Community comes together to revive Illuminate Isanti
The lights are on in Bluebird Park for Illuminate Isanti. The lights festival was in jeopardy of being cancelled until the community came together to raise funds to keep it going. The free event runs through December 25th. The lights will be on nightly from 5pm to 10pm. There will be special performances, food trucks and pics with Santa December 18th through the 21st. For more information visit their Facebook page, Isanti Together
The lights are on in Bluebird Park for Illuminate Isanti. The lights festival was in jeopardy of being cancelled until the community came together to raise funds to keep it going. The free event runs through December 25th. The lights will be on nightly from 5pm to 10pm. There will be special performances, food trucks and pics with Santa December 18th through the 21st. For more information visit their Facebook page, Isanti Together
FOX 9 Good Day: Dec. 12, 2025
Dr. Eric Ruhland shares some tips for keeping dogs' paws safe with all the salt and snow. Plus, we get some tips for cutting down on food waste ahead of the holidays.
Dr. Eric Ruhland shares some tips for keeping dogs' paws safe with all the salt and snow. Plus, we get some tips for cutting down on food waste ahead of the holidays.
Halftime with Taste Buds: Chopped Italian Sliders
Try Stephanie Hansen’s chopped Italian sliders at your next party for a cheesy, meaty, and delicious snackable sandwich with pickled veggies.
Try Stephanie Hansen’s chopped Italian sliders at your next party for a cheesy, meaty, and delicious snackable sandwich with pickled veggies.
FOX 9 Good Day: Dec. 11, 2025
Some people are frustrated with holiday cards, other are still excited to send them out each year. Plus, what are some of the top holiday song covers? And Dale K is finding some holiday joy at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. We also get some stocking stuffer ideas from our makeup expert.
Some people are frustrated with holiday cards, other are still excited to send them out each year. Plus, what are some of the top holiday song covers? And Dale K is finding some holiday joy at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. We also get some stocking stuffer ideas from our makeup expert.
Halftime with Taste Buds: Chopped Italian Sliders
Try Stephanie Hansen’s chopped Italian sliders at your next party for a cheesy, meaty, and delicious snackable sandwich with pickled veggies.
Try Stephanie Hansen’s chopped Italian sliders at your next party for a cheesy, meaty, and delicious snackable sandwich with pickled veggies.
Sherrone Moore in custody after firing of Michigan Football coach
Just after his firing from the University of Michigan, news broke that former football coach Sherrone Moore is in custody after an incident in Pittsfield Township.
Just after his firing from the University of Michigan, news broke that former football coach Sherrone Moore is in custody after an incident in Pittsfield Township.
Taste Buds: Sharpen Your Knife Skills
Stephanie Hansen’s knife skills haven’t always been the sharpest. So, she and her daughter Ellie get professional help from Joseph Rueter, the founder of Vivront Kitchen Knife Shop.
Stephanie Hansen’s knife skills haven’t always been the sharpest. So, she and her daughter Ellie get professional help from Joseph Rueter, the founder of Vivront Kitchen Knife Shop.
Taste Buds: Sharpen Your Knife Skills
Stephanie Hansen’s knife skills haven’t always been the sharpest. So, she and her daughter Ellie get professional help from Joseph Rueter, the founder of Vivront Kitchen Knife Shop.
Stephanie Hansen’s knife skills haven’t always been the sharpest. So, she and her daughter Ellie get professional help from Joseph Rueter, the founder of Vivront Kitchen Knife Shop.
FOX 9 Good Day: Dec. 10, 2025
There are groups in the Twin Cities that help people give back on a snowy day, or get some help getting rid of all the snow. Plus, two women are sharing their stories and building a community of breast cancer survivors and thrivers. And we get some gift ideas for holiday hosts that aren't just flowers or wine.
There are groups in the Twin Cities that help people give back on a snowy day, or get some help getting rid of all the snow. Plus, two women are sharing their stories and building a community of breast cancer survivors and thrivers. And we get some gift ideas for holiday hosts that aren't just flowers or wine.
New shops and cafe open in Galleria Edina
Galleria Edina has welcomed several new tenants including an expanded furniture showroom from Arhaus and Sweet Paris Creperie & Cafe, its 3rd Minnesota location.
Galleria Edina has welcomed several new tenants including an expanded furniture showroom from Arhaus and Sweet Paris Creperie & Cafe, its 3rd Minnesota location.
Hundreds of voices power 'Welcome Christmas Concert'
A powerful concert is coming to Minneapolis this weekend. The Welcome Christmas Concert will feature 200 singers, four ensembles, from VocalEssence and Northrop’s famous organ with seven-thousand pipes. They will sing a mix of classic choral music and carols and the audience is encouraged to sing along at times. The VocalEssence Welcome Christmas Concert will be on Saturday December 14th at 4pm.
A powerful concert is coming to Minneapolis this weekend. The Welcome Christmas Concert will feature 200 singers, four ensembles, from VocalEssence and Northrop’s famous organ with seven-thousand pipes. They will sing a mix of classic choral music and carols and the audience is encouraged to sing along at times. The VocalEssence Welcome Christmas Concert will be on Saturday December 14th at 4pm.
New center to stabilize troubled youth opening
With a price tag of $20 million, Hennepin County is opening a new facility that aims to address gaps in care for children with significant mental health needs. FOX 9’s Paul Blume has the details.
With a price tag of $20 million, Hennepin County is opening a new facility that aims to address gaps in care for children with significant mental health needs. FOX 9’s Paul Blume has the details.
Rapper Erica Banks arrested again in metro Atlanta, this time for drugs
“Love & Hip Hop Atlanta" cast member Erica Breaux arrested after police found drugs inside a stolen vehicle during a traffic stop.
“Love & Hip Hop Atlanta" cast member Erica Breaux arrested after police found drugs inside a stolen vehicle during a traffic stop.
December Garden Tips
Garden Guy Dale K shares some yard and garden tips that you can do in December, and how some snow can help some of your plants.
Garden Guy Dale K shares some yard and garden tips that you can do in December, and how some snow can help some of your plants.
FOX 9 Good Day: Dec. 9, 2025
Lots of people have more than one Christmas tree to celebrate, plus a family's idea for helping make the holidays less stressful for kids of all ages. And we get some ideas for holiday gifts for everyone on your list from Mall of America.
Lots of people have more than one Christmas tree to celebrate, plus a family's idea for helping make the holidays less stressful for kids of all ages. And we get some ideas for holiday gifts for everyone on your list from Mall of America.
Jimmy Kimmel signs contract extension with ABC
Months after being suspended from going on air, Jimmy Kimmel has landed a deal to keep him with ABC through at least May 2027.
Months after being suspended from going on air, Jimmy Kimmel has landed a deal to keep him with ABC through at least May 2027.
Holiday lights tours underway in Inver Grove Heights
Inver Grove Heights is known for its decked out holiday homes. Experience the Twin Cities is offering open-air bus tours. It is a BYOB experience and the B stands for both beverage and blanket. The tour is 30 minutes long. The home we featured in the story is located at 7050 Blaine Ave E.
Inver Grove Heights is known for its decked out holiday homes. Experience the Twin Cities is offering open-air bus tours. It is a BYOB experience and the B stands for both beverage and blanket. The tour is 30 minutes long. The home we featured in the story is located at 7050 Blaine Ave E.
FOX 9 Good Day: Dec. 8, 2025
Martha Stewart is planning for what she wants to happen after she dies, plus a touching follow-up to a special donation to an army veteran. An expert takes a closer look at the impacts of tariffs and technology on shopping. And we get some tips for kitchen gadgets perfect for the chef of baker in your life.
Martha Stewart is planning for what she wants to happen after she dies, plus a touching follow-up to a special donation to an army veteran. An expert takes a closer look at the impacts of tariffs and technology on shopping. And we get some tips for kitchen gadgets perfect for the chef of baker in your life.
Vintage Christmas Market in Shakopee
Every December, Junk Bonanza puts on a very vintage Christmas Market. The event is held at Canterbury Park in Shakopee. This event ran December 4th through the 6th, 2025. The next Junk Bonanza event is March 26th-28th, 2026.
Every December, Junk Bonanza puts on a very vintage Christmas Market. The event is held at Canterbury Park in Shakopee. This event ran December 4th through the 6th, 2025. The next Junk Bonanza event is March 26th-28th, 2026.
Tropical-themed indoor playground opens in Eden Prairie
Lava Island is now open in Eden Prairie. It's a 41,000 square foot indoor playground and trampoline park with a dedicated toddler area and themed party rooms. It is located at 12400 Castlemoor Drive near Eden Prairie Center.
Lava Island is now open in Eden Prairie. It's a 41,000 square foot indoor playground and trampoline park with a dedicated toddler area and themed party rooms. It is located at 12400 Castlemoor Drive near Eden Prairie Center.