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Garden Guy Dale K. shows off his favorite two perennials to add a pop of color to your garden this fall.

Are you actually productive at work, or is it all just for show? There's a new term called fauxductivity. The Good Day hosts explain the terminology and who people say are the worst offenders when it comes to fauxductivity. Also, a tater tot hotdish competition sparks an intense debate on our Good Day Facebook page. Which vegetables belong in the Minnesota dinner-staple?

St. Paul has a new state-of-the-art library on wheels. The Mobile Library is replacing the book mobile that was used for the last 19 years. The new name reflects more services offered including access to mobile hotspots and Wi-Fi, and notary services. They also carry books in multiple languages and have a wheelchair lift. The Mobile Library is wrapped in artwork created by St. Paul artist Emma Eubanks who visited the Book Mobile as a child. For more information visit the St. Paul Public Library website: https://sppl.org/mobile-library/

Sever?s Fall Festival returned for its 27th year. In 1997, the family had the idea to create a corn maze, and it has only grown since then. There are a few new additions this year including inflatable axe throwing and Can Can Wonderland Mini Golf. The festival runs Saturdays and Sundays through October 27 (and October 17 and 18 during MEA). They?re open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Garden Guy Dale K joins us for the whole show! We look at some hot-button topics like parents who left their young kids in a cruise ship room by themselves and a debate over who should get an engagement ring. Plus, Shayne, Kelly, and Dale share their favorite shows they're watching right now. Plus some big dogs join us to talk about a special walk for pet therapy. And some of our favorite cooks team up for some Nordic hot dogs!

This week features FOX 9?s own Courtney Godfrey, who?s worked hard on chasing her dream to compete with the U.S. Paralympic Team after losing the bottom half of one of her legs in 2017.

The iconic Galaxy Drive-in closed nearly nine years ago. It reopened again in 2020 for a summer and then sat vacant until now. Craft & Crew purchased it in the winter of 2023 and opened Wells Roadside. The space has a whole new look and menu. They?re serving up fresh-cut fries, flavor-blasted soft-serve ice cream and an Oklahoma smash burger made with Wagyu beef. They also serve beer and cocktails on tap. Nothing on the menu is over $10. Wells Roadside will be open year-round, from 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily.

It's Friday the 13th and we deep dive into which superstitions people believe in. Plus, Dr. Eric Ruhland and Butter join us to talk about how to keep your pets healthy during fall allergy season. And Stephanie March joins us to share some new and upcoming restaurants you can try this fall in the Metro area. Also, we get a look at some fall trends and a preview of Fashion Week Minnesota!

Chaska is the destination for quilters from around the world for the next five days. World-renowned quilter, Gudrun Erla moved to the western Twin Cities from Iceland and started GE Designs. And for the third year she?s hosting GE Fam Fest, a six-day festival with classes, demonstrations and a huge tent sale at the Chaska headquarters. The festival started on Sept. 11 and runs through the Sept. 16.

A dad's heartfelt message to parents who are in the thick of it. An upcoming fall concert putting the spotlight on the importance of opening up the discussion about mental health and suicide prevention. Also, a trip to the kitchen where Old Dutch Chips were born. Plus, ADORABLE BABY TIGERS take over the Minnesota Zoo!

Eager to seize the summer season in a jar, Stephanie Hansen enlists her favorite canning and pickling friends in this episode of Taste Buds.