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.
Bus driver appreciation day in Minnesota
Wednesday marks bus driver appreciation day in Minnesota. FOX 9's Se Kwon has the details.
FOX 9 Coffee Break at Nina's Coffee Cafe
FOX 9 was live from Nina's Coffee Cafe in St. Paul, and the local coffee shop is named after quite the character.
Sauna Camp at Lake Minnewashta
In Scandinavian countries, sauna culture is about building community, and that’s the goal of a new outdoor wellness space in Excelsior. Sauna Camp is using the Camp Fire Minnesota grounds to host it’s sauna and cold plunge activities. There are 10 Minnesota-made, cedar wood-fired saunas of different sizes sitting on the shores of Lake Minnewashta, meaning right outside of the steaming sauna is a freezing cold lake to submerge in. The camp is open Thursday to Sunday through the end of April.
Roller skating interest peaks after Super Bowl
One of the most talked-about parts of Usher's Super Bowl show may have you wanting to lace up your old skates. Usher and his back-up dancers performed in roller skates, which were made by a Minnesota-based company. In the days since, interest in skating and dance skating has been surging. James Adams and Aaron Hayes from "Twin Cities Skaters" joined FOX 9 Good Day to talk about how their events work.
Red Bull brings snow to St. Paul for boarding competition
Red Bull is bringing snowboarding to the grounds of the State Capitol. The Heavy Metal event is a street snowboarding event meaning riders will tackle a series of obstacles like riding the rails and hitting jumps. Organizers had to truck in snow from Buck Hill to build the course. The event will bring 30 of the best street snowboarders to St. Paul. Red Bull Heavy Metal begins at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday Feb. 10. The gates open at 2 p.m. There's an afterpart planned at McGovern's Pub. The event is free to attend.
Ice from canceled event re-purposed for St. Paul ice bars
A one-mile stretch of ice bars is coming to downtown St. Paul this weekend. The bars will be installed at 10 locations in the downtown and West Seventh neighborhoods. Minnesota Ice is currently carving the bars using ice from the canceled Minnesota Ice Festival. The original plan was to construct the largest ice maze in the world. The ice was delivered to TCO Stadium in December but then warm temperatures doomed the event before it started. It was called off and the ice was put into storage until now. The ice bars will be in place from Friday Feb. 9-11 and it all ties in to the Red Bull Heavy Metal event on Saturday on the steps of the Minnesota State Capitol Building. The ice bar locations include: Apostle Supper Club, Burger Moe’s, Herbie’s On The Park, Loon Cafe St. Paul, Meritage, Momento, Pillbox Tavern, Smorgie’s, Tom Reid’s Hockey City Pub and Wrestaurant at the Palace.
Rusty is FOX 9's pick of the litter
Meet this week's pick of the litter from the Minnesota Animal Humane Society. This is "Rusty." He is a 5-year-old Australian Shepard miniature mix. AHS says he is a curious and laid-back dog who loves people. He is looking for a family that will help him continue working on his manners. He needs to go to a home without other dogs. "Rusty" is available at the Coon Rapids location. To learn more about him and other available animals head over to Animal Humane Society website.
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Midtown Global Market
The year of the dragon starts Feb. 10 and lasts until Jan. 28, 2025. To ring in the Lunar New Year, the Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis is hosting a free family event from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday. It will open at noon with a performance by the CAAM Chinese Dance Theater. There will also be food demonstrations from Pham’s Rice Bowl owner, Trung Pham and activities for kids. The traditional lion dance will be performed by the Tay Phuong Lions at 2 p.m..
Alice in Wonderland at CTC
The Children's Theatre Company is bringing Alice in Wonderland back to the stage. Shows run from February 13- March 31st.
Matt's Bar co-owner talks legendary Jucy Lucy burger
Paul Rees, the co-owner of Matt's Bar, joined FOX 9 Good Day to chat about the legendary Jucy Lucy burger.
MN dogs embrace the sport of Barn Hunt
Many dog breeds were created to hunt vermin and that’s the idea behind a sport that tests both a canine's nose and dexterity. Barn hunt is a combination of agility and scent work. Dogs and their handlers work as a team to locate rats that are safely held in aerated tubes and hidden in a maze of straw. A local business offers classes and a space to compete in time trials. For the Love of Dogs is in Mendota Heights. It is in the same facility as The Dog Tank, which offers dog diving. Barn hunt has titles and levels of increasing difficulty. The titles are recognized by the American Kennel Club. The business is located at 2415 Pilot Knob Road in Mendota Heights.
Minneapolis brewery hosts beach bash after cancelling bonspiel
A Northeast Minneapolis brewery had to ditch plans for a weekend curling tournament and instead is leaning in to the spring-like weather. Socialable Cider Werks is putting on a Winter Warm Up party. It will include a two-day bags tournament, live music, food trucks, smoosh racing, slushies and sauna sessions.
RVs fill halls of Minneapolis Convention Center
Camping had a big boost in interest during the pandemic and it’s still quite popular as families look to vacation on a budget. And for those who plan to do a lot of camping, a campsite on wheels might be in your future. This weekend the Ultimate RV Show filled the convention center with 350 RV’s in all sizes and price ranges. It’s free to attend the show. It runs through Sunday, Feb. 4. It’s open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Feb. 2-3 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Feb. 4.