4-H livestock show at MN State Fair
The 4-H livestock shows at the Minnesota State Fair runs through Sunday. FOX 9's Shayne Wells has the latest.
The 4-H livestock shows at the Minnesota State Fair runs through Sunday. FOX 9's Shayne Wells has the latest.
MN family shares story of inhalant death
Tommy Byers had been inhaling the product ? also known as huffing ? for a quick and ultimately, deadly high. Even Tommy?s closest friends and family were in the dark about his addiction.
Tommy Byers had been inhaling the product ? also known as huffing ? for a quick and ultimately, deadly high. Even Tommy?s closest friends and family were in the dark about his addiction.
On the Map: Titanic survivor tribute
FOX 9's Karen Scullin took us to a house in Proctor, Minnesota, which previously belonged to a Titanic survivor and now features a statue of the infamous ship in the front yard, honoring the homeowner.
FOX 9's Karen Scullin took us to a house in Proctor, Minnesota, which previously belonged to a Titanic survivor and now features a statue of the infamous ship in the front yard, honoring the homeowner.
Wine judging at the Minnesota State Fair
FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K takes a look at what goes into wine judging at the Minnesota State Fair.
FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K takes a look at what goes into wine judging at the Minnesota State Fair.
Tooting his own horn: Meet the Minnesota musician behind Canterbury Park's signature sound
The Canterbury Park bugler Lynn Deichert is helping preserve a racing tradition as iconic as the winner's circle or a photo finish.
The Canterbury Park bugler Lynn Deichert is helping preserve a racing tradition as iconic as the winner's circle or a photo finish.
Meet the Canterbury Park Bugler
The Canterbury Park bugler, Lynn Deichert, is helping preserve a racing tradition as iconic as the winner's circle or a photo finish.
The Canterbury Park bugler, Lynn Deichert, is helping preserve a racing tradition as iconic as the winner's circle or a photo finish.
Save Minnesota?s prairies by harvesting seeds
Minnesota?s prairie is dwindling and every year hundreds of volunteers help collect wildflower seed that?s used to restore thousands of acres of prairie managed by Three Rivers Park District. They host events all across the metro through October. They train each attendee to identify plants while also learning about the history of Minnesota?s prairies. A reservation is required to attend the events.
Minnesota?s prairie is dwindling and every year hundreds of volunteers help collect wildflower seed that?s used to restore thousands of acres of prairie managed by Three Rivers Park District. They host events all across the metro through October. They train each attendee to identify plants while also learning about the history of Minnesota?s prairies. A reservation is required to attend the events.
Help track monarch butterflies before their journey
Three Rivers Park District is looking for citizen scientists. There are events throughout August and September that aids in researching an endangered species. The park system will be training visitors on how to catch and tag Monarch Butterflies. The butterflies will soon be leaving on their 2,000-mile journey to Mexico and tagging them can help scientists understand their travel patterns and protect the habitats they visit along the way. These events happen all across the metro and you do need to sign up ahead of time to attend.
Three Rivers Park District is looking for citizen scientists. There are events throughout August and September that aids in researching an endangered species. The park system will be training visitors on how to catch and tag Monarch Butterflies. The butterflies will soon be leaving on their 2,000-mile journey to Mexico and tagging them can help scientists understand their travel patterns and protect the habitats they visit along the way. These events happen all across the metro and you do need to sign up ahead of time to attend.
Setting up for the Minnesota State Fair
FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K talks about setting up for the Minnesota State Fair, which opens on Thursday.
FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K talks about setting up for the Minnesota State Fair, which opens on Thursday.
Artist begins new mural in north Minneapolis
Local artist Charles Caldwell, known for his illustrations of the African American experience, is embarking on a major new project at the Kemps Ice Cream plant in Minneapolis.
Local artist Charles Caldwell, known for his illustrations of the African American experience, is embarking on a major new project at the Kemps Ice Cream plant in Minneapolis.
On the Map: Anoka's once-thriving amphitheater
Along the Rum River in Anoka, the Windego Amphitheater hosted community theater productions and movies.
Along the Rum River in Anoka, the Windego Amphitheater hosted community theater productions and movies.
Maple Grove police submit cold case for charges
Maple Grove Police submitted the Rob Anderson cold case to prosecutors last week for possible manslaughter charges, but his family hopes murder charges will be considered as well. Anderson, 19, died mysteriously during a night of underage drinking in the basement of a friend’s house in the early morning hours of December 4, 2009.
Maple Grove Police submitted the Rob Anderson cold case to prosecutors last week for possible manslaughter charges, but his family hopes murder charges will be considered as well. Anderson, 19, died mysteriously during a night of underage drinking in the basement of a friend’s house in the early morning hours of December 4, 2009.
Raku Firing at the Minnetonka Center for the Arts
It?s said that having a hobby can lead to improved mental health, and if you don?t know where to start, check out the fall catalogue for the Minnetonka Center for the Arts. Classes begin Sept. 5. They are offering everything from ceramics to weaving, jewelry making, photography, flower arranging, painting and even the fiery ancient Japanese ceramics technique called Raku firing. The Minnetonka Center for the Arts is located at 2240 North Shore Drive. Class registration is open now.
It?s said that having a hobby can lead to improved mental health, and if you don?t know where to start, check out the fall catalogue for the Minnetonka Center for the Arts. Classes begin Sept. 5. They are offering everything from ceramics to weaving, jewelry making, photography, flower arranging, painting and even the fiery ancient Japanese ceramics technique called Raku firing. The Minnetonka Center for the Arts is located at 2240 North Shore Drive. Class registration is open now.
Epic farmers' market salads: Taste Buds
Stephanie finds award-winning Shepherd’s Way Big Woods Blue Cheese, Utecht Home Grown thick-cut bacon, juicy tomatoes, and a new Taste Bud at the Burnsville Farmers’ Market. Come back home to her kitchen to make some epic farmers’ market salads,
Stephanie finds award-winning Shepherd’s Way Big Woods Blue Cheese, Utecht Home Grown thick-cut bacon, juicy tomatoes, and a new Taste Bud at the Burnsville Farmers’ Market. Come back home to her kitchen to make some epic farmers’ market salads,
Farmers' market salads: Taste Buds
Stephanie finds award-winning Shepherd’s Way Big Woods Blue Cheese, Utecht Home Grown thick-cut bacon, juicy tomatoes, and a new Taste Bud at the Burnsville Farmers’ Market. Come back home to her kitchen to make some epic farmers’ market salads.
Stephanie finds award-winning Shepherd’s Way Big Woods Blue Cheese, Utecht Home Grown thick-cut bacon, juicy tomatoes, and a new Taste Bud at the Burnsville Farmers’ Market. Come back home to her kitchen to make some epic farmers’ market salads.
Rollercoaster record: Man notches 23,000 rides at Valleyfair
He's known as "Renegade Mike": A Rosemount man's addiction to riding a rollercoaster at Valleyfair has taken him for thousands upon thousands of rides.
He's known as "Renegade Mike": A Rosemount man's addiction to riding a rollercoaster at Valleyfair has taken him for thousands upon thousands of rides.
Racist property language getting undone in Dakota County
Racist language built into some homeownership documents in the Metro area is surfacing and getting undone.
Racist language built into some homeownership documents in the Metro area is surfacing and getting undone.
Classic western 'Shane' comes to the Guthrie
The Western novel "Shane," published in 1949 has sprung to life on stage at The Guthrie Theater. Renowned playwright Karen Zacar�as uses this version to interrogate the assumptions and myths of the American West. The show is playing now and runs through Aug. 27. It stars William DeMerritt as Shane and Ricardo Chavira as Joe Starrett.
The Western novel "Shane," published in 1949 has sprung to life on stage at The Guthrie Theater. Renowned playwright Karen Zacar�as uses this version to interrogate the assumptions and myths of the American West. The show is playing now and runs through Aug. 27. It stars William DeMerritt as Shane and Ricardo Chavira as Joe Starrett.
Musical festival coming Minneapolis porches
A successful music festival in Boston inspired the first-ever Uptown Porchfest. It will take place on Aug, 19 from 1-5 p.m. There are 30 different bands playing 19 porches. The porches are spread out over the Wedge Neighborhood so you can wander and enjoy different bands on every block. The event is free to attend. Because parking can be challenging in the area, attendees are highly encouraged to take public transportation, bike, walk or ride share.
A successful music festival in Boston inspired the first-ever Uptown Porchfest. It will take place on Aug, 19 from 1-5 p.m. There are 30 different bands playing 19 porches. The porches are spread out over the Wedge Neighborhood so you can wander and enjoy different bands on every block. The event is free to attend. Because parking can be challenging in the area, attendees are highly encouraged to take public transportation, bike, walk or ride share.
Victory Garden marks 80th year
A Minneapolis garden established in the 40?s as a victory garden, is still playing a significant role in the Longfellow community. In fact, it?s one of two remaining victory gardens still in use today. Today there are 190 plots and more than 250 gardeners, including a waitlist to get a spot, and that?s something to celebrate. The Dowling Community Garden volunteers are hosting a party on Saturday August 19th from 11am to 2pm. The sprawling garden is located at 46th Avenue and 39th Street S.
A Minneapolis garden established in the 40?s as a victory garden, is still playing a significant role in the Longfellow community. In fact, it?s one of two remaining victory gardens still in use today. Today there are 190 plots and more than 250 gardeners, including a waitlist to get a spot, and that?s something to celebrate. The Dowling Community Garden volunteers are hosting a party on Saturday August 19th from 11am to 2pm. The sprawling garden is located at 46th Avenue and 39th Street S.