FOX 9 Good Day: April 23, 2024
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Keep this in mind the next time you call in sick to work, Artificial Intelligence could be listening. Plus, how to free yourself from boring conversations. We talk about both in today's hot topics. Wedding season is approaching and if you're the mother of the bride or groom, finding a dress can be difficult. Meet the co-founder of "Mother Of," helping women across the country find the best dress for the big event., And bird watching became hugely popular during the pandemic and it's still popular today. We sit down with the author of The Breeding Birds of Minnesota to talk about the birds you can spot in our state.

FOX 9 Good Day: April 22, 2024
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Changing behaviors at restaurants. Is it okay to ask for a table near an outlet to charge your phone? A new survey says yes! We look at the new acceptable manners. Plus, a good problem to have. The WNBA is looking into moving some games to larger arenas to deal with the rising popularity of players like Caitlin Clark. We break it all down in today's hot dish. Plus, Dr. Eric Ruhland is back talking about his dog, Butter, and her upcoming litter of puppies. And, in honor of Earth Day, Sina from the Minnesota Farmers' Market Association returns to talk about all the great food available at local markets this time of year.

Police who smell weed can?t search your car
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The Minnesota Supreme Court recently ruled that the smell of marijuana alone is no longer enough to search someone?s car. FOX 9 Investigator Nathan O'Neal has the details.

Taylor Swift’s surprise drop to Record Store Day
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People started lining up at 7 a.m. outside of Electric Fetus Record Store in Minneapolis. Some were there for the Taylor Swift album, a few others wanted to get the new release from Pearl Jam and the rest were planning to spend the next 24 hours outside the store to be the first in the door for Record Store Day. Last year, Record Store Day was the highest sales day ever for Electric Fetus and they had been in business for 55 years at that time. The record store has 3,000 albums they’ll be putting out for Record Store Day. They open at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 20.

FOX 9 Good Day: April 19, 2024
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Too many birthday parties! That's how one mom is feeling after her child's classmates keeps inviting every single kid to their party. She says it's costing way too much for gifts. Plus a new trend online... college rejection videos. Why it's becoming a thing. Stephanie March returns to share her picks for plant-based eats ahead of Earth Day. And, a local boxing club is working with the Michael J. Fox foundation to raise money to fight Parkinson's disease. We get a preview with the co-founder of Rumble Boxing.

FOX 9 Good Day: April 18, 2024
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Free wine! But you have to leave your phone at the door. One restaurant has quite the offer. And a mom is calling out park police after fining her following her daughter's emergency. We break them down in today's hot topics. Garden Guy, Dale K., looks at the popularity of chicken farming. See what you need to get started. And celebrating Earth Day with sweet treats. Sweet Girl Treats founder, Jackie Thesing, is bvack with a pair of desserts the whole family will love.

Geek Craft Expo returns to Minneapolis
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In 2016, the comic book writer behind Deadpool and Wolverine created a craft expo for the geeks. Now this market is held all over the country including the Twin Cities. The Geek Craft Expo is happening this weekend at the Minneapolis Convention Center. It?s a curated market featuring handmade geek goods by local crafters and makers. Show dates and time: Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Corgi plushie maker at Geek Craft Expo
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In 2016, the comic book writer behind "Deadpool" and "Wolverine" created a craft expo for the geeks. Now this market is held all over the country including the Twin Cities. The Geek Craft Expo is happening this weekend at the Minneapolis Convention Center. It?s a curated market featuring handmade geek good by local crafters and makers. Show Dates and Time: Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday April 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Gordy's Hi-Hat: Up north pit stop carries on family tradition

At Gordy's Hi-Hat, tradition is on the menu. The 50s-style restaurant serves up a side of nostalgia, along with its all-American fare. Every year, Gordy's opening is a sure sign of spring. But this season is its first without a pair of familiar faces.

Gordy's Hi-Hat: Cloquet staple stays in the family
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The community of Cloquet in Northern Minnesota is known for being the home of a gas station designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. But a building just up the road is also bringing the past into the present.

FOX 9 Good Day: April 17, 2024
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New debate over salaries in professional sports following news of Caitlin Clark's WNBA salary. Plus, could reclining seats be on the way out in airplanes? We break down both stories in today's hot topics. The St. Paul Art Crawl returns this weekend. We get a preview with a pair of local artists. And April is National Brunch Month. Sweet Paris in Woodbury shows us how to create the perfect crepe at home.

The Great Minnsect Show returns to the University of Minnesota
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Insect enthusiasts have a reason to celebrate. The Great Minnsect Show will take place on Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is free and open to the public. The Department of Entomology will host the event in the St. Paul Student Center North Star Ballroom on campus. Attendees can expect to have meet and greets with live insects, dabble in six-legged snacks and creepy crawly games like maggot races.

FOX 9 Good Day: April 16, 2024
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A new obsession for the younger generation? crosswords! But these aren?t the crosswords you remember. We explain how they?re different. Plus, it?s the latest skincare trend? snail slime. Why people are putting it all over their face for smoother skin. Now that Spring is here, Dale K. is helping us all get our lawn prepared to look it?s best this Summer. And, Cirque du Soleil returns to the Twin Cities with the show, Bazzar. We get a preview of the show coming to Mall of America.

New program bringing musicians to Minneapolis animal shelter
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Local music students have the opportunity to play for the most adorable audience through a new program called Play for Paws. The program is a partnership between Minneapolis Animal Care and Control (MACC) and MacPhail Center for Music. It started after MacPhail guitar instructor, Dr. Austin Wahl asked if he could play for the animals at the shelter after playing for the foster kittens at his house. He noticed how calm they would become when he was strumming and that was the start of Play for Paws. MACC was on board as this lined up with their goal to make the kennel environment less stressful.

FOX 9 Good Day: April 15, 2024
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Too many fundraisers. That's how one mom is feeling. And odds are, other families feel the same way. Plus, a bridezilla strikes again. This time, a bride requires her bridesmaids to cut their hair. We talk about why in today's hot topics. Our etiquette expert returns to discuss vacations. From traveling as a family to vacations with a group, what to keep in mind so everyone has a good time. And a celebration of eggs benedict. A local chef joins the show to share his secrets to the perfect eggs benedict.

Minnesota Card Show to bring out collectors
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An event in St. Paul this weekend is bringing together quite the cast of characters including Dennis Rodman, Mike Tyson and the casts of The Sandlot and The Mighty Ducks. They?ll all be signing autographs at the Minnesota Card Show. This is year two for the show and after the success of last year, they?re going big. They?ve moved into the St. Paul RiverCentre and will have more than 450 tables spread out over 100,000 square feet. The show will bring out collectors, dealers and enthusiasts looking to buy, sell and trade. The event runs April 18 (VIP night) through the April 21.

Weekend of geeky fun on tap at Boom Island Brewing
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Boom Island Brewing in Minnetonka breaking out the consoles for a full day of Nintendo and brews themed to the games. There will also be a string quartet playing video game tunes followed by a DJ. The Nintendo Event is April 13 from 12:00 p.m. ? 11:00 p.m. On Sunday it?s the Geeky Craft Fair from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Boom Island Brewing is located at 5959 Baker Road in Minnetonka near 494 and Crosstown.