Tips for growing fall perennials
FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K shares his tips for growing fall perennials.
FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K shares his tips for growing fall perennials.
‘They found the ghost’: As feds’ ghost gun rule faces legal challenges, MN sees spike in state charges
The new federal rule to regulate ghost guns was intended to keep untraceable and un-serialized firearms out of the hands of criminals and kids. However, the rule continues to face legal challenges across the country.
The new federal rule to regulate ghost guns was intended to keep untraceable and un-serialized firearms out of the hands of criminals and kids. However, the rule continues to face legal challenges across the country.
Mpls landmark moves closer to reopening
A familiar sight in the Twin Cities skyline, the Prospect Park Water Tower, commonly known as the Witch's Hat, could soon be welcoming visitors once more. Closed to the public since 2019, this iconic landmark is on the cusp of a resurgence.
A familiar sight in the Twin Cities skyline, the Prospect Park Water Tower, commonly known as the Witch's Hat, could soon be welcoming visitors once more. Closed to the public since 2019, this iconic landmark is on the cusp of a resurgence.
Haunting experience comes to Mall of America
It?s getting spooky at the Mall of America. The crew behind American Monsters has created a brand new, one-of-a-kind haunted attraction at the mall. It?s located on level 2 in the former vaccination site. The story-driven haunt is called Onionhead?s Revenge. It?s based off a Louisiana folktale so the area has been transformed into the bayou. There are different levels of tickets and experiences within the attraction. It opens Friday, Sept. 15 and will run through Halloween. It?s a no-touch experience but it?s still quite spooky so its recommended that kids be 10 and up.
It?s getting spooky at the Mall of America. The crew behind American Monsters has created a brand new, one-of-a-kind haunted attraction at the mall. It?s located on level 2 in the former vaccination site. The story-driven haunt is called Onionhead?s Revenge. It?s based off a Louisiana folktale so the area has been transformed into the bayou. There are different levels of tickets and experiences within the attraction. It opens Friday, Sept. 15 and will run through Halloween. It?s a no-touch experience but it?s still quite spooky so its recommended that kids be 10 and up.
Pickleball gym with restaurant opens in Maple Grove
Pickleball gyms are popping up all over the metro, but a new one in Maple Grove is serving up more than just aces. Pints & Paddle has plenty of courts to play, but there?s also a large restaurant and taproom. The Kitchen has an extensive menu including hot-honey cheese curds and sticky ribs, more than four dozen self-serve taps with plenty of beer, cider, wine, cocktail and mocktail options. The pickleball courts open at 6 a.m. daily. It?s located at 15450 Grove Circle N, Maple Grove.
Pickleball gyms are popping up all over the metro, but a new one in Maple Grove is serving up more than just aces. Pints & Paddle has plenty of courts to play, but there?s also a large restaurant and taproom. The Kitchen has an extensive menu including hot-honey cheese curds and sticky ribs, more than four dozen self-serve taps with plenty of beer, cider, wine, cocktail and mocktail options. The pickleball courts open at 6 a.m. daily. It?s located at 15450 Grove Circle N, Maple Grove.
MN Landscape Arboretum's delicate pumpkin patch
The Glass Pumpkin Patch event is back at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. This year, a dozen award-winning glass artists have hand-blown 5,000 pumpkins and placed them in the gardens in and around the Snyder Building. The weekend event will include free glass-blowing demonstrations and opportunities to chat with the artists. The event runs from Sept. 15-17. All the pumpkins are for sale. Tickets to the Arb must be purchased ahead of time. The pumpkin patch experience is included in general admission tickets.
The Glass Pumpkin Patch event is back at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. This year, a dozen award-winning glass artists have hand-blown 5,000 pumpkins and placed them in the gardens in and around the Snyder Building. The weekend event will include free glass-blowing demonstrations and opportunities to chat with the artists. The event runs from Sept. 15-17. All the pumpkins are for sale. Tickets to the Arb must be purchased ahead of time. The pumpkin patch experience is included in general admission tickets.
The sweet science of ice cream: Taste Buds
Stephanie learns the science behind small-batch ice cream.
Stephanie learns the science behind small-batch ice cream.
The sweet science of ice cream: Taste Buds
Stephanie learns the science behind small-batch ice cream with Ashlee Olds, owner of Sweet Science Ice Cream. Somewhere between tempering egg yolks and mixing the perfect bite of cookies and cream, she learns an important lesson: handcrafted ice cream is a lot of work ? but it is so worth it. Join Stephanie back in her kitchen afterward for an ice cream pie recipe that?ll give your muscles a rest.
Stephanie learns the science behind small-batch ice cream with Ashlee Olds, owner of Sweet Science Ice Cream. Somewhere between tempering egg yolks and mixing the perfect bite of cookies and cream, she learns an important lesson: handcrafted ice cream is a lot of work ? but it is so worth it. Join Stephanie back in her kitchen afterward for an ice cream pie recipe that?ll give your muscles a rest.
Fading fast: Ghost signs chronicle history of Minneapolis and St. Paul
Downtown Minneapolis is filled with signs of all shapes and sizes. Some are new and hard to miss, while others exist on the edges of our collective consciousness.
Downtown Minneapolis is filled with signs of all shapes and sizes. Some are new and hard to miss, while others exist on the edges of our collective consciousness.
Perfect plants for fall flower pots
FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K joins FOX 9 Good Day to share the perfect plants for your fall flower pots.
FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K joins FOX 9 Good Day to share the perfect plants for your fall flower pots.
Buddy Boy Fine BBQ specializes in wood-fired cooking
A barbecue spot tucked off Highway 7 in Minnestrista is drawing folks from all over the Twin Cities and beyond. Buddy Boy Fine BBQ is 20 years in the making for the Cox family. They started with a food truck that they took all over the country. Executive Chef Joe even spent a few years sleeping in his car while working the food truck on the oil fields. He says he learned the art of wood-fired cooking from his mom who was raised in the mountains of Taiwan in a village without electricity. Buddy Boy Fine BBQ is open Wednesday to Saturday. It?s located at 8175 MN-7, Minnetrista.
A barbecue spot tucked off Highway 7 in Minnestrista is drawing folks from all over the Twin Cities and beyond. Buddy Boy Fine BBQ is 20 years in the making for the Cox family. They started with a food truck that they took all over the country. Executive Chef Joe even spent a few years sleeping in his car while working the food truck on the oil fields. He says he learned the art of wood-fired cooking from his mom who was raised in the mountains of Taiwan in a village without electricity. Buddy Boy Fine BBQ is open Wednesday to Saturday. It?s located at 8175 MN-7, Minnetrista.
Fuel up at Fawkes Alley Coffee in Loring Park
At Fawkes Alley Coffee in Loring Park, 100% of the profits will go right back to the community?s youth; more specifically, the Futsal Society. Futsal is an alternative to club soccer for kids and families who can?t afford the costs of club sports. The profits from the coffee shop will help sustain the organization and its growth across the Twin Cities. Fawkes Alley even employs the teens who play in the league. The shop is open daily from 8am to 4pm and serves Groundwire Coffee out of Northfield, plus fresh pastries. It?s located at 1621 Harmon Place in Minneapolis.
At Fawkes Alley Coffee in Loring Park, 100% of the profits will go right back to the community?s youth; more specifically, the Futsal Society. Futsal is an alternative to club soccer for kids and families who can?t afford the costs of club sports. The profits from the coffee shop will help sustain the organization and its growth across the Twin Cities. Fawkes Alley even employs the teens who play in the league. The shop is open daily from 8am to 4pm and serves Groundwire Coffee out of Northfield, plus fresh pastries. It?s located at 1621 Harmon Place in Minneapolis.
Twin Cities fall destinations: Ferguson?s Minnesota Harvest
Fall destinations are opening for the season and an orchard just south of Jordan was recently named Best Apple Orchard in Minnesota. Ferguson?s Minnesota Harvest came under new ownership last year. The Ferguson family has added several new attractions and upgrades. There?s apple picking, a corn maze, jumping pads, a cow train, apple launchers, a pumpkin patch plus a caf? and Cider Barn for adults. Ferguson?s Minnesota Harvest is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Nov. 5t It?s located at 8251 Old Highway 169 Blvd.
Fall destinations are opening for the season and an orchard just south of Jordan was recently named Best Apple Orchard in Minnesota. Ferguson?s Minnesota Harvest came under new ownership last year. The Ferguson family has added several new attractions and upgrades. There?s apple picking, a corn maze, jumping pads, a cow train, apple launchers, a pumpkin patch plus a caf? and Cider Barn for adults. Ferguson?s Minnesota Harvest is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Nov. 5t It?s located at 8251 Old Highway 169 Blvd.
On the Map: Anoka's Circle of Life
Anoka's "Circle of Life," at the spot where the Rum River meets the Mississippi, held a special significance for the Dakota people. Karen Scullins explains it in this week's On the Map.
Anoka's "Circle of Life," at the spot where the Rum River meets the Mississippi, held a special significance for the Dakota people. Karen Scullins explains it in this week's On the Map.
History detective: Brainerd woman returns lost heirlooms to their rightful place
For years, Sandy McMillion has been fascinated with documenting her ancestral roots, filling up scrapbooks for each branch of her family tree, in an effort to make sure even her most distant relatives know they share common ground.
For years, Sandy McMillion has been fascinated with documenting her ancestral roots, filling up scrapbooks for each branch of her family tree, in an effort to make sure even her most distant relatives know they share common ground.
Indoor plants for your office
FOX 9's Garden Guy Dale K shares great plants for your office.
FOX 9's Garden Guy Dale K shares great plants for your office.
On the Map: Minnesota's ghost towns
Karen Scullin takes us to Minnesota's ghost towns. In Carver County alone, there are 24 of them.
Karen Scullin takes us to Minnesota's ghost towns. In Carver County alone, there are 24 of them.
MN State Fair foods with Melissa Peterman: Taste Buds
In this Taste Buds episode, Melissa Peterman and Stephanie Hansen head to the Minnesota State Fair, where they have an epic ride down the Giant Slide and try the new Quench?d Lemon Sorbet. They also visit the Corn Roast and make friends at the Hamline Church Dining Hall, where they check out the new Holey Hamloaf Breakfast Sandwich. The grand finale is Melissa trying a Gizmo for the first time (one of Stephanie?s all-time favorites). Peterman's new show, "Person Place or Thing" premieres Sept. 11 at 3 p.m. on FOX 9.
In this Taste Buds episode, Melissa Peterman and Stephanie Hansen head to the Minnesota State Fair, where they have an epic ride down the Giant Slide and try the new Quench?d Lemon Sorbet. They also visit the Corn Roast and make friends at the Hamline Church Dining Hall, where they check out the new Holey Hamloaf Breakfast Sandwich. The grand finale is Melissa trying a Gizmo for the first time (one of Stephanie?s all-time favorites). Peterman's new show, "Person Place or Thing" premieres Sept. 11 at 3 p.m. on FOX 9.
Black businesses growing, creating jobs a year after they were introduced to financial experts
A year ago, Black business owners in the Twin Cities were connected with financial experts to help learn how to move their businesses forward. On Wednesday night at the Capri Theater, their successes were celebrated.
A year ago, Black business owners in the Twin Cities were connected with financial experts to help learn how to move their businesses forward. On Wednesday night at the Capri Theater, their successes were celebrated.
Blue ribbon vegetables at MN State Fair
FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K checks out the blue ribbon-winning produce at the Minnesota State Fair.
FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K checks out the blue ribbon-winning produce at the Minnesota State Fair.