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This week on ?Unscripted with Dawn Mitchell? Dawn goes one on one with Minnesota?s own Jack Jablonski. Almost 13 years ago, Dec. 30 2011, Jack was left paralyzed after being checked from behind into the boards during a high school hockey game. Ever since Jack has not only worked to prove doctors wrong, but to help others with spinal cord injuries. The Jack Jablonski foundation has raised 4.5 million for paralysis recovery. Jack talks to Dawn not only about his own personal advances physically ? but also personally.

If you use cash apps to send money to friends and family, we have some tips to avoid getting scammed. Summer isn't over, you can still hit the road for a day trip to the St. Croix Valley. And there's still time to enjoy some of the rooftop bars in the Twin Cities. Alix previews the Uptown Art Fair in its new location. Plus you can help pick the Coolest Thing Made in MN with a new contest.

A week after a man was sentenced to prison for stabbing five tubers on the Apple River, a true crime documentary offers a behind the scenes look at the investigation and trial that garnered national attention and sparked debate about the limits of self-defense. The Apple River Stabbing: Convicting Nicolae Miu includes new interviews with prosecutors, defense attorneys and the reporters who covered the trial from gavel-to-gavel. Watch the documentary at 8 p.m. on Aug. 6 on FOX 9, and stream it on FOX LOCAL, fox9.com and FOX 9's YouTube channel.

Ramsey County billed people 745 times in the last 18 months, for calling the county?s crisis line. FOX 9 Investigator Nathan O'Neal has the story.

Garden Guy Dale K. answers viewer questions in this two-part segment.

Makeup dupes on a budget. Artist Hillary Kline is does a side-by-side comparison of high-end products vs. their affordable counterparts. Plus, your garden questions answered.

Fire up the threshers! The Scott/Carver Threshers Association is hosting the 60th Old Time Harvest with a goal of preserving agricultural history by firing up the antique machinery to demonstrate what farm-life was like 100 years ago. The festival runs Aug. 2, 3 and 4 on the grounds across the street from the Scott County Fairgrounds in Jordan. It?s $10 for adults for the whole weekend and free for kids under 12. Each morning starts with a pancake breakfast.

Rush hour trends are changing thanks to shifting work habits. Plus, how much do you like spicy food? Pepper Fest is coming up at the Minnesota Farmers Market. Also it's time to look ahead to back-to-school season. Rosedale Center is putting on a fashion show to inspire your shopping choices.

A fan-favorite festival is back at the Science Museum of Minnesota in St. Paul. Dino Fest is happening on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The day will include activities, presentations, performances, and a field jacket opening from a recent dig in Montana. Guests can also go behind the scenes to see the paleo lab. Dino Fest is included with an admission ticket to the science museum.

One of the most anticipated restaurant openings of the year is finally here. Vinai is open now in the Sheridan Neighborhood of Northeast Minneapolis. The restaurant will be open Tuesday through Saturday evenings. It?s named after the refugee camp in Thailand where Vang?s parents met and where he was born. The restaurant honors both of his parents by utilizing their recipes and methods of woodfire cooking. It?s located at 1300 2nd St. NE, the former location of Dangerous Man Brewing. Vang is a James Beard Finalist. He also runs Union Hmong Kitchen which has two locations, one in the North Loop and one on West Lake Street. He will also serve Hmong food once again at the Minnesota State Fair.

A spot in St. Paul is pairing craft beer with a beautiful patio space perfect for pollinators. Garden Guy Dale K. takes a trip to Bang Brewing to see how they're putting a focus on the environment.

Summer camps are taking a stand when it comes to teens and their obsession with skin care products. Plus, do you think you have good balance? A trainer outlines the simple test you can do at home, plus easy workouts to help improve your core strength. Also, a new study showing why Minnesota home cooks are scoring low-marks on their kitchen skills.

FOX 9's Shayne Wells sits down with Chef Yia Vang to chat about his new restaurant Vinai, which opens July 30 serving traditional Hmong food. The restaurant is located at 1300 NE 2nd St. in Minneapolis.

The Good Day hosts explain what it means to have a "Brat Girl Summer". Plus, an easy way to try for a chance at landing a blue ribbon at the Minnesota State Fair. Also, a dermatologist joins us with advice if you or someone you know is dealing with hair loss.

The gaming experience is getting supersized at a new spot in Roseville. Activate Games puts you in the video game using cutting edge technology for interactive gaming. The Mega Grid game is the most well-known after going viral on TikTok. It has touch-sensor floor tiles that create a floor is lava-type game with varying levels of difficulty. It is designed for players over the age of 10, though kids age 4 and up can participate. Activate now has 40 locations worldwide. It?s open now in Roseville at 1955 County Road B2.