Black Women's Wealth Alliance making major investments in Minneapolis
A local organization is making some major investments in north Minneapolis.
A local organization is making some major investments in north Minneapolis.
Black-owned real estate company developing overlooked, underserved communities
The mission of a new company is to take unproductive and overlooked buildings in Black and Brown communities, and turn them into hubs that address economic, education and health disparities.
The mission of a new company is to take unproductive and overlooked buildings in Black and Brown communities, and turn them into hubs that address economic, education and health disparities.
Sneak Peek: Lutunji?s Palate Bakery and Caf? in Minneapolis
A local baker is opening her first storefront thanks in part to community funding. Lutunji?s Palate Bakery and Caf? is on the main floor of the Gatsby Apartments in the Elliot Park Neighborhood of Downtown Minneapolis. Lutunji Abram has been baking cobbler since she was a child, but she?s flipped the script on traditional cobbler by making them vegan. Her cobbler is now in six Lunds & Byerlys across the Twin Cities and she?ll still sell her products at the local farmers markets where she got her start. Her new shop will also have vegan ice cream and a coffee bar. Doors opens May 14th at 10am.
A local baker is opening her first storefront thanks in part to community funding. Lutunji?s Palate Bakery and Caf? is on the main floor of the Gatsby Apartments in the Elliot Park Neighborhood of Downtown Minneapolis. Lutunji Abram has been baking cobbler since she was a child, but she?s flipped the script on traditional cobbler by making them vegan. Her cobbler is now in six Lunds & Byerlys across the Twin Cities and she?ll still sell her products at the local farmers markets where she got her start. Her new shop will also have vegan ice cream and a coffee bar. Doors opens May 14th at 10am.
Garden Guy: Tips for planting a container garden this spring
Gardening season is here, and anyone can have a container garden to show off their green thumb.
Gardening season is here, and anyone can have a container garden to show off their green thumb.
Tips for container gardening in Minnesota
FOX 9's Garden Guy Dale K shares his tips on container gardening.
FOX 9's Garden Guy Dale K shares his tips on container gardening.
New spot to caffeinate in the Maplewood
Scooter?s Coffee has set its sights on the metro. The coffee chain has opened its first drive-thru in Maplewood at Stillwater Road and Century Blvd. There are several more shops planned in the West metro as well. Scooter?s is based in Omaha and quickly expanding across the Midwest. Their most popular drink is the Caramelicious, a caramel latte with a hefty dose of whipped cream and caramel drizzle. They also offer Red Bull infusions and breakfast pastries and sandwiches.
Scooter?s Coffee has set its sights on the metro. The coffee chain has opened its first drive-thru in Maplewood at Stillwater Road and Century Blvd. There are several more shops planned in the West metro as well. Scooter?s is based in Omaha and quickly expanding across the Midwest. Their most popular drink is the Caramelicious, a caramel latte with a hefty dose of whipped cream and caramel drizzle. They also offer Red Bull infusions and breakfast pastries and sandwiches.
Minneapolis carjackings are on the decline – but it may be too soon to tell why
While the rate of carjackings in Minneapolis has dropped in recent weeks, the city remains on pace for yet another record-breaking year.
While the rate of carjackings in Minneapolis has dropped in recent weeks, the city remains on pace for yet another record-breaking year.
Minneapolis carjackings are on the decline ? but it may be too soon to tell why
While the rate of carjackings in Minneapolis has dropped in recent weeks, the city remains on pace for yet another record-breaking year.
While the rate of carjackings in Minneapolis has dropped in recent weeks, the city remains on pace for yet another record-breaking year.
First Black nurse at Gillette Children’s Hospital continues to break barriers, change lives
"We can be the change we want to see:" Tammy Sinkfield-Morey, the first Black nurse to ever work at Gillette Children’s Hospital in St. Paul, continues to break barriers.
"We can be the change we want to see:" Tammy Sinkfield-Morey, the first Black nurse to ever work at Gillette Children’s Hospital in St. Paul, continues to break barriers.
State of Black Minnesota: Report sheds lights on inequalities
A report released on Thursday is shining a light on the challenges and inequalities that Black people in Minnesota face.
A report released on Thursday is shining a light on the challenges and inequalities that Black people in Minnesota face.
Garden Guy: Tips for planting a vegetable garden in Minnesota
It's about that time to start planting some veggies in your garden.
It's about that time to start planting some veggies in your garden.
Richfield bakery celebrates anniversary and adds kids baking classes
Starting a business is no easy task, especially during a pandemic, but Ebony Turner didn?t let that stop her from fulfilling a lifelong dream and opening Dessertopia. A year ago she moved into The Hub in Richfield, a shopping center she frequented as a kid. She specializes in custom cakes, but also sells cheesecake bars, cupcakes, ice cream and cannoli. To celebrate her year in business she?s added kids baking classes called Cake-preneur 101. For more information you can find her shop on social media at Dessertopia2021.
Starting a business is no easy task, especially during a pandemic, but Ebony Turner didn?t let that stop her from fulfilling a lifelong dream and opening Dessertopia. A year ago she moved into The Hub in Richfield, a shopping center she frequented as a kid. She specializes in custom cakes, but also sells cheesecake bars, cupcakes, ice cream and cannoli. To celebrate her year in business she?s added kids baking classes called Cake-preneur 101. For more information you can find her shop on social media at Dessertopia2021.
Minnesota gardening: Planting first vegetables of the season
Garden Guy Dale K has tips to starting your own vegetable garden.
Garden Guy Dale K has tips to starting your own vegetable garden.
Minnesota’s Teacher of the Year named for 2022
While all teachers have received increased attention for the work they have done on behalf of students since the start of the pandemic, one teacher has been officially named the 2022 Teacher of the Year.
While all teachers have received increased attention for the work they have done on behalf of students since the start of the pandemic, one teacher has been officially named the 2022 Teacher of the Year.
Minnesota state office created to reduce rates of missing and murdered Indigenous people lacks access to key data
The newly formed Minnesota Office for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives was created to provide a lifeline for families searching for their loved ones. But the director says her office lacks the law enforcement authority required for them to access data needed to track and understand one the state's most troubling and long-neglected problems.
The newly formed Minnesota Office for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives was created to provide a lifeline for families searching for their loved ones. But the director says her office lacks the law enforcement authority required for them to access data needed to track and understand one the state's most troubling and long-neglected problems.
Body to be exhumed in unexplained death of Maple Grove teen
An Anoka County Judge has granted the request of a Maple Grove mother to exhume the body of her 19-year-old son, Robbie Anderson, whose unexplained death was the subject of a FOX 9 investigation.
An Anoka County Judge has granted the request of a Maple Grove mother to exhume the body of her 19-year-old son, Robbie Anderson, whose unexplained death was the subject of a FOX 9 investigation.
The buzziest donut sweeping the country is now in the Twin Cities
Japan?s favorite donut has arrived in Minnesota and a St. Paul shop is baking them up fresh all day long, seven days a week. Soga Mochi Donut is inside Dragon Star Oriental Foods. The mochi donut is made up of eight doughy circles that are both crispy and chewy. There are at least two more mochi donut shops opening in the next year, one in Dinkytown and the other in Eden Prairie.
Japan?s favorite donut has arrived in Minnesota and a St. Paul shop is baking them up fresh all day long, seven days a week. Soga Mochi Donut is inside Dragon Star Oriental Foods. The mochi donut is made up of eight doughy circles that are both crispy and chewy. There are at least two more mochi donut shops opening in the next year, one in Dinkytown and the other in Eden Prairie.
Small Minnesota town finally gets ballpark lights 'We thought it was kind of a pipe dream'
The town of St. Patrick, a small community in southern Minnesota, likes to keep it simple. They have a ballpark, a bar and a church, but no mayor or city government. Now, after a successful fundraising effort last year, that ballpark finally has lights.
The town of St. Patrick, a small community in southern Minnesota, likes to keep it simple. They have a ballpark, a bar and a church, but no mayor or city government. Now, after a successful fundraising effort last year, that ballpark finally has lights.
Garden Guy: Essential garden tools for spring in Minnesota
While it doesn’t feel much like spring in Minnesota, the warmer weather will come. And when it does, you’ll want to make sure you have all the essential tools for gardening.
While it doesn’t feel much like spring in Minnesota, the warmer weather will come. And when it does, you’ll want to make sure you have all the essential tools for gardening.
Must-have garden tools for spring in Minnesota
Garden Guy's Dale K shares what tools you need for gardening this spring in Minnesota.
Garden Guy's Dale K shares what tools you need for gardening this spring in Minnesota.