Born out of dream after death of George Floyd, woman opens bookshop highlighting BIPOC authors
Black Garnet Books, a new Black-owned bookstore on University Avenue in St. Paul, is changing the narrative, carrying books by authors of color who the owner says are often excluded from the realm of literature.
Black Garnet Books, a new Black-owned bookstore on University Avenue in St. Paul, is changing the narrative, carrying books by authors of color who the owner says are often excluded from the realm of literature.
Watershed Spa is Minneapolis' newest spot for some relaxation
Communal bathing has arrived in the Twin Cities. Newly-opened Watershed Spa offers the full ritual-based bathing experience. It starts with a shower and salt scrub, followed by a soak, then a cold plunge there?s also a sauna, spa and meditation room to close out the practice. The founder, Nell Rueckl, planned to bring this experience to Minneapolis after visiting a similar spa in Seattle. Watershed Spa also offers skin care, massage and acupuncture. It?s located in the Switch House in St. Anthony Main.
Communal bathing has arrived in the Twin Cities. Newly-opened Watershed Spa offers the full ritual-based bathing experience. It starts with a shower and salt scrub, followed by a soak, then a cold plunge there?s also a sauna, spa and meditation room to close out the practice. The founder, Nell Rueckl, planned to bring this experience to Minneapolis after visiting a similar spa in Seattle. Watershed Spa also offers skin care, massage and acupuncture. It?s located in the Switch House in St. Anthony Main.
Gourds galore! A look at pumpkins, squashes and how to use them
FOX 9's Garden Guy Dale K stopped by the Apple House at the University of Minnesota Arboretum to chat about pumpkins and gourds.
FOX 9's Garden Guy Dale K stopped by the Apple House at the University of Minnesota Arboretum to chat about pumpkins and gourds.
Rare Botticelli exhibit makes its way from the Uffizi to Mia
Famed Florence gallery, The Uffizi, has loaned 45 pieces to the Minneapolis Institute of Art for a new once-in-a-lifetime exhibit. ?Botticelli and Renaissance Florence: Masterworks from the Uffizi? is the largest show on Sandro Botticelli ever staged in the United States and Mia is the only stop for this collection. The exhibit will be on view in Mia?s Target Gallery through January 8th, 2023.
Famed Florence gallery, The Uffizi, has loaned 45 pieces to the Minneapolis Institute of Art for a new once-in-a-lifetime exhibit. ?Botticelli and Renaissance Florence: Masterworks from the Uffizi? is the largest show on Sandro Botticelli ever staged in the United States and Mia is the only stop for this collection. The exhibit will be on view in Mia?s Target Gallery through January 8th, 2023.
Local craft beverage companies team up for new shop in Linden Hills
St. Louis Park?s Folly Coffee, a local craft coffee roaster is expanding. They?ve opened their first coffee shop in collaboration with Jinx Tea. The tea shop started out in 2018 as a food truck and then opened a shop in Linden Hills. They approached Folly Coffee about joining them in the caf? and the Folly team jumped at the opportunity. Folly Coffee + Jinx Tea is located at France and 45th.
St. Louis Park?s Folly Coffee, a local craft coffee roaster is expanding. They?ve opened their first coffee shop in collaboration with Jinx Tea. The tea shop started out in 2018 as a food truck and then opened a shop in Linden Hills. They approached Folly Coffee about joining them in the caf? and the Folly team jumped at the opportunity. Folly Coffee + Jinx Tea is located at France and 45th.
Girl who witnessed George Floyd's murder shares story in new children's book
On May 25th, 2020, a crowd of people in south Minneapolis watched as George Floyd took his last breath. Among the witnesses was a 9-year-old girl. On Friday, Judeah Reynolds will share her story through a children's picture book. FOX 9 caught up with the young author before her big debut.
On May 25th, 2020, a crowd of people in south Minneapolis watched as George Floyd took his last breath. Among the witnesses was a 9-year-old girl. On Friday, Judeah Reynolds will share her story through a children's picture book. FOX 9 caught up with the young author before her big debut.
Minnesota animal rescue Pet Haven opens facility to bring people together
Pet Haven opened its first permanent facility for rescued animals. FOX 9's Shayne Wells stopped by Pet Haven in St. Paul to learn more. Pet Haven will celebrate its grand opening this Saturday.
Pet Haven opened its first permanent facility for rescued animals. FOX 9's Shayne Wells stopped by Pet Haven in St. Paul to learn more. Pet Haven will celebrate its grand opening this Saturday.
Tips for planting bulbs in the fall
Planting bulbs in the fall will bring beautiful buds in the spring. Garden Guy's Dale K has tips for planting spring bulbs and which bulbs you should plant in Minnesota.
Planting bulbs in the fall will bring beautiful buds in the spring. Garden Guy's Dale K has tips for planting spring bulbs and which bulbs you should plant in Minnesota.
Red Wing students guaranteed free college tuition through life-changing program
A new program in Red Wing aims to remove one of the biggest burdens high school students face when deciding whether to go to college: high tuition costs.
A new program in Red Wing aims to remove one of the biggest burdens high school students face when deciding whether to go to college: high tuition costs.
Valleyfair has a new family friendly Halloween event
Instead of Valley Scare this year, Valleyfair has launched a new family friendly Halloween event at the Shakopee amusement park. FOX 9's Shayne Wells stopped by to check out the fun.
Instead of Valley Scare this year, Valleyfair has launched a new family friendly Halloween event at the Shakopee amusement park. FOX 9's Shayne Wells stopped by to check out the fun.
Minnesota's apples: What goes into making a world-class apple
FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K stopped by the Apple House at the University of Minnesota's Landscape Arboretum to learn what goes into making Minnesota's world-class apples.
FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K stopped by the Apple House at the University of Minnesota's Landscape Arboretum to learn what goes into making Minnesota's world-class apples.
St. Paul's Union Depot has a spooky history
Cyn City Tours explores the spooky history at the Union Depot in St. Paul. FOX 9's Shayne Wells has the details.
Cyn City Tours explores the spooky history at the Union Depot in St. Paul. FOX 9's Shayne Wells has the details.
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Minnesota Zoo
The Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular runs Oct. 1-Nov. 5 at the Minnesota Zoo. The event features hundreds of artist-designed pumpkins.
The Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular runs Oct. 1-Nov. 5 at the Minnesota Zoo. The event features hundreds of artist-designed pumpkins.
Bloomington man draws on experience as combat artist to illustrate reality of Vietnam War
Les Fordahl's home in Bloomington looks more like an art gallery.
Les Fordahl's home in Bloomington looks more like an art gallery.
Combat artist's illustrations bring to life the realities of the Vietnam War
Les Fordahl's home in Bloomington looks more like an art gallery. "Relaxed. Puts me in a place like someone reading a good book and zoning out from the world," said Fordahl. Most of the paintings that hang on the walls are the retired postal worker's interpretations of the Land of 10,000 Lakes. But some of his most meaningful masterpieces are examples of the art of war.
Les Fordahl's home in Bloomington looks more like an art gallery. "Relaxed. Puts me in a place like someone reading a good book and zoning out from the world," said Fordahl. Most of the paintings that hang on the walls are the retired postal worker's interpretations of the Land of 10,000 Lakes. But some of his most meaningful masterpieces are examples of the art of war.
Minneapolis woman on mission to address health disparities
In 2014, a local computer engineer decided to pursue her passion for physical fitness. Today, Valerie Fleurantin runs her own business. It's a one-woman operation, and she is working to make an impact in the community one step at a time.
In 2014, a local computer engineer decided to pursue her passion for physical fitness. Today, Valerie Fleurantin runs her own business. It's a one-woman operation, and she is working to make an impact in the community one step at a time.
Plant-based caf� Heal Minneapolis is now open
Heal Minneapolis, a plant-based cafe, is now open in North Minneapolis. The restaurant got its start in 2020 after the murder of George Floyd when friends got together to serve hundreds of plant-based meals to people in Minneapolis. They scaled that up to open Heal Minneapolis, which is open Monday-Saturday.
Heal Minneapolis, a plant-based cafe, is now open in North Minneapolis. The restaurant got its start in 2020 after the murder of George Floyd when friends got together to serve hundreds of plant-based meals to people in Minneapolis. They scaled that up to open Heal Minneapolis, which is open Monday-Saturday.
Minneapolis chef Ann Kim on Netflix's 'Chef's Table'
Minneapolis chef and restaurateur Ann Kim is featured on the new season of Netflix's "Chef's Table," a series that features culinary stars around the world who are "redefining gourmet food with innovative dishes and tantalizing desserts." FOX 9's Shayne Wells stopped by Kim's first restaurant Pizzeria Lola to learn more.
Minneapolis chef and restaurateur Ann Kim is featured on the new season of Netflix's "Chef's Table," a series that features culinary stars around the world who are "redefining gourmet food with innovative dishes and tantalizing desserts." FOX 9's Shayne Wells stopped by Kim's first restaurant Pizzeria Lola to learn more.
Minnesota is home to Dahlia Trial Garden – one of eight in North America
Minnesota is home to one of eight Dahlia Trial Gardens in North America, where flowers are judged to see if they're worthy to be sold to people to use in their home gardens.
Minnesota is home to one of eight Dahlia Trial Gardens in North America, where flowers are judged to see if they're worthy to be sold to people to use in their home gardens.
Minnesota home to one of eight Dahlia Trial Gardens in the world
Each year, the Dahlia Society of Minnesota plants a new selection of hybrid dahlias in the Dahlia Trial Garden at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, which is one of eight trial gardens in North America. The flowers in the trial garden aren't available to buy for home gardeners -- yet. The judges will evaluate each flower to determine if it's worthy.
Each year, the Dahlia Society of Minnesota plants a new selection of hybrid dahlias in the Dahlia Trial Garden at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, which is one of eight trial gardens in North America. The flowers in the trial garden aren't available to buy for home gardeners -- yet. The judges will evaluate each flower to determine if it's worthy.