World's Toughest Rodeo returns to St. Paul, Minnesota
Todd Walker checks out the World's Toughest Rodeo as it returns to St. Paul, Minnesota.
Todd Walker checks out the World's Toughest Rodeo as it returns to St. Paul, Minnesota.
Let the ice carving begin
Thursday is the opening ceremony for the 134th St. Paul Winter Carnival and that means the kickoff of one of the festival's signature events: the ice carving competition. The competition takes place in Rice Park. Teams have up to 48 hours to create elaborate sculptures. After the winner is chosen, the creations will stay in place throughout the duration of the festival. The Winter Carnival wraps up on Feb. 2.
Thursday is the opening ceremony for the 134th St. Paul Winter Carnival and that means the kickoff of one of the festival's signature events: the ice carving competition. The competition takes place in Rice Park. Teams have up to 48 hours to create elaborate sculptures. After the winner is chosen, the creations will stay in place throughout the duration of the festival. The Winter Carnival wraps up on Feb. 2.
Is it legal? Sleeping in the car while intoxicated
Ted Haller looks at if it's legal to take a nap in your car while intoxicated.
Ted Haller looks at if it's legal to take a nap in your car while intoxicated.
Fancy Hotdish Competition at St. Paul Winter Carnival
Todd Walker checks out the second annual Fancy Hotdish competition as part of the St. Paul Winter Carnival.
Todd Walker checks out the second annual Fancy Hotdish competition as part of the St. Paul Winter Carnival.
Winterfest Returns to Stillwater
When it comes to winter you can either escape it or embrace it, and this weekend it?s all about celebrating the season. Winterfest returns to Stillwater for its fourth year. The event runs January 18th - 26th and the activities include everything from The Frozen Flannel Curling Tournament, a Keg Toss, Parka Pub Crawl and even a casserole cook-off.
When it comes to winter you can either escape it or embrace it, and this weekend it?s all about celebrating the season. Winterfest returns to Stillwater for its fourth year. The event runs January 18th - 26th and the activities include everything from The Frozen Flannel Curling Tournament, a Keg Toss, Parka Pub Crawl and even a casserole cook-off.
St. Paul Coffee & Yoga Shop Promotes Self-Acceptance
Yoga can be intimidating, but there's a studio in St. Paul?s North End that?s all about making it accessible to everyone, no matter your ability or size. In fact the studio is considered a ?body-positive zone.? But this yoga spot also has a coffee bar and is giving back to the neighborhood in a big way. It?s called ?Real Life Coffee & Yoga? and owner Gabrielle Hruska is following her dreams by opening this welcoming spot.
Yoga can be intimidating, but there's a studio in St. Paul?s North End that?s all about making it accessible to everyone, no matter your ability or size. In fact the studio is considered a ?body-positive zone.? But this yoga spot also has a coffee bar and is giving back to the neighborhood in a big way. It?s called ?Real Life Coffee & Yoga? and owner Gabrielle Hruska is following her dreams by opening this welcoming spot.
U.S. Bank Stadium opens its doors to skaters & runners
The Winter Warm-Up event has returned to U.S. Bank Stadium. There are five recreational fitness nights left, the next being Wednesday, January 15th. These events are open to people ages five and up. Inline skaters use the main concourse and runners are on the upper concourse. They run from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Winter Warm-Up event has returned to U.S. Bank Stadium. There are five recreational fitness nights left, the next being Wednesday, January 15th. These events are open to people ages five and up. Inline skaters use the main concourse and runners are on the upper concourse. They run from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The magic of the Ice Castles returns to the Twin Cities
The Ice Castles return for the 6th year in Minnesota, but they have a new home in New Brighton?s Long Lake Regional Park. Opening on Friday the 17th, the interactive experience spans an acre and features ice-carved tunnels, fountains, slides, frozen thrones, and cascading towers of ice embedded with color-changing LED lights. Ice Artisans have been working on the castle for the last six weeks.
The Ice Castles return for the 6th year in Minnesota, but they have a new home in New Brighton?s Long Lake Regional Park. Opening on Friday the 17th, the interactive experience spans an acre and features ice-carved tunnels, fountains, slides, frozen thrones, and cascading towers of ice embedded with color-changing LED lights. Ice Artisans have been working on the castle for the last six weeks.
Is It Legal: Can you booby trap your home?
Let's say your home is burglarized more than once and you get fed up with the crime. So you set up a trap to stop any criminal in their tracks if they try to break in.
Let's say your home is burglarized more than once and you get fed up with the crime. So you set up a trap to stop any criminal in their tracks if they try to break in.
Garden Guy Dale K designs with succulents
Garden Guy Dale K designs with succulents.
Garden Guy Dale K designs with succulents.
Sportsman's Show at St. Paul RiverCentre
Todd Walker checks out the Sportsman's Show at St. Paul RiverCentre, featuring the water-skiing squirrel!
Todd Walker checks out the Sportsman's Show at St. Paul RiverCentre, featuring the water-skiing squirrel!
Some Minnesota favorite things for Oprah
What do you give someone who has everything? That someone is Oprah and she was in St. Paul this weekend for her '2020 Vision' tour. The Xcel Energy Center always presents its guests a fabulous gift and Oprah is no exception. For this gift basket they reached out to some of our favorite Minnesota makers including illustrator Adam Turman, who?s no stranger to creating art for visiting celebrities.
What do you give someone who has everything? That someone is Oprah and she was in St. Paul this weekend for her '2020 Vision' tour. The Xcel Energy Center always presents its guests a fabulous gift and Oprah is no exception. For this gift basket they reached out to some of our favorite Minnesota makers including illustrator Adam Turman, who?s no stranger to creating art for visiting celebrities.
Embrace the Elements at Winter Trails Day
This weekend is your chance to experience the great outdoors; Minnesota style. Whether it's fat-tire biking, snowshoeing or ice fishing, Winter Trails Day has you covered. It?s Saturday, January 11th from 11-4pm at Fort Snelling State Park. All the equipment is provided and demonstrators are on hand to help. There?s hot chocolate and s?mores along with a line-up of food trucks. The event is free but it does cost $7 for a Minnesota State Parking tag.
This weekend is your chance to experience the great outdoors; Minnesota style. Whether it's fat-tire biking, snowshoeing or ice fishing, Winter Trails Day has you covered. It?s Saturday, January 11th from 11-4pm at Fort Snelling State Park. All the equipment is provided and demonstrators are on hand to help. There?s hot chocolate and s?mores along with a line-up of food trucks. The event is free but it does cost $7 for a Minnesota State Parking tag.
A new Zoo has come to Maplewood Mall
For almost 20 years the Pilz family has been running a small zoo in Scandia called Cock-a-doodle Zoo. They specialized in animal education taking their animals all over the metro to places like schools, daycares, senior facilities and the Renaissance Festival. Now they?ve moved into a new permanent location at the Maplewood Mall. The 11,000 square foot zoo has 25 unique species from Kangaroos and lemurs to alligators and an African Porcupine. The zoo is located on the 2nd floor next to the former Sears store.
For almost 20 years the Pilz family has been running a small zoo in Scandia called Cock-a-doodle Zoo. They specialized in animal education taking their animals all over the metro to places like schools, daycares, senior facilities and the Renaissance Festival. Now they?ve moved into a new permanent location at the Maplewood Mall. The 11,000 square foot zoo has 25 unique species from Kangaroos and lemurs to alligators and an African Porcupine. The zoo is located on the 2nd floor next to the former Sears store.
Is It Legal: Who gets the pets when a couple splits up?
Almost seven out of 10 households have pets. So what happens when a couple splits up? Who gets the pets?
Almost seven out of 10 households have pets. So what happens when a couple splits up? Who gets the pets?
Minnesota Vikings Museum at TCO Performance Center
Todd Walker checks out the Minnesota Vikings Museum at TCO Performance Center.
Todd Walker checks out the Minnesota Vikings Museum at TCO Performance Center.
Dale K gives tips on winter bird feeding
FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K gives tips on winter bird feeding.
FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K gives tips on winter bird feeding.
Puppies at Land O'Lakes Dog Show in St. Paul, Minnesota
Todd Walker checks out the puppies at the Land O'Lakes Dog Show in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Todd Walker checks out the puppies at the Land O'Lakes Dog Show in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Land O'Lakes Dog Show in St. Paul, Minnesota
Todd Walker checks out the Land O'Lakes Dog Show in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Todd Walker checks out the Land O'Lakes Dog Show in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Outback Bowl to feature two local high school marching bands
Not only will the Outback Bowl feature the Minnesota Gophers, but two local high school marching bands will be playing the halftime show. Robbinsdale Armstrong and Edina are in Tampa, Florida for the big game. It?s an experience the band directors had to apply for well before they knew who would be playing in the game, but it?s the perfect outcome for the Marching Band Director, Andy Richter, who is not only an Edina alum, but also a former drum major at the University of Minnesota.
Not only will the Outback Bowl feature the Minnesota Gophers, but two local high school marching bands will be playing the halftime show. Robbinsdale Armstrong and Edina are in Tampa, Florida for the big game. It?s an experience the band directors had to apply for well before they knew who would be playing in the game, but it?s the perfect outcome for the Marching Band Director, Andy Richter, who is not only an Edina alum, but also a former drum major at the University of Minnesota.