Help track monarch butterflies before their journey
Three Rivers Park District is looking for citizen scientists. There are events throughout August and September that aids in researching an endangered species. The park system will be training visitors on how to catch and tag Monarch Butterflies. The butterflies will soon be leaving on their 2,000-mile journey to Mexico and tagging them can help scientists understand their travel patterns and protect the habitats they visit along the way. These events happen all across the metro and you do need to sign up ahead of time to attend.
Three Rivers Park District is looking for citizen scientists. There are events throughout August and September that aids in researching an endangered species. The park system will be training visitors on how to catch and tag Monarch Butterflies. The butterflies will soon be leaving on their 2,000-mile journey to Mexico and tagging them can help scientists understand their travel patterns and protect the habitats they visit along the way. These events happen all across the metro and you do need to sign up ahead of time to attend.
MN State Fair: Tips for getting there
There are several ways to get to the Minnesota State Fair. FOX 9's Se Kwon has tips for getting there.
There are several ways to get to the Minnesota State Fair. FOX 9's Se Kwon has tips for getting there.
National Cinema Day: Where you can see $4 movies in Minnesota
Movies theaters across Minnesota and the country will once again take part in National Cinema Day this Sunday. It's a movies holiday where you can scoop up tickets for just $4! Click below to find a theater near your that is participating.
Movies theaters across Minnesota and the country will once again take part in National Cinema Day this Sunday. It's a movies holiday where you can scoop up tickets for just $4! Click below to find a theater near your that is participating.
Pentatonix coming to St. Paul for Christmas concert
The new Pentatonix Holiday Tour is coming to the Xcel Energy Center right in time for the holiday season.
The new Pentatonix Holiday Tour is coming to the Xcel Energy Center right in time for the holiday season.
Uptown Porch Fest
People played music on their porches during a festival in Uptown Minneapolis on Saturday evening.
People played music on their porches during a festival in Uptown Minneapolis on Saturday evening.
Minnesota State Fair hidden food gems
Stephanie March joins FOX 9 Good Day to talk about hidden food gems at the Minnesota State Fair.
Stephanie March joins FOX 9 Good Day to talk about hidden food gems at the Minnesota State Fair.
Renaissance Festival parking changes this year
A new traffic and parking plan has been implemented at Minnesota's Renaissance Festival. Rather than parking onsite day of, visitors will be required to buy a parking pass ahead of time or get to the festival via a park-and-ride or rideshare services.
A new traffic and parking plan has been implemented at Minnesota's Renaissance Festival. Rather than parking onsite day of, visitors will be required to buy a parking pass ahead of time or get to the festival via a park-and-ride or rideshare services.
Renaissance Festival parking changes
A new traffic and parking plan has been implemented at Minnesota's Renaissance Festival. Rather than parking onsite day of, visitors will be required to buy a parking pass ahead of time or get to the festival via a park-and-ride or rideshare services.
A new traffic and parking plan has been implemented at Minnesota's Renaissance Festival. Rather than parking onsite day of, visitors will be required to buy a parking pass ahead of time or get to the festival via a park-and-ride or rideshare services.
Raku Firing at the Minnetonka Center for the Arts
It?s said that having a hobby can lead to improved mental health, and if you don?t know where to start, check out the fall catalogue for the Minnetonka Center for the Arts. Classes begin Sept. 5. They are offering everything from ceramics to weaving, jewelry making, photography, flower arranging, painting and even the fiery ancient Japanese ceramics technique called Raku firing. The Minnetonka Center for the Arts is located at 2240 North Shore Drive. Class registration is open now.
It?s said that having a hobby can lead to improved mental health, and if you don?t know where to start, check out the fall catalogue for the Minnetonka Center for the Arts. Classes begin Sept. 5. They are offering everything from ceramics to weaving, jewelry making, photography, flower arranging, painting and even the fiery ancient Japanese ceramics technique called Raku firing. The Minnetonka Center for the Arts is located at 2240 North Shore Drive. Class registration is open now.
Classic western 'Shane' comes to the Guthrie
The Western novel "Shane," published in 1949 has sprung to life on stage at The Guthrie Theater. Renowned playwright Karen Zacar�as uses this version to interrogate the assumptions and myths of the American West. The show is playing now and runs through Aug. 27. It stars William DeMerritt as Shane and Ricardo Chavira as Joe Starrett.
The Western novel "Shane," published in 1949 has sprung to life on stage at The Guthrie Theater. Renowned playwright Karen Zacar�as uses this version to interrogate the assumptions and myths of the American West. The show is playing now and runs through Aug. 27. It stars William DeMerritt as Shane and Ricardo Chavira as Joe Starrett.
Musical festival coming Minneapolis porches
A successful music festival in Boston inspired the first-ever Uptown Porchfest. It will take place on Aug, 19 from 1-5 p.m. There are 30 different bands playing 19 porches. The porches are spread out over the Wedge Neighborhood so you can wander and enjoy different bands on every block. The event is free to attend. Because parking can be challenging in the area, attendees are highly encouraged to take public transportation, bike, walk or ride share.
A successful music festival in Boston inspired the first-ever Uptown Porchfest. It will take place on Aug, 19 from 1-5 p.m. There are 30 different bands playing 19 porches. The porches are spread out over the Wedge Neighborhood so you can wander and enjoy different bands on every block. The event is free to attend. Because parking can be challenging in the area, attendees are highly encouraged to take public transportation, bike, walk or ride share.
15 must-do activities at the Minnesota State Fair
Here are 15 things you've gotta do at the Minnesota State Fair.
Here are 15 things you've gotta do at the Minnesota State Fair.
Malibu Barbie Cafe coming to Mall of America this fall
It's time to live your best Barbie life.
It's time to live your best Barbie life.
What to do in Minnesota: 6 things to do this weekend (Aug. 18-20)
Go on a night hike, check out local art, or celebrate with fireworks at events this weekend.
Go on a night hike, check out local art, or celebrate with fireworks at events this weekend.
Minnesota State Fair deals: Cutting costs at the Great Minnesota Get-Together
If you are headed out to the Minnesota State Fair this year, we have put together a guide to help you save a few bucks.
If you are headed out to the Minnesota State Fair this year, we have put together a guide to help you save a few bucks.
The Amazing Acro-Cats bring their talents to Minneapolis
The Heart of the Beast Theatre is hosting a troupe of domestic cats that can ride skateboards, play instruments and charm audiences. The Acro-Cats were created by animal trainer, Samantha Martin. The group has been on tour for 28 weeks and roll around the country in a giant tour bus equipped with a Cat-io fort for the 13 traveling felines. The show runs through Sunday, Aug. 13, at the theater on Lake Street in Minneapolis. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to local nonprofit, Ruff Start Rescue.
The Heart of the Beast Theatre is hosting a troupe of domestic cats that can ride skateboards, play instruments and charm audiences. The Acro-Cats were created by animal trainer, Samantha Martin. The group has been on tour for 28 weeks and roll around the country in a giant tour bus equipped with a Cat-io fort for the 13 traveling felines. The show runs through Sunday, Aug. 13, at the theater on Lake Street in Minneapolis. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to local nonprofit, Ruff Start Rescue.
Remote-controlled powerboats hit the waterways of Edina
Line up the boats, it?s time for a parade. The Edina Model Yacht Club will have their boats out patrolling the waters of Centennial Lakes Park Sunday evening in Edina. The nonprofit club has been in existence since 1991. Today they have 80 members who operate remote-controlled vessels that range from battleships to sail boats, powerboats and even a Minion tug boat. Lighthouse Night and Torchlight Concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 13. It is free to attend. The boats will be out starting around 5 p.m. The concert begins at 8:30 p.m. with the John Philip Sousa Memorial Band. The night concludes with fireworks.
Line up the boats, it?s time for a parade. The Edina Model Yacht Club will have their boats out patrolling the waters of Centennial Lakes Park Sunday evening in Edina. The nonprofit club has been in existence since 1991. Today they have 80 members who operate remote-controlled vessels that range from battleships to sail boats, powerboats and even a Minion tug boat. Lighthouse Night and Torchlight Concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 13. It is free to attend. The boats will be out starting around 5 p.m. The concert begins at 8:30 p.m. with the John Philip Sousa Memorial Band. The night concludes with fireworks.
What to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this weekend (August 10-13)
Head to a unique date night, dance at a family-friendly block party, or grab a bite to each at a food truck festival this weekend.
Head to a unique date night, dance at a family-friendly block party, or grab a bite to each at a food truck festival this weekend.
Soke BBQ & Hotpot now open in Brooklyn Park
It?s a concept filled with all sorts of flavors. Soke combines Korean BBQ and Japanese-originated ?hot pot? to give people the option of eating both in one sitting, rather than choosing one over the other.
It?s a concept filled with all sorts of flavors. Soke combines Korean BBQ and Japanese-originated ?hot pot? to give people the option of eating both in one sitting, rather than choosing one over the other.
What to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this weekend (August 4-6)
Enjoy art, catch a performance, or head to a county fair for the demolition derby this weekend in events around the Twin Cities.
Enjoy art, catch a performance, or head to a county fair for the demolition derby this weekend in events around the Twin Cities.