Twin Cities coffee roaster opening for tours and tastings
Folly Coffee Roasters is making moves. They recently moved production from Silver Lake to St. Louis Park and now they?re opening their facility to tours and tastings. The idea came from seeing the popularity of brewery tours; but with a lot more energy. Rob Bathe, owner of Folly Coffee Roasters, says they blare music as they educate people on the process and move quickly to coffee sampling including cold brew, batch brew and espresso. The tours will start up Saturday, September 19th and run on weekends from 8am ? 2pm. For
Folly Coffee Roasters is making moves. They recently moved production from Silver Lake to St. Louis Park and now they?re opening their facility to tours and tastings. The idea came from seeing the popularity of brewery tours; but with a lot more energy. Rob Bathe, owner of Folly Coffee Roasters, says they blare music as they educate people on the process and move quickly to coffee sampling including cold brew, batch brew and espresso. The tours will start up Saturday, September 19th and run on weekends from 8am ? 2pm. For
New Winery Opens in Jordan
There?s a new winery in Jordan highlighting locally-made sparkling wine. Mousse Sparkling Wine Company features house-made m?thode champenoise and charmat method sparkling wines made from Minnesota grapes. Owner Josie Boyle has been a winemaker for 12 years. She wanted to open her own winery so she could experiment with sparkling wines. The Mousse tasting room is inside a historic 1895 brick building. They also have a patio and Instagram-friendly mural that reads ?Bubbly for All.?
There?s a new winery in Jordan highlighting locally-made sparkling wine. Mousse Sparkling Wine Company features house-made m?thode champenoise and charmat method sparkling wines made from Minnesota grapes. Owner Josie Boyle has been a winemaker for 12 years. She wanted to open her own winery so she could experiment with sparkling wines. The Mousse tasting room is inside a historic 1895 brick building. They also have a patio and Instagram-friendly mural that reads ?Bubbly for All.?
New restaurant opens in St. Paul?s Keg & Case Market
A new wood-fired cantina has opened in St. Paul?s Keg & Case West 7th Market. Woodfired Cantina has taken over the space that once housed In Bloom. Brian and Sarah Ingram, who also run Hope Breakfast Bar and The Gnome, teamed up with celebrity chef, Justin Sutherland and barbecue enthusiast, chef Patrick O?Hare. The restaurant will feature woodfired meats and cantina cocktails inspired by the street foods of Southern California and Mexico.
A new wood-fired cantina has opened in St. Paul?s Keg & Case West 7th Market. Woodfired Cantina has taken over the space that once housed In Bloom. Brian and Sarah Ingram, who also run Hope Breakfast Bar and The Gnome, teamed up with celebrity chef, Justin Sutherland and barbecue enthusiast, chef Patrick O?Hare. The restaurant will feature woodfired meats and cantina cocktails inspired by the street foods of Southern California and Mexico.
Bad Wingz opens in Northeast Minneapolis
The husband and wife duo behind Soul Bowl is opening a new pop-up concept that offers a completely customizable wing experience. B.A.D Wingz is located inside Northesast Minneapolis bakery, Glam Doll Donuts. The menu features chicken wings and a specially made vegan wing that was created through a partnership with the Herbivorous Butcher. There are multiple types of rubs and sauces plus unique sides like ?Hot Cheetos? Sweet Corn. The shop is open 11am to 8pm starting Tuesday, September 8th. For more information visit: https://www.badwingz.com/
The husband and wife duo behind Soul Bowl is opening a new pop-up concept that offers a completely customizable wing experience. B.A.D Wingz is located inside Northesast Minneapolis bakery, Glam Doll Donuts. The menu features chicken wings and a specially made vegan wing that was created through a partnership with the Herbivorous Butcher. There are multiple types of rubs and sauces plus unique sides like ?Hot Cheetos? Sweet Corn. The shop is open 11am to 8pm starting Tuesday, September 8th. For more information visit: https://www.badwingz.com/
The Science Museum of Minnesota reopens
Tickets need to be purchased in advance and space is limited.
Tickets need to be purchased in advance and space is limited.
Minneapolis seafood shop moves into new space
There?s a new food destination in Minneapolis that also happens to be an old favorite. Seafood shop, Coastal Seafoods, has moved into a much larger space across the street from the original location. It?s also expanding its servicing with the addition of fresh produce and a caf?. The shop flies in fresh fish and seafood six days a week and supplies over 200 restaurants in the region. The new space is located at 2007 E. 24th St.
There?s a new food destination in Minneapolis that also happens to be an old favorite. Seafood shop, Coastal Seafoods, has moved into a much larger space across the street from the original location. It?s also expanding its servicing with the addition of fresh produce and a caf?. The shop flies in fresh fish and seafood six days a week and supplies over 200 restaurants in the region. The new space is located at 2007 E. 24th St.
Minneapolis seafood shop moves into new space
There?s a new food destination in Minneapolis that also happens to be an old favorite. Seafood shop, Coastal Seafoods, has moved into a much larger space across the street from the original location. It?s also expanding its servicing with the addition of fresh produce and a caf?. The shop flies in fresh fish and seafood six days a week and supplies over 200 restaurants in the region. The new space is located at 2007 E. 24th St.
There?s a new food destination in Minneapolis that also happens to be an old favorite. Seafood shop, Coastal Seafoods, has moved into a much larger space across the street from the original location. It?s also expanding its servicing with the addition of fresh produce and a caf?. The shop flies in fresh fish and seafood six days a week and supplies over 200 restaurants in the region. The new space is located at 2007 E. 24th St.
Big League, Big Heads
A local print shop is hard at work creating new big heads for the next Twins home game. The cutouts made their debut during the opener with the faces of 80 Twins? legends. Now fans will get the chance to see their likeness in the lower-level seats. And in some cases, their pets are getting a front row seat. Resolution Graphics in Arden Hills has printed everything from babies heads to cats and dogs. For $80, $40 for season ticket holders, fans could purchase a two-and-a-half-foot high likeness of their face. Each ?big head? will be returned to fans after the season as a keepsake.
A local print shop is hard at work creating new big heads for the next Twins home game. The cutouts made their debut during the opener with the faces of 80 Twins? legends. Now fans will get the chance to see their likeness in the lower-level seats. And in some cases, their pets are getting a front row seat. Resolution Graphics in Arden Hills has printed everything from babies heads to cats and dogs. For $80, $40 for season ticket holders, fans could purchase a two-and-a-half-foot high likeness of their face. Each ?big head? will be returned to fans after the season as a keepsake.
Maplewood Mall zoo reopens with new name
The Cock-a-doodle Zoo in the Maplewood Mall has reopened with a new name and mission. Sustainable Safari will focus on animal education and what needs to happen to keep their habitats sustainable. The zoo has kangaroos, capybarra, African porcupine, ringtail lemurs and new additions like wallabies and badgers. The zoo is open the same hours as the mall.
The Cock-a-doodle Zoo in the Maplewood Mall has reopened with a new name and mission. Sustainable Safari will focus on animal education and what needs to happen to keep their habitats sustainable. The zoo has kangaroos, capybarra, African porcupine, ringtail lemurs and new additions like wallabies and badgers. The zoo is open the same hours as the mall.
Twin Cities Company Brings Glamping Experience To You
Pitched MPLS launched this new business venture this spring. The company brings an Instagram-worthy set up to customer’s backyards including large canvas tents, a bed and bedding, picnic tables, fire pits, and even a screen for watching movies. They do all the set up and clean up. Owners, Kenny and Autumn Young, weren’t sure what would happen with ‘Pitched’ given the pandemic, but with parties and vacations getting cancelled due to COVID 19, their business quickly took off and they’ve purchased more tents and opened up more glamping dates.
Pitched MPLS launched this new business venture this spring. The company brings an Instagram-worthy set up to customer’s backyards including large canvas tents, a bed and bedding, picnic tables, fire pits, and even a screen for watching movies. They do all the set up and clean up. Owners, Kenny and Autumn Young, weren’t sure what would happen with ‘Pitched’ given the pandemic, but with parties and vacations getting cancelled due to COVID 19, their business quickly took off and they’ve purchased more tents and opened up more glamping dates.
Prehistoric experience arrives at state fairgrounds
The Minnesota State Fairgrounds are taking you back in time for the next two weekends. ?Dinosaur Adventure? is a drive-thru experience that features 80 life-sized dinosaurs including a 40-foot robotic T-rex. They also offer a guided audio tour. You do have to purchase tickets in advance for a specific time-slot. For more information visit: www.dinosauradventure.com
The Minnesota State Fairgrounds are taking you back in time for the next two weekends. ?Dinosaur Adventure? is a drive-thru experience that features 80 life-sized dinosaurs including a 40-foot robotic T-rex. They also offer a guided audio tour. You do have to purchase tickets in advance for a specific time-slot. For more information visit: www.dinosauradventure.com
Como Zoo & Como Town Amusement Park Reopen
The Como Zoo is now open daily from 10am to 4pm. Before you go, you?ll need a reservation and masks are required. Also included in the safety plan, a one-way walking path that begins at the new Cleveland Court. It?s located near the carousel and Como Town. Reservations are only available on Como?s website: https://comozooconservatory.org/ Como Town will reopen Wednesday - Sunday with limited-capacity time slot packages at 10:00, 11:30, 1:00 and 2:30. Tickets are $13.00. Reservations and information for Como Town can be found at www.comotown.com.
The Como Zoo is now open daily from 10am to 4pm. Before you go, you?ll need a reservation and masks are required. Also included in the safety plan, a one-way walking path that begins at the new Cleveland Court. It?s located near the carousel and Como Town. Reservations are only available on Como?s website: https://comozooconservatory.org/ Como Town will reopen Wednesday - Sunday with limited-capacity time slot packages at 10:00, 11:30, 1:00 and 2:30. Tickets are $13.00. Reservations and information for Como Town can be found at www.comotown.com.
Brooklyn Park opens new pop-up plaza
What was once a grassy field on the corner of a busy intersection in Brooklyn Park is now a pop-up space dubbed Plaza Park. The gathering spot is next to the Brooklyn Park Library on the corner of 85th Avenue North and West Broadway Avenue. Plaza Park has a stage, a nature play area, murals by local artist Geno Okok, picnic tables and a space for food trucks to park. The city plans to transform this space into a permanent plaza as part of the Center for Innovation and the Arts project with North Hennepin Community College. Construction on the center will begin in 2022.
What was once a grassy field on the corner of a busy intersection in Brooklyn Park is now a pop-up space dubbed Plaza Park. The gathering spot is next to the Brooklyn Park Library on the corner of 85th Avenue North and West Broadway Avenue. Plaza Park has a stage, a nature play area, murals by local artist Geno Okok, picnic tables and a space for food trucks to park. The city plans to transform this space into a permanent plaza as part of the Center for Innovation and the Arts project with North Hennepin Community College. Construction on the center will begin in 2022.
Sunflower fields in bloom in Northwest Metro
For the last five years, a Twin Cities realtor has been planting sunflower fields simply as a way to spread joy. This year there are 12 picture-perfect fields spread across Rogers, Monticello and Dayton. They are free for the public to enjoy and truly an Instagrammer?s delight. To find out which fields are in-bloom and where they are located; visit the ?Fish Sunflowers? Facebook group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/687823781575350/
For the last five years, a Twin Cities realtor has been planting sunflower fields simply as a way to spread joy. This year there are 12 picture-perfect fields spread across Rogers, Monticello and Dayton. They are free for the public to enjoy and truly an Instagrammer?s delight. To find out which fields are in-bloom and where they are located; visit the ?Fish Sunflowers? Facebook group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/687823781575350/
Road Trip: New ice cream shop with a German twist opens in New Ulm
In lieu of vacations, many Minnesotans are planning road trips. One stop to put on your travel bucket list is New Ulm. This weekend they?re holding their ?Crazy Days? event that encourages people to support local businesses and restaurants that are facing hardships due to the pandemic. There will be special sidewalk sales and live music. Make sure to leave room for sweets. There?s a new shop called MN Eis. They have 24 flavors of ice cream, edible cookie dough, cupcakes and candy. Their specialty is the German treat called Spaghettieis. It?s an ice cream dessert that looks just like spaghetti and meatballs
In lieu of vacations, many Minnesotans are planning road trips. One stop to put on your travel bucket list is New Ulm. This weekend they?re holding their ?Crazy Days? event that encourages people to support local businesses and restaurants that are facing hardships due to the pandemic. There will be special sidewalk sales and live music. Make sure to leave room for sweets. There?s a new shop called MN Eis. They have 24 flavors of ice cream, edible cookie dough, cupcakes and candy. Their specialty is the German treat called Spaghettieis. It?s an ice cream dessert that looks just like spaghetti and meatballs
Shayne Wells talks to Minnesota Amateur Baseball Hall of Famer
Shayne Wells talked to Minnesota Amateur Baseball Halll of Famer Dave "Greek" Wagner ahead of Wednesday night's town ball double header, where the Belle Plaine Tigers will unveil a Hall of Fame plaque at Tiger Park for him.
Shayne Wells talked to Minnesota Amateur Baseball Halll of Famer Dave "Greek" Wagner ahead of Wednesday night's town ball double header, where the Belle Plaine Tigers will unveil a Hall of Fame plaque at Tiger Park for him.
Mayor of Belle Plaine talks city's rich history with amateur baseball
The mayor of Belle Plaine gave FOX 9 an overview of the city's rich history with amateur baseball ahead of Wedesday's town ball matchup with the Henderson Tigers.
The mayor of Belle Plaine gave FOX 9 an overview of the city's rich history with amateur baseball ahead of Wedesday's town ball matchup with the Henderson Tigers.
Shayne Walls talks amateur baseball with former Belle Plaine mayor known around town as Mr. Baseball
Shayne Wells is getting us game ready for this week?s FOX 9 Town Ball Tour stop in Belle Plaine with the man known around town as ?Mr. Baseball.?
Shayne Wells is getting us game ready for this week?s FOX 9 Town Ball Tour stop in Belle Plaine with the man known around town as ?Mr. Baseball.?
Minnesota Zoo opens to the public Friday
The Minnesota Zoo reopened to members Sunday. The public can once again wander the trails starting Friday, July 24th. The experience has changed as the zoo works to keep their staff, guests and the animals healthy. Everyone has to purchase a ticket online in advance for a specific date and entry time. Once inside, there is a one-way flow of traffic. The splash pad and play areas will remain closed at this time, and masks are required of guests ages three and up. The zoo is hours are now 10am to 4pm.
The Minnesota Zoo reopened to members Sunday. The public can once again wander the trails starting Friday, July 24th. The experience has changed as the zoo works to keep their staff, guests and the animals healthy. Everyone has to purchase a ticket online in advance for a specific date and entry time. Once inside, there is a one-way flow of traffic. The splash pad and play areas will remain closed at this time, and masks are required of guests ages three and up. The zoo is hours are now 10am to 4pm.
Now open: The Walker Art Center
The Walker Art Center reopens today and they?ve made some changes to how you visit the world-class galleries. There are new hours, and visitors must purchase timed-tickets in advance even for free admissions. We spoke with the Director, Mary Ceruti about what to expect.
The Walker Art Center reopens today and they?ve made some changes to how you visit the world-class galleries. There are new hours, and visitors must purchase timed-tickets in advance even for free admissions. We spoke with the Director, Mary Ceruti about what to expect.