Outback Bowl to feature two local high school marching bands
Not only will the Outback Bowl feature the Minnesota Gophers, but two local high school marching bands will be playing the halftime show. Robbinsdale Armstrong and Edina are in Tampa, Florida for the big game. It?s an experience the band directors had to apply for well before they knew who would be playing in the game, but it?s the perfect outcome for the Marching Band Director, Andy Richter, who is not only an Edina alum, but also a former drum major at the University of Minnesota.
Not only will the Outback Bowl feature the Minnesota Gophers, but two local high school marching bands will be playing the halftime show. Robbinsdale Armstrong and Edina are in Tampa, Florida for the big game. It?s an experience the band directors had to apply for well before they knew who would be playing in the game, but it?s the perfect outcome for the Marching Band Director, Andy Richter, who is not only an Edina alum, but also a former drum major at the University of Minnesota.
Two Twin Cities marching bands preparing for the big stage
We are just one day away from seeing the Minnesota Gophers face the Auburn Tigers in the Outback Bowl. And you?ll want to keep your eyes peeled during the halftime show because two Minnesota high school marching bands will be performing, Robbinsdale Armstrong and Edina. FOX 9 caught up with the students as they got in one last practice before taking off for Tampa.
We are just one day away from seeing the Minnesota Gophers face the Auburn Tigers in the Outback Bowl. And you?ll want to keep your eyes peeled during the halftime show because two Minnesota high school marching bands will be performing, Robbinsdale Armstrong and Edina. FOX 9 caught up with the students as they got in one last practice before taking off for Tampa.
Local landmarks reimagined in gingerbread at Minneapolis' Norway House
Some of the Twin Cities most recognizable landmarks including the St. Paul Cathedral and Glensheen Mansion, have been reimagined using gingerbread. The Gingerbread Wonderland exhibit is back for the fifth year at the Norway House in Minneapolis. Everyone from your favorite local bakeries and cake wizards, to families and first-time gingerbread baking enthusiasts entered their dream cookie creations. The exhibit runs through Jan. 5.
Some of the Twin Cities most recognizable landmarks including the St. Paul Cathedral and Glensheen Mansion, have been reimagined using gingerbread. The Gingerbread Wonderland exhibit is back for the fifth year at the Norway House in Minneapolis. Everyone from your favorite local bakeries and cake wizards, to families and first-time gingerbread baking enthusiasts entered their dream cookie creations. The exhibit runs through Jan. 5.
New Food Hall Opens in North Loop Neighborhood
The North Loop neighborhood just got four more eateries. They're inside a new food hall that was created to be a launch pad for new restaurant concepts from local chefs. Detroit-style pizza, the original chicken wrib and Hawaiian plate lunch are just some of the new options at the North Loop Galley. Open seven days a week, the hall is in the Nordic Building at 729 Washington Ave North.
The North Loop neighborhood just got four more eateries. They're inside a new food hall that was created to be a launch pad for new restaurant concepts from local chefs. Detroit-style pizza, the original chicken wrib and Hawaiian plate lunch are just some of the new options at the North Loop Galley. Open seven days a week, the hall is in the Nordic Building at 729 Washington Ave North.
Union Depot Christmas Market Named Top Ten in the USA
Union Depot?s European Christmas Market was just named one of the Top Ten Holiday Markets in the country by USA Today. The market is in its 6th year and transforms the East Plaza into a charming, traditional European experience. The popular attraction has more than 30 vendors, including the locally created Globe Ice Lantern Kits. The market runs weekends through Dec. 22.
Union Depot?s European Christmas Market was just named one of the Top Ten Holiday Markets in the country by USA Today. The market is in its 6th year and transforms the East Plaza into a charming, traditional European experience. The popular attraction has more than 30 vendors, including the locally created Globe Ice Lantern Kits. The market runs weekends through Dec. 22.
Unique Show Celebrates the Soundtrack to ?A Charlie Brown Christmas?
This weekend you can experience a first-of-its-kind project celebrating the music of ?A Charlie Brown Christmas?. And it makes sense that this concept would spring to life in St. Paul, the hometown of Peanuts Creator, Charles Schultz. The idea comes from Erinn Liebhard, the artistic director of Rhythmically Speaking, a non-profit social dance group. They?ve teamed up with a jazz quartet to bring the soundtrack of ?A Charlie Brown Christmas? to life. There are four shows taking place at the Amsterdam Bar & Hall.
This weekend you can experience a first-of-its-kind project celebrating the music of ?A Charlie Brown Christmas?. And it makes sense that this concept would spring to life in St. Paul, the hometown of Peanuts Creator, Charles Schultz. The idea comes from Erinn Liebhard, the artistic director of Rhythmically Speaking, a non-profit social dance group. They?ve teamed up with a jazz quartet to bring the soundtrack of ?A Charlie Brown Christmas? to life. There are four shows taking place at the Amsterdam Bar & Hall.
It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play returns to Saint Paul Hotel for 14th year with same cast
It?s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, is back for the 14th year at The Saint Paul Hotel with the same cast they had on day one. That includes their sound effects master, Chris Whiting. He creates hundreds of sounds that truly bring the show to life using everything from a plunger to roller skates and M&M?s. The play runs through Christmas Eve but is sold out for the season. Tickets for next year?s run go on sale in the summer.
It?s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, is back for the 14th year at The Saint Paul Hotel with the same cast they had on day one. That includes their sound effects master, Chris Whiting. He creates hundreds of sounds that truly bring the show to life using everything from a plunger to roller skates and M&M?s. The play runs through Christmas Eve but is sold out for the season. Tickets for next year?s run go on sale in the summer.
Reindeer farm keeps Glencoe family busy
Tucked just west of the Twin Cities in Glencoe, is a working reindeer farm. Bob Kendall raises and trains reindeer for holiday events. In fact, you've probably seen one of the Kendallville reindeer posing for pictures or pulling Santa?s sleigh. We visited the farm to learn more about this majestic creature.
Tucked just west of the Twin Cities in Glencoe, is a working reindeer farm. Bob Kendall raises and trains reindeer for holiday events. In fact, you've probably seen one of the Kendallville reindeer posing for pictures or pulling Santa?s sleigh. We visited the farm to learn more about this majestic creature.
The Holidazzle returns!
It?s time to make some memories, holiday style! Holidazzle is back in Loring Park. Some of this season?s new additions include glass blowing demos on Friday nights, story time with Santa, Sunday brunch and a 20-foot interactive art Yeti. Holidazzle runs Thursdays through Sundays through December 22nd.
It?s time to make some memories, holiday style! Holidazzle is back in Loring Park. Some of this season?s new additions include glass blowing demos on Friday nights, story time with Santa, Sunday brunch and a 20-foot interactive art Yeti. Holidazzle runs Thursdays through Sundays through December 22nd.
Since 1975 the Landing Shop has been a holiday destination
If you're looking for a good alternative to traditional stores as you do your holiday shopping, one spot to check out is ?The Landing Shop.? The city of Minnetonka has run the store as a recreational activity for the city's seniors since 1975. There are more than 75 featured crafters and they all take turns running the register throughout the year.
If you're looking for a good alternative to traditional stores as you do your holiday shopping, one spot to check out is ?The Landing Shop.? The city of Minnetonka has run the store as a recreational activity for the city's seniors since 1975. There are more than 75 featured crafters and they all take turns running the register throughout the year.
The Dinos Return to Downtown Minneapolis
This weekend is your chance to walk among dinosaurs. Jurassic Quest has taken over the Minneapolis Convention Center. There are more than 80 true to life-sized dinosaur replicas that move, roar and walk. Fox 9?s Shayne Wells takes us inside the modern-day Jurassic Park.
This weekend is your chance to walk among dinosaurs. Jurassic Quest has taken over the Minneapolis Convention Center. There are more than 80 true to life-sized dinosaur replicas that move, roar and walk. Fox 9?s Shayne Wells takes us inside the modern-day Jurassic Park.
Arboretum all aglow for the holidays
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is getting into the holiday spirit. On Thursday night, they will light up their 25-foot poinsettia holiday tree and unveil their winter lights walking tour. The botanical-themed display is about a half-mile long and includes 14 vignettes. FOX 9?s Shayne Wells has a preview of the event. Winter Lights runs Nov. 22-Jan. 5, 5-9 p.m. (plus Dec. 23, daily Dec. 26-Jan. 5)
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is getting into the holiday spirit. On Thursday night, they will light up their 25-foot poinsettia holiday tree and unveil their winter lights walking tour. The botanical-themed display is about a half-mile long and includes 14 vignettes. FOX 9?s Shayne Wells has a preview of the event. Winter Lights runs Nov. 22-Jan. 5, 5-9 p.m. (plus Dec. 23, daily Dec. 26-Jan. 5)
The Mall of America is getting a lot sweeter
There's another new eatery at the Mall of America. It's a name you might know already if you follow celebs like Drake, Mariah Carey and the Kardashians on Instagram. The Sugar Factory owes its success to creating 'wow' moments with their over-the-top drinks and desserts.
There's another new eatery at the Mall of America. It's a name you might know already if you follow celebs like Drake, Mariah Carey and the Kardashians on Instagram. The Sugar Factory owes its success to creating 'wow' moments with their over-the-top drinks and desserts.
Christmas trees: Green isn't your only color option now!
One of the very first Christmas tree farms in the metro is still going strong almost 70 years later. Hansen Tree Farm in Anoka opens for the season on Saturday, November 23rd. And though it's been a family operation since 1952, they've had to evolve over the years.
One of the very first Christmas tree farms in the metro is still going strong almost 70 years later. Hansen Tree Farm in Anoka opens for the season on Saturday, November 23rd. And though it's been a family operation since 1952, they've had to evolve over the years.
It's Give to the Max Day!
It?s Give to the Max Day meaning it's the perfect time to support a cause that's important to you. Every year GiveMN.org raises millions for Minnesota non-profits and schools. Last year's big winner was the Second Harvest Heartland. The food bank turns this event into more than just a fundraiser. For the 3rd year in a row they organized a 24-hour ?Pack to the Max? event.
It?s Give to the Max Day meaning it's the perfect time to support a cause that's important to you. Every year GiveMN.org raises millions for Minnesota non-profits and schools. Last year's big winner was the Second Harvest Heartland. The food bank turns this event into more than just a fundraiser. For the 3rd year in a row they organized a 24-hour ?Pack to the Max? event.
Sever's is your new holiday light destination
Sever's is known for its Fall Festival and now they'd like to become a holiday destination as well. They've added one-million lights synchronized to holiday tunes and the best part is you can take it all in from the warmth of your car.
Sever's is known for its Fall Festival and now they'd like to become a holiday destination as well. They've added one-million lights synchronized to holiday tunes and the best part is you can take it all in from the warmth of your car.
The enchanting 'Night Trains' opens for the season
The magical world of the "Polar Express" has come to life at Twin City Model Railroad Museum in St. Paul. ?Night Trains? brings a winter wonderland to the make-believe town of Matlin. It?s an enchanting experience for kids and adults. The exhibit opened on November 2nd and runs every Saturday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 through the last Saturday in February.
The magical world of the "Polar Express" has come to life at Twin City Model Railroad Museum in St. Paul. ?Night Trains? brings a winter wonderland to the make-believe town of Matlin. It?s an enchanting experience for kids and adults. The exhibit opened on November 2nd and runs every Saturday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 through the last Saturday in February.
Meet the animals of Farmaste
Tucked away in Lindstrom is a nearly 80-acre farm that's home to more than a dozen animals who are getting a second chance at life, after being rescued from bad situations. They get vet care and will live the rest of their lives roaming the pastures of Farmaste Animal Sanctuary. Over the past twelve months, nine of their residents required emergency veterinary care at the University of Minnesota. Because of those visits, their emergency vet fund is low. They have a 'Give to the Max Day' campaign to replenish that account. You can learn more at: https://www.givemn.org/organization/Farmasteanimalsanctuary
Tucked away in Lindstrom is a nearly 80-acre farm that's home to more than a dozen animals who are getting a second chance at life, after being rescued from bad situations. They get vet care and will live the rest of their lives roaming the pastures of Farmaste Animal Sanctuary. Over the past twelve months, nine of their residents required emergency veterinary care at the University of Minnesota. Because of those visits, their emergency vet fund is low. They have a 'Give to the Max Day' campaign to replenish that account. You can learn more at: https://www.givemn.org/organization/Farmasteanimalsanctuary
Winter Farmers takes over Union Depot in St. Paul
In St. Paul, they?ve created a winter market so you can still find your favorite locally made and grown products and stay warm in one of the city?s most picturesque locations, the Union Depot. The market is every Thursday from 10am to 1:30pm.
In St. Paul, they?ve created a winter market so you can still find your favorite locally made and grown products and stay warm in one of the city?s most picturesque locations, the Union Depot. The market is every Thursday from 10am to 1:30pm.
Anoka's Halloween love is nearly 100 years old
99 years ago, the first-ever Halloween celebration took place in Anoka and to this day, it?s still going strong. In fact, it?s officially the ?Halloween Capital of the World.? Shayne Wells visited their Halloween store to get the scoop on how the city landed that prestigious title.
99 years ago, the first-ever Halloween celebration took place in Anoka and to this day, it?s still going strong. In fact, it?s officially the ?Halloween Capital of the World.? Shayne Wells visited their Halloween store to get the scoop on how the city landed that prestigious title.