Twin Cities pups to compete in AKC Agility Trial
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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.

Fox Den Board Game Café opens in Burnsville
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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
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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.

TV philanthropist helps Muddy Paws Cheesecake
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TV philanthropist helps Muddy Paws Cheesecake

The popular Twin Cities bakery Muddy Paws Cheesecake got a big donation from TV philanthropist Marcus Lemonis, putting them one step closer to raising enough money to keep their doors open.

Crystal Ball returns for 21st NYE Celebration
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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.

Lack of snow impacting lawn, landscape
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Lack of snow impacting lawn, landscape

The lack of snow in Minnesota this year is having an impact on our lawns and landscapes. FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K has tips for how you can help your gardens.

Summit Avenue Victorian Castle for sale
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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.