Biking with Baddies creates inclusive community ride
The club was created by a black woman for people of color. Their goal is to "create a welcoming environment encouraging individuals from all backgrounds to join." The first Biking with Baddies community ride is May 17.
St. Croix Valley is pottery central this weekend
Dozens of ceramic artists from all over the country are joining local artisans for the 32nd Annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour. The 70 potters will set up at seven local pottery studios to display their creations. The tour runs May 10th through the 12th and the studios are all a short drive from each other. The tour is free and open to all to attend.
Minnesota Opera brings La Bohème to the stage
From May 4-19 the Minnesota Opera will bring La Bohème to the stage. The show is sung in Italian with English captions projected above the stage.
Model train club plans hobby show in MN
A museum dedicated to model trains is celebrating nine decades in the Twin Cities and will host a big hobby show this weekend. The Twin City Model Railroad Museum started in 1934 inside a St. Paul home. It’s now located at 668 Transfer Road, Suite 8 in St. Paul. The museum has 13,000 square feet of interactive toy train layouts. The museum is open Monday and Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. The Model Railroad Hobby Show and Sale will take place at the Minnesota State Fair’s Education Building on May 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
40,000 tulips in bloom at the Arboretum
The showy tulip bloom is underway at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. The bloom is expected to last at least another week if not two. There are 135 varieties on display. The bulbs were planted in the fall by a mix of staff and volunteers over 520 hours. To keep up with the status of the tulips keep an eye on the Arboretum’s social media pages. The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is located at 3675 Arboretum Drive in Chaska. Online tickets are required in advance for all Arboretum visitors.
Mpls Farmers Market starts Saturday, with new hours
The Minneapolis Farmer's Market is kicking off on Saturday, May 4, with new days and hours. Executive Director of the farmer's market, Ashley Nathe, was on FOX9's Good Day to showcase what to expect in this year's market. Here are the updated days and hours: Wednesday-Friday 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday and Sunday 6 a.m.-1 p.m. To learn more about the Minneapolis Farmer's Market, head to mplsfarmersmarket.com.
TikTok dating show from Caribou Coffee coming this summer
Caribou Coffee is sponsoring a TikTok dating show in the Twin Cities, according to a casting call from Ruggiero Models and Talent. The casting call seeks singles ages 18-26 living in the Twin Cities and looking for love.
Choo Choo Bob’s moves to new Union Depot location
A beloved kids' toy store returned to St. Paul's Union Depot. Choo Choo Bob’s Train Store is now on the main floor of the historic transportation hub. The train-themed toy store and play area opened in 2005 on Marshall Avenue. Four years ago it moved to a temporary spot in St. Louis Park. Long-time employee "Engineer Paul" is still a fixture at the shop and does story time two times a week.
Minneapolis Cider Co. to host hobby horse contest
For Kentucky Derby weekend, Minneapolis Cider Company is going all in on the hobby horse craze after videos of a Finnish hobby horse competition went viral. There will be competitions throughout the day on May 4 and hobby horses provided. There will also be real mini ponies, pickleball, and Kentucky Derby-themed prizes. It’s also the Cider Company’s five-year anniversary.
Oncologist talks about screening guidelines
Early detection can make a huge difference for cancer patients of any age, but it seems like the guidelines for when to get checked are always changing. Allina oncologist Dr. Joleen Hubbard joined FOX 9 Good Day to discuss recent changes in recommendations for breast cancer screenings and ways to lower your overall risk of developing cancer in your lifetime.
Wings of the North spring pancake breakfast
This weekend, Wings of the North Aviation Museum is serving up breakfast with a side of history. The spring pancake breakfast is Saturday, May 4 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. The WOTN Museum is located at Flying Cloud Airport near Gate H. The breakfast is a fundraiser for the nonprofit museum. The cost is $10 per adult, $25 for a family of two adults and two kids, $5 for additional kids ages 6 to 12, and free for kids age 5 and under. Museum admission is included with the cost of the breakfast.
Lakewood Cemetery's ‘Music in the Chapel’ concert series
The summer concert series kick off this weekend in an unlikely place. Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis is bringing back ‘Music in the Chapel.’ The concerts are held in the Memorial Chapel which was built in 1910 and is adorned with 10 million mosaic glass tiles. The space is small, seating 160 so many of the shows sell out. The concerts are held once a month through December. The first show is May 5 but it’s sold out. The next concert will be on June 2 with J.E. Sunde. They are also opening a new Welcome Center this week. The ribbon cutting and open house will be on Wednesday May t1 from 3-7 p.m. More info: https://www.lakewoodcemetery.org/events-calendar/music-in-the-chapel/
Spring makeup trends and must-have items
Hillary Kline of Kline Artistry stopped by FOX 9's Good Day to show off the latest trends in makeup and some must-have items this season, including a setting spray approved by Beyoncé herself.
Minnesota Zoo brings the cuteness with Farm Babies
The Minnesota Zoo is celebrating several new arrivals with the return of Farm Babies. So far, there are seven goat kids, one cria, one calf, a flock of chicks and many more on the way including lambs and kunekune piglets. Farm Babies runs through May 19. The zoo is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and tickets must be purchased online in advance.
Horse Expo at the MN State Fairgrounds
If you love horses, the Minnesota State Fairgrounds is the place to be this weekend. Horse enthusiasts, vendors, and performers are taking over the fairgrounds for the Horse Expo. Performers from the Dream Horse journey show joined FOX 9 Good Day to talk about their performance that combines riding with art.
Infertility Awareness Week in Minnesota
Couples faced with infertility can often feel isolated and alone during the journey to start their families. April 21-27th is Infertility Awareness week. Local support group leader Brigette Kerber joined FOX 9 Good Day to talk about her own journey with infertility and the support that's out there for couples who need it.
St. Paul Art Crawl gears up for final weekend
The longest running art crawl in the country is gearing up for the biggest weekend yet. Hundreds of artists will be displaying their work at 26 different locations across downtown St. Paul and Lowertown. There are also classes, demonstrations and performances. Some of the featured venues for weekend three include Union Depot and the George Latimer Central Library. The crawl is put on by the St. Paul Art Collective. Check the website to see the hours for each location. The final weekend runs April 26 through April 28.
Maple Grove declares itself 'Restaurant Capital' and gets Minnesotans talking
Maple Grove ruffled some feathers when Explore Maple Grove declared the city the "Restaurant Capital of Minnesota." With over 120 restaurant options, the city says it boasts both chain and locally owned options for people looking for a night out to eat.
Taylor Swift’s surprise drop to Record Store Day
People started lining up at 7 a.m. outside of Electric Fetus Record Store in Minneapolis. Some were there for the Taylor Swift album, a few others wanted to get the new release from Pearl Jam and the rest were planning to spend the next 24 hours outside the store to be the first in the door for Record Store Day. Last year, Record Store Day was the highest sales day ever for Electric Fetus and they had been in business for 55 years at that time. The record store has 3,000 albums they’ll be putting out for Record Store Day. They open at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 20.
Geek Craft Expo returns to Minneapolis
In 2016, the comic book writer behind Deadpool and Wolverine created a craft expo for the geeks. Now this market is held all over the country including the Twin Cities. The Geek Craft Expo is happening this weekend at the Minneapolis Convention Center. It’s a curated market featuring handmade geek goods by local crafters and makers. Show dates and time: Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.