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.
These plants thrive in the heat of summer: Garden Guy
The heat of summer can be hard on plants — especially container plants — if you miss a day of watering or go on vacation.
The heat of summer can be hard on plants — especially container plants — if you miss a day of watering or go on vacation.
These plants thrive in the summer heat: Gardening tips
FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K is sharing what plans thrive in Minnesota's summer heat.
FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K is sharing what plans thrive in Minnesota's summer heat.
Shakopee water ski show brings out big crowds
It?s no surprise that the birthplace of waterskiing, Minnesota, also boasts several impressive water ski teams and shows. One of the Midwest?s largest water ski clubs, the Shakopee Prior Lake Water Ski Association, puts on a free show at Quarry Lake Park in Shakopee every Thursday of the summer through August. Nearly a thousand people show up each week to watch the pyramids, ballet, barefooting, jumping and wakeboarding. The association was formed in 1957 and has nearly 200 members.
It?s no surprise that the birthplace of waterskiing, Minnesota, also boasts several impressive water ski teams and shows. One of the Midwest?s largest water ski clubs, the Shakopee Prior Lake Water Ski Association, puts on a free show at Quarry Lake Park in Shakopee every Thursday of the summer through August. Nearly a thousand people show up each week to watch the pyramids, ballet, barefooting, jumping and wakeboarding. The association was formed in 1957 and has nearly 200 members.
Celebrate National Farmer?s Market Week
This is an important week to show support for the people who grow our food. It?s National Farmer?s Market Week. And because of the cool start to summer, some of the most popular items are just now in-season, like sweet corn. The Minneapolis Farmer?s Market will host a big event at their Lyndale location on Saturday, August 8th. There will be live music, cooking competitions, a corn-husking competition, giveaways and more. The market opens at 6am with opening ceremonies at 8am. Events will run through 1pm.
This is an important week to show support for the people who grow our food. It?s National Farmer?s Market Week. And because of the cool start to summer, some of the most popular items are just now in-season, like sweet corn. The Minneapolis Farmer?s Market will host a big event at their Lyndale location on Saturday, August 8th. There will be live music, cooking competitions, a corn-husking competition, giveaways and more. The market opens at 6am with opening ceremonies at 8am. Events will run through 1pm.
Metro Transit Police: A top cop, a laptop, and accusations of racism, sexism
Brooke Blakey's meteoric rise in the Metro Transit Police Department was cut short last year amid accusations she violated department rules on accepting gifts. She believes she was treated unfairly, and racism and sexism both played a role in the investigation.
Brooke Blakey's meteoric rise in the Metro Transit Police Department was cut short last year amid accusations she violated department rules on accepting gifts. She believes she was treated unfairly, and racism and sexism both played a role in the investigation.
Metro Transit Police: A top cop, a laptop, and accusations of racism, sexism
On a recent Saturday afternoon, Brooke Blakey was volunteering at North Commons Park with Seeds to Harvest, a coalition of nonprofits teaching kids what it means to give back to their community. But Blakey never imagined her own efforts at giving back would cost her so much.
On a recent Saturday afternoon, Brooke Blakey was volunteering at North Commons Park with Seeds to Harvest, a coalition of nonprofits teaching kids what it means to give back to their community. But Blakey never imagined her own efforts at giving back would cost her so much.
Preserving agricultural, industrial history in Scott County, Minnesota
The Scott County Threshers Association is dedicated to preserving the agricultural and industrial history in the county, and every year it puts on a Harvest Festival in Jordan. The 58th annual old-time Harvest Festival runs through Sunday, Aug. 7.
The Scott County Threshers Association is dedicated to preserving the agricultural and industrial history in the county, and every year it puts on a Harvest Festival in Jordan. The 58th annual old-time Harvest Festival runs through Sunday, Aug. 7.
58th annual Harvest Festival runs through Sunday in Jordan
The 58th annual Harvest Festival in Jordan runs through Sunday. It will feature old-time tractors and farm equipment, and is put on by the Scott County Threshers Association.
The 58th annual Harvest Festival in Jordan runs through Sunday. It will feature old-time tractors and farm equipment, and is put on by the Scott County Threshers Association.
Minnesota reminds parents to save back-to-school receipts for potential tax benefits
The Minnesota Department of Revenue is reminding parents to save back-to-school receipts for potential tax benefits in two programs.
The Minnesota Department of Revenue is reminding parents to save back-to-school receipts for potential tax benefits in two programs.
Art-forward rooftop bar opens in Uptown
There?s a new rooftop bar to check out and it doubles as an art gallery. Arts + Rec Uptown will open phase one, the rooftop bar, on Friday August 5th to coincide with the return of the Uptown Art Fair. The bar serves up fun, playful food and drinks that fit the atmosphere. They?re serving up everything from mini-keg cocktails to Caprisun-style bagged beverages. The food taps into Minnesota favorites like Top the Tater, fried pickles and cheese curds, except these cheese curds are inside a waffle on a stick. Phase two will open later this year. The main floors will have a full bar and restaurant, a speakeasy, an artist-inspired mini golf course and an intimate black box theater.
There?s a new rooftop bar to check out and it doubles as an art gallery. Arts + Rec Uptown will open phase one, the rooftop bar, on Friday August 5th to coincide with the return of the Uptown Art Fair. The bar serves up fun, playful food and drinks that fit the atmosphere. They?re serving up everything from mini-keg cocktails to Caprisun-style bagged beverages. The food taps into Minnesota favorites like Top the Tater, fried pickles and cheese curds, except these cheese curds are inside a waffle on a stick. Phase two will open later this year. The main floors will have a full bar and restaurant, a speakeasy, an artist-inspired mini golf course and an intimate black box theater.
Tips for creating a living fence in your yard
FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K is offering some tips for planting natural, living fences in your yard.
FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K is offering some tips for planting natural, living fences in your yard.
Tips for creating a living fence
FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K has tips for how to create a living fence in Minnesota.
FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K has tips for how to create a living fence in Minnesota.
Brooklyn Park Police: Man attempting to stab woman shot by security guard
Police say a man attempting to stab a woman was shot by a security guard outside of an apartment complex in Brooklyn Park.
Police say a man attempting to stab a woman was shot by a security guard outside of an apartment complex in Brooklyn Park.
Popular performing arts festival returns this week
The Minnesota Fringe Festival is back in-person for the first time since 2019. It runs August 4th through the 14th at different venues across the Twin Cities. There will be more than 595 performances of 115 shows. They offer a little bit of everything from a popcorn musical about the Minnesota State Fair falling in to the hands of a greedy real estate mogul, to a ballet murder mystery centered around cupcake bakers. It?s the largest performing arts festival in the Midwest.
The Minnesota Fringe Festival is back in-person for the first time since 2019. It runs August 4th through the 14th at different venues across the Twin Cities. There will be more than 595 performances of 115 shows. They offer a little bit of everything from a popcorn musical about the Minnesota State Fair falling in to the hands of a greedy real estate mogul, to a ballet murder mystery centered around cupcake bakers. It?s the largest performing arts festival in the Midwest.
New Snapology location opens in Plymouth
Here?s a pairing parents can get behind. Urban Air Plymouth, an indoor adventure park, is expanding its offerings by teaming up with Snapology. Kids can take a spin on a zipline one minute, and code a robot the next. Snapology uses LEGO bricks, K?Nex and technology to teach children about science, technology, engineering, art and math. Right now, the Snapology classroom in the entertainment center is being used to host camps with themes like Star Wars, Roblox and Minecraft.
Here?s a pairing parents can get behind. Urban Air Plymouth, an indoor adventure park, is expanding its offerings by teaming up with Snapology. Kids can take a spin on a zipline one minute, and code a robot the next. Snapology uses LEGO bricks, K?Nex and technology to teach children about science, technology, engineering, art and math. Right now, the Snapology classroom in the entertainment center is being used to host camps with themes like Star Wars, Roblox and Minecraft.
MSP airport piano player delights travelers with upside down playing
Once a week, Nate Hance turns the main concourse at the Minneapolis-St. Paul international airport into his own personal concert hall.
Once a week, Nate Hance turns the main concourse at the Minneapolis-St. Paul international airport into his own personal concert hall.
Garden Guy Dale K hops into water garden on FOX 9 Good Day
The 25th annual Water Garden Tour features all the best water gardens throughout the Twin Cities. FOX 9's Garden Guy Dale K shows us around ? and takes a dip in a natural swimming pond in Golden Valley.
The 25th annual Water Garden Tour features all the best water gardens throughout the Twin Cities. FOX 9's Garden Guy Dale K shows us around ? and takes a dip in a natural swimming pond in Golden Valley.
Garden Guy Dale K goes for a swim on 25th annual Water Garden Tour
The 25th annual Water Garden Tour features all the best water gardens throughout the Twin Cities. FOX 9's Garden Guy Dale K shows us around ? and takes a dip in a natural swimming pond in Golden Valley.
The 25th annual Water Garden Tour features all the best water gardens throughout the Twin Cities. FOX 9's Garden Guy Dale K shows us around ? and takes a dip in a natural swimming pond in Golden Valley.
Luxury Home Tour gets underway this weekend
Stop scrolling social media for home inspiration. For the next three weekends you can step inside some of the Twin Cities most luxurious homes. They?re featured on the Midwest Home Magazine?s Luxury Home Tour. The homes stretch across the metro and are a mix of renovations and new builds. Tickets are available on Midwest Home Magazine?s website.
Stop scrolling social media for home inspiration. For the next three weekends you can step inside some of the Twin Cities most luxurious homes. They?re featured on the Midwest Home Magazine?s Luxury Home Tour. The homes stretch across the metro and are a mix of renovations and new builds. Tickets are available on Midwest Home Magazine?s website.