Black Table Arts Cooperative prepares to open Longfellow space
A week from Thursday, a new cooperative will open in the Longfellow neighborhood of Minneapolis along Minnehaha Avenue.
A week from Thursday, a new cooperative will open in the Longfellow neighborhood of Minneapolis along Minnehaha Avenue.
Popular artwork from MIA re-created in ice
The Minneapolis Institute of Art is bringing a pieces of their collection outside the walls of the museum. They?ve teamed up with ?Ice Occasions? to recreate the fan-favorites as ice sculptures that?ll be placed in parks across Minneapolis for all to see. The art-in-ice will be on view starting Friday, February 19th. The five museum pieces and locations are: Veiled Lady at Longfellow Park, Olive Trees at Washburn-Fair Oaks Park, Your Dog at Bde Mka Ska, Celestial Horse at North Commons Park and Lobster Telephone at Boom Island Park. For more information visit: https://new.artsmia.org/art-in-ice/
The Minneapolis Institute of Art is bringing a pieces of their collection outside the walls of the museum. They?ve teamed up with ?Ice Occasions? to recreate the fan-favorites as ice sculptures that?ll be placed in parks across Minneapolis for all to see. The art-in-ice will be on view starting Friday, February 19th. The five museum pieces and locations are: Veiled Lady at Longfellow Park, Olive Trees at Washburn-Fair Oaks Park, Your Dog at Bde Mka Ska, Celestial Horse at North Commons Park and Lobster Telephone at Boom Island Park. For more information visit: https://new.artsmia.org/art-in-ice/
Mikayla Holmgren hopes to be 1st woman with Down Syndrome featured in Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue
The Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue has come a long way in the last few years making a commitment to inclusion. One of our own, Minnesota?s Halima Aden, was the first model featured wearing a hijab and burkini. Now, Marine on St. Croix native is hoping to be the next Minnesotan to make history in the issue. Her name is Mikayla Holmgren and if that name rings a bell it?s because she was the first woman with Down syndrome to compete in a Miss USA pageant entering the Miss Minnesota USA pageant in 2017. She won the Spirit of Miss USA and Director?s awards that night. Now she?s set her sights on the SI Swim Issue and put together her audition video which is now posted online. To follow along with her journey, you can check her out on Instagram @Mikholmgren_Inspiring_Others
The Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue has come a long way in the last few years making a commitment to inclusion. One of our own, Minnesota?s Halima Aden, was the first model featured wearing a hijab and burkini. Now, Marine on St. Croix native is hoping to be the next Minnesotan to make history in the issue. Her name is Mikayla Holmgren and if that name rings a bell it?s because she was the first woman with Down syndrome to compete in a Miss USA pageant entering the Miss Minnesota USA pageant in 2017. She won the Spirit of Miss USA and Director?s awards that night. Now she?s set her sights on the SI Swim Issue and put together her audition video which is now posted online. To follow along with her journey, you can check her out on Instagram @Mikholmgren_Inspiring_Others
Finding the perfect pot for the perfect plant
Choosing a pot for your plant can be challenging, there are so many choices, not to mention what size to choose. Choosing a pot doesn?t have to be tongue twister when you know what to look for. Garden Guy Dale K has the 101 on the perfect planter.
Choosing a pot for your plant can be challenging, there are so many choices, not to mention what size to choose. Choosing a pot doesn?t have to be tongue twister when you know what to look for. Garden Guy Dale K has the 101 on the perfect planter.
How I-94 ripped apart the Rondo neighborhood and one group's plan to help restore it
If you’ve ever driven on I-94 through St. Paul, you traveled through an ugly chapter in the city’s history.
If you’ve ever driven on I-94 through St. Paul, you traveled through an ugly chapter in the city’s history.
Jail suicides raise questions about mental health treatment behind bars
After he pleaded guilty to murdering his wife, the Hennepin County Jail seemed like the safest place for Joshua Fury, until it wasn't.
After he pleaded guilty to murdering his wife, the Hennepin County Jail seemed like the safest place for Joshua Fury, until it wasn't.
Jail suicides raise questions about mental health treatment behind bars
According to the Department of Corrections, in the last five years there have been 63 deaths in Minnesota county jails, 33�were suicides.��
According to the Department of Corrections, in the last five years there have been 63 deaths in Minnesota county jails, 33�were suicides.��
Robbinsdale restaurant is heating things up with ?Sexy Chef Calendar?
The Travail Collective team is not only whipping up memorable cuisine, they?re serving up unforgettable images in their newly released ?Sexy Chef Calendar? for 2021. The entertaining calendar features such highlights as ?dad bods? and an ode to Joe Exotic and movie ?The Shining.? The calendar is available at Pig Ate My Pizza in Robbinsdale. This is the 8th edition of the ?Sexy Chef Calendar.? It started as a fundraising effort to build out the space they?re currently located in. It was such a hit they continue to bring it back. For more information visit: https://www.pigatemypizza.com/
The Travail Collective team is not only whipping up memorable cuisine, they?re serving up unforgettable images in their newly released ?Sexy Chef Calendar? for 2021. The entertaining calendar features such highlights as ?dad bods? and an ode to Joe Exotic and movie ?The Shining.? The calendar is available at Pig Ate My Pizza in Robbinsdale. This is the 8th edition of the ?Sexy Chef Calendar.? It started as a fundraising effort to build out the space they?re currently located in. It was such a hit they continue to bring it back. For more information visit: https://www.pigatemypizza.com/
Rashad Vaughn Foundation announces first scholarship in honor of Black History Month
A professional basketball player with north Minneapolis ties is making moves on and off the court.
A professional basketball player with north Minneapolis ties is making moves on and off the court.
How to keep your roses looking great after Valentine's Day
Keep your fresh cut flowers looking as good as possible... for as long as possible. Garden Guy Dale K has some important tips to keeping roses in great shape.
Keep your fresh cut flowers looking as good as possible... for as long as possible. Garden Guy Dale K has some important tips to keeping roses in great shape.
Gavin Kaysen?s Spoon and Stable reopens to indoor dining
After months of closure, one of the Twin Cities most celebrated restaurants, Spoon and Stable is reopening its dining room for dinner and brunch on February 11th. Even before they opened their doors, all the February reservations had been booked. Reservations for March open up on February 15th. Fox 9 spoke with James Beard Award-Winning Chef, Gavin Kaysen about the decision to reopen and the updates he?s made to the menu.
After months of closure, one of the Twin Cities most celebrated restaurants, Spoon and Stable is reopening its dining room for dinner and brunch on February 11th. Even before they opened their doors, all the February reservations had been booked. Reservations for March open up on February 15th. Fox 9 spoke with James Beard Award-Winning Chef, Gavin Kaysen about the decision to reopen and the updates he?s made to the menu.
Lending organization seeks to close financing gap for businesses owned by minorities, women and veterans
The gap in financing between Black-owned businesses and white-owned businesses is stark, and experts say COVID-19 has only worsened the situation.
The gap in financing between Black-owned businesses and white-owned businesses is stark, and experts say COVID-19 has only worsened the situation.
Unconventional Valentine?s Day Gifts that last longer than fresh cut flowers
A dinner for two, chocolates, a bouquet of roses..... they all last such a short time. Avoid a mundane Valentine?s Day and branch out this year by giving your loved one a symbolic show of unconditional but unconventional love that will last longer than dinner, dessert and flowers! Garden Guy Dale K shows us his picks.
A dinner for two, chocolates, a bouquet of roses..... they all last such a short time. Avoid a mundane Valentine?s Day and branch out this year by giving your loved one a symbolic show of unconditional but unconventional love that will last longer than dinner, dessert and flowers! Garden Guy Dale K shows us his picks.
Glass Houses: Designer of IDS Center was Nazi sympathizer
Nearly 50 years ago, the IDS Center became the star of the Minneapolis skyline. At 57-stories it remains the city’s tallest building. For the man who designed it, architect Philip Johnson, it was also a breakthrough.
Nearly 50 years ago, the IDS Center became the star of the Minneapolis skyline. At 57-stories it remains the city’s tallest building. For the man who designed it, architect Philip Johnson, it was also a breakthrough.
Glass houses: Designer of IDS Center was Nazi sympathizer
Philip Johnson, the architect who designed the IDS Center in Minneapolis, had Nazi sympathies and fascist leanings.
Philip Johnson, the architect who designed the IDS Center in Minneapolis, had Nazi sympathies and fascist leanings.
Minnesota Children?s Museum reopens with new ?Doc McStuffins? exhibit
The Doc is in! Popular Disney Junior show ?Doc McStuffins? has come to life in a new exhibit at the Minnesota Children?s Museum. The cartoon is about a little girl who fixes up her toys, reassures them they?re going to be okay and encourages them not to be afraid of the doctor. The exhibit has been spread out over two areas to ensure social distancing and many of the touch-toys have been removed or switched to a different surface to allow for easier cleaning. The ?Doc McStuffins? exhibit will be in place through May 9th. MCM is now open Thursday to Sunday.
The Doc is in! Popular Disney Junior show ?Doc McStuffins? has come to life in a new exhibit at the Minnesota Children?s Museum. The cartoon is about a little girl who fixes up her toys, reassures them they?re going to be okay and encourages them not to be afraid of the doctor. The exhibit has been spread out over two areas to ensure social distancing and many of the touch-toys have been removed or switched to a different surface to allow for easier cleaning. The ?Doc McStuffins? exhibit will be in place through May 9th. MCM is now open Thursday to Sunday.
'I think she's playing possum': Woman's death one year later draws comparisons to George Floyd's
It was not the first time law enforcement was called to help Nekeya Moody during a mental health crisis, but it would be the last.
It was not the first time law enforcement was called to help Nekeya Moody during a mental health crisis, but it would be the last.
Getting a head start on your spring planting with Garden Guy Dale K
We are all in a state of dormancy as winter chills set in, including our gardens. As we all retreat into the dead of winter you can brighten the mood by starting spring right now. By sowing garden flowers now, Dale K shows us how to prep for the spring season at home.
We are all in a state of dormancy as winter chills set in, including our gardens. As we all retreat into the dead of winter you can brighten the mood by starting spring right now. By sowing garden flowers now, Dale K shows us how to prep for the spring season at home.
Realtors create Rondo Realty Group to help restore legacy of lost neighborhood
Shona Jackson and Malik Davis were born and raised in the historic Rondo Neighborhood in St. Paul – a once vibrant community, scarred by the construction of I-94 in the late ‘60s.
Shona Jackson and Malik Davis were born and raised in the historic Rondo Neighborhood in St. Paul – a once vibrant community, scarred by the construction of I-94 in the late ‘60s.
Double duty house plants -- how to keep your ferns happy
There is one group of house plants that rise above all others. Ferns not only create a beautiful indoor sanctuary that is stunning and green but also create an incredibly healthy environment by creating purified indoor living. Garden Guy Dale K has ideas to make sure your ferns live comfortable in your home.
There is one group of house plants that rise above all others. Ferns not only create a beautiful indoor sanctuary that is stunning and green but also create an incredibly healthy environment by creating purified indoor living. Garden Guy Dale K has ideas to make sure your ferns live comfortable in your home.