf Zone reopens under new ownership
In 2018, Golf Zone in Chanhassen suddenly closed its doors. Loyal customer, Brian Colvin, decided he wanted to step in and reopen the driving range and mini golf course. After a few months of fixing up the place, he opened the doors once again on March 9th. Golf Zone is open seven days a week, 8am to 8pm. For more information visit: https://www.golfzonemn.com/
In 2018, Golf Zone in Chanhassen suddenly closed its doors. Loyal customer, Brian Colvin, decided he wanted to step in and reopen the driving range and mini golf course. After a few months of fixing up the place, he opened the doors once again on March 9th. Golf Zone is open seven days a week, 8am to 8pm. For more information visit: https://www.golfzonemn.com/
History Center exhibit explores most influential Minnesota women
March is Women?s History Month and the Minnesota History Center has a new show highlighting Minnesota women who made lasting contributions to history, culture and society. The ?Extraordinary Women? exhibit is open now. The History Center is open Thursday to Sunday. For more information visit: www.mnhs.org/extraordinarywomen
March is Women?s History Month and the Minnesota History Center has a new show highlighting Minnesota women who made lasting contributions to history, culture and society. The ?Extraordinary Women? exhibit is open now. The History Center is open Thursday to Sunday. For more information visit: www.mnhs.org/extraordinarywomen
Breaking bread for Irish Fair fundraiser
A group of the Twin Cities? most beloved Irish and Irish-Americans have been baking up a fundraiser. They?ll be selling two types of Irish soda bread with a Minnesota twist in celebration of St. Patrick?s Day and in support of the Irish Fair of Minnesota. There will be classic brown soda bread and a beer-bread version featuring Finnegan?s Dead Irish Poet Extra Stout. The bread is being produced at Baker?s Field Flour & Bread in the Food Building in NE Minneapolis. Sales begin Friday March 5th and run through the 21st. The bread can be purchased for $6 at Kieran?s Kitchen and Irish on Grand in St. Paul.
A group of the Twin Cities? most beloved Irish and Irish-Americans have been baking up a fundraiser. They?ll be selling two types of Irish soda bread with a Minnesota twist in celebration of St. Patrick?s Day and in support of the Irish Fair of Minnesota. There will be classic brown soda bread and a beer-bread version featuring Finnegan?s Dead Irish Poet Extra Stout. The bread is being produced at Baker?s Field Flour & Bread in the Food Building in NE Minneapolis. Sales begin Friday March 5th and run through the 21st. The bread can be purchased for $6 at Kieran?s Kitchen and Irish on Grand in St. Paul.
Parade of Homes tour opens the doors to some of the Twin Cities dreamiest homes
Interest in home renovation has boomed since the pandemic as we all spend more time at home for distance learning and working from home. A great place to get fresh ideas is the Parade of Homes Tour, which opens the doors to more than 300 houses across the Twin Cities in a wide range of prices. The tour runs Thursday to Sunday, 12-6pm through March. All homes will have a maximum occupancy of 10 people. While most the homes are free to tour, there are a handful of Dream Homes, which cost $5. That money goes to the Housing First Minnesota Foundation to build and remodel homes for area families in need. For more information visit: https://www.paradeofhomes.org/
Interest in home renovation has boomed since the pandemic as we all spend more time at home for distance learning and working from home. A great place to get fresh ideas is the Parade of Homes Tour, which opens the doors to more than 300 houses across the Twin Cities in a wide range of prices. The tour runs Thursday to Sunday, 12-6pm through March. All homes will have a maximum occupancy of 10 people. While most the homes are free to tour, there are a handful of Dream Homes, which cost $5. That money goes to the Housing First Minnesota Foundation to build and remodel homes for area families in need. For more information visit: https://www.paradeofhomes.org/
James Beard award-winning Chef, Ann Kim, opens new restaurant
Chef Ann Kim?s newest venture, Sooki & Mimi, has opened its doors in the former Lucia?s space in Uptown. Known for her pizza creations at Pizzeria Lola and Young Joni, Kim is changing it up, this time focusing on hand-made tortillas. For now, the restaurant is only offering a specially curated 10-course vegetarian meal. The bar area is open as well for drinks and tacos.
Chef Ann Kim?s newest venture, Sooki & Mimi, has opened its doors in the former Lucia?s space in Uptown. Known for her pizza creations at Pizzeria Lola and Young Joni, Kim is changing it up, this time focusing on hand-made tortillas. For now, the restaurant is only offering a specially curated 10-course vegetarian meal. The bar area is open as well for drinks and tacos.
Skating rink on Lake Minnetonka puts winter twist on drive-in movies
Ice rinks on lakes are nothing new, but the rink installed this week on Lake Minnetonka has a new spin on it.
Ice rinks on lakes are nothing new, but the rink installed this week on Lake Minnetonka has a new spin on it.
Wayzata puts winter twist on drive-in movie
The City of Wayzata is putting a winter twist on a drive-in movie with their Cinema and Skates event this weekend, where you can skate on an infinity loop on Wayzata Bay on Lake Minnetonka while enjoying movies like Frozen 2 and The Mighty Ducks.
The City of Wayzata is putting a winter twist on a drive-in movie with their Cinema and Skates event this weekend, where you can skate on an infinity loop on Wayzata Bay on Lake Minnetonka while enjoying movies like Frozen 2 and The Mighty Ducks.
Popular artwork from Minneapolis Institute of Art recreated in ice
The Minneapolis Institute of Art is bringing a pieces of their collection outside the walls of the museum.
The Minneapolis Institute of Art is bringing a pieces of their collection outside the walls of the museum.
Popular artwork from MIA re-created in ice
The Minneapolis Institute of Art is bringing a pieces of their collection outside the walls of the museum. They?ve teamed up with ?Ice Occasions? to recreate the fan-favorites as ice sculptures that?ll be placed in parks across Minneapolis for all to see. The art-in-ice will be on view starting Friday, February 19th. The five museum pieces and locations are: Veiled Lady at Longfellow Park, Olive Trees at Washburn-Fair Oaks Park, Your Dog at Bde Mka Ska, Celestial Horse at North Commons Park and Lobster Telephone at Boom Island Park. For more information visit: https://new.artsmia.org/art-in-ice/
The Minneapolis Institute of Art is bringing a pieces of their collection outside the walls of the museum. They?ve teamed up with ?Ice Occasions? to recreate the fan-favorites as ice sculptures that?ll be placed in parks across Minneapolis for all to see. The art-in-ice will be on view starting Friday, February 19th. The five museum pieces and locations are: Veiled Lady at Longfellow Park, Olive Trees at Washburn-Fair Oaks Park, Your Dog at Bde Mka Ska, Celestial Horse at North Commons Park and Lobster Telephone at Boom Island Park. For more information visit: https://new.artsmia.org/art-in-ice/
Mikayla Holmgren hopes to be 1st woman with Down Syndrome featured in Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue
The Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue has come a long way in the last few years making a commitment to inclusion. One of our own, Minnesota?s Halima Aden, was the first model featured wearing a hijab and burkini. Now, Marine on St. Croix native is hoping to be the next Minnesotan to make history in the issue. Her name is Mikayla Holmgren and if that name rings a bell it?s because she was the first woman with Down syndrome to compete in a Miss USA pageant entering the Miss Minnesota USA pageant in 2017. She won the Spirit of Miss USA and Director?s awards that night. Now she?s set her sights on the SI Swim Issue and put together her audition video which is now posted online. To follow along with her journey, you can check her out on Instagram @Mikholmgren_Inspiring_Others
The Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue has come a long way in the last few years making a commitment to inclusion. One of our own, Minnesota?s Halima Aden, was the first model featured wearing a hijab and burkini. Now, Marine on St. Croix native is hoping to be the next Minnesotan to make history in the issue. Her name is Mikayla Holmgren and if that name rings a bell it?s because she was the first woman with Down syndrome to compete in a Miss USA pageant entering the Miss Minnesota USA pageant in 2017. She won the Spirit of Miss USA and Director?s awards that night. Now she?s set her sights on the SI Swim Issue and put together her audition video which is now posted online. To follow along with her journey, you can check her out on Instagram @Mikholmgren_Inspiring_Others
Robbinsdale restaurant is heating things up with ?Sexy Chef Calendar?
The Travail Collective team is not only whipping up memorable cuisine, they?re serving up unforgettable images in their newly released ?Sexy Chef Calendar? for 2021. The entertaining calendar features such highlights as ?dad bods? and an ode to Joe Exotic and movie ?The Shining.? The calendar is available at Pig Ate My Pizza in Robbinsdale. This is the 8th edition of the ?Sexy Chef Calendar.? It started as a fundraising effort to build out the space they?re currently located in. It was such a hit they continue to bring it back. For more information visit: https://www.pigatemypizza.com/
The Travail Collective team is not only whipping up memorable cuisine, they?re serving up unforgettable images in their newly released ?Sexy Chef Calendar? for 2021. The entertaining calendar features such highlights as ?dad bods? and an ode to Joe Exotic and movie ?The Shining.? The calendar is available at Pig Ate My Pizza in Robbinsdale. This is the 8th edition of the ?Sexy Chef Calendar.? It started as a fundraising effort to build out the space they?re currently located in. It was such a hit they continue to bring it back. For more information visit: https://www.pigatemypizza.com/
Gavin Kaysen?s Spoon and Stable reopens to indoor dining
After months of closure, one of the Twin Cities most celebrated restaurants, Spoon and Stable is reopening its dining room for dinner and brunch on February 11th. Even before they opened their doors, all the February reservations had been booked. Reservations for March open up on February 15th. Fox 9 spoke with James Beard Award-Winning Chef, Gavin Kaysen about the decision to reopen and the updates he?s made to the menu.
After months of closure, one of the Twin Cities most celebrated restaurants, Spoon and Stable is reopening its dining room for dinner and brunch on February 11th. Even before they opened their doors, all the February reservations had been booked. Reservations for March open up on February 15th. Fox 9 spoke with James Beard Award-Winning Chef, Gavin Kaysen about the decision to reopen and the updates he?s made to the menu.
Minnesota Children?s Museum reopens with new ?Doc McStuffins? exhibit
The Doc is in! Popular Disney Junior show ?Doc McStuffins? has come to life in a new exhibit at the Minnesota Children?s Museum. The cartoon is about a little girl who fixes up her toys, reassures them they?re going to be okay and encourages them not to be afraid of the doctor. The exhibit has been spread out over two areas to ensure social distancing and many of the touch-toys have been removed or switched to a different surface to allow for easier cleaning. The ?Doc McStuffins? exhibit will be in place through May 9th. MCM is now open Thursday to Sunday.
The Doc is in! Popular Disney Junior show ?Doc McStuffins? has come to life in a new exhibit at the Minnesota Children?s Museum. The cartoon is about a little girl who fixes up her toys, reassures them they?re going to be okay and encourages them not to be afraid of the doctor. The exhibit has been spread out over two areas to ensure social distancing and many of the touch-toys have been removed or switched to a different surface to allow for easier cleaning. The ?Doc McStuffins? exhibit will be in place through May 9th. MCM is now open Thursday to Sunday.
Mia celebrates the contributions of African American artists
The Minneapolis Institute of Art is welcoming guests inside once again. The reopening coincides with the start of Black History Month and Mia has several exhibits that pay tribute to African American artists including the Cargill Gallery featuring ?In the Presence of our Ancestors: Southern Perspective in African American Art? and ?Freedom Rising: I am the Story? by textile artist L?Merchie Frazier. Mia is open Thursday to Sunday. Tickets are free but must be secured online ahead of your visit: https://new.artsmia.org/
The Minneapolis Institute of Art is welcoming guests inside once again. The reopening coincides with the start of Black History Month and Mia has several exhibits that pay tribute to African American artists including the Cargill Gallery featuring ?In the Presence of our Ancestors: Southern Perspective in African American Art? and ?Freedom Rising: I am the Story? by textile artist L?Merchie Frazier. Mia is open Thursday to Sunday. Tickets are free but must be secured online ahead of your visit: https://new.artsmia.org/
Burnsville winter golf event sells out
With these above average temps the city of Burnsville wants to tee it up. But they won?t be using golf balls. Instead they?ve chosen bright-colored dodgeballs for their first-ever winter golf tournament this weekend at Birnamwood. Despite the unknowns, the tourney sold out right away. The public can still come out to watch and grab a bite or beverage. It starts Saturday the 16th at 9am.
With these above average temps the city of Burnsville wants to tee it up. But they won?t be using golf balls. Instead they?ve chosen bright-colored dodgeballs for their first-ever winter golf tournament this weekend at Birnamwood. Despite the unknowns, the tourney sold out right away. The public can still come out to watch and grab a bite or beverage. It starts Saturday the 16th at 9am.