Minnesota’s Largest Candy Store opens for the season
Every season, Minnesota’s Largest Candy Store embarks on a project to expand or renovate. During the off-season, they added a new mural in the planetarium. Muralist Shawn McCann and his team of five, spent six weeks on this project that includes a rotating ceiling. It’s an ode to several different shows and movies that have a space theme including Star Trek, Star Wars, Rick and Morty and even Spaceballs. Minnesota’s Largest Candy Store is located in Jordan in the giant yellow barn right off Highway 169. They open daily at 8am through November.
Goat yoga at The Hayloft in Hastings
A ranch in Hastings with a loveable lineup of animals is giving visitors a chance to lunch with llamas, strike a pose in goat yoga or party it up with ponies. The Hayloft opened up five years ago and started with one horse. Now they have a variety of animals and a big lineup of events and summer camps.
Art of hat making with milliner Angie Hall
It’s all about the hats this weekend from the Kentucky Derby to the King’s Coronation. A St. Paul milliner, Angie Hall Sandifer of Angie’s Hats, has seen plenty of her creations at Churchill Downs and that trend continues this weekend. She perfected the art of hat making after a job change and never looked back. She does have ready-to-wear hats in her Lowertown studio if you’re in a pinch for a fabulous hat, but also does custom hats.
'May the Fourth' celebrations from a galaxy far, far away
May 4 is a special day for fans of Star Wars. It's a play on words from that famous movie line "may the force be with you". Local author Liz Heinecke joined FOX 9 Good Day to show off some fun Star Wars-themed activities and treats that all ages will enjoy.
Walk for Animals is this Saturday
The Animal Humane Society's Walk for Animals is this Saturday at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Although dogs cannot attend this year due to canine influenza, other animals can. And the Animal Humane Society needs your support now more than ever.
How to help your pet with anxiety
We love our pets most of the time, except when they destroy our furniture, shoes, or other items around the house. But why are they chewing or acting out? The Animal Humane Society offers some tips on how to mitigate the problem.
Support for families affected by adoption and foster care
In Minnesota, it's estimated one-third of the population has some sort of a connection to adoption and foster care. This month, a non-profit that's helped support thousands of families through the process is celebrating their 40th anniversary. Jenny Eldredge, the executive director of Bellis joined Fox 9 Good Day to talk about the work they are doing in the community
Combatting prenatal alcohol exposure in Minnesota
For the last 25 years, the Proof Alliance has been working to put and end to prenatal alcohol exposure. The latest numbers show that it impacts 1 in 20 babies in the United States and it's an even bigger problem in Minnesota. Proof Alliance executive director Mollie O'Brien joined the Fox 9 Morning news to discuss the latest numbers.
Aviation museum plans breakfast, plane giveaway
Inside the Flying Cloud Airport is a hangar full of history. Twice a year, Wings of the North rolls open the doors for the public to see the collection of World War II planes. One of those events is Saturday May 6th. Wings of the North is hosting a pancake breakfast from 8am to 11am. Enter through Gate H on the Northwest corner of the field. Pancake breakfast tickets are available at the door for $8 per person; admission for kids 6-12 is $5; kids 5 and under are admitted free. A family of two adults and two kids is $20. They will also open the sweepstakes to win a plane or $35,000.
Spring yard cleanup tips
FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K is here with tips for cleaning out your yard this spring.
Kendall's pregnancy announcement
Kendall Mark announced her pregnancy today on the FOX 9 Morning News.
Kathie's Coffee fights to end pancreatic cancer
A local woman started a coffee business to honor her late mother, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Kym Jolstad tells us about Kathie’s Coffee and the Purple Stride walk coming up Saturday, April 29 at Como Park.
Best Twin Cities brunch spots
Let's get brunch! Stephanie March shares her list of great spots in the Twin Cities area to grab a great brunch.
Arbor Day at Tattersall
Head to Tattersall Distilling to sip cocktails, enjoy bites and shop upcycled, curated vintage goods, and other cool sustainable pieces to celebrate Arbor Day. Plus, take home a free tree!
Farm babies at Minnesota Zoo
The Minnesota Zoo's Farm Babies opens to the public on Saturday, April 29, and runs through June 4. There are — or will be — baby goats, lambs, llama, cows, chickens and pigs. Farm Babies is included with zoo admission.
Irondale High School drumline wins gold
The Irondale High School Drumline is celebrating a big victory. The team took home first place at the WGN World Championships, beating out 39 other teams from across the country. Drumline director Paul Weber and a few of the members of the drumline joined the Fox 9 Morning News to discuss the big achievement.
Answers to your most common garden questions
Garden Guy Dale K stopped by Fox 9 Good Day to address some of your frequently asked gardening questions.
Art and flowers collide at Mia’s Art in Bloom
Flowers are often depicted in art, so why not the reverse, using flowers to make art. That’s the idea behind Art in Bloom at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. The event runs from April 27-30. There are 150 floral creations. Each artist selected a piece from Mia’s collection to use as inspiration for their designs. The event is free to attend.
Horse Expo gallops into the fairgrounds
The Minnesota State Fairgrounds will be bustling this weekend for the Minnesota Horse Expo. There will be horses representing many breeds, a marketplace, clinicians, presentations and entertainment. The show runs Friday, April 28, through Sunday, April 30. It is the state’s largest equine trade show.
Chanhassen Autoplex opens garages for show
Six times a year, the garage-condos of the Chanhassen Autoplex roll up the doors for all to explore. Each garage houses a unique car collection including Antique, Classics, Collector, Exotic, Muscle, Street Rod and even famous crime fighting cars from TV shows and movies. The event, Cars and Caves, takes place on the last Saturday of the month from April to September from 9am to 1pm. The event is free but they do accept donations to the charity of choice for each month. Donations from Saturday, April 29th will go to the non-profit, Wishes & More.