FOX 9 Good Day: April 22, 2026
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Minneapolis is looking for input about a possible indoor playground in the downtown area. Plus, a Wisconsin woman has created clothes that grow with kids as they get taller. And we look at a Vietnamese pop-up coffee shop that is sharing the rich history of the strong beverage.

Southern Poverty Law Center accused of paying $3M to extremists

The Southern Poverty Law Center faces federal fraud and money laundering charges after investigators alleged the group secretly funded the same extremist organizations it claimed to oppose.

Elizabeth Smart wins top honors at Utah bodybuilding show: ‘I refuse to be ashamed’

Elizabeth Smart is redefining her legacy. After taking home top honors at the Wasatch Warrior bodybuilding competition in Salt Lake City, Smart opened up about her decision to stop hiding her fitness journey.

FOX 9 Good Day: April 21, 2026
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Start planning the next summer trip, with some tips from vacation rental photographer Jon Kreye. Plus, wedding season is upon us, so we take a look at some of the dresses and decor that are trending right now.

Spring lawn care
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Garden Guy Dale K. shares some tips for thin lawns, damaged grass, and how to make your lawn a little thicker and ready for summer.

FOX 9 Good Day: April 20,2026
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A  Minnesota Author and birding expert is out with a new release centered around finding hope and joy through the great outdoors. Plus, a small Minnesota town is feeling the love after Netflix reboots 'Little House on the Prairie'. 

Unscripted with Dawn Mitchell: NASCAR’s William Sawalich
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Eden Prairie native and NASCAR driver William Sawalich joins Unscripted with Dawn Mitchell to talk about his career so far, and what could come next around the corner.

Angels legend Garret Anderson dies at 53

Los Angeles Angels Hall of Famer and 2002 World Series champion Garret Anderson has passed away, the team announced Friday.

D4vd arrested in connection with murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez

Singer D4vd has been arrested in connection with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas-Hernandez, whose body was found Sept. 8, 2025, in the front trunk of a Tesla registered to him.

Minnesota's Largest Candy Store opens for the season
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The big yellow barn off Highway 169 in Jordan is back in business. This is the 48th year for the store in this location. As always, they offer the classics, but don't shy away from edgier options. Owner Rober Wagner says super sour candy is in this year. The shop also has more than a thousand puzzles. It opens at 8 a.m. daily. They do not accept credit or debit cards. Bring cash or a personal check, though they do have ATMs on site.

FOX 9 Good Day: April 16, 2026
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A coffee shop in Northfield is sharing their viral recipe for a Raspberry Danish Latte with the world and others are taking the concept and bringing it around the globe. Plus, what happens when a family farm offers up cow cuddling? Hannah Flood took a trip to Corcoran to get the full experience. 

Kids learn the art of sewing
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An essential skill that's mostly disappeared from public schools is still being taught at a Minneapolis studio. Lovely's Sewing & Arts Collective was founded by Keiona Cook 17 years ago. She teaches kids as young as six and adults as well. Cook has a studio in the North Loop neighborhood and a second location on the skyway level of the IDS building in downtown Minneapolis which also houses her first retail stop. There is an upcoming fashion show on Thursday, April 30th at Machine Shop Minneapolis. The fundraising event is called 'Once Upon a Stitch.' 

Erika Kirk misses Georgia Turning Point USA event over safety concerns

Vice President JD Vance revealed that Erika Kirk, the widow of slain activist Charlie Kirk, opted out of the Athens Turning Point USA event on Tuesday due to safety concerns.

Inside the insect collection at the University of Minnesota
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The University of Minnesota's insect collection is being transferred to the Bell Museum. It's one of the largest University-affiliated collections in North America. Part of that collection will be viewable at the Great Minnsect Show on Saturday, April 18th from 9:00am - 3:00pm at the St. Paul Campus Student Center located at 2017 Buford Ave, St. Paul, MN. It is free to attend.

Documentary on giant pencil makes its Twin Cities debut
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A film about a giant pencil carving in front of a Minneapolis home is getting national attention. It recently won the 'Best Documentary Short Film Award' at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival meaning it's eligible for the Academy Awards. It's called 'A Short Documentary about a Giant Pencil.' It tells the story of a fallen tree, turned pencil, turned Minneapolis icon with its own sharpening party every June. The documentary is playing now at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival. The first two screenings sold out, so they added a third on Sunday, April 19th at 7:20 p.m. at the Main Cinema. 

Eric Swalwell accuser details 2018 incident where she was allegedly drugged, raped

A woman detailing sexual assault claims against Eric Swalwell spoke out Tuesday in Beverly Hills, alleging the former Congressman drugged and raped her in 2018.