Good Day set gets holiday makeover: Timelapse
The FOX 9 Good Day set got a makeover for the holidays on Nov. 29. Here's a timelapse video of all the work that went into making the set look festive for TV.
Sourdough bread making tips
Minnesota baker and author Amy Brace shares tips on how to make the perfect sourdough bread.
'Zillow Gone Wild' home/church up for sale
A one-of-a-kind home is on the market in White Bear Lake. It was originally built as a church in the late 1800’s, and has been completely renovated by Kelly Clement and Steve Bucher to become a single-family home. The ‘Old Stewart’ as it’s called, is now a modern residence with a full performance space including high-tech light and sound systems with plenty of historic character. The structure was scheduled to be demolished when Clement and Bucher stepped in to save it. The home is for sale for $3.45 million through Edina Realty. The Zillow listing has received national attention, even landing on Zillow Gone Wild.
Waconia business crafts cotton candy cakes
Cotton candy is one of the most popular treats found at fairs, carnivals and sporting events. You don't have to wait until summer to get a fresh batch of the sweet treat. An entrepreneur in Waconia turned an idea from her daughter's birthday party into a booming business. Crystal Jensen launched Candie Clouds a few years back. She spins sugar into fun creations including cotton candy cakes.
Gingerbread Wonderland at Norway House
Gingerbread Wonderland is back for its ninth year at Norway House in Minneapolis. Anyone can enter their edible creations. This year there are nearly 200 structures including a multi-story Barbie dreamhouse from a mother-daughter team, the Walker Art Center Sculpture Garden, Whoville from "The Grinch" and the Como Park Pavilion. The event runs through Jan. 7. Norway House is located at 913 E Franklin Ave. in Minneapolis.
Holidays on Nicollet features window displays and more
In a nod to holidays past in Minneapolis, more than a dozen old figures from the Dayton’s Eighth floor holiday scenes have been restored and placed in storefronts along Nicollet. Local artists used the figures as inspiration for their creations. Along with the celebratory windows, there are four pop-up holiday shops to peruse that support local small businesses. The shops feature roughly 70 vendors and will be open through January 5th from 11am to 6pm Tuesday through Saturdays. Here’s where you can find the decorated storefronts: • 60 South 6th • City Center (two locations) • Gaviidae Common • IDS Center • Meet Minneapolis Visitor Information Center • The Dayton’s Project • U.S. Bancorp Center • Young Quinlan (Strive Bookstore)
Indigenous Food Lab highlights native cuisine
Indigenous food is part of our culinary history, and it goes far beyond wild rice, corn, and maple syrup. In Minneapolis, the indigenous Food Lab, not only produces food for the award winning restaurant Owamni, but it's also a place to support native businesses. Alix Kendall took a look around the space located inside Midtown Global Market.
'Turkey' workout for Thanksgiving
Burn off those extra Thanksgiving calories with a simple workout routine. An instructor from Life Time Fitness walked us through the "TURKEY' Workout on FOX 9 Good Day. Here are the basics: T-thrusters with dumbbells U-underhand bent over row R-reverse crunches K-kettlebell swings E-elbow planks Y-your choice: Skaters, high knees or jumping jacks
'I am Betty' explores history of Betty Crocker
There's a new musical exploring the impact of Betty Crocker. "I am Betty" is taking place on stage this holiday season at the History Theatre in St. Paul. Betty is a fictitious character whipped up by General Mills, who went on to become an icon. The show is on stage through December 23rd.
GLOW Holiday Festival opens in St. Paul
GLOW Holiday Festival is back at CHS Field in St. Paul. The outdoor, walk-through event will take guests through over a million lights, from tunnels to selfie plaza, enchanted forest a giant snowy slide and the tremendous tree. New this year, they’ve added a zipline. It is an extra cost but takes guests across center field for a birds-eye view of the event. Food and beverage stations are sprinkled throughout the festival grounds, and will be serving up holiday goodies, snacks, hot chocolate, cider, liquor, beer, and wine. GLOW will run through Dec. 31 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. nightly. There are a few evenings the event will be closed so check their online schedule before attending.
Chef Ann Kim unveils new restaurant in Minneapolis
One of the Twin Cities top chefs has opened a new restaurant in a familiar space. James Beard Award winner, Ann Kim, has flipped her uptown eatery from Sooki & Mimi to Kim’s. There’s a new mural, new name, new menu and new themed basement bar called Bronto Bar. It’s an ode to things that are extinct. The Korean American restaurant menu reflects Kim’s heritage and cultural journey. It’s open seven days a week from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Bronto Bar is open Thursday through Saturday. Kim’s is located at 1432 W 3st St. in Uptown.
Poinsettia farm in Farmington: Behind the scenes
The flower of the holidays is ready for the spotlight. Poinsettias are in full bloom and on store shelves. Bachman’s grows 60,000 of the bright red flower and many varieties in its greenhouses just south of the Twin Cities metro, in Farmington. The flower is native to Mexico and has some strict growing conditions including a period of darkness in September and consistently warm temperatures in the 60s and 70s, no drafts allowed. Once the poinsettias are out of the greenhouses the garden company will begin growing hydrangeas for the summer.
Give to the Max: Roots for the Home Team
If you paid a visit to target field this season, maybe you've spotted a salad cart parked near the big entrance to the ball park. Did you know the salads they're serving up are helping teens craft not only job skills, but confidence to launch into the next levels of life? The non-profit behind the salad cart is called Roots for the Home Team, and they're taking their idea to another professional sports venue in the near future. They joined FOX 9 Good Day on Give to the Max Day to share more about their mission and their next new venture.
Adorable puppies escape pen on FOX 9 Good Day
A litter of 9 puppies stole the show on FOX 9 Good Day. The pups are currently being cared for by Ruff Start Rescue. The non-profit is sharing the power of Give to the Max Day. It's their largest fundraiser of the year and every dollar donated helps them continue the mission of helping countless animals in need.
Dierks Bentley in town for Heart 360 Concert
This weekend there's only one place in the metro where you can hear an award winning country artist and raise money for a worthy cause at the same time. Dierks Bentley is performing at the armory on Saturday as part of the Heart 360 concert. It will benefit the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation and its work towards lifesaving research and education.
Tips for changing careers later in life
Finding the right career path can take awhile. In fact, according to the Department of Labor, the average person has held 12 different jobs by the time they are 50. November is National Career Development Month. Kate Schaefers, a career expert from the U of M joined FOX 9 Good Day to share advice for those looking to change directions in their career path later in life.
The Lift Garage makes big impact in MPLS
If you've ever had an unexpected car problem, you know, the repair bill can be costly! For some, that cost is just too much to bear. One woman has made it her mission to make affordable car repair a reality for Minnesotans. The Lift Garage in Minneapolis is a non-profit helping provide low-cost car repair services to people in need.
Mia highlights native photography in new exhibit
The Minneapolis Institute of Art has a new exhibit featuring more than 150 photographs taken of, by and for Indigenous people. It’s an idea a group of Native artists and scholars started seriously discussing in 2020 and now it’s adorning the walls of the Target Gallery. ‘In Our Hands: Native Photography, 1890 to Now’ runs through January 14, 2024. Public Tours take place at 2pm, Tuesday through Sunday, and 7pm on Thursday. An exhibition ticket is required.
The Grinch is back at Children's Theatre Company
For the 11th time, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" has returned to the Children’s Theatre stage in Minneapolis. Actor and CTC Company member Reed Sigmund is playing the Grinch for the sixth time. The piece was originally commissioned and premiered in 1994. Artistic Director Peter Brosius has been at the helm for every Grinch production but this will be his last. Brosius is departing CTC at the end of the 2023/2024 season. The Grinch runs through Jan. 7.
American Swedish Institute mansion decked out for holidays
The castle in the heart of Minneapolis is open for holiday-themed tours. The American Swedish Institutes’ Turnblad Mansion is decked out for the 73rd Holiday Experience. This years’ theme is ‘Once Upon a Mansion’ and it examines traditions, myths and tales from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Finland and the Sami people from the northern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula. The experience runs through Jan. 7. ASI is open Tuesday through Sunday.