Girls on the Run MN helping girls build confidence
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Girls on the Run MN helping girls build confidence

Girls on the Run Minnesota is a nonprofit to help promote self-confidence in young girls through physical activity and friendship. Executive Director of Girls on the Run Minnesota, Kathleen Cannon, and two runners, third graders Hazel Paul and Lyla Floyd joined FOX 9's Leah Beno to talk about the program. To learn more about their program, go their website gotrmn.org.

Weekend of geeky fun on tap at Boom Island Brewing
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Weekend of geeky fun on tap at Boom Island Brewing

Boom Island Brewing in Minnetonka breaking out the consoles for a full day of Nintendo and brews themed to the games. There will also be a string quartet playing video game tunes followed by a DJ. The Nintendo Event is April 13 from 12:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. On Sunday it’s the Geeky Craft Fair from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Boom Island Brewing is located at 5959 Baker Road in Minnetonka near 494 and Crosstown.

Minneapolis robotics team headed to Texas
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Minneapolis robotics team headed to Texas

A robotics team from Southwest High School in Minneapolis is gearing up for a big competition. They're headed to the WORLD Robotics Championships in Houston, Texas. A small portion of the team joined FOX 9 Good Day to show off their robot named Chester. The team is also raising money for their trip to Houston through a GoFundMe Page. If you'd like to donate, just search Southwest Robotics Team 2129 on GoFundMe.

A Year with Frog and Toad at CTC
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A Year with Frog and Toad at CTC

A cheerful frog and a grumpy toad are at the center of a series of books that have captivated generations. Now the tales of Frog & Toad are being told in a fun way on stage. The Children's Theatre Company presents 'A Year With Frog and Toad'. Shows run April 23rd through June 16th. Actor Reed Sigmund joined FOX 9 Good Day to talk about his reprised role as Toad.

Consumer price index jumps in March
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Consumer price index jumps in March

Bad news for consumers, the latest numbers show the consumer price index rose 3.5% in March. That's higher than economists were predicting. Patrick Rehkamp, a senior financial writer from 1834, A Division of Old National Bank, joined the FOX 9 Morning News to discuss the latest numbers and what they mean for consumer spending habits.

Going inside the 'Puppet Lab'
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Going inside the 'Puppet Lab'

For the last six months, a group of artists at the Open Eye Theatre have created works of "experimental puppetry". Starting April 12, the theatre will host the Puppet Lab festival.

Minnesota Aurora: Meet the new head coach
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Minnesota Aurora: Meet the new head coach

She's from the UK but has lived in Minnesota for the past 20 years. With a lengthy background in the game, Collette Montgomery now has the opportunity to lead the Minnesota Aurora, which has quickly become one of the most exciting teams in the startup USL W League. she takes over the reigns from coach Nicole Lukic. You can watch every Aurora home game live on FOX 9+ starting May 30.

Friends themed dining experience opens at Travail
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Friends themed dining experience opens at Travail

The sitcom "Friends" first aired 30 years ago and the folks at Travail Kitchen & Amusements were feeling nostalgic, so they’re bringing their love of "Friends" to the Basement Bar. The space has been transformed into an ode to memorable moments and locations in the show. Even the menu was created utilizing real moments from the sitcom. They’ve named it Buddies Bar and if they had to name the episode, it would definitely be "The One Where they Ate at Travail." The pop-up will run through June. It offers an 8+ course tasting menu that includes an ode to Monica’s famous lasagna and Chandler’s stolen cheesecake.

Former teacher lands book deal
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Former teacher lands book deal

Former teacher Matt Eicheldinger has had a dream for more than a decade. He's worked for years to publish his first book, and thanks to a crowdfunding campaign that dream has become a reality. Now he's landed a book deal and he's receiving plenty of praise for his first novel. He joined FOX 9 Good Day to talk about his success and what he's working on next.

Recipes to use your Easter leftovers
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Recipes to use your Easter leftovers

How do you use up that extra ham and hard-boiled eggs from Easter? Mary Matthews from The Way Cool Cooking School joined FOX 9 Good Day with her recipe for Avocado Egg Salad and Leftover Holiday Potato Soup.

Drum along at Can Can Wonderland’s Drumeoke event
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Drum along at Can Can Wonderland’s Drumeoke event

Karaoke gives people the chance to belt out their favorite tunes like a pop star. Take that idea and apply it to drums and you have Drumeoke. Can Can Wonderland provides the drum kit, the music and the stage on the first Thursday of every month. No experience is necessary to try it out and you do not need to sign up ahead of time. The next Drumeoke event is happening April 4 at 7 p.m. in the Red Room of Can Can Wonderland which is located at 755 Prior Avenue North, Suite No. 004 in St. Paul.