List: Mask policies for Minnesota school districts
Many Minnesota school districts are instituting mask mandates for the upcoming school year as the COVID-19 delta variant spreads. While some are requiring students and staff to wear masks, such as Minneapolis and St. Paul, others are recommending it or making it optional.
Many Minnesota school districts are instituting mask mandates for the upcoming school year as the COVID-19 delta variant spreads. While some are requiring students and staff to wear masks, such as Minneapolis and St. Paul, others are recommending it or making it optional.
Minneapolis Cider Co. adds more pickleball courts
The Minneapolis Cider Co. opened in 2019 after a trip to Europe inspired the founders to create the same cider experience here. When the doors opened, there was extra space so the owners decided to put in a few pickleball courts. The pickleball leagues took off and two years later they?ve added more courts and an event center. The official unveiling is happening Friday September 10th at 3pm. Admission is free. There will be live music, s?mores, cider and of course pickleball.
The Minneapolis Cider Co. opened in 2019 after a trip to Europe inspired the founders to create the same cider experience here. When the doors opened, there was extra space so the owners decided to put in a few pickleball courts. The pickleball leagues took off and two years later they?ve added more courts and an event center. The official unveiling is happening Friday September 10th at 3pm. Admission is free. There will be live music, s?mores, cider and of course pickleball.
Beyond mums! Flowers for fall with Garden Guy Dale K
It's time to give our container gardens a fresh look for fall. Garden Guy Dale K explores some spectacular fall annuals that go beyond mums.
It's time to give our container gardens a fresh look for fall. Garden Guy Dale K explores some spectacular fall annuals that go beyond mums.
Sobieski wins Town Ball championship game in front of record crowd
After three weeks and 65 games, the 98th annual Amateur State Baseball Tournament has come to a close.
After three weeks and 65 games, the 98th annual Amateur State Baseball Tournament has come to a close.
Mahdi Ali: 'I’m Not the One'
Mahdi Ali was only a teenager when he was convicted 11 years ago of killing three men in a botched robbery of the Seward Market in Minneapolis.
Mahdi Ali was only a teenager when he was convicted 11 years ago of killing three men in a botched robbery of the Seward Market in Minneapolis.
Utterly fantastic: Garden Guy Dale K tries to milk a cow at the fair
Garden Guy Dale K goes head to head with a Minnesota dairy farmer at the Great Minnesota Get Together. Let's just say, Dale might need a little more practice.
Garden Guy Dale K goes head to head with a Minnesota dairy farmer at the Great Minnesota Get Together. Let's just say, Dale might need a little more practice.
Meeting the llamas of the State Fair costume contest
Garden Guy Dale K loves to check out the llamas and alpacas at the Minnesota State Fair. He introduces us to some of his favorites.
Garden Guy Dale K loves to check out the llamas and alpacas at the Minnesota State Fair. He introduces us to some of his favorites.
Your Take: Experts discuss how to support students' mental health
Mental health professionals discuss the challenges kids will face and how adults can support them during the school year.
Mental health professionals discuss the challenges kids will face and how adults can support them during the school year.
Minnesota teachers share excitement, concerns about heading back to school
FOX 9 sat down with some local teachers to talk about what they’re looking forward to this school year, as well as concerns about COVID-19.
FOX 9 sat down with some local teachers to talk about what they’re looking forward to this school year, as well as concerns about COVID-19.
Island of calm amid the hustle and bustle of the State Fair
The Minnesota Water Garden Society is celebrating its 20th year of tending a garden at the Minnesota State fair. Garden Guy Dale K shows us the perfect place to catch your breath and hit the fair re-set button.
The Minnesota Water Garden Society is celebrating its 20th year of tending a garden at the Minnesota State fair. Garden Guy Dale K shows us the perfect place to catch your breath and hit the fair re-set button.
Break out the flannel - behind the scenes at the State Fair Lumberjack Show
World class forest-sport athletes are competing in an array of timber events at the North Woods Stage at the Minnesota State Fair. Shayne Wells tries her hand at one of the classics.
World class forest-sport athletes are competing in an array of timber events at the North Woods Stage at the Minnesota State Fair. Shayne Wells tries her hand at one of the classics.
Back to School: Students share excitement for new school year amid pandemic
Students in Minnesota, and across the nation, have been dealing with the unexpected over the past year and a half. Now they are preparing for a new school year that might come with some new challenges. FOX 9?s Hannah Flood talked to 2nd, 3rd, 6th and 8th grade students in the Anoka-Hennepin School District about what school has been like and what they?re looking forward to this school year.
Students in Minnesota, and across the nation, have been dealing with the unexpected over the past year and a half. Now they are preparing for a new school year that might come with some new challenges. FOX 9?s Hannah Flood talked to 2nd, 3rd, 6th and 8th grade students in the Anoka-Hennepin School District about what school has been like and what they?re looking forward to this school year.
From inception to finished piece: What it takes to create crop art
What does it take to truly create a standout piece of crop art? From the idea to showing it off at the Minnesota State Fair, artist Christy Klancher takes us through her process.
What does it take to truly create a standout piece of crop art? From the idea to showing it off at the Minnesota State Fair, artist Christy Klancher takes us through her process.
Minnesota student test scores drop in 2021, state launches learning recovery program
State leaders are launching a student learning recovery system after 2021's state assessment results showed a decline in the number of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards across all subjects.
State leaders are launching a student learning recovery system after 2021's state assessment results showed a decline in the number of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards across all subjects.
Famed Minnesota butter sculptor on passing the knife
Linda Christensen has been carving the butter sculptures at the Minnesota State Fair for five decades. Shayne Wells chats with the legend before she officially hangs up her knife.
Linda Christensen has been carving the butter sculptures at the Minnesota State Fair for five decades. Shayne Wells chats with the legend before she officially hangs up her knife.
FOX 9's Back to School: 2021 series kicks off
FOX 9 is going Back to School in its new series to explore how schools are planning to face the unexpected amid the ongoing pandemic.
FOX 9 is going Back to School in its new series to explore how schools are planning to face the unexpected amid the ongoing pandemic.
Gentle giants at the Minnesota State Fair
The barns are bustling at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds with animals ready for a show. Shayne Wells takes us inside the horse barn ahead of the draft horse competition.
The barns are bustling at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds with animals ready for a show. Shayne Wells takes us inside the horse barn ahead of the draft horse competition.
A healthy pit stop at the MN State Fair: Minnesota Apples
Minnesota Apples is a great pit stop for some snappy Minnesota favorite apple varieties. This morning Garden Guy Dale K checks in to see how this year?s apple crop is different.
Minnesota Apples is a great pit stop for some snappy Minnesota favorite apple varieties. This morning Garden Guy Dale K checks in to see how this year?s apple crop is different.
New food vendor at Minnesota State Fair: Fluffy's Hand Cut Donuts
There are at least six new food vendors at this year's Minnesota State Fair, including Fluffy's Hand-Cut Donuts which is serving up their giant donut creations. The donuts are also one of the 25 new food offerings this year.
There are at least six new food vendors at this year's Minnesota State Fair, including Fluffy's Hand-Cut Donuts which is serving up their giant donut creations. The donuts are also one of the 25 new food offerings this year.
Minnesota Farmers Union gets in the restaurant business
The Minnesota Farmers Union has opened a new spot in Minneapolis? Mill District. It?s the first of its kind in the state and connects its guests to local farms like never before. Farmers Kitchen + Bar is in the former Spoonriver space across from the Guthrie Theater. The farmer-to-table eatery features a selection of fresh salads, sandwiches, picnic platters, beer and wine. There?s also a coffee bar serving a State Fair favorite, the Maple Cream Nitro Cold Press year-round, with an assortment of freshly baked pastries. The coffee bar opens at 7:30am while the restaurant is open from 10am to 4pm Wednesday to Sunday.
The Minnesota Farmers Union has opened a new spot in Minneapolis? Mill District. It?s the first of its kind in the state and connects its guests to local farms like never before. Farmers Kitchen + Bar is in the former Spoonriver space across from the Guthrie Theater. The farmer-to-table eatery features a selection of fresh salads, sandwiches, picnic platters, beer and wine. There?s also a coffee bar serving a State Fair favorite, the Maple Cream Nitro Cold Press year-round, with an assortment of freshly baked pastries. The coffee bar opens at 7:30am while the restaurant is open from 10am to 4pm Wednesday to Sunday.