New exhibit explores amazing adaptations of our skin
A new exhibit at the Science Museum is exploring our living armor, skin. It showcases skin in humans and animals including its ability to support aerodynamic feathers and insulating fur. The Science Museum of Minnesota is open Tuesday through Sunday. It’s located in downtown St. Paul at 120 W. Kellogg Boulevard.
A new exhibit at the Science Museum is exploring our living armor, skin. It showcases skin in humans and animals including its ability to support aerodynamic feathers and insulating fur. The Science Museum of Minnesota is open Tuesday through Sunday. It’s located in downtown St. Paul at 120 W. Kellogg Boulevard.
Animales Barbeque Co. opens in Minneapolis
Animales Barbeque is another food truck success story. After seven years on wheels, they’ve opened a permanent space in the Harrison Neighborhood just west of downtown Minneapolis. There will be live music nightly and a kids playroom. They’ve also added a pastry room to make all their own bread and desserts. The barbecue portion of the menu is only served from 4 – 9pm, and once it sells out, it’s gone for the day. They’ve added an anytime menu that will still be available. They’re open Thursday through Sunday at 241 Fremont Ave N.
Animales Barbeque is another food truck success story. After seven years on wheels, they’ve opened a permanent space in the Harrison Neighborhood just west of downtown Minneapolis. There will be live music nightly and a kids playroom. They’ve also added a pastry room to make all their own bread and desserts. The barbecue portion of the menu is only served from 4 – 9pm, and once it sells out, it’s gone for the day. They’ve added an anytime menu that will still be available. They’re open Thursday through Sunday at 241 Fremont Ave N.
Spellbinding show tells Dracula's story through dance
The dancers of Collide Theatrical Dance Company are bringing Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’ to the stage. The dance musical taps into well-known tunes to tell the story from the perspective of the Mina character. Dancers showcase a wide variety of styles and even hang from the rafters utilizing aerial silks. The show is playing at the Luminary Arts Center through November 9th.
The dancers of Collide Theatrical Dance Company are bringing Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’ to the stage. The dance musical taps into well-known tunes to tell the story from the perspective of the Mina character. Dancers showcase a wide variety of styles and even hang from the rafters utilizing aerial silks. The show is playing at the Luminary Arts Center through November 9th.
Light experience debuts at Basilica of Saint Mary
A light show that turns the walls of some of the world’s most famous buildings into living canvases is making its first stop in North American. LUMINISCENCE is illuminating the nave of the Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis thanks to 360° video mapping . There’s also live music and local choirs with narration that tells the story of the Basilica. The show will run through the end of the year.
A light show that turns the walls of some of the world’s most famous buildings into living canvases is making its first stop in North American. LUMINISCENCE is illuminating the nave of the Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis thanks to 360° video mapping . There’s also live music and local choirs with narration that tells the story of the Basilica. The show will run through the end of the year.
Orchestra to perform live to Phantom of the Opera film
A modern twist on a 100 year old film is coming to Ted Mann Concert Hall in Minneapolis. On Halloween night, a full orchestra will play along to the silent film 'Phantom of the Opera'. There will be a modern score for this classic flick. Shayne Wells took a trip to the U of M Campus to get a preview.
A modern twist on a 100 year old film is coming to Ted Mann Concert Hall in Minneapolis. On Halloween night, a full orchestra will play along to the silent film 'Phantom of the Opera'. There will be a modern score for this classic flick. Shayne Wells took a trip to the U of M Campus to get a preview.
Minnesota Roller Derby returns this weekend
The Minnesota Roller Derby is returning to the Roy Wilkins Auditorium this weekend. FOX 9's Shayne Wells has the details.
The Minnesota Roller Derby is returning to the Roy Wilkins Auditorium this weekend. FOX 9's Shayne Wells has the details.
Minnesota State Fair: 4-H animals prepare for livestock show
FOX 9's Shayne Wells spoke with 4-H students who are helping their livestock get ready to be shown at the Minnesota State Fair.
FOX 9's Shayne Wells spoke with 4-H students who are helping their livestock get ready to be shown at the Minnesota State Fair.
Excelsior: Where to eat amid restaurant boom
Excelsior, Minnesota, on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, is experiencing a restaurant boom. FOX 9's Shayne Wells has the latest on where to eat in Excelsior.
Excelsior, Minnesota, on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, is experiencing a restaurant boom. FOX 9's Shayne Wells has the latest on where to eat in Excelsior.
Panfishing at St. Louis Park's Parktacular festival
St. Louis Park's Parktacular festival is happening this weekend, and will feature panfishing lessons from Tommy's School of Fishing.
St. Louis Park's Parktacular festival is happening this weekend, and will feature panfishing lessons from Tommy's School of Fishing.
Shakopee is a 'great baseball town'
The FOX 9 Town Ball Tour is headed to Shakopee on Wednesday. Shayne Wells chats with Tom Theis, a former member of the Shakopee Indians, who says the city was a great place to grow up, especially if you like baseball.
The FOX 9 Town Ball Tour is headed to Shakopee on Wednesday. Shayne Wells chats with Tom Theis, a former member of the Shakopee Indians, who says the city was a great place to grow up, especially if you like baseball.
A speakeasy is hidden inside a Lakeville gas station
A gas station in Lakeville is home to a speakeasy called The Farmer's Cellar. The hidden restaurant and bar is inside the gas station at 8333 210th St. W in Lakeville. It opened earlier this year.
A gas station in Lakeville is home to a speakeasy called The Farmer's Cellar. The hidden restaurant and bar is inside the gas station at 8333 210th St. W in Lakeville. It opened earlier this year.
Air Guitar Regional Championships in Fridley
Get ready for a night of air shredding, headbanging, and rock and roll at the Air Guitar Regional Championship in Fridley. FOX 9's Shayne Wells has more on the event.
Get ready for a night of air shredding, headbanging, and rock and roll at the Air Guitar Regional Championship in Fridley. FOX 9's Shayne Wells has more on the event.
U of M Dance team heading to World Championships
The winningest college dance team in the country, is hoping to add more medals to its collection. The University of Minnesota dance team is representing the United States at this weekends? ICU World Championships in Orlando. They?ll be competing in the pom and jazz category. The team won a national championship with its pom routine earlier this year and will perform it once again with new uniforms. They?ll be debuting a new jazz routine to Eminem?s song, Lose Yourself. The event will stream on Olympics.com and takes place April 23rd through the 25th.
The winningest college dance team in the country, is hoping to add more medals to its collection. The University of Minnesota dance team is representing the United States at this weekends? ICU World Championships in Orlando. They?ll be competing in the pom and jazz category. The team won a national championship with its pom routine earlier this year and will perform it once again with new uniforms. They?ll be debuting a new jazz routine to Eminem?s song, Lose Yourself. The event will stream on Olympics.com and takes place April 23rd through the 25th.
Behind-the-scenes look at 'Frozen' coming to life at Children's Theater Company
A look at what it takes to get ready for a show at the Children's Theater Company. Disney's Frozen is on stage from April 15 through June 15.
A look at what it takes to get ready for a show at the Children's Theater Company. Disney's Frozen is on stage from April 15 through June 15.
36th annual Donnie Smith Bike Show in Twin Cities
The largest custom motorcycle show in the Midwest returns to the Twin Cities this weekend for its 36th annual event.
The largest custom motorcycle show in the Midwest returns to the Twin Cities this weekend for its 36th annual event.
Perkins-loving brothers Marlin and Merlin will make your day
These twin brothers start every morning at Perkins — eating breakfast together in the same booth every day for 30 years.
These twin brothers start every morning at Perkins — eating breakfast together in the same booth every day for 30 years.
Perkins-loving brothers will make your day
Twin brothers cannot start their day until they have breakfast together at Perkins in Plymouth, Minnesota. This decades-long tradition drew the attention of Perkins, and now the brothers will be helping open the newest location in Orlando.
Twin brothers cannot start their day until they have breakfast together at Perkins in Plymouth, Minnesota. This decades-long tradition drew the attention of Perkins, and now the brothers will be helping open the newest location in Orlando.
Sea lions take spotlight at Minnesota Zoo
Sea lions at the Minnesota Zoo will start putting on shows twice daily beginning on Thursday, Feb. 6. FOX 9?s Shayne Wells was live at the zoo with a first look.
Sea lions at the Minnesota Zoo will start putting on shows twice daily beginning on Thursday, Feb. 6. FOX 9?s Shayne Wells was live at the zoo with a first look.
Skijoring and dog races at Canterbury Park
Horse skijoring and dog races are returning to Canterbury Park this weekend for its sixth year. FOX 9?s Shayne Wells has more on the story.
Horse skijoring and dog races are returning to Canterbury Park this weekend for its sixth year. FOX 9?s Shayne Wells has more on the story.
Love amidst memory loss
Nationwide, seniors are dealing with isolation and loneliness, but there are programs popping up to try and combat this growing issue. Locally, Senior Helpers offers non-medical in-home care. One of their initiatives on Valentine?s Day was to make and deliver cards to seniors all over the Twin Cities. At one of these card-making sessions we met the Miller family. In 2017, Trudy was diagnosed with dementia and is now in memory care. Two years later, Terry was diagnosed with Alzheimer?s. Their diseases are progressing at different rates meaning they need different levels of care, so they no longer live in the same facility. Senior Helpers gets them together for dates twice a week. And on this day, their three children joined them as well. They reminisced about their 63-years of marriage while spreading love to other seniors.
Nationwide, seniors are dealing with isolation and loneliness, but there are programs popping up to try and combat this growing issue. Locally, Senior Helpers offers non-medical in-home care. One of their initiatives on Valentine?s Day was to make and deliver cards to seniors all over the Twin Cities. At one of these card-making sessions we met the Miller family. In 2017, Trudy was diagnosed with dementia and is now in memory care. Two years later, Terry was diagnosed with Alzheimer?s. Their diseases are progressing at different rates meaning they need different levels of care, so they no longer live in the same facility. Senior Helpers gets them together for dates twice a week. And on this day, their three children joined them as well. They reminisced about their 63-years of marriage while spreading love to other seniors.