New art exhibit explores visual trickery in Shoreview
Local philanthropist and art collector, Gerard Cafesjian, amassed thousands of pieces of fine art over his lifetime. He had a particular interest in art that explored optical illusions. Those works are on display in the ‘Fooling the Eye’ exhibit at the Cafesjian Art Trust in Shoreview. The show will run through May 4. The museum is open Thursday through Saturday. There are three tours daily. It’s free to visit but reservations must be made ahead of time on the museums website or by calling 612-359-8991. The museum is located at 4600 Churchill St. in Shoreview.
Organizing tips for 2024
Productivity and organizing coach Aimee Olson drops by Good Day to discuss tips on how to be more productive in the new year.
Breaking down Jo Koy's Golden Globes flop
The ladies of Good Day shared their opinions about the Golden Globes' host, Jo Koy.
Twin Cities pups to compete in AKC Agility Trial
Tunnels, teeters and jumps are no challenge for the dogs competing in the AKC Agility Trials this weekend. The Twin Cities Obedience Training Club is hosting the event. There will be more than 300 dogs running the course. The event is Jan. 5-7 and it is open to the public. They will also live stream the trials on the training center’s YouTube channel. The Twin Cities Obedience Training Club is located at 2101 Broadway St. NE in Minneapolis. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Minneapolis set to evict encampment
The Nenookaasi camp in Minneapolis is scheduled to be cleared out Thursday despite community protests.
Fox Den Board Game Café opens in Burnsville
The board game renaissance is underway and there’s a new place to play. The Fox Den Board Game Café recently opened in Burnsville. They have an extensive collection of games to play for free and plenty of table space, but they also have a retail shop with games and trading cards. Fox Den will be hosting trading card tournaments and D&D sessions. There’s also a café with coffee and tea. They’ll be adding food to the menu shortly. Fox Den Board Game Café is located at 12450 River Ridge Lane, Suite 300. It’s open seven days a week.
Meet the MN Orchestra's new conductor
The Minnesota Orchestra's new conductor is back in town ready to lead a slate of upcoming performances. In September, Thomas Søndergård began his inaugural season. He joined FOX 9 Good Day to talk about what drew him to lead the group in Minnesota and what he's looking forward to in his tenure here.
Crystal Ball returns for 21st NYE Celebration
There’s a New Year’s Eve event for just about everyone this weekend, whether it’s the Vikings, Packers game, a 90’s dance party at First Avenue’s 7th Street Entry or taking the kids to an early ball drop on Saturday at the Minnesota Children’s Museum. Or you can get glammed up and head downtown to the 50th Floor of the IDS Center in Minneapolis. The 21st annual Crystal Ball will take place at Windows at Marquette. There will several different rooms set up to give attendants multiple options. In one room you’ll find dueling pianos, in another a DJ and LED dance floor, there’s an arcade room and a sing-a-long piano bar with Karaoke. The event runs from 8pm to 2am.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey unveils new mustache
Mayor Jacob Frey on Wednesday did several interviews with TV media outlets, and the main takeaway for many was that the Minneapolis mayor now has a mustache.
Summit Avenue Victorian Castle for sale
A quintessential Victorian home has hit the market. It sits on St. Paul’s historic Summit Avenue just two homes down from the James J. Hill house and it has views of the Cathedral on one side and downtown St. Paul on the other. The home was built in 1884. It has been preserved and modernized over the years and is for sale for $1.95 million. It’s just under 12,000 square feet with eight bedrooms and 12 bathrooms. The home is located at 266 Summit Avenue. Mike Smith of Anderson Realty is the listing agent.
Surprise delivery: Primp our Tree given to St. Paul family
The Continenza family gets a special delivery after smoke damage from a kitchen fire forced them out of their St. Paul home and into a hotel. But thanks to FOX 9 viewers' generosity for the 18th annual Primp our Tree, the family is feeling a bit more festive
Holiday lights display at MN Landscape Arboretum
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is in the holiday spirit, decked out in colorful, twinkling lights and open to the public. FOX 9's Se Kwon as the details of this annual event.
Alzheimer's and the holidays
In the State of Minnesota, it's estimated there are more than 100,000 people living with Alzheimer's. The holidays can be a particularly tough time of year for those living with the disease. Jenna Fink from the Alzheimer's Association joined the FOX 9 Morning news to offer advice for family members and caregivers.
Mental health during the holiday season
Our mental health can take a hit during the holidays, even though it's supposed to be the "happiest time of year". Dr. John Luehr with Sonder Behavioral Health joined the FOX 9 Morning news to talk about treatment options and offer advice.
Indoor skating returns to U.S. Bank Stadium
'Tis the season to get a workout in at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Winter Warm-Up event is back at the home of the Minnesota Vikings. Tuesdays and Thursdays through Jan. 25, the doors open for inline skaters and runners. The Winter Warm-Up is open to all ages and takes place on the stadium’s main (skating) and upper (running) concourses from 5-9 p.m. on event dates. Tickets are available through TicketMaster. Skaters must bring their own gear as there’s no rental equipment available.
Celtic Junction Arts Center takes holiday show on the road
A holiday variety show is on stage at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres. The Celtic Holiday Hooley is a mash-up of comedy, stories, dance from the national champion O’Shea Irish dancers and live music. The show will be at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Monday, Dec. 12-20 and was produced by the team at the Celtic Junction Arts Center in St. Paul.
Fed holds interest rates steady to end 2023
There's good news on the horizon for interest rates as we look ahead to 2024. The Federal Reserve is holding it's key rate steady to end the year and signaling that multiple cuts could be coming next year. Patrick Rehkamp, the senior financial writer for 1834, a division of Old National Bank joined the FOX 9 Morning News to talk about the impact.
AHS offers Paint My Pet classes
Looking for a great gift for the pet owner in your life? The Animal Humane Society is offering up a series of "Paint My Pet" classes perfect for nearly every age. All proceeds benefit the Animal Humane Society's mission to help local animals.
Holiday help with eating disorders
Although the holidays can be a wonderful time of year, they can also be tough for someone with an eating disorder. The season tends to center around food, which can cause a lot of anxiety. Dr. Hilmar Wagner with the Emily Program joined FOX 9 Good Day to share insight and advice.
Tips for tackling dry skin
Do you suffer from perpetually dry skin this time of year? There are ways to avoid dry, flaky and irritated skin. Brooke Moss and Lauren Sundick from the Skin Sisters joined FOX 9 Good Day to share advice and a few ideas for holiday gifting for the whole family