'Somali Stories' encourages children of Somali heritage to learn language

A new program is designed to help young Somali children, many of whom were born in the U.S. and only speak English, become literate in the language.

Eagle Eye Farm gets a visit from Shayne
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Eagle Eye Farms is a family owned alpaca farm in River Falls, Wisconsin. More than just alpacas reside on this farm and Shayne chats with the owner, Dawn Stewart, about the other attractions on the property.

Bad Rooster denied injunction against sisters

Judge Klein declined to issue an injunction sought by Bad Rooster that would have prohibited the sisters from making public statements about the food truck while the lawsuit is being resolved. 

Bad Rooster lawsuit enters mediation
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Hennepin County Judge Joseph Klein ordered mediation to resolve a defamation and civil conspiracy lawsuit against the sisters, Kelly Abedi and Angela Hummelgard. He?s giving both sides three weeks to work it out. If they can?t, the lawsuit will resume.

Centro in Minneapolis is expanding across Twin Cities
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The popular restaurant Centro is gearing up to open a third location, this time in St. Paul. FOX 9's Shayne Wells has the details.

St. Paul native becomes first Black woman to lead University of Minnesota's School of Social Work
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The School of Social Work at the University of Minnesota is starting the new school year with a new director. St. Paul native Dr. Joan Blakey is the first Black woman to fill the role with the School of Social Work, which was established in 1917.

Como Conservatory: What goes into a world-class flower show?

The Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is known for its world-class flower shows. A lot of work goes into preparing for a flower show, and FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K stopped by the conservatory to learn more.

Indoor dog park, restaurant opens in Plymouth
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A new indoor dog park, bar and restaurant has opened in Plymouth. Brew Park, which is being touted as the state's first multi-feature indoor dog oasis, opened to the public on Monday, Sept. 12. The 22,000-square-foot space at 2605 Fernbrook Lane N boasts an indoor dog park, veterinary hospital, wine bar, coffee shop, restaurant and "pet retreat" with boarding, daycare, grooming, and training ? the idea is to have everything for your pet under one roof.

Como Park Conservatory: What goes into creating world-class flower shows?
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FOX 9's Garden Guy Dale K stops by the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul to find out what goes into the conservatory's world-class flower shows.

25 apple orchards in Minnesota to visit this fall

Apple picking is a classic fall activity in Minnesota, with several homegrown varieties available throughout the season. Here are some of the best orchards for your fall frolic!

Cirque Italia at the Maplewood Mall this weekend
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There's a big top tent in the parking lot of Maplewood Mall, where Cirque Italia will be held Sept. 15-18, 2022. FOX 9's Shayne Wells has a preview of the high-flying show, where performers showcase their innovative human talents. The event incudes a unique water stage and light show atmosphere.

Horses provide healing services to greater Twin Cities community
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Hold Your Horses, a Greenfield, Minnesota, horse barn that provides therapy services for people in the greater Twin Cities community is hosting an annual benefit on Saturday. FOX 9's Shayne Wells has the story of the nonprofit, and its annual benefit so it can continue the work it does.

9-year-old runner ready to go the distance at Twin Cities Marathon

While some kids his age are playing video games or solving Rubik's Cubes, Abdullah Mudhafar is getting ready to go the distance.

Inside the Homes by Architects Tour 2022
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Shayne Wells previews this weekends Homes by Architects Tour which highlights impressive residential designs by the local architectural community. Seven houses are available to visit in-person on this self-guided tour happening September 17 and 18.

Pick-your-own apples at LuceLine Orchard in Watertown
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FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K visits LuceLine Orchard in Watertown, which is among Minnesota's more than 120 orchards. LuceLine currently has a few varieties ready in the pick-your-own orchard, as well as a corn maze, sun flower field, jumping pillow, corn tent, animals, and free activities.

Twin Cities artist's new show re-lives the horrors of lynchings in the U.S.
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Sean Garrison calls "The Darkness In My Skin" a live painting experience, where he paints human effigies hanging on stage. Garrison says his depiction of a mass lynching is meant to be provocative and create a conversation about how the system that created the lynching era is still being felt today.