FOX 9 Town Ball Tour heads to Maple Lake
The FOX 9 Town Ball Tour is hitting the road once again, this time headed to Maple Lake where the Lakers are taking on the Cokato Kernels.
The FOX 9 Town Ball Tour is hitting the road once again, this time headed to Maple Lake where the Lakers are taking on the Cokato Kernels.
The next best thing to town ball in Maple Lake, Minnesota
FOX 9's Shayne Wells is exploring the town of Maple Lake, Minnesota ahead of Wednesday's Town Ball Tour match-up between the Maple Lake Lakers and the Cokato Kernels.
FOX 9's Shayne Wells is exploring the town of Maple Lake, Minnesota ahead of Wednesday's Town Ball Tour match-up between the Maple Lake Lakers and the Cokato Kernels.
Movement underway to save Twin Cities concert venues
It?s no secret the Twin Cities has a vibrant music scene with many celebrated venues. But with these venues shut down and an uncertain future, there?s an effort to help them stay afloat. The folks behind MusicInMinnesota.com have created the ?Value our Venues? fundraiser. They?ve selected eight important venues to highlight; First Ave., The Turf Club, Hook and Ladder Theater, Mortimer?s, Parkway Theater, The Warming House, Caydence Records and The Garage. They got the support of more than 50 musicians for a unique photo shoot showing these artists in front of the shut-down venues they used to play. Every day Music in Minnesota releases new artist portraits and recently created a Spotify playlist featuring Minnesota musicians. The goal is to raise $100,000 to split evenly between the venues. To find out more visit: https://www.musicinminnesota.com/value-our-venues/
It?s no secret the Twin Cities has a vibrant music scene with many celebrated venues. But with these venues shut down and an uncertain future, there?s an effort to help them stay afloat. The folks behind MusicInMinnesota.com have created the ?Value our Venues? fundraiser. They?ve selected eight important venues to highlight; First Ave., The Turf Club, Hook and Ladder Theater, Mortimer?s, Parkway Theater, The Warming House, Caydence Records and The Garage. They got the support of more than 50 musicians for a unique photo shoot showing these artists in front of the shut-down venues they used to play. Every day Music in Minnesota releases new artist portraits and recently created a Spotify playlist featuring Minnesota musicians. The goal is to raise $100,000 to split evenly between the venues. To find out more visit: https://www.musicinminnesota.com/value-our-venues/
Next FOX 9 Town Ball Tour stop, Cologne Hollanders, boast unbeatable cheese curds in amateur baseball
The Cologne Hollanders say The Shack at Robert G. Fritz Memorial Field has unbeatable cheese curds in amateur baseball.
The Cologne Hollanders say The Shack at Robert G. Fritz Memorial Field has unbeatable cheese curds in amateur baseball.
Small Minnesota town where ?Purple Rain? was filmed unveils Prince statue
A new life-sized statue of Prince joins a growing tribute on Main Street in Henderson, Minnesota. There?s also a memorial bench and mural. The small Minnesota town about 45 minutes south of the metro is where the famous ?that ain?t Lake Minnetonka? scene was filmed for the movie ?Purple Rain.? Cinematographer Joel King is the man who spearheaded this project. He worked with Prince on the movie ?Graffiti Bridge.? While he grew up in Minneapolis, he moved to Hollywood to work on films. He now lives in Henderson and can often be found sharing stories with tourists at the Prince tribute.
A new life-sized statue of Prince joins a growing tribute on Main Street in Henderson, Minnesota. There?s also a memorial bench and mural. The small Minnesota town about 45 minutes south of the metro is where the famous ?that ain?t Lake Minnetonka? scene was filmed for the movie ?Purple Rain.? Cinematographer Joel King is the man who spearheaded this project. He worked with Prince on the movie ?Graffiti Bridge.? While he grew up in Minneapolis, he moved to Hollywood to work on films. He now lives in Henderson and can often be found sharing stories with tourists at the Prince tribute.
New ice cream shop opens in St. Paul to help you beat summer heat
Not much can beat a scoop of ice cream on a hot summer day and we have just the place to do that, 2 Scoops Ice Cream Eatery. The new shop just opened on the corner of Selby and Milton in St. Paul. The family-owned business has been in the works for three years as they searched for the perfect spot. They offer 18 different flavors of ice cream and serve hot food as well including pizza and chili dogs.
Not much can beat a scoop of ice cream on a hot summer day and we have just the place to do that, 2 Scoops Ice Cream Eatery. The new shop just opened on the corner of Selby and Milton in St. Paul. The family-owned business has been in the works for three years as they searched for the perfect spot. They offer 18 different flavors of ice cream and serve hot food as well including pizza and chili dogs.
Community embraces Black-owned businesses amid protests
As a show of support for the Black community, people are embracing Black-owned businesses. There are a lot of lists circulating to help people find and support businesses owned by people of color and one of those is Soul Bowl. Gerard Klass? restaurant, which is located in the Graze Food Hall near Target Field, has been prominently featured on almost every list and he?s thankful for that visibility. It?s translated to more business and followers on social media. In fact, on Friday, Juneteenth, Soul Bowl had its highest sales day ever. Klass hopes this support for Black-owned businesses isn?t just a phase and that it continues into the future. Klass also wants to pay it forward. In March, he started a program called ?Food for your Soul? providing meals for families who are struggling. To date, they've donated 5,000 meals in the community.
As a show of support for the Black community, people are embracing Black-owned businesses. There are a lot of lists circulating to help people find and support businesses owned by people of color and one of those is Soul Bowl. Gerard Klass? restaurant, which is located in the Graze Food Hall near Target Field, has been prominently featured on almost every list and he?s thankful for that visibility. It?s translated to more business and followers on social media. In fact, on Friday, Juneteenth, Soul Bowl had its highest sales day ever. Klass hopes this support for Black-owned businesses isn?t just a phase and that it continues into the future. Klass also wants to pay it forward. In March, he started a program called ?Food for your Soul? providing meals for families who are struggling. To date, they've donated 5,000 meals in the community.
Local HGTV stars open retail shop
Local HGTV stars Brad and Heather Fox are getting into the retail business. The Fox?s have a real estate business, Fox Homes, and an interior design company. They landed their own show on HGTV called ?Stay or Sell? where they renovated homes, and now they?re unveiling Foxwell Shoppe. The store officially opened this week at 44th and France Avenue in Edina. Since the Fox?s offer interior design, a shop with home goods was a logical next step. And now they?ve relocated all their businesses into this location. And there?s another thing that?s working out for them; HGTV. They have another project with the network in the works though they couldn?t share the details quite yet.
Local HGTV stars Brad and Heather Fox are getting into the retail business. The Fox?s have a real estate business, Fox Homes, and an interior design company. They landed their own show on HGTV called ?Stay or Sell? where they renovated homes, and now they?re unveiling Foxwell Shoppe. The store officially opened this week at 44th and France Avenue in Edina. Since the Fox?s offer interior design, a shop with home goods was a logical next step. And now they?ve relocated all their businesses into this location. And there?s another thing that?s working out for them; HGTV. They have another project with the network in the works though they couldn?t share the details quite yet.
Town Ball Returns
Major League Baseball may be in limbo but you can still get your fix through one of Minnesota?s most beloved traditions; Town Ball. Tonight the Howard Lake Orphans will face the Winsted Wildcats in Howard Lake. Though they?re only cleared for exhibition games at this point, they?re just excited to get back on the diamond. The game starts at 7pm. The concession stand is closed and fans must be socially distanced.
Major League Baseball may be in limbo but you can still get your fix through one of Minnesota?s most beloved traditions; Town Ball. Tonight the Howard Lake Orphans will face the Winsted Wildcats in Howard Lake. Though they?re only cleared for exhibition games at this point, they?re just excited to get back on the diamond. The game starts at 7pm. The concession stand is closed and fans must be socially distanced.
Bike shops see surge in sales during pandemic
When states started shutting down, people went looking for new ways to get out and exercise while social distancing. In Minnesota, bike shops remained open since they provide an essential service: transportation. Orders spiked to a level most shops weren?t prepared for. Handsome Cycles is the only independent bike company in Minnesota building their bikes right here in Minneapolis. Co-founder Jesse Erickson said typically if you ordered a bike they could build it and have it to you in a week, but right now it?s closer to three weeks. He says they?re selling twice as many bikes as a normal spring, and the surge happened a month earlier due to a mild March paired with the stay-at-home orders.
When states started shutting down, people went looking for new ways to get out and exercise while social distancing. In Minnesota, bike shops remained open since they provide an essential service: transportation. Orders spiked to a level most shops weren?t prepared for. Handsome Cycles is the only independent bike company in Minnesota building their bikes right here in Minneapolis. Co-founder Jesse Erickson said typically if you ordered a bike they could build it and have it to you in a week, but right now it?s closer to three weeks. He says they?re selling twice as many bikes as a normal spring, and the surge happened a month earlier due to a mild March paired with the stay-at-home orders.
Artists design gigantic roses for display in Roseville
A new public art project is underway in Roseville called ?Roseville in Bloom.? It will showcase 20 larger-than-life roses around the city. Each sculpture is made of fiber glass and steel and is nearly 7ft tall. Local artists were selected to design the roses. They?ll be on display in different areas of the city starting July 1st.
A new public art project is underway in Roseville called ?Roseville in Bloom.? It will showcase 20 larger-than-life roses around the city. Each sculpture is made of fiber glass and steel and is nearly 7ft tall. Local artists were selected to design the roses. They?ll be on display in different areas of the city starting July 1st.
Black Coffee and Waffle Bar decides to keep street art after Minneapolis riots
Black Coffee and Waffle Bar has decided to leave the street art that appeared on their building during last weekend's riots and is now asking the artist to come forward and help them make it more permanent.
Black Coffee and Waffle Bar has decided to leave the street art that appeared on their building during last weekend's riots and is now asking the artist to come forward and help them make it more permanent.
Locally-produced podcast will bring Julie Andrews and her Library into your home
Starting this week, Julie Andrews will open her library to all of us on a new podcast produced right here in the Twin Cities. It?s called ?Julie?s Library? and it?ll feature Julie and her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton reading some of their favorite children?s books. St. Paul?s American Public Media is producing the podcast. The first episode is available Wednesday, April 29th. The project has been in the works for a year, but the launch date was moved up a month due to the need for more family programming with most of us confined to our homes. You can listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or online at JuliesLibraryShow.org
Starting this week, Julie Andrews will open her library to all of us on a new podcast produced right here in the Twin Cities. It?s called ?Julie?s Library? and it?ll feature Julie and her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton reading some of their favorite children?s books. St. Paul?s American Public Media is producing the podcast. The first episode is available Wednesday, April 29th. The project has been in the works for a year, but the launch date was moved up a month due to the need for more family programming with most of us confined to our homes. You can listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or online at JuliesLibraryShow.org
Mia's Art in Bloom moves online during COVID-19 shutdown
The spring-time tradition of Art in Bloom at the Minneapolis Institute of Art is a little different this year. The museum is closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak, but art enthusiasts can still catch all the floral wonder online at https://new.artsmia.org/artinbloom/.
The spring-time tradition of Art in Bloom at the Minneapolis Institute of Art is a little different this year. The museum is closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak, but art enthusiasts can still catch all the floral wonder online at https://new.artsmia.org/artinbloom/.
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For the third year in a row, the ?On the Bench? boys are back at the Let?s Play Hockey Expo. They found fame thanks to their silly videos of hockey how-to?s. They?ll be at the show for its entire run, from Friday until 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Let?s Play Hockey Expo is the largest consumer hockey show in the world and it coincides with the Minnesota State High School League Boy's Hockey Tournament. The show features vendors from all across the country and many locally created products.
For the third year in a row, the ?On the Bench? boys are back at the Let?s Play Hockey Expo. They found fame thanks to their silly videos of hockey how-to?s. They?ll be at the show for its entire run, from Friday until 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Let?s Play Hockey Expo is the largest consumer hockey show in the world and it coincides with the Minnesota State High School League Boy's Hockey Tournament. The show features vendors from all across the country and many locally created products.
Rosedale Center is embracing influencer shoppers with experiential space
The mall of the future is all about shopper engagement. Rosedale Center is embracing that idea. Recently they've added an aquarium, upscale food court and are bringing unique events to non-traditional spaces like pro-wrestling at the old Herberger?s department store. And coming soon, an experiential space for shoppers and influencers. The empty storefront was once a J. Crew and now it?s a pop-up called ?Some Great People.? The space is free and open to the public and will host several social-media centered events during its run. For more information visit: https://www.somegreatpeople.com/
The mall of the future is all about shopper engagement. Rosedale Center is embracing that idea. Recently they've added an aquarium, upscale food court and are bringing unique events to non-traditional spaces like pro-wrestling at the old Herberger?s department store. And coming soon, an experiential space for shoppers and influencers. The empty storefront was once a J. Crew and now it?s a pop-up called ?Some Great People.? The space is free and open to the public and will host several social-media centered events during its run. For more information visit: https://www.somegreatpeople.com/
Local women raise a hammer for Habitat for Humanity?s Women Build Week
The growing affordable housing crisis is bringing hundreds of local women together. They are doing something about it by building and repairing homes for low-income families. They?re part of Habitat for Humanity?s Women Build program. All across the globe, women in this program will build and improve 540 homes including houses in the Twin Cities.
The growing affordable housing crisis is bringing hundreds of local women together. They are doing something about it by building and repairing homes for low-income families. They?re part of Habitat for Humanity?s Women Build program. All across the globe, women in this program will build and improve 540 homes including houses in the Twin Cities.
Ziplining offers unique winter adventure in southern Minnesota
We found the ultimate Minnesota winter adventure; ziplining over the Minnesota River Valley. At Kerfoot Canopy Tour near Henderson, they zip year-round and were recently voted No. 2 Aerial Adventure in America by USA Today. The course has 14 different lines that get up to 175 feet above the ground. And a few years ago, Kerfoot Canopy opened a high-ropes course. They have plans to add on to it this spring
We found the ultimate Minnesota winter adventure; ziplining over the Minnesota River Valley. At Kerfoot Canopy Tour near Henderson, they zip year-round and were recently voted No. 2 Aerial Adventure in America by USA Today. The course has 14 different lines that get up to 175 feet above the ground. And a few years ago, Kerfoot Canopy opened a high-ropes course. They have plans to add on to it this spring
CatVideoFest lands in Minneapolis
In theaters now for a limited time only, a compilation of the latest and greatest cat videos. The CatVideoFest is a celebration of felines that also raises awareness and money for cats in need. Locally, Feline Rescue of St. Paul will be the beneficiary of this weekends? event. The film will be showing at the St. Anthony Main Theatre in Minneapolis. The event has been so popular the MSP Film Society has added more showings.
In theaters now for a limited time only, a compilation of the latest and greatest cat videos. The CatVideoFest is a celebration of felines that also raises awareness and money for cats in need. Locally, Feline Rescue of St. Paul will be the beneficiary of this weekends? event. The film will be showing at the St. Anthony Main Theatre in Minneapolis. The event has been so popular the MSP Film Society has added more showings.
Circus Juventas hosting students from German Circus Arts Training School
St. Paul?s Circus Juventas is the largest youth training circus school in North America, but they're hoping to expand their reach globally. This week, they're testing that out by hosting ten students from a circus training school in Germany called CircArtive. The school is based in Gschwend, a small community outside Stuttgart, Germany. The students, ages 14 to 18, and coaches are staying with host families and training under the Highland Park big top during the day. They?ve had some fun as well going for a Juicy Lucy at the Nook, roller skating and exploring the Mall of America. They head home on March 1st.
St. Paul?s Circus Juventas is the largest youth training circus school in North America, but they're hoping to expand their reach globally. This week, they're testing that out by hosting ten students from a circus training school in Germany called CircArtive. The school is based in Gschwend, a small community outside Stuttgart, Germany. The students, ages 14 to 18, and coaches are staying with host families and training under the Highland Park big top during the day. They?ve had some fun as well going for a Juicy Lucy at the Nook, roller skating and exploring the Mall of America. They head home on March 1st.