Juneteenth celebrations at Midtown Global Market
In February, Minnesota became the 26th state to recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday. It commemorates the day the last enslaved Americans in Texas finally learned they were free. This weekend, there's a big party planned at Midtown Global Market. The celebration is taking place Saturday, June 17. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and the event is free to attend.
In February, Minnesota became the 26th state to recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday. It commemorates the day the last enslaved Americans in Texas finally learned they were free. This weekend, there's a big party planned at Midtown Global Market. The celebration is taking place Saturday, June 17. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and the event is free to attend.
One-of-a-kind art collection on display in Shoreview
The Highlights of a massive private collection of modern and contemporary art is on display at the Cafesjian Art Trust Gallery in Shoreview. At the time of his death, Gerard Cafesjian had 3,000 pieces in his collection, including glass art designed by Pablo Picasso. The new ?Highlights? exhibit will run through Oct. 14. The gallery is free and open to the public Thursday to Saturday, but you do need to have a reservation.
The Highlights of a massive private collection of modern and contemporary art is on display at the Cafesjian Art Trust Gallery in Shoreview. At the time of his death, Gerard Cafesjian had 3,000 pieces in his collection, including glass art designed by Pablo Picasso. The new ?Highlights? exhibit will run through Oct. 14. The gallery is free and open to the public Thursday to Saturday, but you do need to have a reservation.
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Summer events continue to pop up in the Twin Cities, offering live music, food, and fireworks.
Summer events continue to pop up in the Twin Cities, offering live music, food, and fireworks.
The 1975 coming to Minneapolis for ‘At Their Very Best’ tour
The 1975 will play at the Target Center in October for their North American tour of "Still… At Their Very Best."
The 1975 will play at the Target Center in October for their North American tour of "Still… At Their Very Best."
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour: How to get last minute tickets
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is coming to Minneapolis later this June. The two-night show coming to U.S. Bank Stadium is sold out, but there are still plenty of tickets available for those willing to pay a high price on secondhand markets.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is coming to Minneapolis later this June. The two-night show coming to U.S. Bank Stadium is sold out, but there are still plenty of tickets available for those willing to pay a high price on secondhand markets.
Twin Cities events: Chalkfest, Open Streets
Twin Cities residents enjoyed a variety of outdoor events on Saturday. In Minneapolis, people flocked to the Open Streets event for games, activities and to walk freely in the street. In Maplewood, the 8th annual Chalkfest drew crowds to see artists from around the world create colorful chalk murals on the sidewalks.
Twin Cities residents enjoyed a variety of outdoor events on Saturday. In Minneapolis, people flocked to the Open Streets event for games, activities and to walk freely in the street. In Maplewood, the 8th annual Chalkfest drew crowds to see artists from around the world create colorful chalk murals on the sidewalks.
Eden Prairie Center to get 4 new restaurants: What they are
Eden Prairie Center will be adding four new dining options this year, featuring gluten-free fast food, dual-concept Japanese cuisine, and a new coffee shop.
Eden Prairie Center will be adding four new dining options this year, featuring gluten-free fast food, dual-concept Japanese cuisine, and a new coffee shop.
Minnesota Children's Museum: Get messy this summer
Explore emotions and mud at two new experiences inside the Minnesota Children?s Museum in St. Paul. First, "Emotions at Play with Pixar?s Inside Out" is open now in the Special Exhibits Gallery on the fourth floor of the museum. The exhibit is filled with interactive experiences to help people understand the important role emotions, memory and imagination play in our lives. The other new experience is set up in the backyard area and it?s called the Mud Zone. It contains three areas for messy fun including a mud launcher and mud pie kitchen. The museum has cleaning stations and smocks, but suggests caregivers plan ahead and bring a change of clothes for Mud Zone participants. The museum opens at 9 a.m. daily.
Explore emotions and mud at two new experiences inside the Minnesota Children?s Museum in St. Paul. First, "Emotions at Play with Pixar?s Inside Out" is open now in the Special Exhibits Gallery on the fourth floor of the museum. The exhibit is filled with interactive experiences to help people understand the important role emotions, memory and imagination play in our lives. The other new experience is set up in the backyard area and it?s called the Mud Zone. It contains three areas for messy fun including a mud launcher and mud pie kitchen. The museum has cleaning stations and smocks, but suggests caregivers plan ahead and bring a change of clothes for Mud Zone participants. The museum opens at 9 a.m. daily.
Mission Safari at Como Zoo in St. Paul
FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K stopped by the Como Zoo in St. Paul to check out a new exhibit: Mission Safari.
FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K stopped by the Como Zoo in St. Paul to check out a new exhibit: Mission Safari.
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Several cities are hosting weekend festivals to celebrate summer. Head to one of these events for food trucks, carnival rides, and more!
Several cities are hosting weekend festivals to celebrate summer. Head to one of these events for food trucks, carnival rides, and more!
Great Outdoors Month in Minnesota: Free park day, free activities
June is Great Outdoors Month, and to celebrate the Minnesota DNR is offering free activities and a free park day.
June is Great Outdoors Month, and to celebrate the Minnesota DNR is offering free activities and a free park day.
Cat adoptions in Minnesota: Places to find your furry friend
June is National Adopt a Cat Month and Minnesota has plenty of places to adopt a new furry friend.
June is National Adopt a Cat Month and Minnesota has plenty of places to adopt a new furry friend.
Edina Art Fair is this weekend
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to check out the Edina Art Fair happening this weekend in and around 50th and France. It?s one of the top art fairs in the country with hundreds of artists participating. The Edina Art Fair starts at noon on Friday, June 2. It runs until 7 p.m. on Sunday. Saturday the art fair is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Sunday you can browse art from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Plan your trip ahead of time as traffic can be challenging and parking is limited. They do offer a shuttle from Southdale Mall.
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to check out the Edina Art Fair happening this weekend in and around 50th and France. It?s one of the top art fairs in the country with hundreds of artists participating. The Edina Art Fair starts at noon on Friday, June 2. It runs until 7 p.m. on Sunday. Saturday the art fair is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Sunday you can browse art from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Plan your trip ahead of time as traffic can be challenging and parking is limited. They do offer a shuttle from Southdale Mall.
Flint Hills Family Festival returns to St. Paul
This weekend, music and theater are in the spotlight in St. Paul as the family friendly Flint Hills Festival kicks off. There are free performances and activities in Rice Park and top notch acts playing the Ordway stage for just $5. One of the featured acts is Lightwire Theater. They combine theater and technology utilizing electroluminescent suits, music and sound effects to tell a story. They were semi-finalists on America?s Got Talent Season 7 and have been traveling the world ever since. The Lightwire Theater shows are on Saturday June 3 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
This weekend, music and theater are in the spotlight in St. Paul as the family friendly Flint Hills Festival kicks off. There are free performances and activities in Rice Park and top notch acts playing the Ordway stage for just $5. One of the featured acts is Lightwire Theater. They combine theater and technology utilizing electroluminescent suits, music and sound effects to tell a story. They were semi-finalists on America?s Got Talent Season 7 and have been traveling the world ever since. The Lightwire Theater shows are on Saturday June 3 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
YMCA offers free summer memberships for teens
Teens throughout the Twin Cities will have another option for summer activities this year thanks to the free memberships.
Teens throughout the Twin Cities will have another option for summer activities this year thanks to the free memberships.
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Summer is in full swing and there are plenty of community events popping up across the Twin Cities.
Summer is in full swing and there are plenty of community events popping up across the Twin Cities.
Fort Snelling Park reopening for Memorial Day weekend
Fort Snelling State Park is reopening once again just in time for Memorial Day weekend after closing a second time this year due to spring flooding.
Fort Snelling State Park is reopening once again just in time for Memorial Day weekend after closing a second time this year due to spring flooding.
Kickoff to Summer at Minnesota State Fair
The Kickoff to Summer at the Minnesota State Fair is this weekend. FOX 9's Shayne Wells has the details.
The Kickoff to Summer at the Minnesota State Fair is this weekend. FOX 9's Shayne Wells has the details.
WreckIt Rage Room opens in Savage
Sometimes you just gotta let it out. And there?s growing demand across the country for a place to safely rage. They?re known as crush rooms or rage rooms and one just opened up in Savage. It?s called WreckIt Rage Room and it gives people the chance to throw glass plates at the wall, or smash bottles with a bat. There are also bigger ticket items like TV?s or computer monitors you can crush with a sledgehammer. The rage room is located at 3930 CR-42 W in Savage. They?re open Wednesday through Sunday.
Sometimes you just gotta let it out. And there?s growing demand across the country for a place to safely rage. They?re known as crush rooms or rage rooms and one just opened up in Savage. It?s called WreckIt Rage Room and it gives people the chance to throw glass plates at the wall, or smash bottles with a bat. There are also bigger ticket items like TV?s or computer monitors you can crush with a sledgehammer. The rage room is located at 3930 CR-42 W in Savage. They?re open Wednesday through Sunday.
Union Art Alley to open in Stillwater
These community members hope to create a "party in the back" with a hidden gem feel.
These community members hope to create a "party in the back" with a hidden gem feel.