Home tours go virtual
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Home tours have started up again, but with safety in mind, many have moved online. Starting this weekend, the AIA Minnesota Homes by Architects tour gets underway virtually. It?s your chance to look inside 17 grand homes across the metro with immersive 3D technology and live architect interviews. Tickets are available at: HomesByArchitects.org

Wendy?s House of Soul reopens in new location
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When you combine Soul Food and Egg Rolls you get SOULROLLS and that?s the signature item at a Minneapolis restaurant that?s celebrating it?s reopening in a colorful new space. Wendy?s House of Soul moved from its Broadway Avenue location to 1825 Glenwood Avenue in the Harrison Neighborhood. They offer takeout and curbside orders. Visit https://www.youvebeensouled.com/ for more information.

Finding the perfect apple - U of M apple expert on his early season favorites
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Since the breeding program began in 1888, The University of Minnesota has released nearly 30 varieties of apples. Garden Guy Dale K introduces us to apple breeder David Bedford and shows off some early season favorites.

Minneapolis cat caf� looking for cat cuddlers
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Minnesota?s first cat caf� has reopened and needs more cat cuddlers. The Caf� Meow is part coffee shop, part cat lounge. The cats featured in the lounge are up for adoption. There is a small fee to hang in the cat lounge but that money goes toward caring for the felines. Since the shop opened in 2018, they?ve found homes for 308 cats. Follow their social media for up-to-date lists of their cat roster. Instagram: @TheCafeMeow

Monarch butterflies begin migration south
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This is the time of year Monarch Butterflies start their 2300 mile journey from Minnesota to Mexico. In year's past, that meant we'd be celebrating with the Monarch Festival. This year it is virtual, but there are important things you can be doing right now in lieu of the festival. We visited a certified monarch waystation at Lake Nokomis to learn more about supporting monarch conservation.

Twin Cities coffee roaster opening for tours and tastings
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Folly Coffee Roasters is making moves. They recently moved production from Silver Lake to St. Louis Park and now they?re opening their facility to tours and tastings. The idea came from seeing the popularity of brewery tours; but with a lot more energy. Rob Bathe, owner of Folly Coffee Roasters, says they blare music as they educate people on the process and move quickly to coffee sampling including cold brew, batch brew and espresso. The tours will start up Saturday, September 19th and run on weekends from 8am ? 2pm. For

Wolf pups born on Lake Superior's Isle Royale in 2019, 2020

The wolves that were translocated to Isle Royale National Park on Lake Superior have begun to reproduce, the National Park Service says. 

New Winery Opens in Jordan
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There?s a new winery in Jordan highlighting locally-made sparkling wine. Mousse Sparkling Wine Company features house-made m?thode champenoise and charmat method sparkling wines made from Minnesota grapes. Owner Josie Boyle has been a winemaker for 12 years. She wanted to open her own winery so she could experiment with sparkling wines. The Mousse tasting room is inside a historic 1895 brick building. They also have a patio and Instagram-friendly mural that reads ?Bubbly for All.?

Your Take: Minnesota parents discuss the first week of back to school
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It was back to school week for many Minnesota families. A few of them joined FOX 9 for a discussion about what it was like in various districts and various levels of learning in week one.

Twin Cities principals band together to take on inequalities in education

From the cities to the suburbs, a group of Twin Cities-area principals is vowing to make educational practices in the state more equitable.

New restaurant opens in St. Paul?s Keg & Case Market
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A new wood-fired cantina has opened in St. Paul?s Keg & Case West 7th Market. Woodfired Cantina has taken over the space that once housed In Bloom. Brian and Sarah Ingram, who also run Hope Breakfast Bar and The Gnome, teamed up with celebrity chef, Justin Sutherland and barbecue enthusiast, chef Patrick O?Hare. The restaurant will feature woodfired meats and cantina cocktails inspired by the street foods of Southern California and Mexico.

Bad Wingz opens in Northeast Minneapolis
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The husband and wife duo behind Soul Bowl is opening a new pop-up concept that offers a completely customizable wing experience. B.A.D Wingz is located inside Northesast Minneapolis bakery, Glam Doll Donuts. The menu features chicken wings and a specially made vegan wing that was created through a partnership with the Herbivorous Butcher. There are multiple types of rubs and sauces plus unique sides like ?Hot Cheetos? Sweet Corn. The shop is open 11am to 8pm starting Tuesday, September 8th. For more information visit: https://www.badwingz.com/

Job fair aims to help people of color in the Twin Cities find work

Since launching four years ago in the Twin Cities, the People of Color Career Fair has worked to close the unemployment gap among people of color.