Live updates: Hurricane Helene forecast to hit Florida as Category 4 storm

Helene strengthened into a hurricane on Wednesday and is expected to strengthen further – potentially becoming a major hurricane – before making landfall over Florida on Thursday. Life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds, torrential rain, and flooding are possible.

FOX 9 Good Day: Sept. 25, 2024

What is your grocery store pet-peeve? Our Facebook viewers weigh in. Plus, easy ways to start your way off with extra protein. Nutrition coach Lindsay Ogden shares three fall-inspired protein shake recipes. Also, a taste of fall in your home, wardrobe and beyond. Retail expert Jerrod Sumner shares his favorite fall finds.

The scare returns to Valleyfair

Over the weekend, ValleyScare returned to Valleyfair in Shakopee as a separate ticketed event. The family-friendly event, Tricks & Treats, is back as well, starting Sept. 28th. ValleyScare has six haunted mazes and three scare zones. It will run on Fridays and Saturdays from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. through Oct. 26th. Tricks & Treats is on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through Oct. 27th.

Fine art gallery opens in former Brothers Bar space

Two years ago, Brothers Bar & Grill, a downtown Minneapolis spot popular with the college crowd, closed its doors. On Sept. 30, it reopens as a fine art gallery. The entire building has undergone a change with the Kickernick Gallery in the front corner space, a future restaurant in the basement and rental space available for artists to use as a studio. The gallery features 12 local artists and is bringing art back to downtown Minneapolis. The gallery is located at 430 N. 1st Avenue and will be open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

A check on the apple crop in Minnesota

Garden Guy Dale K. takes a trip to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum's Horticultural Research Center to check in on the apple crop and get a look at their latest creations.

FOX 9 Good Day: Sept. 24, 2024

A blast from the past, limos are no longer cool. And we look at baby names and kids grow into a name. Plus Garden Guy Dale K. is looking at the latest in apples and what you might find at the grocery store in several years. Plus, a deep dive into car seats and booster seats. And get ready for Key Lime Pie Day with some tips and tricks to make it at home.

FOX 9 Good Day: Sept. 23, 2024

Stephanie March joins as a guest host and shares her thoughts on Thanksgiving meal preps and the term "gramnesia." And we take a closer look at the Homes By Architects Tour, and what you need to know if you're looking to add to your home. Plus, our co-parenting expert joins us to chat about forming good relationships with teachers this school year. And we have some feline friends in the studio preparing for the Twin Cities Cat Fanciers annual cat show!

South African circus performers bring show to MN

A very talented group of performers from South Africa are entertaining audiences at the Children?s Theatre Company. MOYA by Zip Zap Circus is an acrobatic, energetic show set to original South African pop music. The show will be at CTC through Oct. 20.

Unscripted with Dawn Mitchell: Grace Zumwinkle

This week on "Unscripted with Dawn Mitchell," Mitchell sits down one-on-one with Olympian, former Minnesota Gopher, and current Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) star for the Minnesota Frost, Grace Zumwinkle. 

FOX 9 Good Day: Sept. 20, 2024

Have Americans taken their drink orders too far? Custom drink sales have reached an all-time high. Plus, Dr. Eric Ruhland answers a whole slew of pet questions. Also, get your lederhosen ready. Stephanie March rolls through her top picks for Oktoberfest celebrations around the metro.

St. Paul mural festival bringing live music and painting to St. Paul

The Chroma Zone Mural and Art Festival is a two-day free, family festival that brings live music and painting to the St. Anthony Park neighborhood of St. Paul. Since its inception in 2019, artists have added 50 murals to commercial buildings in the industrial areas of St. Paul. To learn more about the events on Sept. 20 and Sept. 21, visit chromazone.net.

St. Paul Chroma Zone Mural and Art Festival

The Chroma Zone Mural and Art Festival is a two-day free, family festival that brings live music and painting to the St. Anthony Park neighborhood of St. Paul. Since its inception in 2019, artists have added 50 murals to commercial buildings in the industrial areas of St. Paul. To learn more about the events on Sept. 20 and Sept. 21, visit chromazone.net.