Bee Week on the Buzz: Plants to attract pollinators to your backyard
It doesn't take much to help pollinators in your own backyard. Garden Guy Dale K joined the Buzz with his suggestions to create a pollinator-friendly habitat.
It doesn't take much to help pollinators in your own backyard. Garden Guy Dale K joined the Buzz with his suggestions to create a pollinator-friendly habitat.
Growing your best tomatoes yet with Garden Guy Dale K
The time is now to start planting tomatoes in your garden. Dale K makes sure everyone is set up for success to grow their best tomatoes yet.
The time is now to start planting tomatoes in your garden. Dale K makes sure everyone is set up for success to grow their best tomatoes yet.
Legion baseball has record 372 teams sign up for 2021 summer season
Officials with the Minnesota American Legion Baseball Committee announced Thursday they’ve reached an all-time high for teams that plan to play in 2021. Officials say 372 teams across the state plan to take the field this season.
Officials with the Minnesota American Legion Baseball Committee announced Thursday they’ve reached an all-time high for teams that plan to play in 2021. Officials say 372 teams across the state plan to take the field this season.
Baby season has begun at Alpaca farm in River Falls
It?s baby season at Eagle Eye Farm near River Falls. The farm is primarily a home to Alpacas but also has Mini Highland Cows, Babydoll sheep and Kunekune pigs. This week, their first Alpaca baby was born and there are more on the way. The farm is open for public tours, though you?ll need to reserve a day and time in advance. They also offer Alpaca yoga on the farm and summer camp opportunities
It?s baby season at Eagle Eye Farm near River Falls. The farm is primarily a home to Alpacas but also has Mini Highland Cows, Babydoll sheep and Kunekune pigs. This week, their first Alpaca baby was born and there are more on the way. The farm is open for public tours, though you?ll need to reserve a day and time in advance. They also offer Alpaca yoga on the farm and summer camp opportunities
Quadriplegic pro video gamer paving the way for accessibility in gaming
Randy Fitzgerald has made a career out of video games despite being a quadriplegic. Now, his success and efforts are paving the way for more accessibility in the gaming world.
Randy Fitzgerald has made a career out of video games despite being a quadriplegic. Now, his success and efforts are paving the way for more accessibility in the gaming world.
Gopher softball looks to make impression in NCAA tournament
After playing a Big Ten-only schedule, the Gophers softball team is ready for the big stage.
After playing a Big Ten-only schedule, the Gophers softball team is ready for the big stage.
Vegan breakfast caf� opens in Downtown Minneapolis
There?s a new breakfast spot in Minneapolis serving up waffles, fluffy mini pancakes and Vietnamese coffee. Every menu item is vegan, gluten-free and nut-free. The Coconut Whisk Caf� is on Nicollet Mall near 9th St. S. The team behind the caf� are also the founders of Coconut Whisk vegan baking mixes. The caf� is open Thursday to Sunday 9am to 2pm. For more information visit: CoconutWhisk.com
There?s a new breakfast spot in Minneapolis serving up waffles, fluffy mini pancakes and Vietnamese coffee. Every menu item is vegan, gluten-free and nut-free. The Coconut Whisk Caf� is on Nicollet Mall near 9th St. S. The team behind the caf� are also the founders of Coconut Whisk vegan baking mixes. The caf� is open Thursday to Sunday 9am to 2pm. For more information visit: CoconutWhisk.com
St. Paul chocolatier combines love of bees and decadent treats
The craft chocolate market is booming, but a St. Paul chocolatier was way ahead of the trend. Ten year ago, Susan Brown started blending honey from the St. Paul hives she keeps with single-origin chocolate to create the decadent Honey Bon Bons that have landed her in Forbes Magazine and The New York Times. She owns Mademoiselle Miel, a chocolate shop in Downtown St. Paul that has beehives on the roof.
The craft chocolate market is booming, but a St. Paul chocolatier was way ahead of the trend. Ten year ago, Susan Brown started blending honey from the St. Paul hives she keeps with single-origin chocolate to create the decadent Honey Bon Bons that have landed her in Forbes Magazine and The New York Times. She owns Mademoiselle Miel, a chocolate shop in Downtown St. Paul that has beehives on the roof.
Twin Cities Auto Show returns in new location
The Twin Cities Auto show has taken a detour. Instead of packing the Minneapolis Convention Center with the latest and greatest vehicles, they?ve taken over the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. With more room to spread out, they?ve added features including a Truck Track and Monster Trucks, some of which you can take a spin in. Many State Fair food vendors are also opening up for the event including Sweet Martha?s Cookies.
The Twin Cities Auto show has taken a detour. Instead of packing the Minneapolis Convention Center with the latest and greatest vehicles, they?ve taken over the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. With more room to spread out, they?ve added features including a Truck Track and Monster Trucks, some of which you can take a spin in. Many State Fair food vendors are also opening up for the event including Sweet Martha?s Cookies.
Secret discipline: Does ‘coaching’ allow officers to slip through cracks?
The practice of "coaching" in police departments could be used in lieu of officer discipline, keeping the situation out of the public eye.
The practice of "coaching" in police departments could be used in lieu of officer discipline, keeping the situation out of the public eye.
Planting a successful container garden with Dale K
Ready to start planting your container gardens this spring? Before you dive headfirst into potting soil here are Garden Guy Dale K's top tips for a successful container garden.
Ready to start planting your container gardens this spring? Before you dive headfirst into potting soil here are Garden Guy Dale K's top tips for a successful container garden.
Barber to the sports stars opens new shop
Meleyen Tengben opened his first barbershop in Brooklyn Park three years ago and in that time has garnered a huge following, especially among pro athletes. For that reason, he wanted to open a second location closer to the downtown core. His new Uptown ?Meleyen?s Sports Barbershop? is located near Hennepin Ave and 28th St. You can follow him on Instagram to see his work and celeb clients who are always popping in: @MeleyensSportsBarbershop
Meleyen Tengben opened his first barbershop in Brooklyn Park three years ago and in that time has garnered a huge following, especially among pro athletes. For that reason, he wanted to open a second location closer to the downtown core. His new Uptown ?Meleyen?s Sports Barbershop? is located near Hennepin Ave and 28th St. You can follow him on Instagram to see his work and celeb clients who are always popping in: @MeleyensSportsBarbershop
Excelsior bar's 'Labor Inducer' burger credited with 31 births and counting
The "Labor Inducer" burger, at Suburban in downtown Excelsior, was named after the co-owner went into labor soon after eating it. Now, 30 other mothers say the same thing happened for them.
The "Labor Inducer" burger, at Suburban in downtown Excelsior, was named after the co-owner went into labor soon after eating it. Now, 30 other mothers say the same thing happened for them.
New Twin Cities fitness trend alert: Sauna Gyms have arrived
The metro fitness scene is heating up. There are two new gyms, one that just opened and another opening soon, that offer infrared sauna workouts. Each sauna has a screen that plays different types of classes from H.I.I.T to Cycling and Yoga. The saunas are typically set at about 125 to 130 degrees. The idea of a heated workout is one that is catching on all across the country. Hot Worx is a fitness chain that started in the south. Right now, there?s a Hot Worx planned for Woodbury and another in Lakeville that opened in February. And there are more than a dozen licenses for future Hot Worx Twin Cities locations
The metro fitness scene is heating up. There are two new gyms, one that just opened and another opening soon, that offer infrared sauna workouts. Each sauna has a screen that plays different types of classes from H.I.I.T to Cycling and Yoga. The saunas are typically set at about 125 to 130 degrees. The idea of a heated workout is one that is catching on all across the country. Hot Worx is a fitness chain that started in the south. Right now, there?s a Hot Worx planned for Woodbury and another in Lakeville that opened in February. And there are more than a dozen licenses for future Hot Worx Twin Cities locations
Pops of flowers and color for shade
Shady areas can be a limiting challenge for even the most seasoned gardeners when it comes to spring flowers. Garden Guy Dale K has his picks for flowers and color that not only bloom in the shade but will actually thrive as well.
Shady areas can be a limiting challenge for even the most seasoned gardeners when it comes to spring flowers. Garden Guy Dale K has his picks for flowers and color that not only bloom in the shade but will actually thrive as well.
Prohibition-style speakeasy opens in downtown Anoka
There?s a new hardware store in Anoka that doesn?t sell a single home improvement product. Instead, it?s a hidden bar reminiscent of the prohibition-era speakeasies from 100 years ago. It?s called ?The Hardware Store? and it?s only marking is a red light in an alley. When you walk in, there?s a wall full of vintage tools. Though the passcode can change, on this particular day you can get in by saying you?d like to buy a hammer. Inside, it feels like you stepped back in time with velvet seating and throwback portraits. As for the drinks, almost every ingredient in the craft cocktails is hand-made and don?t be surprised if the drink includes flames or even a smoker. They?re open Wednesday to Saturday.
There?s a new hardware store in Anoka that doesn?t sell a single home improvement product. Instead, it?s a hidden bar reminiscent of the prohibition-era speakeasies from 100 years ago. It?s called ?The Hardware Store? and it?s only marking is a red light in an alley. When you walk in, there?s a wall full of vintage tools. Though the passcode can change, on this particular day you can get in by saying you?d like to buy a hammer. Inside, it feels like you stepped back in time with velvet seating and throwback portraits. As for the drinks, almost every ingredient in the craft cocktails is hand-made and don?t be surprised if the drink includes flames or even a smoker. They?re open Wednesday to Saturday.
Un-Frog-getable: What happened to Minnesota’s deformed frogs?
A discovery of deformed frogs by some Minnesota New Country School students in the 90s set off a media whirlwind. But did scientists ever figure out what happened to the frogs?
A discovery of deformed frogs by some Minnesota New Country School students in the 90s set off a media whirlwind. But did scientists ever figure out what happened to the frogs?
What happened to the mysterious deformed frogs of Minnesota
The FOX 9 Investigators look into the mystery of the deformed frogs of Minnesota that first came up 25 years ago.
The FOX 9 Investigators look into the mystery of the deformed frogs of Minnesota that first came up 25 years ago.
Mother's Day gift ideas from Garden Guy Dale K
Looking for the perfect gift for Mother?s Day? Look no further than beautiful flowers for Mum that will last all season long.
Looking for the perfect gift for Mother?s Day? Look no further than beautiful flowers for Mum that will last all season long.
St. Paul woman who launched her own makeup brand, lands spot on TV show
St. Paul makeup artist, Tameka Jones was furloughed early on in the pandemic. She used that as inspiration to start a makeup line, something she?d always dreamed of doing. Her line of lipsticks and lip care is called ?Lip Esteem.? It?s plant-based and cruelty-free. Jones found all her own ingredients based on her experiences with the brands in the market right now. She wanted something moisturizing that would last. She?s been selling her products online and at Farmer?s Markets in the Twin Cities. Now she and her makeup line are being filmed for the 6th season of the TV show ?Small Business Revolution? that airs on HULU and Amazon Prime. This season will air this this fall. It?s focusing on Black-owned businesses in the Twin Cities.
St. Paul makeup artist, Tameka Jones was furloughed early on in the pandemic. She used that as inspiration to start a makeup line, something she?d always dreamed of doing. Her line of lipsticks and lip care is called ?Lip Esteem.? It?s plant-based and cruelty-free. Jones found all her own ingredients based on her experiences with the brands in the market right now. She wanted something moisturizing that would last. She?s been selling her products online and at Farmer?s Markets in the Twin Cities. Now she and her makeup line are being filmed for the 6th season of the TV show ?Small Business Revolution? that airs on HULU and Amazon Prime. This season will air this this fall. It?s focusing on Black-owned businesses in the Twin Cities.