Famed Minnesota butter sculptor on passing the knife
Linda Christensen has been carving the butter sculptures at the Minnesota State Fair for five decades. Shayne Wells chats with the legend before she officially hangs up her knife.
Linda Christensen has been carving the butter sculptures at the Minnesota State Fair for five decades. Shayne Wells chats with the legend before she officially hangs up her knife.
FOX 9's Back to School: 2021 series kicks off
FOX 9 is going Back to School in its new series to explore how schools are planning to face the unexpected amid the ongoing pandemic.
FOX 9 is going Back to School in its new series to explore how schools are planning to face the unexpected amid the ongoing pandemic.
Gentle giants at the Minnesota State Fair
The barns are bustling at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds with animals ready for a show. Shayne Wells takes us inside the horse barn ahead of the draft horse competition.
The barns are bustling at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds with animals ready for a show. Shayne Wells takes us inside the horse barn ahead of the draft horse competition.
A healthy pit stop at the MN State Fair: Minnesota Apples
Minnesota Apples is a great pit stop for some snappy Minnesota favorite apple varieties. This morning Garden Guy Dale K checks in to see how this year?s apple crop is different.
Minnesota Apples is a great pit stop for some snappy Minnesota favorite apple varieties. This morning Garden Guy Dale K checks in to see how this year?s apple crop is different.
New food vendor at Minnesota State Fair: Fluffy's Hand Cut Donuts
There are at least six new food vendors at this year's Minnesota State Fair, including Fluffy's Hand-Cut Donuts which is serving up their giant donut creations. The donuts are also one of the 25 new food offerings this year.
There are at least six new food vendors at this year's Minnesota State Fair, including Fluffy's Hand-Cut Donuts which is serving up their giant donut creations. The donuts are also one of the 25 new food offerings this year.
Minnesota Farmers Union gets in the restaurant business
The Minnesota Farmers Union has opened a new spot in Minneapolis? Mill District. It?s the first of its kind in the state and connects its guests to local farms like never before. Farmers Kitchen + Bar is in the former Spoonriver space across from the Guthrie Theater. The farmer-to-table eatery features a selection of fresh salads, sandwiches, picnic platters, beer and wine. There?s also a coffee bar serving a State Fair favorite, the Maple Cream Nitro Cold Press year-round, with an assortment of freshly baked pastries. The coffee bar opens at 7:30am while the restaurant is open from 10am to 4pm Wednesday to Sunday.
The Minnesota Farmers Union has opened a new spot in Minneapolis? Mill District. It?s the first of its kind in the state and connects its guests to local farms like never before. Farmers Kitchen + Bar is in the former Spoonriver space across from the Guthrie Theater. The farmer-to-table eatery features a selection of fresh salads, sandwiches, picnic platters, beer and wine. There?s also a coffee bar serving a State Fair favorite, the Maple Cream Nitro Cold Press year-round, with an assortment of freshly baked pastries. The coffee bar opens at 7:30am while the restaurant is open from 10am to 4pm Wednesday to Sunday.
Mums the word! Caring for fall mums with Garden Guy Dale K
Fall mums are the perfect late season bloomer. You can?t go wrong with chrysanthemums. Garden Guy Dale K shows us how to plant and grow this autumn favorite.
Fall mums are the perfect late season bloomer. You can?t go wrong with chrysanthemums. Garden Guy Dale K shows us how to plant and grow this autumn favorite.
The fair before the fair: Black Entrepreneur State Fair underway in Minneapolis
In the wake of unrest last summer and the pandemic, the Black Entrepreneur State Fair was created. It was seen as a way to bring the community together, in a neighborhood that was hurting to support minority-owned businesses. It was a success and is back for year two. The fair is in the parking lot of the Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis. There are food vendors, 60 local makers, music and a kid zone with bounce houses and games. The Black Entrepreneur State Fair runs through August 28th, 11am to 8pm daily at Chicago Ave and Lake St.
In the wake of unrest last summer and the pandemic, the Black Entrepreneur State Fair was created. It was seen as a way to bring the community together, in a neighborhood that was hurting to support minority-owned businesses. It was a success and is back for year two. The fair is in the parking lot of the Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis. There are food vendors, 60 local makers, music and a kid zone with bounce houses and games. The Black Entrepreneur State Fair runs through August 28th, 11am to 8pm daily at Chicago Ave and Lake St.
Minneapolis Public Schools asks parents to drive kids to school amid bus driver shortage
Minneapolis Public Schools is encouraging families who are able to transport students to school on their own as the school district faces a shortage of bus drivers.
Minneapolis Public Schools is encouraging families who are able to transport students to school on their own as the school district faces a shortage of bus drivers.
Bring your bunnies to Burnsville
Playdates for kids and even dogs is nothing new, but have you ever heard of a bunny playdate and spa party? It involves a bundle of bunnies enjoying snacks and spa time while under the watchful eye of bunny bouncers. The event happens a few times a month at Canine Connection in Burnsville, it?s well-attended and it benefits the Rabbit Rescue of Minnesota.
Playdates for kids and even dogs is nothing new, but have you ever heard of a bunny playdate and spa party? It involves a bundle of bunnies enjoying snacks and spa time while under the watchful eye of bunny bouncers. The event happens a few times a month at Canine Connection in Burnsville, it?s well-attended and it benefits the Rabbit Rescue of Minnesota.
Minnesota Town Ball teams descend on Waconia, Chaska, and Hamburg for start of state tournament
As your Town Ball station, FOX 9 is very excited about the kickoff of the WCH Minnesota State Amateur Baseball Tournament on Friday.
As your Town Ball station, FOX 9 is very excited about the kickoff of the WCH Minnesota State Amateur Baseball Tournament on Friday.
Minnesota Town Ball teams prepare for start of 2021 state tournament
Town Ball players will take the field in Waconia, Chaska, and Hamburg this weekend for the tournament that has been years in the making.
Town Ball players will take the field in Waconia, Chaska, and Hamburg this weekend for the tournament that has been years in the making.
Kielbasa Fest returns this weekend
After a seven-year hiatus, Kielbasa Fest is coming back in a new location. The event was originally held in the parking lot of Kramarczuk?s Deli in Minneapolis. This time around, Kramarczuk?s will still provide the food but they?ll do so at Utepils Brewing in the Harrison neighborhood. They will use their parking lot and beer garden for the event. It starts Friday the 20th at 4pm. It will also run Saturday from 11am to 10pm. It is a family friendly event with live music both nights.
After a seven-year hiatus, Kielbasa Fest is coming back in a new location. The event was originally held in the parking lot of Kramarczuk?s Deli in Minneapolis. This time around, Kramarczuk?s will still provide the food but they?ll do so at Utepils Brewing in the Harrison neighborhood. They will use their parking lot and beer garden for the event. It starts Friday the 20th at 4pm. It will also run Saturday from 11am to 10pm. It is a family friendly event with live music both nights.
The seed hunt begins
Volunteers are helping to restore Minnesota?s prairie land by collecting seeds. The program is offered through Three Rivers Park District and it?s so popular there?s often a waitlist on weekends. Seed collecting helps increase the amount and diversity of plants in the more than 1,600 acres of prairie managed by Three Rivers. Seed collecting events will run through October.
Volunteers are helping to restore Minnesota?s prairie land by collecting seeds. The program is offered through Three Rivers Park District and it?s so popular there?s often a waitlist on weekends. Seed collecting helps increase the amount and diversity of plants in the more than 1,600 acres of prairie managed by Three Rivers. Seed collecting events will run through October.
4 new wolves found on Isle Royale on Lake Superior
In late April and May, researchers in Isle Royale National Park on Lake Superior captured five wolves and attached GPS radio collars to them. Four of the captured wolves are believed to have been born on the island last year.
In late April and May, researchers in Isle Royale National Park on Lake Superior captured five wolves and attached GPS radio collars to them. Four of the captured wolves are believed to have been born on the island last year.
O'Shaughnessy Distilling ready to open in former potato factory
An old potato processing factory in Minneapolis has been transformed into a state of the art distillery. O'Shaughnessy Distilling Company is making Irish-American Whiskey and the team they've built includes a world-renowned distiller from Ireland. Shayne Wells takes us inside.
An old potato processing factory in Minneapolis has been transformed into a state of the art distillery. O'Shaughnessy Distilling Company is making Irish-American Whiskey and the team they've built includes a world-renowned distiller from Ireland. Shayne Wells takes us inside.
World-class distillery with world-renowned distiller opens in Minneapolis
A new distillery will opens its doors August 19th in the Prospect Park neighborhood of Minneapolis. It?s a big deal for a few reasons; first the team behind O?Shaughnessy Distilling Co. is creating a new category of whiskey blending Irish and American traditions and techniques. Second, they lured one of Ireland?s top distillers to help them build it from the ground up. The old potato processing facility is now a state-of-the art distillery with three copper pot stills as the focal point. Their debut spirit is Keeper?s Heart Whiskey crafted by Master Distiller, Brian Nation. The distillery is open Thursday thru Saturday 4pm ? 11pm and Sunday from 2pm to 8pm.
A new distillery will opens its doors August 19th in the Prospect Park neighborhood of Minneapolis. It?s a big deal for a few reasons; first the team behind O?Shaughnessy Distilling Co. is creating a new category of whiskey blending Irish and American traditions and techniques. Second, they lured one of Ireland?s top distillers to help them build it from the ground up. The old potato processing facility is now a state-of-the art distillery with three copper pot stills as the focal point. Their debut spirit is Keeper?s Heart Whiskey crafted by Master Distiller, Brian Nation. The distillery is open Thursday thru Saturday 4pm ? 11pm and Sunday from 2pm to 8pm.
Step inside Vincent van Gogh?s paintings
There?s a new way to experience classic art in the Twin Cities. Immersive Van Gogh has brought the paintings of Vincent Van Gogh to life. The paintings are animated, put to music and projected floor-to-ceiling in a former warehouse space in Northeast Minneapolis. There are 40 works on display that play in a 35 minute loop. The exhibit is up and running and will be in the Twin Cities until at least October 31st
There?s a new way to experience classic art in the Twin Cities. Immersive Van Gogh has brought the paintings of Vincent Van Gogh to life. The paintings are animated, put to music and projected floor-to-ceiling in a former warehouse space in Northeast Minneapolis. There are 40 works on display that play in a 35 minute loop. The exhibit is up and running and will be in the Twin Cities until at least October 31st
Summer blooms that attract helpful pollinators
Looking for heat and drought resistant flowers that also attract pollinators? Garden Guy Dale K says don?t look past these perennial favorites that come back year after year.
Looking for heat and drought resistant flowers that also attract pollinators? Garden Guy Dale K says don?t look past these perennial favorites that come back year after year.
A match made in pastry heaven
A pop-up bakery that was devised during the height of the pandemic has transformed into a successful partnership. Last summer, award-winning restaurant Bellecour closed in Wayzata. Owner and Chef Gavin Kaysen still had Spoon and Stable in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis. Cooks of Crocus Hill, a kitchen store that offers cooking classes, is across the street. It wasn?t long before the owners of Cooks and Kaysen discussed opening a pop-up bakery in their store. Within a few months it became a permanent location, and a year later, they?ve opened a second location inside the St. Paul Cooks of Crocus Hill location. The shop and its bakeries, featuring French pastries from James Beard-nominated pastry chef Diane Moua, are open seven days a week.
A pop-up bakery that was devised during the height of the pandemic has transformed into a successful partnership. Last summer, award-winning restaurant Bellecour closed in Wayzata. Owner and Chef Gavin Kaysen still had Spoon and Stable in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis. Cooks of Crocus Hill, a kitchen store that offers cooking classes, is across the street. It wasn?t long before the owners of Cooks and Kaysen discussed opening a pop-up bakery in their store. Within a few months it became a permanent location, and a year later, they?ve opened a second location inside the St. Paul Cooks of Crocus Hill location. The shop and its bakeries, featuring French pastries from James Beard-nominated pastry chef Diane Moua, are open seven days a week.