University of Minnesota shares update on apples to look for this season
Apple season has returned, so Garden Guy Dale K stopped by to talk with representatives with the University of Minnesota.
Apple season has returned, so Garden Guy Dale K stopped by to talk with representatives with the University of Minnesota.
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.
Students in Minnesota, and across the nation, have been dealing with the unexpected over the past year and a half.
More families switch to homeschooling amid pandemic
In numerous ways, the pandemic has changed the way kids learn. For many, it’s also meant a shift to homeschooling or online academies.
In numerous ways, the pandemic has changed the way kids learn. For many, it’s also meant a shift to homeschooling or online academies.
Minnesota Boat Club keeping 150 year tradition alive
Minnesota?s oldest athletic association is celebrating 150 years. The Minnesota Boat Club has been rowing in St. Paul since 1870 and is still based in its original location on Raspberry Island. To commemorate the anniversary there will be rowing races, and historic boat house tours this weekend. The events run Saturday, September 11th from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and Sunday from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Minnesota?s oldest athletic association is celebrating 150 years. The Minnesota Boat Club has been rowing in St. Paul since 1870 and is still based in its original location on Raspberry Island. To commemorate the anniversary there will be rowing races, and historic boat house tours this weekend. The events run Saturday, September 11th from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and Sunday from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Minneapolis baker lands a spot on Food Network show
Classic slasher movies from the 80?s are the inspiration for the new season of ?Halloween Baking Championship? on Food Network and a Twin Cities baker is one of the competitors whipping up killer cakes in hopes of winning the $25,000 prize. Megan Baker owns The Thirsty Whale Bakery in Minneapolis. A customer who knew someone involved with the show, suggested giving Baker a spot in the competition. She spent more than two weeks filming. The show premieres on Monday, September 13th on Food Network and Discovery+.
Classic slasher movies from the 80?s are the inspiration for the new season of ?Halloween Baking Championship? on Food Network and a Twin Cities baker is one of the competitors whipping up killer cakes in hopes of winning the $25,000 prize. Megan Baker owns The Thirsty Whale Bakery in Minneapolis. A customer who knew someone involved with the show, suggested giving Baker a spot in the competition. She spent more than two weeks filming. The show premieres on Monday, September 13th on Food Network and Discovery+.
After pandemic challenges, behavior specialist hopeful this school year
As schools get back into gear, many are faced with not only meeting academic needs, but also the emotional needs of students – particularly after the pandemic.
As schools get back into gear, many are faced with not only meeting academic needs, but also the emotional needs of students – particularly after the pandemic.
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.