More Black-owned coffee shops reclaiming market in Minneapolis
While most coffee beans are still harvested by Black and brown people in Africa and Latin America, the majority of roasters in the United States are white. But that trend is starting to change in Minneapolis.
While most coffee beans are still harvested by Black and brown people in Africa and Latin America, the majority of roasters in the United States are white. But that trend is starting to change in Minneapolis.
More Black-owned coffee shops reclaiming market in Minneapolis
At the Get Down Coffee Company in North Minneapolis, everything from the ingredients to the drink names are taken from Black culture. Director Of Coffee CJ Porter Born says that's because the shop is trying to bring a different flavor to the local coffee scene.
At the Get Down Coffee Company in North Minneapolis, everything from the ingredients to the drink names are taken from Black culture. Director Of Coffee CJ Porter Born says that's because the shop is trying to bring a different flavor to the local coffee scene.
Man works to launch entrepreneurial space for people of color in Minneapolis
A Minneapolis man with roots on the north side is looking to invest in the community he serves.
A Minneapolis man with roots on the north side is looking to invest in the community he serves.
Man works to launch entrepreneurial space for people of color in Minneapolis
A Minneapolis�man with roots on the north side is looking to invest in the community he serves. Jesse Ross is in the process of purchasing a massive warehouse located just outside the north loop. His vision is to build a space where entrepreneurs of color can grow.
A Minneapolis�man with roots on the north side is looking to invest in the community he serves. Jesse Ross is in the process of purchasing a massive warehouse located just outside the north loop. His vision is to build a space where entrepreneurs of color can grow.
Updating your planters for fall: Garden Guy
Fall is around the corner, and the new season means you may want to update your outdoor planters.
Fall is around the corner, and the new season means you may want to update your outdoor planters.
Updating your planters for fall
FOX 9 Dale K has tips for how to update your fall planters. And shares how the name Dale K originated.
FOX 9 Dale K has tips for how to update your fall planters. And shares how the name Dale K originated.
120 ghost guns tied to Twin Cities crimes, including shootings at Mall of America and Richfield school
Lethal and untraceable, ghost guns are increasingly tied to violent crime in the Twin Cities.
Lethal and untraceable, ghost guns are increasingly tied to violent crime in the Twin Cities.
Band camp brings HBCU experience to Twin Cities
At many historically Black colleges and universities, the marching band is a bigger attraction at sporting events than the teams themselves. Now some HBCU graduates are bringing some of that culture to kids here in Minnesota.
At many historically Black colleges and universities, the marching band is a bigger attraction at sporting events than the teams themselves. Now some HBCU graduates are bringing some of that culture to kids here in Minnesota.
Twin Cities Salvation Army seeing greater need for school supplies due to inflation
The Salvation Army school drive is back to help students get the supplies they need before heading back into the classroom.
The Salvation Army school drive is back to help students get the supplies they need before heading back into the classroom.
Olympic champion Suni Lee surprises students at St. Paul school
Minnesota Olympic champion Suni Lee surprised students at a St. Paul school and teamed up with Amazon to make a donation.
Minnesota Olympic champion Suni Lee surprised students at a St. Paul school and teamed up with Amazon to make a donation.
5 tips for growing a succulent garden
No green thumb required!
No green thumb required!
Tips for a thriving succulent garden
FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K has tips on how to successfully grow a succulent garden. The key is in the soil, not overwatering and giving the plants space to grow.
FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K has tips on how to successfully grow a succulent garden. The key is in the soil, not overwatering and giving the plants space to grow.
Celebrating 15 years of harness racing at Running Aces
Running Aces in Columbus is heading down the final stretch of its 15th season of harness racing. The live races happen every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday night at 7pm. Admission and parking is free.
Running Aces in Columbus is heading down the final stretch of its 15th season of harness racing. The live races happen every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday night at 7pm. Admission and parking is free.
St. Paul schools, like many districts, struggling to find teachers
With the new school year around the corner, some districts are having a challenging time filling teaching positions.
With the new school year around the corner, some districts are having a challenging time filling teaching positions.
Indigenous sex trafficking survivor: 'It broke my spirit'
Jessica Gidagaakoons Smith, a survivor of sex trafficking, told the FOX 9 Investigators she was emotionally vulnerable at the time. Her father had just died, and she was drinking a lot when her trafficker convinced her to travel to Las Vegas under false promises about modeling.
Jessica Gidagaakoons Smith, a survivor of sex trafficking, told the FOX 9 Investigators she was emotionally vulnerable at the time. Her father had just died, and she was drinking a lot when her trafficker convinced her to travel to Las Vegas under false promises about modeling.
Black high school students from Minnesota perform at Fringe Festival in Scotland
The Legacy Arts Group, consisting of four Minneapolis high school students, is the first all-Black cast performing at the Fringe Festival in Scotland.
The Legacy Arts Group, consisting of four Minneapolis high school students, is the first all-Black cast performing at the Fringe Festival in Scotland.
Minnesota Untold honored with National Murrow Award for Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
FOX 9 has been honored with a 2022 National Murrow Award for Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the Minnesota (Un)told series of stories. The series of reports and one-hour special examined racial justice issues through the lens of Minnesota history.
FOX 9 has been honored with a 2022 National Murrow Award for Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the Minnesota (Un)told series of stories. The series of reports and one-hour special examined racial justice issues through the lens of Minnesota history.
Mall of America turns 30
One of America?s most recognizable landmarks turns 30-years-old today, and is hosting a day of giveaways to celebrate. FOX 9?s Shayne Wells gives you the latest from Bloomington.
One of America?s most recognizable landmarks turns 30-years-old today, and is hosting a day of giveaways to celebrate. FOX 9?s Shayne Wells gives you the latest from Bloomington.
Historic steamboat on Lake Minnetonka looking for new place to launch
The Museum of Lake Minnetonka is looking for new land to help get the historic Minnehaha steamboat back in the water.
The Museum of Lake Minnetonka is looking for new land to help get the historic Minnehaha steamboat back in the water.
Mound to host party for pups and their people
As we enter the dog days of summer, we celebrate the return of Dog Days Westonka. The pet-friendly festival will take place on Saturday August 13th, from 9am to 2pm at Surfside Park and Beach in Mound. Don?t miss the cutest puppy contest. At the last Dog Days event there were 60 contenders. The festival will also have a pet expo, food trucks, a dock dive event called ?Splash for Cash? and doggy paddle boarding demos with the opportunity to give it a try with your dog.
As we enter the dog days of summer, we celebrate the return of Dog Days Westonka. The pet-friendly festival will take place on Saturday August 13th, from 9am to 2pm at Surfside Park and Beach in Mound. Don?t miss the cutest puppy contest. At the last Dog Days event there were 60 contenders. The festival will also have a pet expo, food trucks, a dock dive event called ?Splash for Cash? and doggy paddle boarding demos with the opportunity to give it a try with your dog.