MN Renaissance Festival begins this weekend in Shakopee
For the next seven weekends, you can go back in time to the 16th century. The Minnesota Renaissance Festival returns for its 53rd season in Shakopee. It?s the largest renaissance festival in the country with annual attendance of 300,000 people. The festival is open weekends, Saturday and Sunday from Aug. 17 through Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. rain or shine.
For the next seven weekends, you can go back in time to the 16th century. The Minnesota Renaissance Festival returns for its 53rd season in Shakopee. It?s the largest renaissance festival in the country with annual attendance of 300,000 people. The festival is open weekends, Saturday and Sunday from Aug. 17 through Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. rain or shine.
What to do in Minnesota: 5 Things to do this weekend (Aug. 16-18)
Many events this weekend for art lovers, thrill seekers and food fans alike.
Many events this weekend for art lovers, thrill seekers and food fans alike.
Afton Alps bringing back tubing this winter with a newly constructed park
Afton Alps is bringing back a fun winter activity with the launch of a new tubing park this winter.
Afton Alps is bringing back a fun winter activity with the launch of a new tubing park this winter.
?Mystery on the Mississippi? brings theater to Mississippi River
There?s a mystery brewin? on the Mississippi and it?s taking place at Crosby Farm Regional Park in St. Paul. "Mystery on the Mississippi" is an immersive theatrical experience where the audience gets to walk through the picturesque park while watching a show unfold. This is the ninth year for the popular ?Mystery on the Mississippi? show. It?s an hour-long collaboration between Mississippi Park Connection and Fearless Comedy Productions. The shows are on Aug. 16, Sept. 27 and Oct, 12. Tickets are available on the Park Connection website.
There?s a mystery brewin? on the Mississippi and it?s taking place at Crosby Farm Regional Park in St. Paul. "Mystery on the Mississippi" is an immersive theatrical experience where the audience gets to walk through the picturesque park while watching a show unfold. This is the ninth year for the popular ?Mystery on the Mississippi? show. It?s an hour-long collaboration between Mississippi Park Connection and Fearless Comedy Productions. The shows are on Aug. 16, Sept. 27 and Oct, 12. Tickets are available on the Park Connection website.
Hmong inspired garden at MN Landscape Arboretum
History is coming to life in a new garden called the Seeds of Knowledge and Healing. At the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Garden Guy Dale K. caught up with Zongxee Lee, the woman behind the Hmong passion project.
History is coming to life in a new garden called the Seeds of Knowledge and Healing. At the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Garden Guy Dale K. caught up with Zongxee Lee, the woman behind the Hmong passion project.
Five-course chef?s dinner inside Eagan gas station
A popular dinner series continues to sell out despite its unusual location. El Sazon is located inside the BP gas station on Diffley Road in Eagan. They?re open Tuesday through Saturday and offer takeout, but every few months, they host 50 people in the gas station for a five-course chef?s dinner with mocktail pairings. They call it ?A Night at the Gas Station.? Watch their socials for the dates of the next dinner series. Owners Cristian and Karen de Leon have opened a standalone restaurant in Minneapolis and will open a third location in Stillwater this fall.
A popular dinner series continues to sell out despite its unusual location. El Sazon is located inside the BP gas station on Diffley Road in Eagan. They?re open Tuesday through Saturday and offer takeout, but every few months, they host 50 people in the gas station for a five-course chef?s dinner with mocktail pairings. They call it ?A Night at the Gas Station.? Watch their socials for the dates of the next dinner series. Owners Cristian and Karen de Leon have opened a standalone restaurant in Minneapolis and will open a third location in Stillwater this fall.
Fort Snelling State Park reopening Friday following flood closures
Fort Snelling State Park is set to reopen Friday, Aug. 9 after flooding closed the park back in late June.
Fort Snelling State Park is set to reopen Friday, Aug. 9 after flooding closed the park back in late June.
What to do in Minnesota: 5 Things to do this weekend (Aug. 9-11)
From artistic performances to beer runs, this weekend is full of fun and enlightening events for the whole Twin Cities community.
From artistic performances to beer runs, this weekend is full of fun and enlightening events for the whole Twin Cities community.
PinKU returns inside Eat Street Crossing Food Hall
A favorite Northeast Minneapolis restaurant that closed during the pandemic has returned inside a food hall in the Whittier Neighborhood. Chef John Sugimura has reopened PinKU with Chef Louross Edralin of Staff Meeting. The spot will serve sushi daily, but on Friday and Saturday nights they?ll offer Omakase by Chef Sugimura. This is a special five-course meal at the ten bar seats. Omakase means chef?s choice. Reservations for August sold out in six minutes. Reservations for September will open on Aug. 25 at 6:30 a.m. Eat Street Crossing is located at 2819 Nicollet Ave. S. It?s open seven days a week.
A favorite Northeast Minneapolis restaurant that closed during the pandemic has returned inside a food hall in the Whittier Neighborhood. Chef John Sugimura has reopened PinKU with Chef Louross Edralin of Staff Meeting. The spot will serve sushi daily, but on Friday and Saturday nights they?ll offer Omakase by Chef Sugimura. This is a special five-course meal at the ten bar seats. Omakase means chef?s choice. Reservations for August sold out in six minutes. Reservations for September will open on Aug. 25 at 6:30 a.m. Eat Street Crossing is located at 2819 Nicollet Ave. S. It?s open seven days a week.
Uptown Art Fair moved almost out of Minneapolis due to Hennepin Ave construction
In its 60th year, the Uptown Art Fair continues to showcase the quirkiness of local artists. Only this year, the event had a new home.
In its 60th year, the Uptown Art Fair continues to showcase the quirkiness of local artists. Only this year, the event had a new home.
Construction moves Uptown Art Fair to Bachman's
Construction had caused the Uptown Art Fair to be canceled, but then it was moved to Bachman's on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis to keep the fair going. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the story.
Construction had caused the Uptown Art Fair to be canceled, but then it was moved to Bachman's on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis to keep the fair going. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the story.
Dino Fest returns to Science Museum of Minnesota
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.
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.
Chef Yia Vang opens the doors of Vinai
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.
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.
What to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this weekend (Aug. 2-4)
Culture and community come together this weekend for exciting and inclusive events to usher in the new month!
Culture and community come together this weekend for exciting and inclusive events to usher in the new month!
Viral gaming center comes to Roseville
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.
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.
Orchestra Hall celebrates 50 years in Minneapolis
Orchestra Hall, the home of the Minnesota Orchestra, is 50 years old. Located on Nicollet Mall, it?s drawn more than 10 million people to downtown. Architect Hugh Hardy designed the venue. It features 114 large cubes that disperse sound throughout the auditorium. Experience the venue with the ?Summer at Orchestra Hall? program. It runs through Aug. 10 and the theme is Roaring Twenties.
Orchestra Hall, the home of the Minnesota Orchestra, is 50 years old. Located on Nicollet Mall, it?s drawn more than 10 million people to downtown. Architect Hugh Hardy designed the venue. It features 114 large cubes that disperse sound throughout the auditorium. Experience the venue with the ?Summer at Orchestra Hall? program. It runs through Aug. 10 and the theme is Roaring Twenties.
Tap dance phenoms create musical experience
Nationally acclaimed tap dance artists, along with musicians and a group of talented kids are working on a show that?ll debut Saturday night at the Ames Center in Burnsville. The Storyboard Experience is in its third year and from the Rhythm Street Movement team. It?s an educational week for the students that culminates in the production of a full-length show with original music played live by a seven-piece band. The Storyboard Experience is slated for 7 p.m. at the Ames Center on July 27.
Nationally acclaimed tap dance artists, along with musicians and a group of talented kids are working on a show that?ll debut Saturday night at the Ames Center in Burnsville. The Storyboard Experience is in its third year and from the Rhythm Street Movement team. It?s an educational week for the students that culminates in the production of a full-length show with original music played live by a seven-piece band. The Storyboard Experience is slated for 7 p.m. at the Ames Center on July 27.
What to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this weekend (July 26-28)
Fireworks, festivals, and food! Enjoy a packed weekend of events in Minnesota this weekend.
Fireworks, festivals, and food! Enjoy a packed weekend of events in Minnesota this weekend.
Valleyfair Fourth of July Fireworks rescheduled for Labor Day weekend
Valleyfair announced its Fourth of July fireworks, which were postponed due to flooding issues in the park, have been rescheduled for the end of August.
Valleyfair announced its Fourth of July fireworks, which were postponed due to flooding issues in the park, have been rescheduled for the end of August.
Mermaids make a splash at Sea Life at Mall of America
Magical creatures have joined the sharks, stingrays and tropical fish at Sea Life at Mall of America. Mermaids are back July 18 through Aug. 9. They will appear underwater and offer meet and greets on land on Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays and Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sea Life is located on Level One East at the Mall of America. The event does require a special mermaid event ticket.
Magical creatures have joined the sharks, stingrays and tropical fish at Sea Life at Mall of America. Mermaids are back July 18 through Aug. 9. They will appear underwater and offer meet and greets on land on Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays and Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sea Life is located on Level One East at the Mall of America. The event does require a special mermaid event ticket.