Mask making tips perfect for Halloween
In The Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre is getting in the spirit of Halloween. This weekend, they're hosting a mask-decorating workshop. The free event is taking place Saturday from 10am - 2 pm. From October 26-30, the theatre is also hosting The Haunted Avalon: A Puppet Theatre Showcase. The shows feature a series of spooky and funny vignettes that utilize a wide range of puppetry techniques.
Taco Tour returns to Lake Street
A celebration of Latino culture is coming to Lake Street this weekend. The Taco Tour is back in Minneapolis Saturday October 21st from 11am - 4pm. The event features more than 20 Latino-owned businesses. It takes place along Lake Street between 3rd Street and 20th Street.
‘Spooky Trains’ at Twin City Model Railroad Museum
The ‘Night Trains’ season is underway at the Twin City Model Railroad Museum in St. Paul. On Oct.21 and Oct. 28, the train sets will be decked out for Halloween. ‘Spooky Trains’ will run from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and costumes are encouraged. After Oct. 28, the décor will slowly transition to the holidays with picturesque townscapes covered in snow. The Twin City Model Railroad Museum is nearing its 90th anniversary. It’s located at 668 Transfer Road in St. Paul.
Get your scares at Twin Cities Horror Fest
Fans of scary movies and theater can have it all at the Twin Cities Horror Festival. It’s the longest-running theater festival of its kind in the entire country. The festival runs from Oct. 19-29 at the Crane Theater in Northeast Minneapolis.
FOX 9 Morning News: Oct. 18, 2023
FOX 9 Morning News on Oct. 18, 2023.
Planting spring bulbs in the fall
FOX 9 Dale K shares tips to planting spring bulbs in the fall.
Best ornamental grasses to grow in Minnesota
FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K shares the best ornamental grasses to grow in Minnesota.
FOX 9 Morning News: Oct. 17, 2023
FOX 9 Morning News on Oct. 17, 2023.
AHS program addresses vet tech shortage
Right now, there are a lot of veterinarian tech positions open in Minnesota. It's making it difficult to get pets health care appointments. In order to address the shortage, The Animal Humane Society launched their own training program earlier this year. The first group of students graduated in August, and they've already seen high interest in the next two sessions of the training program.
Formal dining etiquette tips
A formal dinner setting can help set the mood at any event. But how do you know which fork goes where and which plate to use first? Author and etiquette expert Juliet Mitchell joined FOX 9 Good Day to offer some advice.
FOX 9 Morning News: Oct. 16, 2023
FOX 9 Morning News on Oct. 16, 2023.
Hannah Flood welcomes baby girl
FOX 9 has added another girl to the family with the birth of Hannah Flood's first child, Millie.
People of Color Career Fair returns to Minneapolis
The People of Color Career Fair is back at the Minneapolis Convention Center on Tuesday October 17th.
FOX 9 Morning News at 7 a.m.: Oct. 13, 2023
FOX 9 Morning News at 7 a.m. on Oct. 13, 2023.
Children's Theatre launches world premiere
The Children's Theatre Company is breaking new ground with an imaginative show based on a children's story book. "Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress" has been adapted to the stage. Shows run at CTC through November 19th.
Underwater pumpkin carving at Sea Life Minnesota
Sea Life Minnesota’s ocean tunnel is full of beautiful marine life and for the month of October, visitors can also catch sight of costumed divers carving pumpkins underwater. It isn’t the sharks they have to worry about, it’s the very curious Seemore the green sea turtle. The divers will be carving every Thursday and Sunday at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
FOX 9 Morning News: Oct. 12, 2023
FOX 9 Morning News on Oct 12, 2023.
Vets distract a nervous dog
When a nervous dog visited the vet, staff there danced to calm the dog down in this viral video.
10,000 Laughs Comedy Festival starts Thursday
National and local comedy acts are coming together for a three day event in the Twin Cities. The 10,000 Laughs Comedy Festival features more than 20 shows and nearly 80 comedians. Comedian and festival producer Courtney Baka joined FOX 9 Good Day to talk about the event and what audiences can expect.
FOX 9 Morning News: Oct. 11, 2023
FOX 9 Morning News on Oct. 11, 2023.