September jobs report stronger than expected
The U.S. economy added far more jobs than expected in September, that's according to the latest report from the Labor Department. The unemployment rate fell to 4.1%, down 0.1 percentage point. Patrick Rehkamp from 1834, A Division of Old National Bank joined the FOX 9 Morning news to talk about the latest numbers.
New creperie brings French flavors to France Avenue
Oh Crêpe opened over the summer at 44th and France Avenue in Minneapolis, the former location of the first Caribou Coffee. Owner Claire Corvaisier grew up in Brittany, France, the region where crepes originated. The creperie uses traditional recipes for sweet and savory crepes, plus a 25-layer crepe cake sold by the slice. Oh Crêpe is open Wednesday through Monday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Surly preps for Darkness Day, adds Halloween pop-up
Surly Brewing goes all out every year to release its unique imperial stout, Darkness. Darkness Day is a free all-day party on Saturday, Oct. 5, starting at 11 a.m. and ending just before midnight. The event includes live music of the punk and metal genres, live tattooing, and timed taps all day long. Surly has transformed the pizza restaurant upstairs into the Sinister Circus, an October pop-up with fun menu additions and plenty of spooky décor.
FOX 9 Good Day: Oct. 4, 2024
An iconic St. Paul Diner is back open for business. Plus, a new Public Service Announcement is sharing an important reminder about mammograms. Also, easy tips to make your own pasta at home.
UK Vikings fan makes epic trek
As the Vikings prepare for a big game in London this weekend, one of their biggest fans is on an epic journey to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Robert Osborne is a member of the UK and Ireland Minnesota Vikings Fan Club. He has family in the White Bear Lake area, which is how he became a Vikings fan at a young age. Earlier this week, he started a 192 mile journey. He is walking from York, England, where real-life Vikings lived back in the day, and he’s headed to London right now. He’s calling his trek the "Skol to the stadium". As he walks, Robert is also raising money to help young people with cancer.
UK Vikings Fan Club geared up for Sunday matchup
Minnesota Vikings Fans are rallying abroad this weekend ahead of the matchup against the New York Jets. The UK and Ireland Minnesota Vikings Fan Club is excited for another game across the pond. Co-founder John Macdonald joined the FOX 9 Morning News to talk about how much the fanbase has grown overseas in recent years.
Vikings legends in London ahead of UK matchup
Vikings greats Cris Carter and Jake Reed are across the pond ahead of the Vikings game in London this Sunday. The guys joined the FOX 9 Morning news to talk about what it's like seeing American football gaining traction overseas, and their expectations for Sunday's game.
Minnesota Zoo's Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular returns
While the animals at the Minnesota Zoo snooze, thousands of glowing jack-o-lanterns will bring visitors to walk the pumpkin trail. A total of 5,000 pumpkins are stacked from the treetops to the the trail floor and more than 100 are intricately carved by artists. The event runs from Sept. 28 through Nov. 2.
Haunted attraction returns for MOA's spooky season
It’s getting extra spooky at Mall of America. Onionhead’s Revenge is back for year two and they’ve added more scare to the haunted attraction. The story-driven experience takes place in a 45,000 square foot space that used to house level two of Bloomingdales. The American Monsters crew has transformed it into a foggy dark and very haunted bayou of Louisiana. There are also two bars, one in the lobby that is open to anyone and another in the middle of the experience. It opens on Sept. 27 and runs through Nov. 2.
Fine art gallery opens in former Brothers Bar space
Two years ago, Brothers Bar & Grill, a downtown Minneapolis spot popular with the college crowd, closed its doors. On Sept. 30, it reopens as a fine art gallery. The entire building has undergone a change with the Kickernick Gallery in the front corner space, a future restaurant in the basement and rental space available for artists to use as a studio. The gallery features 12 local artists and is bringing art back to downtown Minneapolis. The gallery is located at 430 N. 1st Avenue and will be open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
South African circus performers bring show to MN
A very talented group of performers from South Africa are entertaining audiences at the Children’s Theatre Company. MOYA by Zip Zap Circus is an acrobatic, energetic show set to original South African pop music. The show will be at CTC through Oct. 20.
St. Paul mural festival bringing live music and painting to St. Paul
The Chroma Zone Mural and Art Festival is a two-day free, family festival that brings live music and painting to the St. Anthony Park neighborhood of St. Paul. Since its inception in 2019, artists have added 50 murals to commercial buildings in the industrial areas of St. Paul. To learn more about the events on Sept. 20 and Sept. 21, visit chromazone.net.
St. Paul Chroma Zone Mural and Art Festival
The Chroma Zone Mural and Art Festival is a two-day free, family festival that brings live music and painting to the St. Anthony Park neighborhood of St. Paul. Since its inception in 2019, artists have added 50 murals to commercial buildings in the industrial areas of St. Paul. To learn more about the events on Sept. 20 and Sept. 21, visit chromazone.net.
Stillwater dance studio celebrates 10 years
Saturday is National Dance Day and it also happens to coincide with the grand opening of a dance studio in Stillwater. Curio Dance has been rapidly growing for the last decade and needed more space so they built a state-of-the-art studio for their 320+ dancers. 40 of those dancers are part of their group called "Up Down Funk." Brother and sister duo, Dario and Giselle Mejia started this troupe for their brother who has special needs. That group, and many others from the studio will be performing at the Grand Opening on Saturday, September 21 from 1 to 5 p.m. It’s located at 1655 Washington Avenue S. in Stillwater and the event is free and open to the public.
Meet Lauren Andrego, FOX 9’s new traffic reporter
If you watched the FOX 9 Morning News Thursday, you may have noticed a new face on our team. Lauren Andrego is our new traffic reporter. She joined the FOX 9 Good Day team for a little "get to know you chat".
Wienermobile rolls through the Twin Cities
Don't be surprised if you see a giant hot dog on wheels cruising around on the streets of the Twin Cities. The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is stopping at several parking lots Friday, Saturday and Sunday. FOX 9's Hannah Flood got a tour at Lunds & Byerly's in Eden Prairie.
Fed slashes interest rates
The Federal Reserve made its first interest rate cut since the COVID pandemic, slicing rates by half a percentage point. Patrick Rehkamp, a senior financial writer from 1834, A Division of Old National Bank, joined the FOX 9 Morning News to discuss the move and potential for future rate cuts.
Doc Brown does the forecast, Great Scott!
Dr. Emmett Brown joined meteorologist Keith Marler on the FOX 9 Morning News to help deliver the forecast. Doc and the cast of Back to the Future: The Musical are in town as part of the touring Broadway production at the Orpheum. Shows run through September 22nd.
New and improved mobile library hits the streets of St. Paul
St. Paul has a new state-of-the-art library on wheels. The Mobile Library is replacing the book mobile that was used for the last 19 years. The new name reflects more services offered including access to mobile hotspots and Wi-Fi, and notary services. They also carry books in multiple languages and have a wheelchair lift. The Mobile Library is wrapped in artwork created by St. Paul artist Emma Eubanks who visited the Book Mobile as a child. For more information visit the St. Paul Public Library website: https://sppl.org/mobile-library/
It’s Fall Festival Season in the Twin Cities
Sever’s Fall Festival returned for its 27th year. In 1997, the family had the idea to create a corn maze, and it has only grown since then. There are a few new additions this year including inflatable axe throwing and Can Can Wonderland Mini Golf. The festival runs Saturdays and Sundays through October 27 (and October 17 and 18 during MEA). They’re open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.