Fall Crawl: A local, women-owned shopping experience
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Fall Crawl: A local, women-owned shopping experience

Several women-owned vintage shops across the Twin Cities have come together to create a month-long shopping experience. The Vintage Fall Crawl is modeled after a pub crawl. There are 14 shops on the crawl in Minneapolis and St. Paul. These shops offer an array of vintage goods, including clothing, home decor, furniture, jewelry, accessories, art and more. They’ve even created a passport that will give shoppers a 10% discount. The Vintage Fall Crawl runs for the entire month of October. Here are the 14 participating shops: Betty’s Antiques, Encore Boutique, Style Society, Succotash, The Mustache Cat, Olio Vintage, Moth Oddities, Up Six Vintage, Legacy, Audrey Rose Vintage, The Golden Pearl Vintage, Tandem Vintage, Carousel + Folk, b. Resale

Minnesota Zoo aglow with 5,000 jack-o-lanterns
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Minnesota Zoo aglow with 5,000 jack-o-lanterns

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular is back at the Minnesota Zoo for year five. Thousands of glowing carved pumpkins have been installed in the treescape of the zoo, lining a quarter-mile walking trail. This years’ theme is the four seasons. The event runs evenings through November 4th. Tickets need to be purchased ahead of time on the zoo’s website.

Elevate your pizza game
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Elevate your pizza game

Elevate your pizza game! From the dough to the toppings, Josh from OG ZAZA and Joey Meatballs shared his tips for the perfect pizza and cooked it live on Good Day.

The Great Gatsby by Collide Theatrical Dance Company
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The Great Gatsby by Collide Theatrical Dance Company

A classic story bursting with glitz and glam is taking the stage in Minneapolis. Collide Theatrical Dance Company is bringing ‘The Great Gatsby’ to life on stage through dance and live music. The song selection includes artists like Lady Gaga and Beyonce. The show runs Sept. 29 through Oct.15 at the Luminary Arts Center in the North Loop. Collide was established by founder Regina Peluso in 2013. Since then she’s produced 25 original dance theater productions.

Band Box reopens in Minneapolis
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Band Box reopens in Minneapolis

A piece of Minneapolis history is back in business. Band Box Diner first opened in 1939 on the corner of 10th Street and 14th Avenue in the Elliot Park Neighborhood. At one time, there were 15 locations, but by the 70’s only the original remained. In 1998, Brad and Heather Ptacek took over. They ran it up until the pandemic shutdown in March of 2020. On September 14th, three years after it closed, the Facebook page came back to life with the post ‘We’re Back.’ The diner is open Wednesday to Friday, 9am to 3pm and on Saturday from 9am to 2pm.

Musical comedy, The Church Basement Ladies, returns to the stage in Burnsville
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Musical comedy, The Church Basement Ladies, returns to the stage in Burnsville

The Church Basements Ladies are back with a new musical titled ‘A Mighty Fortress is our Basement.’ The show is set in rural Minnesota in the 60’s. The concept first launched in 2005 and is still going strong nearly 20 years later with more than three-million theatergoers taking in the shows. The newest musical is playing now at the Ames Center in Burnsville. It runs through November 12th.

Authentic Mexican restaurant and market opens in Apple Valley
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Authentic Mexican restaurant and market opens in Apple Valley

Bodega42 Fresh Market and Homshuk restaurant are the newest additions to the south metro. The new concept is located on Galaxie Avenue just south of County Road 42. The restaurant with a big patio, sources its ingredients from the market including fresh tortillas made in-house. The market also has a butcher, deli, grab-and-go section, and a bakery. The restaurant and market are open seven days a week.

Be Kind, Say Hi Campaign spreads positivity
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Be Kind, Say Hi Campaign spreads positivity

Saying hello can make someone's day, but it's becoming rare to utter those words to a stranger. However, there is a local man who wants to change that, and he's taking his case to the sidewalks in the North Loop Neighborhood of Minneapolis.

Etiquette for sports fans
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Etiquette for sports fans

Sports can bring out a lot of passion and enthusiasm in both the players and the fans, and sometimes it can go too far. There's certainly a balance between showing your passion for your favorite team and having respect for those around you. Etiquette expert and author Juliet Mitchell joined FOX 9 Good Day to share some advice for fans, players and coaches.

World's Largest Pet Walk supports therapy animals
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World's Largest Pet Walk supports therapy animals

This weekend, people are encouraged to grab their leashes and lace up their sneakers for a good cause. The World's Largest Pet Walk is taking place on Saturday. It encourages people to get outside with their pets to show support and raise money for therapy animals. Volunteers with North Star Therapy Animals joined The FOX 9 Morning news to talk about the event and the work they do throughout the community.

University of Minnesota debuts new apple
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University of Minnesota debuts new apple

University of Minnesota debuts a new apple variety named MN33 or Kudos. The fruit has a unique combinations of traits including an excellent crisp, juicy texture with occasional tropical overtones. Stephanie March is here to break down Minnesota's best apple orchards to visit, on Friday.

Canterbury Park's junk bonanza returns
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Canterbury Park's junk bonanza returns

In the last few years, there’s been a lot of stories about fast-furniture clogging landfills and this could partly explain why vintage continues to trend in home décor. This weekend there’s an event that caters to those who love finding that hidden gem. 150 makers and vintage collectors have come together at Canterbury Park to create a unique retail experience known as ‘Junk Bonanza.’ The even runs from 9am to 5pm on September 22nd and 23rd. Tickets are $12 at the door.