MN Zoo hosting conservation benefit
In an effort to raise awareness of animal trafficking, the Minnesota Zoo is hosting a special conservation fundraiser. Through interactive showcases and a panel discussion, Minnesota Zoo’s team and other leading experts will share how we're deploying revolutionary efforts to save threatened species in Minnesota and around the world. The event is taking place at the Machine Shop on April 11th.
Where is Kate Middleton?
Fox 9's Good Day broke down the scandal surrounding a photo recently released of Kate Middleton and her children that appeared to have been edited. The photo is the first one released publicly of Kate since she had abdominal surgery in January.
Step inside a Twin Cities Dream Home
The spring Parade of Homes tour is underway in the Twin Cities. This year there are 386 homes featured all across the metro in a variety of price points. Almost all the homes are free to tour Friday through Sunday from noon to 6 p.m., March 8 through April 7. The six dream homes cost $5 to check out and that money goes to the nonprofit, Housing First Minnesota Foundation, which builds transitional housing for Minnesotans experiencing homelessness.
New in Hopkins: Pink Ivy Kitchen & Bar
The couple behind Advellum at the Malcom Yards Market have opened their first full-service restaurant on Main Street in Hopkins. Pink Ivy will offer lunch and dinner service Tuesday through Sunday. Michael and Viorica Shaughnessy describe the menu as modern-American fare infused with seasonal twists.
February jobs report: US added 275,000 jobs
The February jobs report shows employment rose by 275,000 jobs. and the unemployment rate increased to 3.9%. Senior Financial writer Pat Rehkamp from 1834, a division of Old National Bank, joined the FOX 9 Morning News to break down the impact on consumers.
Caitlin Clark effect: MN man thanks basketball star
The Caitlin Clark effect: A Minnesota doctor, who is a father of two daughters, wrote a thank you note to the basketball star. FOX 9's Kelly O'Connell has the story.
Adele's Frozen Custard opens for the season
Whether there’s snow, rain or it’s hot or cold Adele’s Frozen Custard has opened on March 1 for the last 38 years, though there was one year they couldn’t open because of a blizzard. This year, they’re expecting big crowds for the warmest opening weekend on record for Adele’s. The custard is the same recipe they’ve had since 1986 though they’ve added new flavors to the menu. The custard is made fresh every day. Unlike ice cream, the air is whipped out of it instead of put into it and it’s made with egg yolks which gives it a velvety texture. Adele’s will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. through the day before Thanksgiving.
Bar airing women's sports opening in Minneapolis
A bar dedicated to women’s sports opens March 1 in Minneapolis. It’s a first in the Midwest. A Bar of their Own is taking over the Tracy’s Saloon space in the Seward neighborhood. Owner Jillian Hiscock says she and others took note of The Sports Bra’s historic opening in Portland last year, the nation’s first bar exclusively showing women’s sports. She kept waiting for it to happen here and never imagined she would be the one to take on that task. A Bar of their Own is the result of a successful crowdfunding campaign and will regularly be open Wednesday to Sunday. They’ll be serving the beloved chicken wings from Tracy’s Saloon along with offering vegan and gluten free options.
AHS teaches kids about pet body language
Do your kids know how to read a pet's body language? Sometimes the cues can be hard to pick up on if a dog or cat is feeling anxious or overwhelmed. The team at the Animal Humane Society teamed up with local dog treat company "Must Be Ruff" to host a presentation for kids at Weaver Lake Elementary School in Maple Grove.
FOX 9 Coffee Break at Tapestry Coffee
FOX 9's Alix Kendall is at Tapestry Coffee chatting with viewers.
Scandinavian Folk Music at the American Swedish Institute
The Midwinter Folk Festival will take place March 2-3 at the American Swedish Institute. There will be music, dancing, demos, classes and workshops. It’s a big enough event that they’ll be utilizing ASI and the Cedar Cultural Center for the shows. Day one of the festival focuses on Nordic-Inspired folk music and performance. Day two will highlight folk dance from Norway, Finland and Sweden.
Tap dance extraordinaire makes a stop in Minneapolis
When you think of tap dance, you may picture Fred Astaire, Gene Kelley and Gregory Hines, but one of the new leaders in the art form in performing in Minneapolis this week. Sarah Reich, known as Sour Taps on Instagram, is hitting the Crooners Stage on Thursday, Feb. 29 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Reich has traveled the world performing and teaching tap, but she’s also released an original tap jazz album called "New Change" and is currently producing a TV show called "It’s Tappening" where she travels around the world to showcase tap dance culture. Reich can also be seen on YouTube performing with Postmodern Jukebox. Those videos have garnered millions of views.
Vietnamese coffee shop opens in Linden Hills
A new coffee shop in Linden Hills is serving up flavors unique to the area. Càphin Minneapolis specializes in Vietnamese coffee. Before opening the shop, Savio and Jenny Nguyen traveled to Seattle where they spent time at a Vietnamese coffee shop and were inspired. They planned another trip to Vietnam and visited the coffee bean farmers and plenty of cafes. From there they started operating a coffee truck that became a huge hit. Now they have their own shop at 45th Avenue South and France Avenue. The shop is open Tuesday through Sunday and you can follow them on Instagram @CaphinMPLS
Portable saunas from Firefly Sauna
Firefly Sauna stopped by FOX 9's Good Day to show off their different portable sauna designs.
Golfing inside US Bank Stadium
For the first time ever, golf will be played inside U.S. Bank Stadium. Upper Deck Golf has set up holes in the upper seating areas and designed custom greens on the field. Standard clubs are available for players to use at each tee box. Upper Deck Golf will offer tee times with availability between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. from Feb. 23-25.
Officer Ryan Sheak speaks about Burnsville shooting
White Bear Lake Officer Ryan Sheak, who was injured in a shooting, chats about the Guns-N-Hoses Charity Hockey Game and the Burnsville shooting that left three first responders dead. FOX 9's Se Kwon has the story.
Burnsville shooting: Collecting donations for families
The radio station K102 collected donations and cards for the families of the first responders killed in a shooting in Burnsville. FOX 9's Kelly O'Connell chats with radio host Chris Carr about the event.
Prior Lake Cheer wins National Championship in Orlando
For the fourth year in a row, the Varsity Prior Lake High School Cheer Team has been declared National Champions in Orlando. They came out on top in two categories, Division 1 Medium Non-Tumbling Traditional and Division 1 Medium Non-Tumbling Game Day. The team flew home in their coveted white jackets, with two gold medals each, a giant trophy banners that will hang in the school. The varsity team is coached by Maddie Bills, Brittany Rehbein and Megan Musil.
Minneapolis Home + Garden Show opens for 90th year
In 1934, Minneapolis hosted its first Home + Garden Show and 90 years later, it’s still a mainstay and source of inspiration. The Minneapolis Home + Garden Show runs for five days from Feb. 21-25 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Minneapolis Home + Garden Show Schedule: Wednesday, Feb. 21, from Noon – 8 p.m.; Thursday, Feb. 22 from Noon – 8 p.m.; Friday, Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 24 from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Feb. 25 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Dario in Minneapolis features homemade pasta
Two industry veterans have partnered to open Dario in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis. Chef Joe Rolle and Beverage Director Stephen Rowe brought in Rachael Cornelius McLeod of the Cornelius Pasta Company to run the pasta room. The pasta is made fresh everyday in house. McLeod’s pasta became Instagram famous over the last few years as she hosted pop-ups. Now you can find that pasta everyday at Dario which is on the main floor of the T3 Building.