Summer adventures await at Wild Mountain
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.
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.
Town Ball Tour: Shayne Wells tries milkshakes at The Peppermint Twist drive-in in Delano
FOX 9 morning reporter Shayne Wells visited a Delano favorite, The Peppermint Twist Drive In, which is home to some tasty milkshakes.
FOX 9 morning reporter Shayne Wells visited a Delano favorite, The Peppermint Twist Drive In, which is home to some tasty milkshakes.
Edie Mae's Eatery in Delano has a unique twist
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.
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
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 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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
Bakery on Main in Waconia offers the best of both worlds: both tasty pastries and cocktails!
Bakery on Main in Waconia offers the best of both worlds: both tasty pastries and cocktails!
Touring Lake Waconia by boat
Jimmy with In Towne Marina shows Shayne the highlights of beautiful Lake Waconia
Jimmy with In Towne Marina shows Shayne the highlights of beautiful Lake Waconia
Como Zoo unveils Como Harbor
The seals and sea lions that reside in the Como Zoo are getting a major habitat upgrade. The zoo will officially open Como Harbor, a $21 million reinvention of the pinnipeds exhibit, on Thursday. Eight seals and sea lions have moved into Como Harbor which features two saltwater pools with above and below-water viewing, shaded amphitheater and stage. Also opening is the new caf?, Pier 56, which gets its name from the year 1956 when Sparky the Seal Show started at Como Zoo.
The seals and sea lions that reside in the Como Zoo are getting a major habitat upgrade. The zoo will officially open Como Harbor, a $21 million reinvention of the pinnipeds exhibit, on Thursday. Eight seals and sea lions have moved into Como Harbor which features two saltwater pools with above and below-water viewing, shaded amphitheater and stage. Also opening is the new caf?, Pier 56, which gets its name from the year 1956 when Sparky the Seal Show started at Como Zoo.
Popular Paddle Share program on Mississippi River returns this weekend
The popular Paddle Share program returns this weekend. It gives adventure seekers a chance to kayak the Mississippi River without having to own or transport a kayak. You can rent one on site and hit the open water. FOX 9?s Shayne Wells shows us how it works.
The popular Paddle Share program returns this weekend. It gives adventure seekers a chance to kayak the Mississippi River without having to own or transport a kayak. You can rent one on site and hit the open water. FOX 9?s Shayne Wells shows us how it works.
Baby season has begun at Alpaca farm in River Falls
It?s baby season at Eagle Eye Farm near River Falls. The farm is primarily a home to Alpacas but also has Mini Highland Cows, Babydoll sheep and Kunekune pigs. This week, their first Alpaca baby was born and there are more on the way. The farm is open for public tours, though you?ll need to reserve a day and time in advance. They also offer Alpaca yoga on the farm and summer camp opportunities
It?s baby season at Eagle Eye Farm near River Falls. The farm is primarily a home to Alpacas but also has Mini Highland Cows, Babydoll sheep and Kunekune pigs. This week, their first Alpaca baby was born and there are more on the way. The farm is open for public tours, though you?ll need to reserve a day and time in advance. They also offer Alpaca yoga on the farm and summer camp opportunities
Vegan breakfast caf� opens in Downtown Minneapolis
There?s a new breakfast spot in Minneapolis serving up waffles, fluffy mini pancakes and Vietnamese coffee. Every menu item is vegan, gluten-free and nut-free. The Coconut Whisk Caf� is on Nicollet Mall near 9th St. S. The team behind the caf� are also the founders of Coconut Whisk vegan baking mixes. The caf� is open Thursday to Sunday 9am to 2pm. For more information visit: CoconutWhisk.com
There?s a new breakfast spot in Minneapolis serving up waffles, fluffy mini pancakes and Vietnamese coffee. Every menu item is vegan, gluten-free and nut-free. The Coconut Whisk Caf� is on Nicollet Mall near 9th St. S. The team behind the caf� are also the founders of Coconut Whisk vegan baking mixes. The caf� is open Thursday to Sunday 9am to 2pm. For more information visit: CoconutWhisk.com
St. Paul chocolatier combines love of bees and decadent treats
The craft chocolate market is booming, but a St. Paul chocolatier was way ahead of the trend. Ten year ago, Susan Brown started blending honey from the St. Paul hives she keeps with single-origin chocolate to create the decadent Honey Bon Bons that have landed her in Forbes Magazine and The New York Times. She owns Mademoiselle Miel, a chocolate shop in Downtown St. Paul that has beehives on the roof.
The craft chocolate market is booming, but a St. Paul chocolatier was way ahead of the trend. Ten year ago, Susan Brown started blending honey from the St. Paul hives she keeps with single-origin chocolate to create the decadent Honey Bon Bons that have landed her in Forbes Magazine and The New York Times. She owns Mademoiselle Miel, a chocolate shop in Downtown St. Paul that has beehives on the roof.
Twin Cities Auto Show returns in new location
The Twin Cities Auto show has taken a detour. Instead of packing the Minneapolis Convention Center with the latest and greatest vehicles, they?ve taken over the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. With more room to spread out, they?ve added features including a Truck Track and Monster Trucks, some of which you can take a spin in. Many State Fair food vendors are also opening up for the event including Sweet Martha?s Cookies.
The Twin Cities Auto show has taken a detour. Instead of packing the Minneapolis Convention Center with the latest and greatest vehicles, they?ve taken over the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. With more room to spread out, they?ve added features including a Truck Track and Monster Trucks, some of which you can take a spin in. Many State Fair food vendors are also opening up for the event including Sweet Martha?s Cookies.
Barber to the sports stars opens new shop
Meleyen Tengben opened his first barbershop in Brooklyn Park three years ago and in that time has garnered a huge following, especially among pro athletes. For that reason, he wanted to open a second location closer to the downtown core. His new Uptown ?Meleyen?s Sports Barbershop? is located near Hennepin Ave and 28th St. You can follow him on Instagram to see his work and celeb clients who are always popping in: @MeleyensSportsBarbershop
Meleyen Tengben opened his first barbershop in Brooklyn Park three years ago and in that time has garnered a huge following, especially among pro athletes. For that reason, he wanted to open a second location closer to the downtown core. His new Uptown ?Meleyen?s Sports Barbershop? is located near Hennepin Ave and 28th St. You can follow him on Instagram to see his work and celeb clients who are always popping in: @MeleyensSportsBarbershop
New Twin Cities fitness trend alert: Sauna Gyms have arrived
The metro fitness scene is heating up. There are two new gyms, one that just opened and another opening soon, that offer infrared sauna workouts. Each sauna has a screen that plays different types of classes from H.I.I.T to Cycling and Yoga. The saunas are typically set at about 125 to 130 degrees. The idea of a heated workout is one that is catching on all across the country. Hot Worx is a fitness chain that started in the south. Right now, there?s a Hot Worx planned for Woodbury and another in Lakeville that opened in February. And there are more than a dozen licenses for future Hot Worx Twin Cities locations
The metro fitness scene is heating up. There are two new gyms, one that just opened and another opening soon, that offer infrared sauna workouts. Each sauna has a screen that plays different types of classes from H.I.I.T to Cycling and Yoga. The saunas are typically set at about 125 to 130 degrees. The idea of a heated workout is one that is catching on all across the country. Hot Worx is a fitness chain that started in the south. Right now, there?s a Hot Worx planned for Woodbury and another in Lakeville that opened in February. And there are more than a dozen licenses for future Hot Worx Twin Cities locations
Prohibition-style speakeasy opens in downtown Anoka
There?s a new hardware store in Anoka that doesn?t sell a single home improvement product. Instead, it?s a hidden bar reminiscent of the prohibition-era speakeasies from 100 years ago. It?s called ?The Hardware Store? and it?s only marking is a red light in an alley. When you walk in, there?s a wall full of vintage tools. Though the passcode can change, on this particular day you can get in by saying you?d like to buy a hammer. Inside, it feels like you stepped back in time with velvet seating and throwback portraits. As for the drinks, almost every ingredient in the craft cocktails is hand-made and don?t be surprised if the drink includes flames or even a smoker. They?re open Wednesday to Saturday.
There?s a new hardware store in Anoka that doesn?t sell a single home improvement product. Instead, it?s a hidden bar reminiscent of the prohibition-era speakeasies from 100 years ago. It?s called ?The Hardware Store? and it?s only marking is a red light in an alley. When you walk in, there?s a wall full of vintage tools. Though the passcode can change, on this particular day you can get in by saying you?d like to buy a hammer. Inside, it feels like you stepped back in time with velvet seating and throwback portraits. As for the drinks, almost every ingredient in the craft cocktails is hand-made and don?t be surprised if the drink includes flames or even a smoker. They?re open Wednesday to Saturday.
St. Paul woman who launched her own makeup brand, lands spot on TV show
St. Paul makeup artist, Tameka Jones was furloughed early on in the pandemic. She used that as inspiration to start a makeup line, something she?d always dreamed of doing. Her line of lipsticks and lip care is called ?Lip Esteem.? It?s plant-based and cruelty-free. Jones found all her own ingredients based on her experiences with the brands in the market right now. She wanted something moisturizing that would last. She?s been selling her products online and at Farmer?s Markets in the Twin Cities. Now she and her makeup line are being filmed for the 6th season of the TV show ?Small Business Revolution? that airs on HULU and Amazon Prime. This season will air this this fall. It?s focusing on Black-owned businesses in the Twin Cities.
St. Paul makeup artist, Tameka Jones was furloughed early on in the pandemic. She used that as inspiration to start a makeup line, something she?d always dreamed of doing. Her line of lipsticks and lip care is called ?Lip Esteem.? It?s plant-based and cruelty-free. Jones found all her own ingredients based on her experiences with the brands in the market right now. She wanted something moisturizing that would last. She?s been selling her products online and at Farmer?s Markets in the Twin Cities. Now she and her makeup line are being filmed for the 6th season of the TV show ?Small Business Revolution? that airs on HULU and Amazon Prime. This season will air this this fall. It?s focusing on Black-owned businesses in the Twin Cities.