Restaurant and modern-day speakeasy open in former VFW in Waconia
The old VFW in Waconia has gone through a major renovation and while there are odes to the past, it?s unrecognizable. The building now houses an Italian restaurant, Bode Gray?s, that specializes in artisan pizza. In the basement, a speakeasy called The Brass Hat that has an unmarked back-alley entrance. Bode Gray?s is located at 125 W 1st St. in Waconia. It?s open Tuesday through Sunday. The Brass Hat is open Tuesday through Saturday.
The old VFW in Waconia has gone through a major renovation and while there are odes to the past, it?s unrecognizable. The building now houses an Italian restaurant, Bode Gray?s, that specializes in artisan pizza. In the basement, a speakeasy called The Brass Hat that has an unmarked back-alley entrance. Bode Gray?s is located at 125 W 1st St. in Waconia. It?s open Tuesday through Sunday. The Brass Hat is open Tuesday through Saturday.
Royal Canadian International Circus at Mall of America
There?s a new addition to the Mall of America parking lot and you may have seen it while driving on Interstate 494. The giant red and yellow tent is home to the Royal Canadian International Circus through April 23. There are no animals in this circus, just incredibly talented humans. The show includes a high wire troupe from Columbia, bone-breaking contortionists from Africa who made waves on "America?s Got Talent" and the Globe of Death Motorcyclists among others. The big top is in the North Parking lot at MOA.
There?s a new addition to the Mall of America parking lot and you may have seen it while driving on Interstate 494. The giant red and yellow tent is home to the Royal Canadian International Circus through April 23. There are no animals in this circus, just incredibly talented humans. The show includes a high wire troupe from Columbia, bone-breaking contortionists from Africa who made waves on "America?s Got Talent" and the Globe of Death Motorcyclists among others. The big top is in the North Parking lot at MOA.
Keith Urban to play Minnesota State Fair
Keith Urban is the latest act announced for the Minnesota State Fair's Grandstand Concert Series this summer.
Keith Urban is the latest act announced for the Minnesota State Fair's Grandstand Concert Series this summer.
Earth Day events in Minnesota
Celebrate the Earth by attending one of these local events or heading to a state park with free admission!
Celebrate the Earth by attending one of these local events or heading to a state park with free admission!
You & Me Cafe opens in Stillwater
You & Me Cafe officially opened its doors on April 10 in Stillwater.
You & Me Cafe officially opened its doors on April 10 in Stillwater.
The Hold Steady coming to Minnesota State Fair for The Current's Music-On-A-Stick
It'll surely be a massive night when The Hold Steady performs at the Minnesota State Fair's Grandstand this summer.
It'll surely be a massive night when The Hold Steady performs at the Minnesota State Fair's Grandstand this summer.
What to do in Minnesota: 8 things to do this weekend (April 14-16)
Spring has sprung in Minnesota! Head outside for events that include delicious food, vintage goods, and goats!
Spring has sprung in Minnesota! Head outside for events that include delicious food, vintage goods, and goats!
What to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this weekend (April 7-9)
More spring events are popping up this weekend to celebrate Easter, warmer weather, and the arrival of a new season.
More spring events are popping up this weekend to celebrate Easter, warmer weather, and the arrival of a new season.
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Things to do in Minnesota this weekend [April 7-9]
More spring events are popping up this weekend to celebrate Easter, warmer weather, and the arrival of a new season.
More spring events are popping up this weekend to celebrate Easter, warmer weather, and the arrival of a new season.
Musical celebration planned at Schmitt Music?s new flagship store
This weekend, the Twin Cities newest and most extravagant music center is honoring the Trombone. Schmitt Music is hosting Twin Cities Trombone Day at its new flagship store in Bloomington. The event is free and open to all. It takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday April 8. The day will be filled with performances, clinics, and presentations. The special guest is Sasha Romero, a principal trombonist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in New York City. She?ll be performing at 1 p.m. and hosting a masterclass at 4 p.m.
This weekend, the Twin Cities newest and most extravagant music center is honoring the Trombone. Schmitt Music is hosting Twin Cities Trombone Day at its new flagship store in Bloomington. The event is free and open to all. It takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday April 8. The day will be filled with performances, clinics, and presentations. The special guest is Sasha Romero, a principal trombonist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in New York City. She?ll be performing at 1 p.m. and hosting a masterclass at 4 p.m.
Curious plant, coffee and pizza shop opens in Apple Valley
For those who love coffee, plants and pizza, there?s a new spot in Apple Valley designed with you in mind. The restaurant is on the corner of Galaxie and County Road 42. One side is dedicated to plants and caffeine. It?s called Curiouser Coffee and Conservatory. The drinks are unique offering unexpected twists like Cocoa Puff infused milk and Biscoff Cookie Butter Fat Washed Cold Brew. The seating area is packed with greenery and every plant that is named is for sale. On the other side is Pizzeria Social and a sizeable bar. It offers both wood-fired pizzas and thin crust tavern-style pizzas. The coffee side opens at 7 a.m. and closes at 3 p.m. The pizza restaurant opens at 11 a.m. The building is closed on Mondays.
For those who love coffee, plants and pizza, there?s a new spot in Apple Valley designed with you in mind. The restaurant is on the corner of Galaxie and County Road 42. One side is dedicated to plants and caffeine. It?s called Curiouser Coffee and Conservatory. The drinks are unique offering unexpected twists like Cocoa Puff infused milk and Biscoff Cookie Butter Fat Washed Cold Brew. The seating area is packed with greenery and every plant that is named is for sale. On the other side is Pizzeria Social and a sizeable bar. It offers both wood-fired pizzas and thin crust tavern-style pizzas. The coffee side opens at 7 a.m. and closes at 3 p.m. The pizza restaurant opens at 11 a.m. The building is closed on Mondays.
Hippo Pockets is new cloud kitchen concept from Centro
The popular Twin Cities restaurant Centro has launched a cloud kitchen concept called Hippo Pockets. Tye Sullivan, the food and beverage operations director for Hippo Pockets, joined FOX 9 Good Day to talk about the new concept.
The popular Twin Cities restaurant Centro has launched a cloud kitchen concept called Hippo Pockets. Tye Sullivan, the food and beverage operations director for Hippo Pockets, joined FOX 9 Good Day to talk about the new concept.
Blippi to perform at Minnesota State Fair
The children's show will feature a musical party filled with catchy music, dancing, and beloved characters.
The children's show will feature a musical party filled with catchy music, dancing, and beloved characters.
Minnesota State Fair to host 'Kickoff to Summer at the Fair' this May
The Minnesota State Fair's “Kickoff to Summer at the Fair" is returning for its third year.
The Minnesota State Fair's “Kickoff to Summer at the Fair" is returning for its third year.
Easter egg hunts, brunches, and more in Minnesota
Easter is fast approaching and there are several egg hunts, brunches, and other celebrations in the Twin Cities and beyond. Here is a look at some of the events happening across the state to celebrate Easter.
Easter is fast approaching and there are several egg hunts, brunches, and other celebrations in the Twin Cities and beyond. Here is a look at some of the events happening across the state to celebrate Easter.
Twin Cities Auto Show returns to Minneapolis Convention Center
The Twin Cities Auto Show is back at the Minneapolis Convention Center for its 50th anniversary. This year?s show offers some rare vehicles like the 2022 Ford GT. The company only made 14 of them. There?s also an array of electric vehicles including the Ford F150 Lightning and you can take a stroll down Luxury Lane. The most expensive vehicle in the show is a $384,000 Bentley Continental. The show runs from March 31-April 8.
The Twin Cities Auto Show is back at the Minneapolis Convention Center for its 50th anniversary. This year?s show offers some rare vehicles like the 2022 Ford GT. The company only made 14 of them. There?s also an array of electric vehicles including the Ford F150 Lightning and you can take a stroll down Luxury Lane. The most expensive vehicle in the show is a $384,000 Bentley Continental. The show runs from March 31-April 8.
Mall of America: 3 new dining options opening this spring
Mall of America will be adding three new dining options this spring featuring Chinese hand-pulled noodles, Japanese mochi doughnuts and a kosher cafe.
Mall of America will be adding three new dining options this spring featuring Chinese hand-pulled noodles, Japanese mochi doughnuts and a kosher cafe.
Spring escape inside the Galleria in Edina
The Floral Experience is back at the Galleria in Edina for its fourth year. The luxury mall teamed up with Bachman?s for the experience. This year's theme is "World of Wonder," which they described as a funky nod to nature with giant glittering mushrooms, rainbows and creatures embedded in floral displays. There are also fairy gardens hidden throughout for the kids to find. The experience is set up from end-to-end with 20 different displays made up of 100 different types of flowers, plants and trees. It will be in place through April 9. The Galleria is also offering free valet near the east end of the mall by Cov Restaurant.
The Floral Experience is back at the Galleria in Edina for its fourth year. The luxury mall teamed up with Bachman?s for the experience. This year's theme is "World of Wonder," which they described as a funky nod to nature with giant glittering mushrooms, rainbows and creatures embedded in floral displays. There are also fairy gardens hidden throughout for the kids to find. The experience is set up from end-to-end with 20 different displays made up of 100 different types of flowers, plants and trees. It will be in place through April 9. The Galleria is also offering free valet near the east end of the mall by Cov Restaurant.
What to do in Minnesota: 6 things to do this weekend (March 31-April 2)
Whether you're on spring break or celebrating the warmer weather, there are plenty of events to attend across the Twin Cities this weekend.
Whether you're on spring break or celebrating the warmer weather, there are plenty of events to attend across the Twin Cities this weekend.
Spring break activities in Minnesota
Spring break is rapidly approaching and even if you are staying in Minnesota, there are plenty of great activities to keep the whole family entertained.
Spring break is rapidly approaching and even if you are staying in Minnesota, there are plenty of great activities to keep the whole family entertained.