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This week on "Unscripted with Dawn Mitchell," Dawn sits down one-on-one with Olympian, former Gopher, and current PWHL star for the Minnesota Frost, Grace Zumwinkle.

Have Americans taken their drink orders too far? Custom drink sales have reached an all-time high. Plus, Dr. Eric Ruhland answers a whole slew of pet questions. Also, get your lederhosen ready. Stephanie March rolls through her top picks for Oktoberfest celebrations around the metro.

The Chroma Zone Mural and Art Festival is a two-day free, family festival that brings live music and painting to the St. Anthony Park neighborhood of St. Paul. Since its inception in 2019, artists have added 50 murals to commercial buildings in the industrial areas of St. Paul. To learn more about the events on Sept. 20 and Sept. 21, visit chromazone.net.

The Chroma Zone Mural and Art Festival is a two-day free, family festival that brings live music and painting to the St. Anthony Park neighborhood of St. Paul. Since its inception in 2019, artists have added 50 murals to commercial buildings in the industrial areas of St. Paul. To learn more about the events on Sept. 20 and Sept. 21, visit chromazone.net.

Saturday is National Dance Day and it also happens to coincide with the grand opening of a dance studio in Stillwater. Curio Dance has been rapidly growing for the last decade and needed more space so they built a state-of-the-art studio for their 320+ dancers. 40 of those dancers are part of their group called "Up Down Funk." Brother and sister duo, Dario and Giselle Mejia started this troupe for their brother who has special needs. That group, and many others from the studio will be performing at the Grand Opening on Saturday, September 21 from 1 to 5 p.m. It?s located at 1655 Washington Avenue S. in Stillwater and the event is free and open to the public.

Are you an early bird when it comes to Christmas shopping? The hosts weigh in. Plus, a double dose of your garden questions answered. Also, an upcoming event this weekend is helping you get information and inspiration on plant-based food options.

Stephanie Hansen is serving up another game-day recipe in this halftime edition of Taste Buds. This week, kick your football party apps up a notch with Bacon Cheeseburger Muffin Cups.

The most obnoxious work behaviors are ranked in a survey. Do you agree with the results? Plus, an award-winning local author is out with a new book aimed at middle schoolers. Kao Kalia Yang talks about the development of her latest book titled 'The Diamond Explorer'. Also, an event to add to your calendar for late September. Rhythm & Brews is back at CHS Field on September 28th.

Garden Guy Dale K. shows off his favorite two perennials to add a pop of color to your garden this fall.

Are you actually productive at work, or is it all just for show? There's a new term called fauxductivity. The Good Day hosts explain the terminology and who people say are the worst offenders when it comes to fauxductivity. Also, a tater tot hotdish competition sparks an intense debate on our Good Day Facebook page. Which vegetables belong in the Minnesota dinner-staple?

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/

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.

Garden Guy Dale K joins us for the whole show! We look at some hot-button topics like parents who left their young kids in a cruise ship room by themselves and a debate over who should get an engagement ring. Plus, Shayne, Kelly, and Dale share their favorite shows they're watching right now. Plus some big dogs join us to talk about a special walk for pet therapy. And some of our favorite cooks team up for some Nordic hot dogs!