Minnehaha Falls hidden history: The forgotten zoo that once thrived in the park
Minnehaha Regional Park, renowned for its breathtaking falls, holds a captivating secret within its grounds — a hidden history that goes beyond the cascading waters.
Minnehaha Regional Park, renowned for its breathtaking falls, holds a captivating secret within its grounds — a hidden history that goes beyond the cascading waters.
The Zoo at Minnehaha Falls
FOX 9?s Karen Scullin brings us back in time to the 1800s when Minnehaha Regional Park had a zoo for several years.
FOX 9?s Karen Scullin brings us back in time to the 1800s when Minnehaha Regional Park had a zoo for several years.
Vikings: Jim Rich talks Bud Grant with Chuck Foreman, Ed Marinaro (FULL INTERVIEW)
Jim Rich sits down with Chuck Foreman and Ed Marinaro in a 35-minute interview to talk about the life and legacy of former Vikings coach Bud Grant.
Jim Rich sits down with Chuck Foreman and Ed Marinaro in a 35-minute interview to talk about the life and legacy of former Vikings coach Bud Grant.
Society for Creative Anachronism goes medieval with armored combat at Minneapolis park
On a warm summer night at Brackett Field Park in Minneapolis, people are doing everything from playing basketball to jogging. But one of their outdoor activities makes this urban oasis look more like a battlefield from centuries gone by.
On a warm summer night at Brackett Field Park in Minneapolis, people are doing everything from playing basketball to jogging. But one of their outdoor activities makes this urban oasis look more like a battlefield from centuries gone by.
Kickoff to Summer at Minnesota State Fair
The Kickoff to Summer at the Minnesota State Fair is this weekend. FOX 9's Shayne Wells has the details.
The Kickoff to Summer at the Minnesota State Fair is this weekend. FOX 9's Shayne Wells has the details.
WreckIt Rage Room opens in Savage
Sometimes you just gotta let it out. And there?s growing demand across the country for a place to safely rage. They?re known as crush rooms or rage rooms and one just opened up in Savage. It?s called WreckIt Rage Room and it gives people the chance to throw glass plates at the wall, or smash bottles with a bat. There are also bigger ticket items like TV?s or computer monitors you can crush with a sledgehammer. The rage room is located at 3930 CR-42 W in Savage. They?re open Wednesday through Sunday.
Sometimes you just gotta let it out. And there?s growing demand across the country for a place to safely rage. They?re known as crush rooms or rage rooms and one just opened up in Savage. It?s called WreckIt Rage Room and it gives people the chance to throw glass plates at the wall, or smash bottles with a bat. There are also bigger ticket items like TV?s or computer monitors you can crush with a sledgehammer. The rage room is located at 3930 CR-42 W in Savage. They?re open Wednesday through Sunday.
When modern and medieval times clash
Where modern and medieval times clash, a group of history buffs takes up arms against each other. FOX 9?s Maury Glover shares what the Society for Creative Anachronism is all about.
Where modern and medieval times clash, a group of history buffs takes up arms against each other. FOX 9?s Maury Glover shares what the Society for Creative Anachronism is all about.
St. Peter Claver students record rap song for change
In a studio wired for sound at the High School for the Recording Arts, a pair of 8th graders have traveled from their nearby Catholic school to lay down a rap with a message.
In a studio wired for sound at the High School for the Recording Arts, a pair of 8th graders have traveled from their nearby Catholic school to lay down a rap with a message.
St. Paul students record rap song for change
In a studio wired for sound at the High School for the Recording Arts, a pair of 8th graders have traveled from St. Peter Claver Catholic School to lay down a rap song with a message.
In a studio wired for sound at the High School for the Recording Arts, a pair of 8th graders have traveled from St. Peter Claver Catholic School to lay down a rap song with a message.
Coffee and kicks on the menu at Ninth Street
The metro has several unique coffee shop concepts. In Apple Valley, there?s Curiouser Coffee which is part coffee shop, part conservatory. In Plymouth, the Brew Park is a coffee shop and dog park combo. And in Minneapolis, Ninth Street blends soccer and coffee. There are pickup games nightly, but it?s also used for personal training groups and for kids, a free open play option every Tuesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to noon. Ninth Street Soccer and Coffee is located at 801 SE 9th St. in the Marcy Holmes neighborhood of Minneapolis. It?s open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to midnight.
The metro has several unique coffee shop concepts. In Apple Valley, there?s Curiouser Coffee which is part coffee shop, part conservatory. In Plymouth, the Brew Park is a coffee shop and dog park combo. And in Minneapolis, Ninth Street blends soccer and coffee. There are pickup games nightly, but it?s also used for personal training groups and for kids, a free open play option every Tuesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to noon. Ninth Street Soccer and Coffee is located at 801 SE 9th St. in the Marcy Holmes neighborhood of Minneapolis. It?s open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to midnight.
Smart gardening technology at Toro
FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K checks out smart gardening technology at Toro.
FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K checks out smart gardening technology at Toro.
Citizen scientist group: More problems along Line 3 pipeline corridor suspected
Line 3 became fully operational in October 2021. However, case records obtained by the FOX 9 Investigators reveal Enbridge was aware of problems a lot sooner than the company let on.
Line 3 became fully operational in October 2021. However, case records obtained by the FOX 9 Investigators reveal Enbridge was aware of problems a lot sooner than the company let on.
Investigators: Enbridge Line 3
A project that has long been protested, Enbridge?s Line 3 oil pipeline, and complaints it has received, is the center of this FOX 9 Investigators piece.
A project that has long been protested, Enbridge?s Line 3 oil pipeline, and complaints it has received, is the center of this FOX 9 Investigators piece.
Minnesota Wind Chill off to a hot start
Minnesota?s pro Ultimate team is 2-0 on the season and sitting atop the division. The Wind Chill play in the American Ultimate Disc League. The team finished the 2022 season 9-3, winning their first playoff game in franchise history. There are five more home games this season and they?ll be hosting the championships in August on their home turf, Sea Foam Stadium in St. Paul. The team?s next home game is Saturday, June 3, against the Chicago Union.
Minnesota?s pro Ultimate team is 2-0 on the season and sitting atop the division. The Wind Chill play in the American Ultimate Disc League. The team finished the 2022 season 9-3, winning their first playoff game in franchise history. There are five more home games this season and they?ll be hosting the championships in August on their home turf, Sea Foam Stadium in St. Paul. The team?s next home game is Saturday, June 3, against the Chicago Union.
Art-a-Whirl returns for 28th year
A plan to bring the public to art studios in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District (NEMAA) started in 1995. Now it involves more than 1,200 artists in 70-plus locations. Art-A-Whirl runs Friday May 19 through Sunday May 21. It?s a chance to interact with the artists, see demos and even try an art project with the pro. NEMAA?s website offers all the info needed to navigate the popular event from transportation and parking to a map of all the participating studios and local breweries and restaurants.
A plan to bring the public to art studios in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District (NEMAA) started in 1995. Now it involves more than 1,200 artists in 70-plus locations. Art-A-Whirl runs Friday May 19 through Sunday May 21. It?s a chance to interact with the artists, see demos and even try an art project with the pro. NEMAA?s website offers all the info needed to navigate the popular event from transportation and parking to a map of all the participating studios and local breweries and restaurants.
Edina High School choir marks 50 years
The Edina High School choral program is preparing to put on a show 50 years in the making. In fact, the same students who started ?Current Jam? in 1973 will be joining current students on stage for a special performance. Even the choir director who created this show will be in the audience to take it in with his grandchildren. Current Jam was created as a way to highlight individual and small group performances and give students the chance to perform pop tunes. To date, more than 4,000 students have participated in Current Jam. The performances will take place on May 18 and May 19 at 7 p.m. and 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday May 20 at Fick Auditorium in Edina High School.
The Edina High School choral program is preparing to put on a show 50 years in the making. In fact, the same students who started ?Current Jam? in 1973 will be joining current students on stage for a special performance. Even the choir director who created this show will be in the audience to take it in with his grandchildren. Current Jam was created as a way to highlight individual and small group performances and give students the chance to perform pop tunes. To date, more than 4,000 students have participated in Current Jam. The performances will take place on May 18 and May 19 at 7 p.m. and 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday May 20 at Fick Auditorium in Edina High School.
Big blooms and bright colors at The Arboretum
The ultimate bloom is underway at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, with 40,000 tulips and 250 crabapple trees are flowering at the same time. There are only a few days left to take it all in. If you?re planning a visit to the Arb, online ticket reservations are required in advance.
The ultimate bloom is underway at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, with 40,000 tulips and 250 crabapple trees are flowering at the same time. There are only a few days left to take it all in. If you?re planning a visit to the Arb, online ticket reservations are required in advance.
Herman, Minnesota bachelors still cherish memories of '90s 'Bachelormania' love hunt
In the tiny town of Herman, Minnesota, there are farm fields as far as the eye can see. It's planting season for crops like corn, wheat and soybeans, but Herman's real claim to fame is sowing the seeds of love.
In the tiny town of Herman, Minnesota, there are farm fields as far as the eye can see. It's planting season for crops like corn, wheat and soybeans, but Herman's real claim to fame is sowing the seeds of love.
'Bachelormania' cherished by Herman, MN bachelors
In the tiny town of Herman, Minnesota, there are farm fields as far as the eye can see. It's planting season for crops like corn, wheat and soybeans, but Herman's real claim to fame is sowing the seeds of love decades ago.
In the tiny town of Herman, Minnesota, there are farm fields as far as the eye can see. It's planting season for crops like corn, wheat and soybeans, but Herman's real claim to fame is sowing the seeds of love decades ago.
William Neiss, Spring Lake Park High School: Top Teacher
William Neiss, an educator at Spring Lake Park High School, as honored as one of FOX 9's Top Teacher for 2023.
William Neiss, an educator at Spring Lake Park High School, as honored as one of FOX 9's Top Teacher for 2023.