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Costumed teams will hop on mattresses and race down Buck Hill in Burnsville this weekend. The Original Mattress Factory Bedrace for Bridging event raises money for a local non-profit that supports families as they transition into stable housing by providing furniture and household items. There is still time to register a team. Races begin Saturday at 6 p.m. Bridging supports more than 5,000 families in the metro and has three warehouses across the Twin Cities.

Fleet Farm has agreed to pay $1 million and implement “significant" policy changes to prevent the illegal sale of guns to straw buyers – someone who purchases a firearm on behalf of someone else.

Aldi is a powerhouse in the grocery realm and they're working to add another spot in the metro. Plus, who is serving up the best fish fry in town? Stephanie Hansen joins us with her top picks. 

Garden Guy Dale K. takes a deep dive into the world of Variegated house plants and shows off some of his favorites. 

Immigration-related court challenges dropped significantly last week amid the Trump Administration’s drawdown of Operation Metro Surge. FOX 9's Paul Blume digs into the numbers, and details the lifting of a contempt order.

A new documentary is giving us new insight about the theft of the ruby slippers from the Wizard of Oz. Plus, over-the-counter hearing aids are gaining traction. An audiologist shares insight on the costs and the benefits.  

For the last few years, Buck Hill has been opening early on Friday mornings offering 'uphill access.' Each year, more and more people turn out. The lights aren't on, the chairlifts aren't running, but skiers and boarders are welcome to bring their gear to trek uphill and coast back down. Uphill Access runs from 6am to 8:30am and costs $10. The program will be offered while weather permits.

The NBA is planning to add some rules to stop teams from tanking games to get better draft picks. Plus, a change of location could be coming for a Vikings' rival. We get the details on Restaurant Week and how to score some deals. And a Hidden Gem in Osseo is more than just a meat market.

A federal judge in Minnesota has found a government attorney in contempt for not following court orders, highlighting issues within the U.S. Attorney’s Office. FOX 9's Paul Blume has the story.

Horses will run at Canterbury Park this weekend but unlike the summer racing season, they'll be pulling skiers and snowboarders through a course and over jumps. Extreme Horse Skijoring will take place on Saturday and Sunday, February 21 and 22. More than 350 participants and 150 horses are expected to compete. Dachshund and corgi races are also planned for weekend along with bonfires, smores and a kids zone.

Two big food discussions, one about Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and one about boneless wings. Plus, a bakery in Red Wing is celebrating a Minnesota Olympian.

Forts! Build Your Own Adventure, is now running at Children's Theatre Company. It takes place on the Cargill Stage. There's a cushy foam floor, couches, blankets, towers of cardboard boxes and flashlights. Kids and adults can use what they want to build what they want. Forts! runs from February 13-April 5, 2026.

This week on the Gopher Coaches Show, we're talking University of Minnesota women's basketball with Dawn Plitzuweit. The Gophers are 20-6 on the season, 11-4 in Big Ten play and have won eight straight games. They entered the Associated Press Top 25 this week at No. 23, and appear headed to an NCAA Tournament bid. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard talk with Coach Plitzuweit about their current hot streak, and how they celebrate wins. Guard Tori McKinney, and post Sophie Hart also join the show.