Porta Potty chase in Michigan

A slow speed chase in Michigan. Strong winds sent a porta-potty blowing across a parking lot. The police cruiser reached 16 mph as officers chased their suspect down. Luckily, the officer stopped the porta-potty before it tipped over.

New Minnesota State Fair transportation stop

The express bus service returns to 95th Avenue Park & Ride in Blaine this year for the first time since 2017. See what other transportation options are available in the Twin Cities metro area.

Staying cool as temperatures soar

With students returning to school soon, pools and beaches are already closing for the season. This comes as the hottest temperatures of the year are expected. FOX 9's Se Kwon has the latest.

Children’s Theatre director stepping down

The lights are about to come up on the next season of shows at the Children's Theatre Company (CTC) . The new season kicks off in September with "Cookin", featuring a wild cooking competition mixed with martial arts. For the artistic director of the Children's Theatre, this will be his last curtain call. Peter Brosius is stepping down after 27 years on the job. He joined FOX 9 Good Day to talk about his last season with CTC.

Raku Firing at the Minnetonka Center for the Arts

It’s said that having a hobby can lead to improved mental health, and if you don’t know where to start, check out the fall catalogue for the Minnetonka Center for the Arts. Classes begin Sept. 5. They are offering everything from ceramics to weaving, jewelry making, photography, flower arranging, painting and even the fiery ancient Japanese ceramics technique called Raku firing. The Minnetonka Center for the Arts is located at 2240 North Shore Drive. Class registration is open now.

No, Kelly and Shayne are not pregnant

After a photo circulated on social media of Kelly and Shayne posing with three FOX 9 moms-to-be, Kelly and Shayne felt the need to clarify that no, they are not pregnant but they're very happy for their colleagues who are expecting.

Classic western 'Shane' comes to the Guthrie

The Western novel "Shane," published in 1949 has sprung to life on stage at The Guthrie Theater. Renowned playwright Karen Zacarías uses this version to interrogate the assumptions and myths of the American West. The show is playing now and runs through Aug. 27. It stars William DeMerritt as Shane and Ricardo Chavira as Joe Starrett.

Musical festival coming Minneapolis porches

A successful music festival in Boston inspired the first-ever Uptown Porchfest. It will take place on Aug, 19 from 1-5 p.m. There are 30 different bands playing 19 porches. The porches are spread out over the Wedge Neighborhood so you can wander and enjoy different bands on every block. The event is free to attend. Because parking can be challenging in the area, attendees are highly encouraged to take public transportation, bike, walk or ride share.

Victory Garden marks 80th year

A Minneapolis garden established in the 40’s as a victory garden, is still playing a significant role in the Longfellow community. In fact, it’s one of two remaining victory gardens still in use today. Today there are 190 plots and more than 250 gardeners, including a waitlist to get a spot, and that’s something to celebrate. The Dowling Community Garden volunteers are hosting a party on Saturday August 19th from 11am to 2pm. The sprawling garden is located at 46th Avenue and 39th Street S.