Alternatives to roses for Valentine's Day
FOX 9's Garden Guy Dale K talks alternatives to the traditional cut roses for Valentine's Day ? including some blooms that will last longer.
FOX 9's Garden Guy Dale K talks alternatives to the traditional cut roses for Valentine's Day ? including some blooms that will last longer.
Minnesota?s top robotics teams prepare to battle
The state?s top 48 high school and middle school robotics teams will face off in St. Paul this weekend for the FIRST Tech Challenge. The event begins Friday night at Roy Wilkins Auditorium and continues through Saturday. It is free and open to the public. At the start of the school year, the teams received this year?s challenge and designed a robot from scratch, even fabricating the parts on 3D printers. The top three teams will head to the World Championships in Houston. FOX 9 had a chance to check out the two teams from Maranatha Christian Academy in Booklyn Park who will compete this weekend.
The state?s top 48 high school and middle school robotics teams will face off in St. Paul this weekend for the FIRST Tech Challenge. The event begins Friday night at Roy Wilkins Auditorium and continues through Saturday. It is free and open to the public. At the start of the school year, the teams received this year?s challenge and designed a robot from scratch, even fabricating the parts on 3D printers. The top three teams will head to the World Championships in Houston. FOX 9 had a chance to check out the two teams from Maranatha Christian Academy in Booklyn Park who will compete this weekend.
Nonprofit works to get more Black male teachers into the classroom
Studies show that students of color stay in school longer when they have a teacher of color in class. Now, a new nonprofit is working to get more Black teachers into the classroom.
Studies show that students of color stay in school longer when they have a teacher of color in class. Now, a new nonprofit is working to get more Black teachers into the classroom.
Legalizing marijuana in Minnesota: Explosive risks tied to home THC extraction labs
It comes in edibles, candy, and other concentrated forms – but extracting cannabis oil under the wrong conditions can be disastrous.
It comes in edibles, candy, and other concentrated forms – but extracting cannabis oil under the wrong conditions can be disastrous.
Spring Flower Show at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
The Spring Flower Show runs Feb. 3-26 at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. This year's themes is Gardening With Nature, featuring an emphasis on gardens that benefit birds, bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects.
The Spring Flower Show runs Feb. 3-26 at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. This year's themes is Gardening With Nature, featuring an emphasis on gardens that benefit birds, bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects.
New exhibit for kids allows them to step inside famous paintings
Well-known works of art have been brought to life at the Minnesota Children?s Museum. The new exhibit is called ?Framed: Step into Art.? Kids can step inside Grant Wood?s ?Dinner for Threshers,? or replace Mona Lisa?s face with their own. ?Framed? will be in place on the 4th floor through May 7th. Admission to the exhibit is included in general admission.
Well-known works of art have been brought to life at the Minnesota Children?s Museum. The new exhibit is called ?Framed: Step into Art.? Kids can step inside Grant Wood?s ?Dinner for Threshers,? or replace Mona Lisa?s face with their own. ?Framed? will be in place on the 4th floor through May 7th. Admission to the exhibit is included in general admission.
Minnesota Untold: An iconic story from Minnesota’s ‘Golden Age’ shows its rust
The most telling stories may be the ones we keep telling ourselves, over, and over, again.
The most telling stories may be the ones we keep telling ourselves, over, and over, again.
Minnesota Untold: An iconic story from Minnesota?s ?Golden Age? shows its rust
The most telling stories may be the ones we keep telling ourselves, over, and over, again.
The most telling stories may be the ones we keep telling ourselves, over, and over, again.
World?s Toughest Rodeo returns to St. Paul
The floor of the Xcel Energy Center is now buried in a foot of dirt for the World?s Toughest Rodeo. The event takes place Feb. 3-4. Fans can expect action, entertainment and intense competition as the cowboys work toward their mission of being crowned ProRodeo?s World Champion. There will be bull riding, saddle bronc riding and bareback riding including a women?s barrel racing showdown.
The floor of the Xcel Energy Center is now buried in a foot of dirt for the World?s Toughest Rodeo. The event takes place Feb. 3-4. Fans can expect action, entertainment and intense competition as the cowboys work toward their mission of being crowned ProRodeo?s World Champion. There will be bull riding, saddle bronc riding and bareback riding including a women?s barrel racing showdown.
Minneapolis Public Schools was nearly conned out of $500K
At the height of the pandemic, one of Minnesota’s largest school districts fell victim to cyber fraud and nearly lost half a million dollars in the process.
At the height of the pandemic, one of Minnesota’s largest school districts fell victim to cyber fraud and nearly lost half a million dollars in the process.
'The Sound of Gospel' to celebrate music, culture in downtown Minneapolis
As a source of hope and inspiration, .the influence of Black gospel music on American culture is widespread. This weekend at North Central University in downtown Minneapolis, a local stage production will use "The Sound of Gospel" to take the audience on a journey.
As a source of hope and inspiration, .the influence of Black gospel music on American culture is widespread. This weekend at North Central University in downtown Minneapolis, a local stage production will use "The Sound of Gospel" to take the audience on a journey.
Our Streets Minneapolis must register lobbyists
Our Streets Minneapolis, a bike and pedestrian advocacy group that puts on the popular Open Streets events, has run afoul of state lobbying rules.
Our Streets Minneapolis, a bike and pedestrian advocacy group that puts on the popular Open Streets events, has run afoul of state lobbying rules.
Minneapolis Home & Remodeling Show this weekend
The Minneapolis Home & Remodeling show takes over U.S. Bank Stadium this weekend. There are hundreds of vendors offering up ideas and expertise for everything from windows and siding to flooring and even innovative tiny homes. The show takes place on the field and concourse. It runs Feb. 3-5.
The Minneapolis Home & Remodeling show takes over U.S. Bank Stadium this weekend. There are hundreds of vendors offering up ideas and expertise for everything from windows and siding to flooring and even innovative tiny homes. The show takes place on the field and concourse. It runs Feb. 3-5.
10 plants to cure your winter blues
FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K shares his top 10 picks for plants to help you cure your winter blues.
FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K shares his top 10 picks for plants to help you cure your winter blues.
Minneapolis pow wow singer shines spotlight on Indigenous art form
Pow wow singer Joe Rainey, who has collaborated with the likes of Bon Iver and Chance the Rapper, is preparing for one of his first shows in his hometown of Minneapolis. His music is shining a spotlight on Ojibwe culture.
Pow wow singer Joe Rainey, who has collaborated with the likes of Bon Iver and Chance the Rapper, is preparing for one of his first shows in his hometown of Minneapolis. His music is shining a spotlight on Ojibwe culture.
Twin Cities will soon have its first hair braiding school
A school founded by two African immigrants is set to become the Twin Cities metro's first hair braiding school.
A school founded by two African immigrants is set to become the Twin Cities metro's first hair braiding school.
Where hibiscus and ferns grow: Garden Guy
Garden Guy Dale K is in Florida checking out where hibiscus and ferns grow.
Garden Guy Dale K is in Florida checking out where hibiscus and ferns grow.
Morning sweetness: Burnsville staple opens its doors once again, with new owners
A classic donut shop in Burnsville is back in business. The name is the same, but that?s about it. Donut Star first opened in the 70?s. Last year, new owners purchased the property and began major renovations, adding a donut-themed rock star space mural. As for the donuts, they?re taking a new approach to baking the classics. Everything is made in-house by-hand. Donut Star is open Wednesday through Sunday, 6am to 2pm. It?s located at 2901 Cliff Road E.
A classic donut shop in Burnsville is back in business. The name is the same, but that?s about it. Donut Star first opened in the 70?s. Last year, new owners purchased the property and began major renovations, adding a donut-themed rock star space mural. As for the donuts, they?re taking a new approach to baking the classics. Everything is made in-house by-hand. Donut Star is open Wednesday through Sunday, 6am to 2pm. It?s located at 2901 Cliff Road E.
Get to know Furball Farm Pet Sanctuary's mascot Will
Cats become internet-famous at Faribault?s Furball Farm Pet Sanctuary
Cats become internet-famous at Faribault?s Furball Farm Pet Sanctuary
Ramsey County deputies used excessive force in 2020 ambulance call: Lawsuit
The family of Nekeya Moody filed a federal civil rights lawsuit Thursday against Ramsey County and two of its sheriff's deputies for her death during a mental health call nearly three years ago.
The family of Nekeya Moody filed a federal civil rights lawsuit Thursday against Ramsey County and two of its sheriff's deputies for her death during a mental health call nearly three years ago.