Gopher softball looks to make impression in NCAA tournament
After playing a Big Ten-only schedule, the Gophers softball team is ready for the big stage.
After playing a Big Ten-only schedule, the Gophers softball team is ready for the big stage.
Vegan breakfast caf� opens in Downtown Minneapolis
There?s a new breakfast spot in Minneapolis serving up waffles, fluffy mini pancakes and Vietnamese coffee. Every menu item is vegan, gluten-free and nut-free. The Coconut Whisk Caf� is on Nicollet Mall near 9th St. S. The team behind the caf� are also the founders of Coconut Whisk vegan baking mixes. The caf� is open Thursday to Sunday 9am to 2pm. For more information visit: CoconutWhisk.com
There?s a new breakfast spot in Minneapolis serving up waffles, fluffy mini pancakes and Vietnamese coffee. Every menu item is vegan, gluten-free and nut-free. The Coconut Whisk Caf� is on Nicollet Mall near 9th St. S. The team behind the caf� are also the founders of Coconut Whisk vegan baking mixes. The caf� is open Thursday to Sunday 9am to 2pm. For more information visit: CoconutWhisk.com
St. Paul chocolatier combines love of bees and decadent treats
The craft chocolate market is booming, but a St. Paul chocolatier was way ahead of the trend. Ten year ago, Susan Brown started blending honey from the St. Paul hives she keeps with single-origin chocolate to create the decadent Honey Bon Bons that have landed her in Forbes Magazine and The New York Times. She owns Mademoiselle Miel, a chocolate shop in Downtown St. Paul that has beehives on the roof.
The craft chocolate market is booming, but a St. Paul chocolatier was way ahead of the trend. Ten year ago, Susan Brown started blending honey from the St. Paul hives she keeps with single-origin chocolate to create the decadent Honey Bon Bons that have landed her in Forbes Magazine and The New York Times. She owns Mademoiselle Miel, a chocolate shop in Downtown St. Paul that has beehives on the roof.
Twin Cities Auto Show returns in new location
The Twin Cities Auto show has taken a detour. Instead of packing the Minneapolis Convention Center with the latest and greatest vehicles, they?ve taken over the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. With more room to spread out, they?ve added features including a Truck Track and Monster Trucks, some of which you can take a spin in. Many State Fair food vendors are also opening up for the event including Sweet Martha?s Cookies.
The Twin Cities Auto show has taken a detour. Instead of packing the Minneapolis Convention Center with the latest and greatest vehicles, they?ve taken over the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. With more room to spread out, they?ve added features including a Truck Track and Monster Trucks, some of which you can take a spin in. Many State Fair food vendors are also opening up for the event including Sweet Martha?s Cookies.
Secret discipline: Does ‘coaching’ allow officers to slip through cracks?
The practice of "coaching" in police departments could be used in lieu of officer discipline, keeping the situation out of the public eye.
The practice of "coaching" in police departments could be used in lieu of officer discipline, keeping the situation out of the public eye.
Planting a successful container garden with Dale K
Ready to start planting your container gardens this spring? Before you dive headfirst into potting soil here are Garden Guy Dale K's top tips for a successful container garden.
Ready to start planting your container gardens this spring? Before you dive headfirst into potting soil here are Garden Guy Dale K's top tips for a successful container garden.
Barber to the sports stars opens new shop
Meleyen Tengben opened his first barbershop in Brooklyn Park three years ago and in that time has garnered a huge following, especially among pro athletes. For that reason, he wanted to open a second location closer to the downtown core. His new Uptown ?Meleyen?s Sports Barbershop? is located near Hennepin Ave and 28th St. You can follow him on Instagram to see his work and celeb clients who are always popping in: @MeleyensSportsBarbershop
Meleyen Tengben opened his first barbershop in Brooklyn Park three years ago and in that time has garnered a huge following, especially among pro athletes. For that reason, he wanted to open a second location closer to the downtown core. His new Uptown ?Meleyen?s Sports Barbershop? is located near Hennepin Ave and 28th St. You can follow him on Instagram to see his work and celeb clients who are always popping in: @MeleyensSportsBarbershop
Excelsior bar's 'Labor Inducer' burger credited with 31 births and counting
The "Labor Inducer" burger, at Suburban in downtown Excelsior, was named after the co-owner went into labor soon after eating it. Now, 30 other mothers say the same thing happened for them.
The "Labor Inducer" burger, at Suburban in downtown Excelsior, was named after the co-owner went into labor soon after eating it. Now, 30 other mothers say the same thing happened for them.
New Twin Cities fitness trend alert: Sauna Gyms have arrived
The metro fitness scene is heating up. There are two new gyms, one that just opened and another opening soon, that offer infrared sauna workouts. Each sauna has a screen that plays different types of classes from H.I.I.T to Cycling and Yoga. The saunas are typically set at about 125 to 130 degrees. The idea of a heated workout is one that is catching on all across the country. Hot Worx is a fitness chain that started in the south. Right now, there?s a Hot Worx planned for Woodbury and another in Lakeville that opened in February. And there are more than a dozen licenses for future Hot Worx Twin Cities locations
The metro fitness scene is heating up. There are two new gyms, one that just opened and another opening soon, that offer infrared sauna workouts. Each sauna has a screen that plays different types of classes from H.I.I.T to Cycling and Yoga. The saunas are typically set at about 125 to 130 degrees. The idea of a heated workout is one that is catching on all across the country. Hot Worx is a fitness chain that started in the south. Right now, there?s a Hot Worx planned for Woodbury and another in Lakeville that opened in February. And there are more than a dozen licenses for future Hot Worx Twin Cities locations
Pops of flowers and color for shade
Shady areas can be a limiting challenge for even the most seasoned gardeners when it comes to spring flowers. Garden Guy Dale K has his picks for flowers and color that not only bloom in the shade but will actually thrive as well.
Shady areas can be a limiting challenge for even the most seasoned gardeners when it comes to spring flowers. Garden Guy Dale K has his picks for flowers and color that not only bloom in the shade but will actually thrive as well.
Prohibition-style speakeasy opens in downtown Anoka
There?s a new hardware store in Anoka that doesn?t sell a single home improvement product. Instead, it?s a hidden bar reminiscent of the prohibition-era speakeasies from 100 years ago. It?s called ?The Hardware Store? and it?s only marking is a red light in an alley. When you walk in, there?s a wall full of vintage tools. Though the passcode can change, on this particular day you can get in by saying you?d like to buy a hammer. Inside, it feels like you stepped back in time with velvet seating and throwback portraits. As for the drinks, almost every ingredient in the craft cocktails is hand-made and don?t be surprised if the drink includes flames or even a smoker. They?re open Wednesday to Saturday.
There?s a new hardware store in Anoka that doesn?t sell a single home improvement product. Instead, it?s a hidden bar reminiscent of the prohibition-era speakeasies from 100 years ago. It?s called ?The Hardware Store? and it?s only marking is a red light in an alley. When you walk in, there?s a wall full of vintage tools. Though the passcode can change, on this particular day you can get in by saying you?d like to buy a hammer. Inside, it feels like you stepped back in time with velvet seating and throwback portraits. As for the drinks, almost every ingredient in the craft cocktails is hand-made and don?t be surprised if the drink includes flames or even a smoker. They?re open Wednesday to Saturday.
Un-Frog-getable: What happened to Minnesota’s deformed frogs?
A discovery of deformed frogs by some Minnesota New Country School students in the 90s set off a media whirlwind. But did scientists ever figure out what happened to the frogs?
A discovery of deformed frogs by some Minnesota New Country School students in the 90s set off a media whirlwind. But did scientists ever figure out what happened to the frogs?
What happened to the mysterious deformed frogs of Minnesota
The FOX 9 Investigators look into the mystery of the deformed frogs of Minnesota that first came up 25 years ago.
The FOX 9 Investigators look into the mystery of the deformed frogs of Minnesota that first came up 25 years ago.
Mother's Day gift ideas from Garden Guy Dale K
Looking for the perfect gift for Mother?s Day? Look no further than beautiful flowers for Mum that will last all season long.
Looking for the perfect gift for Mother?s Day? Look no further than beautiful flowers for Mum that will last all season long.
St. Paul woman who launched her own makeup brand, lands spot on TV show
St. Paul makeup artist, Tameka Jones was furloughed early on in the pandemic. She used that as inspiration to start a makeup line, something she?d always dreamed of doing. Her line of lipsticks and lip care is called ?Lip Esteem.? It?s plant-based and cruelty-free. Jones found all her own ingredients based on her experiences with the brands in the market right now. She wanted something moisturizing that would last. She?s been selling her products online and at Farmer?s Markets in the Twin Cities. Now she and her makeup line are being filmed for the 6th season of the TV show ?Small Business Revolution? that airs on HULU and Amazon Prime. This season will air this this fall. It?s focusing on Black-owned businesses in the Twin Cities.
St. Paul makeup artist, Tameka Jones was furloughed early on in the pandemic. She used that as inspiration to start a makeup line, something she?d always dreamed of doing. Her line of lipsticks and lip care is called ?Lip Esteem.? It?s plant-based and cruelty-free. Jones found all her own ingredients based on her experiences with the brands in the market right now. She wanted something moisturizing that would last. She?s been selling her products online and at Farmer?s Markets in the Twin Cities. Now she and her makeup line are being filmed for the 6th season of the TV show ?Small Business Revolution? that airs on HULU and Amazon Prime. This season will air this this fall. It?s focusing on Black-owned businesses in the Twin Cities.
Dressed up dinosaur turns heads at Minnesota gas station
A gas station in the north Twin Cities metro has become a popular roadside attraction.
A gas station in the north Twin Cities metro has become a popular roadside attraction.
What flowers can you plant now? Dale K on protecting your plants from frost
So many of us are itching to get in the garden, but that might not be such a great idea with cool nights for the next week. Garden Guy Dale K has advice on what flowers and plants are okay to plant now, and what should wait.
So many of us are itching to get in the garden, but that might not be such a great idea with cool nights for the next week. Garden Guy Dale K has advice on what flowers and plants are okay to plant now, and what should wait.
Tulips bloom at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
The cool temperatures pushed the tulip bloom back at week at the Landscape Arboretum. But they?re blooming now, just in time for their busiest weekend of the year because of the Mother?s Day holiday. There are 39,000 tulips of several different varieties to see from the double tulip to the filled tulip. The design is planned almost a year in advance and the bulbs planted every October. The bloom will last for three to four weeks. All visitors must have a reservation to visit the Arboretum.
The cool temperatures pushed the tulip bloom back at week at the Landscape Arboretum. But they?re blooming now, just in time for their busiest weekend of the year because of the Mother?s Day holiday. There are 39,000 tulips of several different varieties to see from the double tulip to the filled tulip. The design is planned almost a year in advance and the bulbs planted every October. The bloom will last for three to four weeks. All visitors must have a reservation to visit the Arboretum.
Growing fresh salsa with Garden Guy Dale K
Nothing combines the fresh summer flavor of the vegetable garden like homemade salsa. This peppy Mexican style sauce of pureed or chopped vegetables is refreshing and easy to grow. Garden guy Dale K has tips for the perfect salsa.
Nothing combines the fresh summer flavor of the vegetable garden like homemade salsa. This peppy Mexican style sauce of pureed or chopped vegetables is refreshing and easy to grow. Garden guy Dale K has tips for the perfect salsa.
A Million Dollar Secret: Is the Piper kidnapping ransom buried in Willow River?
Nearly 50 years later, it remains one of Minnesota’s greatest unsolved crimes: Who kidnapped Virginia Piper? And where is the million-dollar ransom?
Nearly 50 years later, it remains one of Minnesota’s greatest unsolved crimes: Who kidnapped Virginia Piper? And where is the million-dollar ransom?