Things to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this weekend (Feb. 21-23)

Watch horse skijoring at Canterbury Park, browse vintage vendors for unique clothing, or attend a winter beer festival at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds during events in Minnesota this weekend. 

Skijoring and dog races at Canterbury Park
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Horse skijoring and dog races are returning to Canterbury Park this weekend for its sixth year. FOX 9?s Shayne Wells has more on the story.

Mankato?s first-ever Restaurant Week starts Feb. 17
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Eighteen local restaurants in the Greater Mankato Area are participating in the city?s first-ever Restaurant Week. Restaurants will offer specials and pre-fixe menus from Feb. 17-23. Participating restaurants include Nolabelle Kitchen + Bar, Number 4 Steakhouse, Pagliai?s Pizza and Tav on the Ave.

Def Leppard will perform at Minnesota State Fair

Def Leppard is the latest act to be announced for the Minnesota State Fair's Grandstand Concert Series for 2025. 

Things to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this weekend (Feb. 14-16)

Visit the Minnesota Zoo after hours, watch a ski jumping competition or shop for a new RV at events happening in the Twin Cities this weekend. 

Polar Plunge MN 2025 dates, locations and videos

It’s Polar Plunge season in Minnesota! See a full list of dates, locations, registration information and where you can Plunge with FOX 9's Ian Leonard this winter.

Hudson Hot Air Affair taking off this weekend
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Hot air balloons are set to take flight from Hudson, Wisconsin Friday morning to kick off this year's Hot Air Affair. FOX 9's Jared Piepenburg has the full story.

Things to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this weekend (Feb. 7-9)

Attend the magical Luminary Loppet around Lake of the Isles, admire sculpted ice at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, or head to a Valentine's Day Market this weekend in Minnesota. 

Things to do in Minnesota: 7 things to do this weekend (Jan. 31-Feb. 2)

Watch world-class street snowboarders, catch the USA Curling National Championships or attend a variety of winter festivals happening in Minnesota this weekend. 

Minnesota State Snow Sculpting Competition winner
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This weekend, teams participated in the St. Paul Winter Carnival and Minnesota State Snow Sculpting Contests. FOX 9?s Se Kwon joins the House of Thune, the winners of the state snow competition at Vulcan Snow Park.

Things to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this weekend (Jan. 24-26)

After a stretch of sub-zero temperatures earlier in the week, Minnesotans will have a weekend of much more bearable weather conditions to enjoy pond hockey, winter festivals and more.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025 events in MN

A number of celebrations are scheduled on Monday as the Twin Cities honors Martin Luther King Jr.

Things to do in Minnesota: 6 things to do this weekend (Jan. 17-19)

Experience the World Snow Sculpting Championship, explore winter festivals or admire art installations on a frozen lake during events this weekend in Minnesota.

Mpls Tattoo Arts Festival returns this weekend
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The Minneapolis Tattoo Arts Festival is bringing talented artists from around the world back into the city. FOX 9's Lauren Andrego was live on All Day to hear from some of those artists.

Snocross racing at Canterbury Park this weekend
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Snocross Nationals returns to Canterbury Park this weekend. Se Kwon spoke with a Snocross racer live during the FOX 9 morning show.

Lake Minnetonka Klondike Dog Derby canceled due to lack of snow

The Lake Minnetonka Klondike Dog Derby has been canceled for a second year in a row due to unfavorable racing conditions. 

Things to do in Minnesota: 6 things to do this weekend (Jan. 10-12)

Enjoy the winter weather by exploring ice structures, going stargazing at a dark sky festival, or trying a new winter sport at events across Minnesota this weekend.