Puppet fashion show planned as the Avalon Theatre reopens
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Puppet fashion show planned as the Avalon Theatre reopens

Minneapolis’ iconic Avalon Theatre is back and kicking off its return with a Puppet Fashion show from the Heart of the Beast Theatre. The show begins on Thursday April 13th and runs through Sunday. It’s also a chance for theatre-goers to get a look at the renovations happening at the historic stage. It was originally built in 1909. That theatre burned down and another was built in the same place. The Heart of the Beast Theatre got its start in 1979. They’re also planning to open a puppet library at the end of the month where people can check out the puppets for free, like you would a book at the library.

Spring organizing 101
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Spring organizing 101

Professional organizer, Aimee Olson, from Life Done Simply stopped by FOX 9 Good Day to give useful spring organizing tips.

The future stars of golf compete at Augusta including two Minnesota kids
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The future stars of golf compete at Augusta including two Minnesota kids

Two local youth golfers are fresh off their trip to Augusta National Golf Club to compete in the The Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals. Tens of thousands of kids competed to qualify for the finals, and only 80 kids made it to the finals in Augusta. Reese Barry of Medina competed in the Girls’ 12-13 division and finished in 5th place. Sander Ohe is from Edina and placed 9th in the Boys’ 14-15 division.

Stephanie's Dish takeover of the Jason Show: Soup edition
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Stephanie's Dish takeover of the Jason Show: Soup edition

Stephanie Hansen is back for another Jason Show takeover episode, and we’re diving deep into incredible soups! From Hmong noodle dishes and lasagna soup to Stephanie’s quick and easy soup-worthy breads, there’s plenty to satisfy your cravings. Plus, we’re on the hunt for delicious plant-based foods! Join us for deep dish pizza, plantain tortillas, smoky black beans, and crispy smashed sweet potato tacos.

Minnesota golfers eagerly waiting for courses to open
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Minnesota golfers eagerly waiting for courses to open

If you're a golfer looking to get some swings in, you won't have to wait too much longer. FOX 9's Se Kwon joins us live from Columbia Golf Club with details on what needs to be done before golf courses can start opening for the season.

Musical celebration planned at Schmitt Music’s new flagship store
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Musical celebration planned at Schmitt Music’s new flagship store

This weekend, the Twin Cities newest and most extravagant music center is honoring the Trombone. Schmitt Music is hosting Twin Cities Trombone Day at its new flagship store in Bloomington. The event is free and open to all. It takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday April 8. The day will be filled with performances, clinics, and presentations. The special guest is Sasha Romero, a principal trombonist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in New York City. She’ll be performing at 1 p.m. and hosting a masterclass at 4 p.m.

Curious plant, coffee and pizza shop opens in Apple Valley
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Curious plant, coffee and pizza shop opens in Apple Valley

For those who love coffee, plants and pizza, there’s a new spot in Apple Valley designed with you in mind. The restaurant is on the corner of Galaxie and County Road 42. One side is dedicated to plants and caffeine. It’s called Curiouser Coffee and Conservatory. The drinks are unique offering unexpected twists like Cocoa Puff infused milk and Biscoff Cookie Butter Fat Washed Cold Brew. The seating area is packed with greenery and every plant that is named is for sale. On the other side is Pizzeria Social and a sizeable bar. It offers both wood-fired pizzas and thin crust tavern-style pizzas. The coffee side opens at 7 a.m. and closes at 3 p.m. The pizza restaurant opens at 11 a.m. The building is closed on Mondays.

Hippo Pockets is new cloud kitchen concept from Centro
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Hippo Pockets is new cloud kitchen concept from Centro

The popular Twin Cities restaurant Centro has launched a cloud kitchen concept called Hippo Pockets. Tye Sullivan, the food and beverage operations director for Hippo Pockets, joined FOX 9 Good Day to talk about the new concept.

The best blooms for Easter
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The best blooms for Easter

FOX 9's Garden Guy Dale K shares his favorite flower blooms to celebrate Easter, plus some tips on when you can bring them outside and put them in the ground.

St. Paul bird sanctuary takes in captive parrots
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St. Paul bird sanctuary takes in captive parrots

An organization in St. Paul is dedicated to providing sanctuary for unwanted parrots. In fact, since its founding in 1999, MAARS has given refuge and medical care to 1,500 birds. They have a big flock living freely in their unmarked two-story building. At any given time, roughly 85 parrots are living at the sanctuary. The organization is run by volunteers who tend to the daily needs of the flock. MAARS says although the birds are beautiful and entertaining, they can be very difficult and demanding in captivity.