New and improved mobile library hits the streets of St. Paul
St. Paul has a new state-of-the-art library on wheels. The Mobile Library is replacing the book mobile that was used for the last 19 years. The new name reflects more services offered including access to mobile hotspots and Wi-Fi, and notary services. They also carry books in multiple languages and have a wheelchair lift. The Mobile Library is wrapped in artwork created by St. Paul artist Emma Eubanks who visited the Book Mobile as a child. For more information visit the St. Paul Public Library website: https://sppl.org/mobile-library/
St. Paul has a new state-of-the-art library on wheels. The Mobile Library is replacing the book mobile that was used for the last 19 years. The new name reflects more services offered including access to mobile hotspots and Wi-Fi, and notary services. They also carry books in multiple languages and have a wheelchair lift. The Mobile Library is wrapped in artwork created by St. Paul artist Emma Eubanks who visited the Book Mobile as a child. For more information visit the St. Paul Public Library website: https://sppl.org/mobile-library/
It?s Fall Festival Season in the Twin Cities
Sever?s Fall Festival returned for its 27th year. In 1997, the family had the idea to create a corn maze, and it has only grown since then. There are a few new additions this year including inflatable axe throwing and Can Can Wonderland Mini Golf. The festival runs Saturdays and Sundays through October 27 (and October 17 and 18 during MEA). They?re open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sever?s Fall Festival returned for its 27th year. In 1997, the family had the idea to create a corn maze, and it has only grown since then. There are a few new additions this year including inflatable axe throwing and Can Can Wonderland Mini Golf. The festival runs Saturdays and Sundays through October 27 (and October 17 and 18 during MEA). They?re open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Historic drive-in reopens with new name, menu and look
The iconic Galaxy Drive-in closed nearly nine years ago. It reopened again in 2020 for a summer and then sat vacant until now. Craft & Crew purchased it in the winter of 2023 and opened Wells Roadside. The space has a whole new look and menu. They?re serving up fresh-cut fries, flavor-blasted soft-serve ice cream and an Oklahoma smash burger made with Wagyu beef. They also serve beer and cocktails on tap. Nothing on the menu is over $10. Wells Roadside will be open year-round, from 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily.
The iconic Galaxy Drive-in closed nearly nine years ago. It reopened again in 2020 for a summer and then sat vacant until now. Craft & Crew purchased it in the winter of 2023 and opened Wells Roadside. The space has a whole new look and menu. They?re serving up fresh-cut fries, flavor-blasted soft-serve ice cream and an Oklahoma smash burger made with Wagyu beef. They also serve beer and cocktails on tap. Nothing on the menu is over $10. Wells Roadside will be open year-round, from 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily.
Quilters flock to Chaska for 6-day festival
Chaska is the destination for quilters from around the world for the next five days. World-renowned quilter, Gudrun Erla moved to the western Twin Cities from Iceland and started GE Designs. And for the third year she?s hosting GE Fam Fest, a six-day festival with classes, demonstrations and a huge tent sale at the Chaska headquarters. The festival started on Sept. 11 and runs through the Sept. 16.
Chaska is the destination for quilters from around the world for the next five days. World-renowned quilter, Gudrun Erla moved to the western Twin Cities from Iceland and started GE Designs. And for the third year she?s hosting GE Fam Fest, a six-day festival with classes, demonstrations and a huge tent sale at the Chaska headquarters. The festival started on Sept. 11 and runs through the Sept. 16.
Honeycrisp harvest just days away
Minnesota?s apple season is well underway but there?s still a few more days before the Honeycrisp will be on shelves at The AppleHouse in Victoria. They?re expected to have the first apples this weekend with the full stock coming in early next week. First Kiss, SweeTango and Zestar are available now. The AppleHouse is located 1.5 miles west of the main Arboretum entrance. It?s open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
Minnesota?s apple season is well underway but there?s still a few more days before the Honeycrisp will be on shelves at The AppleHouse in Victoria. They?re expected to have the first apples this weekend with the full stock coming in early next week. First Kiss, SweeTango and Zestar are available now. The AppleHouse is located 1.5 miles west of the main Arboretum entrance. It?s open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
Minneapolis? only castle opening for ?Cocktails at the Castle?
The real-life castle on Park Avenue in Minneapolis will be the place for live music, Nordic-inspired art, pop-up demonstrations and unique food and drinks this weekend. Cocktails at the Castle is American Swedish Institute?s adults-only fall event. The theme is ?County House Party? inspired by the Karin Larsson exhibit currently featured at ASI. The event is on Sept. 14 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. General admission tickets are $50 ($45 for ASI members).
The real-life castle on Park Avenue in Minneapolis will be the place for live music, Nordic-inspired art, pop-up demonstrations and unique food and drinks this weekend. Cocktails at the Castle is American Swedish Institute?s adults-only fall event. The theme is ?County House Party? inspired by the Karin Larsson exhibit currently featured at ASI. The event is on Sept. 14 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. General admission tickets are $50 ($45 for ASI members).
James J. Hill Days this weekend in Wayzata
The 50th annual James J. Hill Days event is being held in Wayzata. Activities include fireworks, free live music, food trucks, beer gardens, street market, carnival, dachshund races, a parade, and more.
The 50th annual James J. Hill Days event is being held in Wayzata. Activities include fireworks, free live music, food trucks, beer gardens, street market, carnival, dachshund races, a parade, and more.
Monarch Festival combines science and art at Lake Nokomis
Monarch butterflies are getting ready to spread their wings and take flight on a long journey to Mexico and Saturday will be the 16th annual Monarch Festival at Lake Nokomis Naturescape Garden. The festival is perfect for those who love butterflies, native plants, music and art. The Minneapolis Monarch Festival is free to attend and will be Saturday, Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monarch butterflies are getting ready to spread their wings and take flight on a long journey to Mexico and Saturday will be the 16th annual Monarch Festival at Lake Nokomis Naturescape Garden. The festival is perfect for those who love butterflies, native plants, music and art. The Minneapolis Monarch Festival is free to attend and will be Saturday, Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Into the FOX 9 Archives
Alix Kendall and Kelly O'Connell take a trip to the Fox 9 archives to uncover a few memorable moments including Kelly's first appearance on air, a first appearance by Shayne Wells, and a throwback to the original Good Day Minnesota show open from the early 2000's.
Alix Kendall and Kelly O'Connell take a trip to the Fox 9 archives to uncover a few memorable moments including Kelly's first appearance on air, a first appearance by Shayne Wells, and a throwback to the original Good Day Minnesota show open from the early 2000's.
Shayne Wells at MN State Fair 4-H Livestock Show
FOX 9's Shayne Wells checked out the 4H Livestock Show at the Minnesota State Fair. Thousands of animals, including goats, sheep, bunnies, alpacas and other farm critters come to the Minnesota State Fair every year.
FOX 9's Shayne Wells checked out the 4H Livestock Show at the Minnesota State Fair. Thousands of animals, including goats, sheep, bunnies, alpacas and other farm critters come to the Minnesota State Fair every year.
Exploring MN parks from a new vantage point
Labor Day is typically the end cap on summer and that goes for the recreation equipment rentals through places like Three Lakes Park District. The kayaks, canoes and paddleboards will be put into hibernation after Labor Day weekend so if an open water adventure is calling, your time is limited. Three Rivers has rentals on a first come first serve basis. Call ahead to check hours and availability.
Labor Day is typically the end cap on summer and that goes for the recreation equipment rentals through places like Three Lakes Park District. The kayaks, canoes and paddleboards will be put into hibernation after Labor Day weekend so if an open water adventure is calling, your time is limited. Three Rivers has rentals on a first come first serve basis. Call ahead to check hours and availability.
Sunflower fields in full bloom at Lino Lakes farm
A blooming celebration is underway in Lino Lakes as the sunflower fields are blossoming at the Joyer Adventure Farm. The fourth generation family farm is hosting a sunflower festival to celebrate, where visitors can wander the fields, cut their own sunflower and take advantage of the other offerings like the barnyard, kids playground, pick-your-own bouquet field and hayrides. Starting Sept. 21, the pumpkin patch will be open along with a corn maze as well. The Joyer Adventure Farm is part of the Waldoch Farm Garden Center and will be open Thursday to Sunday. The Garden Center is open Wednesday through Monday.
A blooming celebration is underway in Lino Lakes as the sunflower fields are blossoming at the Joyer Adventure Farm. The fourth generation family farm is hosting a sunflower festival to celebrate, where visitors can wander the fields, cut their own sunflower and take advantage of the other offerings like the barnyard, kids playground, pick-your-own bouquet field and hayrides. Starting Sept. 21, the pumpkin patch will be open along with a corn maze as well. The Joyer Adventure Farm is part of the Waldoch Farm Garden Center and will be open Thursday to Sunday. The Garden Center is open Wednesday through Monday.
MN Renaissance Festival begins this weekend in Shakopee
For the next seven weekends, you can go back in time to the 16th century. The Minnesota Renaissance Festival returns for its 53rd season in Shakopee. It?s the largest renaissance festival in the country with annual attendance of 300,000 people. The festival is open weekends, Saturday and Sunday from Aug. 17 through Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. rain or shine.
For the next seven weekends, you can go back in time to the 16th century. The Minnesota Renaissance Festival returns for its 53rd season in Shakopee. It?s the largest renaissance festival in the country with annual attendance of 300,000 people. The festival is open weekends, Saturday and Sunday from Aug. 17 through Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. rain or shine.
Former Metro Transit bus now traveling metal art lab
A nomadic lab is making art available to everyone in the Twin Cities. And it?s not just any art, the WOW Mobile Metal Lab specializes in metal casting. Local sculptor Sara Hanson purchased and renovated a Metro Transit city bus, which is now equipped with 14 workstations. Follow along with the bus locations and events on Instagram @WowMobileMetalLab.
A nomadic lab is making art available to everyone in the Twin Cities. And it?s not just any art, the WOW Mobile Metal Lab specializes in metal casting. Local sculptor Sara Hanson purchased and renovated a Metro Transit city bus, which is now equipped with 14 workstations. Follow along with the bus locations and events on Instagram @WowMobileMetalLab.
?Mystery on the Mississippi? brings theater to Mississippi River
There?s a mystery brewin? on the Mississippi and it?s taking place at Crosby Farm Regional Park in St. Paul. "Mystery on the Mississippi" is an immersive theatrical experience where the audience gets to walk through the picturesque park while watching a show unfold. This is the ninth year for the popular ?Mystery on the Mississippi? show. It?s an hour-long collaboration between Mississippi Park Connection and Fearless Comedy Productions. The shows are on Aug. 16, Sept. 27 and Oct, 12. Tickets are available on the Park Connection website.
There?s a mystery brewin? on the Mississippi and it?s taking place at Crosby Farm Regional Park in St. Paul. "Mystery on the Mississippi" is an immersive theatrical experience where the audience gets to walk through the picturesque park while watching a show unfold. This is the ninth year for the popular ?Mystery on the Mississippi? show. It?s an hour-long collaboration between Mississippi Park Connection and Fearless Comedy Productions. The shows are on Aug. 16, Sept. 27 and Oct, 12. Tickets are available on the Park Connection website.
Hazeltine in spotlight for US Amateur Championship
The 124th U.S. Amateur Championship is underway at the Hazeltine National Golf Club and Chaska Town Course. Three hundred twelve golfers started round one on Monday. The field will be trimmed to 64 for match play starting Wednesday through Sunday. There are golfers from 48 states, 37 countries, and five golfers are from Minnesota. Gallery tickets are available for the visitors to walk the fairways with the golfers.
The 124th U.S. Amateur Championship is underway at the Hazeltine National Golf Club and Chaska Town Course. Three hundred twelve golfers started round one on Monday. The field will be trimmed to 64 for match play starting Wednesday through Sunday. There are golfers from 48 states, 37 countries, and five golfers are from Minnesota. Gallery tickets are available for the visitors to walk the fairways with the golfers.
Five-course chef?s dinner inside Eagan gas station
A popular dinner series continues to sell out despite its unusual location. El Sazon is located inside the BP gas station on Diffley Road in Eagan. They?re open Tuesday through Saturday and offer takeout, but every few months, they host 50 people in the gas station for a five-course chef?s dinner with mocktail pairings. They call it ?A Night at the Gas Station.? Watch their socials for the dates of the next dinner series. Owners Cristian and Karen de Leon have opened a standalone restaurant in Minneapolis and will open a third location in Stillwater this fall.
A popular dinner series continues to sell out despite its unusual location. El Sazon is located inside the BP gas station on Diffley Road in Eagan. They?re open Tuesday through Saturday and offer takeout, but every few months, they host 50 people in the gas station for a five-course chef?s dinner with mocktail pairings. They call it ?A Night at the Gas Station.? Watch their socials for the dates of the next dinner series. Owners Cristian and Karen de Leon have opened a standalone restaurant in Minneapolis and will open a third location in Stillwater this fall.
PinKU returns inside Eat Street Crossing Food Hall
A favorite Northeast Minneapolis restaurant that closed during the pandemic has returned inside a food hall in the Whittier Neighborhood. Chef John Sugimura has reopened PinKU with Chef Louross Edralin of Staff Meeting. The spot will serve sushi daily, but on Friday and Saturday nights they?ll offer Omakase by Chef Sugimura. This is a special five-course meal at the ten bar seats. Omakase means chef?s choice. Reservations for August sold out in six minutes. Reservations for September will open on Aug. 25 at 6:30 a.m. Eat Street Crossing is located at 2819 Nicollet Ave. S. It?s open seven days a week.
A favorite Northeast Minneapolis restaurant that closed during the pandemic has returned inside a food hall in the Whittier Neighborhood. Chef John Sugimura has reopened PinKU with Chef Louross Edralin of Staff Meeting. The spot will serve sushi daily, but on Friday and Saturday nights they?ll offer Omakase by Chef Sugimura. This is a special five-course meal at the ten bar seats. Omakase means chef?s choice. Reservations for August sold out in six minutes. Reservations for September will open on Aug. 25 at 6:30 a.m. Eat Street Crossing is located at 2819 Nicollet Ave. S. It?s open seven days a week.
Go back in time at the Old Time Harvest in Jordan
Fire up the threshers! The Scott/Carver Threshers Association is hosting the 60th Old Time Harvest with a goal of preserving agricultural history by firing up the antique machinery to demonstrate what farm-life was like 100 years ago. The festival runs Aug. 2, 3 and 4 on the grounds across the street from the Scott County Fairgrounds in Jordan. It?s $10 for adults for the whole weekend and free for kids under 12. Each morning starts with a pancake breakfast.
Fire up the threshers! The Scott/Carver Threshers Association is hosting the 60th Old Time Harvest with a goal of preserving agricultural history by firing up the antique machinery to demonstrate what farm-life was like 100 years ago. The festival runs Aug. 2, 3 and 4 on the grounds across the street from the Scott County Fairgrounds in Jordan. It?s $10 for adults for the whole weekend and free for kids under 12. Each morning starts with a pancake breakfast.
Dino Fest returns to Science Museum of Minnesota
A fan-favorite festival is back at the Science Museum of Minnesota in St. Paul. Dino Fest is happening on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The day will include activities, presentations, performances, and a field jacket opening from a recent dig in Montana. Guests can also go behind the scenes to see the paleo lab. Dino Fest is included with an admission ticket to the science museum.
A fan-favorite festival is back at the Science Museum of Minnesota in St. Paul. Dino Fest is happening on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The day will include activities, presentations, performances, and a field jacket opening from a recent dig in Montana. Guests can also go behind the scenes to see the paleo lab. Dino Fest is included with an admission ticket to the science museum.