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FOX 9's Good Day brings you Mother's Day crafts, the Minnesota fishing opener and more. 

There's a new tool designed to help high school students uncover who they are, what they love and how that connects to different careers. The interactive experience is expected to serve 12,000 students annually. It is open now at Junior Achievement North in St. Paul, located at 1745 University Ave W. 

Local romance authors Evi James and Alice Daniels will be at Yellowbird Coffee Bar NE on Friday, May 8th to meet the readers, sign books and bedazzle book covers. DabbleKit will be bringing all the supplies for bedazzling. The event is 18+ and you do need to reserve a spot to attend. There will be more bedazzling events throughout the summer.

The next FOX 9 Top Teacher is agriculture science teacher and FFA advisor Ryan Pechacek from River Falls High School. 

Drama teacher Jesse Wagner at Legacy Christian Academy in Andover, won the FOX 9 Top Teacher award. 

Hopkins is gearing up for a big weekend filled with Food Trucks, plus artists are seeing dropping ticket sales as Americans tighten their wallets. 

Garden Guy checks out a flower farm in St. Joseph that grows beautiful flowers and creates special experiences.

Pen pals are making a return as young adults look to connect. Plus, new guidelines have some doctors frustrated about detecting breast cancer. And we get some recommendations for books, new and old worth reading this spring.

Work is underway to preserve the oldest standing building in Minnesota. The Round Tower was constructed in 1820 as a defensive point for Fort St. Anthony, which was later renamed Fort Snelling. The structure was deteriorating from water damage but is now covered in scaffolding as it's repaired stone by stone. 

Way Cool Cooking School opened in 2004 in Eden Prairie. The team has had plans to expand to the east side of the metro for several years and finally found a spot on Grand Avenue near Fairview in St. Paul. The school offers classes for kids and adults, families, birthday parties and company team building.

The West Side Cinco de Mayo Celebration brings thousands of people to St. Paul each year. There are two days of car shows, live music, authentic cuisine, a Saturday parade and three stages of entertainment.

Basketball training organization, Hoop Habits, has opened a new facility in Minnetonka. Founder Anthony Tucker wants the 41,000 square foot gym to be a destination for elite athletes and those hoping to learn the sport. They'll also offer more resources including sports performance services, nutrition coaching, college preparation, recruiting and NIL guidance and financial literacy education. The original location opened in Edina in 2024.

Joey Hartfiel, a special education teacher at Buffalo Community Middle School, is a FOX 9 Top Teacher award recipient.

A closer look at what the closure of one airline could mean for the future. Plus, a family therapist offers some tips on why some people go 'no contact" with their loved ones. And the Twin Cities Ballet of Minnesota dives into the world of Narnia.

Dawn Mitchell is joined by “Russet” and “Chip” of the Minnesota Roller Derby to discuss the sport in the Twin Cities and the Have a Nice Day 2026 Tournament ahead in June.

Get ready for the unofficial start of summer. Farmers market season is here and we're looking at what's coming to Minneapolis. Plus grab your best outfit and hat and head to Canterbury Park. They're hosting a Kentucky Derby Party Saturday.