Aquatennial starts Wednesday in Minneapolis
The Aquatennial, an annual summer celebration in Minneapolis, starts Wednesday with the torchlight parade. This year's event features dozens of activities, including fireworks.
The Aquatennial, an annual summer celebration in Minneapolis, starts Wednesday with the torchlight parade. This year's event features dozens of activities, including fireworks.
What to do in Minnesota: 8 things to do this weekend (July 14-16)
Summer events are in full swing. Grab a bite, catch live music, or see a massive firework show this weekend.
Summer events are in full swing. Grab a bite, catch live music, or see a massive firework show this weekend.
Wakesurf Championship held on Lake Minnetonka
On Thursday, the Minnesota Wakesurf Championship will showcase some of the land of 10,000 lakes? best talent on Lake Minnetonka, with nearly 8,000 people expected in attendance to watch. FOX 9?s Se Kwon is live onsite to show some of competitor?s runs.
On Thursday, the Minnesota Wakesurf Championship will showcase some of the land of 10,000 lakes? best talent on Lake Minnetonka, with nearly 8,000 people expected in attendance to watch. FOX 9?s Se Kwon is live onsite to show some of competitor?s runs.
Minnesota Vikings' Blake Proehl headlining Minneapolis concert
He’s a Minnesota Vikings player by day and singer by night. Blake Proehl will be headlining his first concert in Minneapolis on July 15.
He’s a Minnesota Vikings player by day and singer by night. Blake Proehl will be headlining his first concert in Minneapolis on July 15.
MN Science Museum hosting Air & Space Festival
This weekend, the Science Museum of Minnesota is helping people of all ages explore the great unknown. As part of their Stem Adventure Saturdays series, they are hosting an Air and Space Festival. Staff member Melanie Wehrmacher joined the FOX 9 Morning news to show of a quick experiment from the event.
This weekend, the Science Museum of Minnesota is helping people of all ages explore the great unknown. As part of their Stem Adventure Saturdays series, they are hosting an Air and Space Festival. Staff member Melanie Wehrmacher joined the FOX 9 Morning news to show of a quick experiment from the event.
What to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this weekend (July 7-July 9)
Tons of summer events can be found throughout Minnesota this weekend including a rodeo, llama races and local bar crawl.
Tons of summer events can be found throughout Minnesota this weekend including a rodeo, llama races and local bar crawl.
Hamel Rodeo is this weekend
The famous Hamel Rodeo is this weekend in Hamel, Minnesota. FOX 9's Se Kwon has the details.
The famous Hamel Rodeo is this weekend in Hamel, Minnesota. FOX 9's Se Kwon has the details.
Hennepin Co. garden tour, see the prettiest ones
There?s a garden tour happening this weekend in Hennepin County. The Learning Garden Tour is this Saturday from 8:30 am ? 4:30 pm. It features nine unique gardens and goes the extra step of also posting a master gardener in each location to answer your questions. Shayne Wells visited a few stops.
There?s a garden tour happening this weekend in Hennepin County. The Learning Garden Tour is this Saturday from 8:30 am ? 4:30 pm. It features nine unique gardens and goes the extra step of also posting a master gardener in each location to answer your questions. Shayne Wells visited a few stops.
Twin Cities Fourth of July celebrations
FOX 9's Bill Keller has the latest on July 4th celebrations in the Twin Cities.
FOX 9's Bill Keller has the latest on July 4th celebrations in the Twin Cities.
Fourth of July fireworks shows in Minnesota: 2023 list
Summer is in full swing and several Minnesota cities are hosting fireworks displays to celebrate the Fourth of July.
Summer is in full swing and several Minnesota cities are hosting fireworks displays to celebrate the Fourth of July.
What to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this weekend (June 30-July 2)
Try local eats, bring your dog to a baseball game, or celebrate Independence Day at a historic Minnesota location at events this weekend.
Try local eats, bring your dog to a baseball game, or celebrate Independence Day at a historic Minnesota location at events this weekend.
Jersey Boys at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
Some of your favorite juke box tunes are coming to the stage at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres. Jersey Boys follows the evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest names in pop-music history. The show runs through February 24th.
Some of your favorite juke box tunes are coming to the stage at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres. Jersey Boys follows the evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest names in pop-music history. The show runs through February 24th.
Snake Discovery Center opens in Maplewood
With nearly three million subscribers, Emily Roberts is a hit on YouTube. She creates educational videos about her reptiles at the Snake Discovery Center in Maplewood. Most of her creatures are rescues. There?s a pair of Boa Constrictors who survived a house fire, and an alligator who spent 27 years in an enclosure that was too small, stunting her growth. Emily?s videos took off in the pandemic and the revenue from that allowed her to build the Snake Discovery Center. Her most popular videos are of baby snakes hatching. In fact, one of her hognose snakes just laid 24 eggs. Starting in July the center will be open seven days a week. Guided tours are available at no additional cost at 12pm, 2pm, 4pm and 6pm.
With nearly three million subscribers, Emily Roberts is a hit on YouTube. She creates educational videos about her reptiles at the Snake Discovery Center in Maplewood. Most of her creatures are rescues. There?s a pair of Boa Constrictors who survived a house fire, and an alligator who spent 27 years in an enclosure that was too small, stunting her growth. Emily?s videos took off in the pandemic and the revenue from that allowed her to build the Snake Discovery Center. Her most popular videos are of baby snakes hatching. In fact, one of her hognose snakes just laid 24 eggs. Starting in July the center will be open seven days a week. Guided tours are available at no additional cost at 12pm, 2pm, 4pm and 6pm.
What to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this weekend (June 23-25)
Art festivals, craft beer tours, and live jazz music are available at events this weekend in Minnesota.
Art festivals, craft beer tours, and live jazz music are available at events this weekend in Minnesota.
Pride Month events in Minnesota 2023
As Pride Month begins, several cities and businesses are hosting pride events across the state of Minnesota.
As Pride Month begins, several cities and businesses are hosting pride events across the state of Minnesota.
Taylor Swift at U.S. Bank Stadium: What to know for Minneapolis shows
Minneapolis is expecting one of its busiest weekends of the year with two Taylor Swift shows at U.S. Bank Stadium and the celebration of Pride Weekend in the city.
Minneapolis is expecting one of its busiest weekends of the year with two Taylor Swift shows at U.S. Bank Stadium and the celebration of Pride Weekend in the city.
Taylor Swift in Minneapolis: What to do if you aren't at the Eras Tour
Taylor Swift-themed events and after-parties are popping up across the Twin Cities ahead of her highly anticipated Eras Tour. Even if you didn't score tickets to the big show, there are plenty of local parties and events to attend.
Taylor Swift-themed events and after-parties are popping up across the Twin Cities ahead of her highly anticipated Eras Tour. Even if you didn't score tickets to the big show, there are plenty of local parties and events to attend.
Celebrating Juneteenth in the Twin Cities
Monday marks Juneteenth, and there are events planned for across the Twin Cities.
Monday marks Juneteenth, and there are events planned for across the Twin Cities.
Backing the Blues Street Dance in Minneapolis
FOX 9 spoke with Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna S. Witt about Back the Blues Street Dance, a fun event celebrating law enforcement and first responders. The event will include street dancing, a barbeque competition, fireworks, and so much more. The event is open to the public and starts at 5 p.m. in Golden Valley. For more information, visit sherifffoundation.org
FOX 9 spoke with Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna S. Witt about Back the Blues Street Dance, a fun event celebrating law enforcement and first responders. The event will include street dancing, a barbeque competition, fireworks, and so much more. The event is open to the public and starts at 5 p.m. in Golden Valley. For more information, visit sherifffoundation.org
St. Paul backyard: the unlikely spot for concerts
The Grand Oak Opry in St. Paul is kicking off another summer of concerts. The unique venue is in a backyard in the West Seventh neighborhood set under a large oak tree. The homeowners, Sean Kershaw and Tim Hawkins love live music and wanted to find a way to support local musicians. The concert series began eight years ago. They?ve added on to their house to accommodate the concerts adding another bathroom and a green room. Though payment isn?t required they do ask for a $15 donation and 100% of the proceeds go to the band. The shows are open to anyone, not just neighbors. Doors open at 7 p.m., shows start at 8 p.m. Here?s the lineup for the summer: June 17: Mike Kota July 1: Mayydda July 22: Peter Goggin Quintet Aug. 19: Rogue Valley Aug. 26: Johnny Sincerely Orchestra Sept. 2: Lady Midnight
The Grand Oak Opry in St. Paul is kicking off another summer of concerts. The unique venue is in a backyard in the West Seventh neighborhood set under a large oak tree. The homeowners, Sean Kershaw and Tim Hawkins love live music and wanted to find a way to support local musicians. The concert series began eight years ago. They?ve added on to their house to accommodate the concerts adding another bathroom and a green room. Though payment isn?t required they do ask for a $15 donation and 100% of the proceeds go to the band. The shows are open to anyone, not just neighbors. Doors open at 7 p.m., shows start at 8 p.m. Here?s the lineup for the summer: June 17: Mike Kota July 1: Mayydda July 22: Peter Goggin Quintet Aug. 19: Rogue Valley Aug. 26: Johnny Sincerely Orchestra Sept. 2: Lady Midnight