AHS offers Paint My Pet classes
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Looking for a great gift for the pet owner in your life? The Animal Humane Society is offering up a series of "Paint My Pet" classes perfect for nearly every age. All proceeds benefit the Animal Humane Society's mission to help local animals.

New creative studio opens at Whittier Rec Center
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A new multimedia studio that offers kids a hands-on learning experience is opening in Minneapolis. Inside the Whittier Recreation Center is one of three Spark?d Studios locations, with the other two being at Powderhorn and Harrison Rec Centers. Students have the opportunity to explore different programs and equipment including a green screen wall, DJ controllers, editing softwares and more. The Minneapolis Parks and Rec Board says it also plans to add Spark?d Studios to Luxton Recreation Center, Phillips Community Center and Graco Park. Students interested in checking out Spark?d Studios can visit Monday through Friday at 3 p.m.

Canvas Convergence 3D art gallery opens in St. Louis Park
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Artist Shawn McCann, known for his chalk art and murals, has opened a free pop-up gallery at the Shops at West End in St. Louis Park. Canvas Convergence has several over-sized 3D works of art celebrating the beauty of winter. Visitors are encouraged to interact with the art, creating fun pictures perfect for the gram. The gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday from 12pm to 8pm and on Sundays from 12pm to 5pm.

Cricket-training facility opens in Minnetonka
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The first indoor cricket training facility in the state opened over the weekend in Minnetonka. Eka Sport teamed up with the Minnesota Youth Cricket Academy (MYCA) to find a space they could utilize year-round. Prior to opening this facility, MYCA would use batting cages in the winter, but that doesn?t provide the kind of space needed. MYCA offers programs for beginners through advanced athletes. There are about 70 kids in the program now but with this new space they?re hoping to grow it, as the popularity of the sport surges in the US. Eka Sport is located at 15314 Minnetonka Industrial Rd.

Como Conservatory holiday flower show
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FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K visits the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory in St. Paul. The conservatory is set up for its holiday flower show, which runs through Jan. 7.

What to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this weekend (Dec. 9-11)

More holiday events are popping up around Minnesota this weekend, including small-town festivals, ugly sweater parties, and more!

The Maine's Pat Kirch talks 'Sweet 16 Tour' ahead of Minnesota show

Celebrated emo/pup punk artist The Maine returns to Minnesota for a show at First Avenue in Minneapolis this Tuesday. The band boasts nine full-length albums and 16 years together as a band.

Gingerbread Wonderland at Norway House
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Gingerbread Wonderland is back for its ninth year at Norway House in Minneapolis. Anyone can enter their edible creations. This year there are nearly 200 structures including a multi-story Barbie dreamhouse from a mother-daughter team, the Walker Art Center Sculpture Garden, Whoville from "The Grinch" and the Como Park Pavilion. The event runs through Jan. 7. Norway House is located at 913 E Franklin Ave. in Minneapolis.

Thousands gather in Minnesota for Hmong New Year celebration

About thirty thousand people converged in Minnesota’s capitol city this weekend, traveling from around the world to attend Minnesota’s 43rd annual Hmong New Year celebration.

Hmong New Year celebrated in St. Paul
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Thousands gathered in St. Paul to celebrate the Hmong New Year. FOX 9's Babs Santos reports.

Como Zoo & Conservatory's fall flower show
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Como Zoo and Conservatory's final weekend of the fall flower show is this weekend. FOX 9's Garden Guy Dale K shares what it's like inside the St. Paul event.

Making plans for Thanksgiving weekend
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The Bucket List Mom joined FOX 9 to talk about things to do with your family over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.