Garden Guy Dale K shares his favorite plants "on a stick"
Garden Guy Dale K shares his favorite plants "on a stick."
Garden Guy Dale K shares his favorite plants "on a stick."
'Black Boy, Black Boy:' Minneapolis author, illustrator use book to inspire kids of color
A local author and illustrator are hoping to inspire kids of color to chase their dreams.
A local author and illustrator are hoping to inspire kids of color to chase their dreams.
SEAD Project provides COVID-19 resources for Southeast Asian communities in Minnesota
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the Minneapolis-based Southeast Asian Diaspora (SEAD) Project provided hand sanitizers and face masks to Minnesota’s Southeast Asian communities.
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the Minneapolis-based Southeast Asian Diaspora (SEAD) Project provided hand sanitizers and face masks to Minnesota’s Southeast Asian communities.
Project Food Forest tackles rural food insecurity in southwestern Minnesota
Project Food Forest, a nonprofit organization based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is working to strengthen the connection between minority groups and the rest of the community to address food insecurity in Rock County.
Project Food Forest, a nonprofit organization based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is working to strengthen the connection between minority groups and the rest of the community to address food insecurity in Rock County.
Minneapolis chefs serve Native American elders during COVID-19 pandemic
Chefs of the Gatherings Cafe at the Minneapolis American Indian Center have been preparing healthy and delicious meals for the elderly in their community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chefs of the Gatherings Cafe at the Minneapolis American Indian Center have been preparing healthy and delicious meals for the elderly in their community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Group of Black golfers keep clubs swinging in Minneapolis decades after founding
Minnesota has more golfers per capita than just about any other state and that includes a group of Black golfers that have been playing together at a historic course in Minneapolis for decades.
Minnesota has more golfers per capita than just about any other state and that includes a group of Black golfers that have been playing together at a historic course in Minneapolis for decades.
Voices for Change: Twin Cities-based Project Diva International expands its reach
For more than 10 years, the Twin Cities area nonprofit Project Diva International has helped to shape the lives of black girls in Minnesota.
For more than 10 years, the Twin Cities area nonprofit Project Diva International has helped to shape the lives of black girls in Minnesota.
COVID-19 outbreak at Seneca plant in Glencoe possibly linked to seasonal workers
August in Minnesota brings sweet corn and hundreds of seasonal workers to the Seneca Foods packing facility in Glencoe. This year, it also brought COVID-19.
August in Minnesota brings sweet corn and hundreds of seasonal workers to the Seneca Foods packing facility in Glencoe. This year, it also brought COVID-19.
Lawmaker questions, attorney defends Minnesota Freedom Fund's cash bail practices after FOX 9 investigation
When two Minneapolis Police officers charged with aiding and abetting the murder of George Floyd bailed out jail, few people raised an eyebrow.
When two Minneapolis Police officers charged with aiding and abetting the murder of George Floyd bailed out jail, few people raised an eyebrow.
Young journalist shares experience covering tumultuous summer in Minneapolis
Last week, nine young journalists participated in the ThreeSixty Journalism's inaugural Digital Media Arts Camp where they remotely worked on photo essays, audio stories, illustrations, social media, and interactive digital stories.
Last week, nine young journalists participated in the ThreeSixty Journalism's inaugural Digital Media Arts Camp where they remotely worked on photo essays, audio stories, illustrations, social media, and interactive digital stories.
Big League, Big Heads
A local print shop is hard at work creating new big heads for the next Twins home game. The cutouts made their debut during the opener with the faces of 80 Twins? legends. Now fans will get the chance to see their likeness in the lower-level seats. And in some cases, their pets are getting a front row seat. Resolution Graphics in Arden Hills has printed everything from babies heads to cats and dogs. For $80, $40 for season ticket holders, fans could purchase a two-and-a-half-foot high likeness of their face. Each ?big head? will be returned to fans after the season as a keepsake.
A local print shop is hard at work creating new big heads for the next Twins home game. The cutouts made their debut during the opener with the faces of 80 Twins? legends. Now fans will get the chance to see their likeness in the lower-level seats. And in some cases, their pets are getting a front row seat. Resolution Graphics in Arden Hills has printed everything from babies heads to cats and dogs. For $80, $40 for season ticket holders, fans could purchase a two-and-a-half-foot high likeness of their face. Each ?big head? will be returned to fans after the season as a keepsake.
Couple brings diversity along with Cajun food to central Minnesota with new restaurant
Food can be a powerful way to bring people together and teach them about different cultures.
Food can be a powerful way to bring people together and teach them about different cultures.
Maplewood Mall zoo reopens with new name
The Cock-a-doodle Zoo in the Maplewood Mall has reopened with a new name and mission. Sustainable Safari will focus on animal education and what needs to happen to keep their habitats sustainable. The zoo has kangaroos, capybarra, African porcupine, ringtail lemurs and new additions like wallabies and badgers. The zoo is open the same hours as the mall.
The Cock-a-doodle Zoo in the Maplewood Mall has reopened with a new name and mission. Sustainable Safari will focus on animal education and what needs to happen to keep their habitats sustainable. The zoo has kangaroos, capybarra, African porcupine, ringtail lemurs and new additions like wallabies and badgers. The zoo is open the same hours as the mall.
‘Thrown under the bus': Text messages detail Minneapolis frustration
More than 24 hours before the fall of the Third Police Precinct, Minneapolis City officials knew they had lost control of the city and needed help.
More than 24 hours before the fall of the Third Police Precinct, Minneapolis City officials knew they had lost control of the city and needed help.
Learn how to vegetable garden like a pro at brand new Arboretum exhibit
Garden Guy Dale K takes us to the new 'Farm at the Arboretum'. The large addition to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum features expansive demonstration gardens dedicated to the past, present, and future of vegetable and crop production.
Garden Guy Dale K takes us to the new 'Farm at the Arboretum'. The large addition to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum features expansive demonstration gardens dedicated to the past, present, and future of vegetable and crop production.
Twin Cities Company Brings Glamping Experience To You
Pitched MPLS launched this new business venture this spring. The company brings an Instagram-worthy set up to customer’s backyards including large canvas tents, a bed and bedding, picnic tables, fire pits, and even a screen for watching movies. They do all the set up and clean up. Owners, Kenny and Autumn Young, weren’t sure what would happen with ‘Pitched’ given the pandemic, but with parties and vacations getting cancelled due to COVID 19, their business quickly took off and they’ve purchased more tents and opened up more glamping dates.
Pitched MPLS launched this new business venture this spring. The company brings an Instagram-worthy set up to customer’s backyards including large canvas tents, a bed and bedding, picnic tables, fire pits, and even a screen for watching movies. They do all the set up and clean up. Owners, Kenny and Autumn Young, weren’t sure what would happen with ‘Pitched’ given the pandemic, but with parties and vacations getting cancelled due to COVID 19, their business quickly took off and they’ve purchased more tents and opened up more glamping dates.
Prehistoric experience arrives at state fairgrounds
The Minnesota State Fairgrounds are taking you back in time for the next two weekends. ?Dinosaur Adventure? is a drive-thru experience that features 80 life-sized dinosaurs including a 40-foot robotic T-rex. They also offer a guided audio tour. You do have to purchase tickets in advance for a specific time-slot. For more information visit: www.dinosauradventure.com
The Minnesota State Fairgrounds are taking you back in time for the next two weekends. ?Dinosaur Adventure? is a drive-thru experience that features 80 life-sized dinosaurs including a 40-foot robotic T-rex. They also offer a guided audio tour. You do have to purchase tickets in advance for a specific time-slot. For more information visit: www.dinosauradventure.com
Como Zoo & Como Town Amusement Park Reopen
The Como Zoo is now open daily from 10am to 4pm. Before you go, you?ll need a reservation and masks are required. Also included in the safety plan, a one-way walking path that begins at the new Cleveland Court. It?s located near the carousel and Como Town. Reservations are only available on Como?s website: https://comozooconservatory.org/ Como Town will reopen Wednesday - Sunday with limited-capacity time slot packages at 10:00, 11:30, 1:00 and 2:30. Tickets are $13.00. Reservations and information for Como Town can be found at www.comotown.com.
The Como Zoo is now open daily from 10am to 4pm. Before you go, you?ll need a reservation and masks are required. Also included in the safety plan, a one-way walking path that begins at the new Cleveland Court. It?s located near the carousel and Como Town. Reservations are only available on Como?s website: https://comozooconservatory.org/ Como Town will reopen Wednesday - Sunday with limited-capacity time slot packages at 10:00, 11:30, 1:00 and 2:30. Tickets are $13.00. Reservations and information for Como Town can be found at www.comotown.com.
Brooklyn Park opens new pop-up plaza
What was once a grassy field on the corner of a busy intersection in Brooklyn Park is now a pop-up space dubbed Plaza Park. The gathering spot is next to the Brooklyn Park Library on the corner of 85th Avenue North and West Broadway Avenue. Plaza Park has a stage, a nature play area, murals by local artist Geno Okok, picnic tables and a space for food trucks to park. The city plans to transform this space into a permanent plaza as part of the Center for Innovation and the Arts project with North Hennepin Community College. Construction on the center will begin in 2022.
What was once a grassy field on the corner of a busy intersection in Brooklyn Park is now a pop-up space dubbed Plaza Park. The gathering spot is next to the Brooklyn Park Library on the corner of 85th Avenue North and West Broadway Avenue. Plaza Park has a stage, a nature play area, murals by local artist Geno Okok, picnic tables and a space for food trucks to park. The city plans to transform this space into a permanent plaza as part of the Center for Innovation and the Arts project with North Hennepin Community College. Construction on the center will begin in 2022.
Sunflower fields in bloom in Northwest Metro
For the last five years, a Twin Cities realtor has been planting sunflower fields simply as a way to spread joy. This year there are 12 picture-perfect fields spread across Rogers, Monticello and Dayton. They are free for the public to enjoy and truly an Instagrammer?s delight. To find out which fields are in-bloom and where they are located; visit the ?Fish Sunflowers? Facebook group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/687823781575350/
For the last five years, a Twin Cities realtor has been planting sunflower fields simply as a way to spread joy. This year there are 12 picture-perfect fields spread across Rogers, Monticello and Dayton. They are free for the public to enjoy and truly an Instagrammer?s delight. To find out which fields are in-bloom and where they are located; visit the ?Fish Sunflowers? Facebook group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/687823781575350/