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This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we're joined again by Dawn Plitzuweit of the Minnesota women's basketball team. The Gophers went to No. 8 Maryland with a 16-1 record, including a 4-1 mark in Big Ten play. She talks through the season so far with Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard. Junior guard Amaya Battle also joins the show.

Even in the winter months, you may be surprised by the amount of produce that can be grown in Minnesota. Garden Guy Dale K. takes a trip to Urbanize LLC in Edina to see how they're churning out large batches of fresh microgreens.

A new report is shedding light on the best time to drink coffee if you're concerned about your heart health. Plus, adaptogens are getting a lot of attention on social media. They're billed as 'de-stressing' agents and people are adding them to all sorts of things including coffee! And the mind behind the popular "One Minute Tours" series on TikTok is taking his style of storytelling and expanding with a full-fledged show called "Hidden Middle".

An endearing children's book about a monster who's terrible at scaring is on stage at the Children's Theater Company, but the production is unlike anything they've put on stage before. It's called 'Leonardo: A Wonderful Show about a Terrible Monster'. The cast utilizes puppets, both paper and fuzzy puppets. They have a few different projector stations which are then broadcast on a large screen above the stage. None of the process is hidden, so they let you in on the magic of creating a show like this. This show is based on the Mo Willems book. The author actually approached this theater company, Manuel Cinema that's based in Chicago to come up with a way to bring his story to life. The show is on stage until March 9th.

A dance by the University of Minnesota Dance Team generated a lot of buzz last year, now the team is getting ready to pull of another stunning routine. Shayne dishes about what the team has up their sleeve ahead of nationals. Plus, a sweet recipe for those with gluten-sensitivities. Also, a look at the movies you should watch before we get to the thick of awards season in Hollywood.

A reason to have a few more house plants in your life. Dale K. is showing off a few of his favorites as part of National House Plant Day. Plus a movie theater chain has an added perk that's drawing in young families. Also, the best wing spots in town are showing off some of the options on the menu, just in time for the NFL Playoffs.

Insurance company AIG filed a lawsuit against Minnesota-based manufacturer 3M to avoid paying for thousands of lawsuits related to 3M?s production and dumping of PFAS chemicals.

Stephanie Hansen celebrates soup season with two of her favorite homemade soups: Beer Cheese Wild Rice and Chicken Chili Verde. But first, she heads up north for a taste of New Orleans at Krewe Restaurant, run by Mateo Mackbee and his partner Erin Lucas. Enjoy!

The newly sworn-in U.S. House of Representatives hopes to fast-track a bill that will amend Title IX and ban transgender athletes from women's sports. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the full story.