Momchats and Dadchats TikTok duo from MN

An Minnesota couple is racking up millions of view on TikTok for their posts that feature plenty of relatable parenting moments. Dillon and Suzanne White never thought they're humor would resonate with such a wide audience. They were wrong. The couple joined FOX 9 Good Day to talk about their success and share a few nuggets of parenting advice.

Floral arrangement tips with Bumble Fleur

Do you love flowers and want to learn more about how to create your own stunning floral arrangement? Garden Guy Dale K. takes us inside Bumble Fleur to learn more about their upcoming slate of classes.

Lutefiskfestivalen takes over Norway House

The Norway House in Minneapolis is elevating the lutefisk dinner beyond what you're used to getting in your church's basement. The inaugural Twin Cities Lutefisk Festival welcomes an award-winning Norwegian chef and his team to showcase an upscale lutefisk experience. The Lutefiskfestivalen is being held Saturday November 11th from 6 pm TO 10 pm.

New music showcase coming to Excelsior

A new music showcase at 318 Cafe in Excelsior could help local artists get a big break. The event is spearheaded by producer Michael Koppelman. In the late 80s and early 90s Koppelman worked alongside Prince at Paisley Park. Now he's focused on helping other artists including Katy Tessman. Tessman and Koppelman joined FOX 9 Good Day to share a song they collaborated on called 'Broken Part'. Check out the New Music Showcase Wednesday, November 15, 2023 from 8:00 PM 10:00 PM at 318 Cafe located at 318 Water Street Excelsior, MN.

AHS expands volunteer opportunities

The Animal Humane Society is expanding their volunteer roles as we head into the winter months. They've recently added community outreach and vet center facility care roles. Jen Rickert from AHS joined the FOX 9 Morning News to highlight the new opportunities.

Smash Park Roseville opens; pickleball courts and more

A brand new entertainment venue opens today in Roseville. Smash Park has a full array of indoor fun, and a spacious outdoor area for the warmer months. The facility has four indoor pickleball courts, and two outside. There’s a pro shop and they’ll offer leagues and tournaments. Beyond pickleball, there’s axe throwing, duckpin bowling, cornhole, darts, karaoke, an arcade and a restaurant with ‘scratch-driven’ food and a full bar with shareable drinks and even a shot ski. Smash Park is located at 1721 County Road C W in Roseville.

Como Park Conservatory's Sunken Garden in full bloom

While most of our gardens are done for the season, the Sunken Garden at the Como Park Conservatory is in full bloom. The second half of the fall flower show opened up over the weekend. It’s a nod to the celebration of Dia De Los Muertos. The show will be in place through Nov. 26th. The highly-anticipated Holiday Flower Show will open on Dec. 2nd.

Fox and Pantry in Plymouth unveils expansion

A Plymouth coffee shop is expanding and adding more services. The Fox and Pantry opened in August of 2022. The shop offers artisan coffee, bakery items made in-house, a retail space with fashion and décor plus classes. The classes range from makeup application to baking macarons and flower arranging. Owner Kym Joles recently took over the space next door. They added a full bar and a private dining space. The Fox and Pantry is open seven days a week and is located at 15725 37th Ave N in Plymouth.

'Bluey' cast in MN ahead of Twin Cities Con

The TV show 'Bluey' has parents and kids hooked. This weekend, voice actors Melanie Zanetti and Dave McCormack are in town for Twin Cities Con at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

Opera, mariachi combine in MN Opera's new season

The Minnesota Opera and mariachi join together on stage for "Cruzar La Cara De La Luna," which runs Nov. 4-12. The production is just over an hour with no intermission — a great "beginner" opera experience. It is sung and spoken in Spanish and English, with English and Spations captions projected above the stage. You can buy tickets, starting at $26, for the Minnesota Opera's 61st season at mnopera.org.

Service dog training center opens in Greenfield, MN

The Spot Training Facility will open on Nov. 6 in Greenfield. It’s a 14,600 square foot building that will have multiple purposes from boarding for dogs and cats, grooming, playcare and a storage facility for NutriSource dog food. In an effort to support local Veterans and first responders, they’ll offer service dog training. They’ve partnered with Soldier 6 on this venture, a Minnesota-based nonprofit that provides active-duty military members, honorably discharged Veterans and first responders with specially trained K9s. The Spot Training Facility is located at 7600 69th St. N. in Greenfield.