How to help stray animals this winter
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How to help stray animals this winter

As cooler temperatures settle in, local animal rescues are expecting an increase of calls reporting stray cats and dogs. The Feline Rescue joined The FOX 9 Morning news to share advice if you spot a stray near your house.

‘Nutcracker in Wonderland’ coming to Ballet Co.Laboratory
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‘Nutcracker in Wonderland’ coming to Ballet Co.Laboratory

It’s not a challenge to find The Nutcracker on stage this holiday season. And that’s why one local dance company is offering an alternative by putting a twist on the classic. Ballet Co.Laboratory, based in St. Paul, is weaving Alice in Wonderland and The Nutcracker together to create Nutcracker in Wonderland. The production will run from December 8th to the 10th at the Cowles Center in Minneapolis and features the companies professional dancers and the trainees.

'Zillow Gone Wild' home/church up for sale
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'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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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'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
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'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.