Meet Lauren Andrego, FOX 9’s new traffic reporter
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Meet Lauren Andrego, FOX 9’s new traffic reporter

If you watched the FOX 9 Morning News Thursday, you may have noticed a new face on our team. Lauren Andrego is our new traffic reporter. She joined the FOX 9 Good Day team for a little "get to know you chat".

Wienermobile rolls through the Twin Cities
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Wienermobile rolls through the Twin Cities

Don't be surprised if you see a giant hot dog on wheels cruising around on the streets of the Twin Cities. The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is stopping at several parking lots Friday, Saturday and Sunday. FOX 9's Hannah Flood got a tour at Lunds & Byerly's in Eden Prairie.

Fed slashes interest rates
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Fed slashes interest rates

The Federal Reserve made its first interest rate cut since the COVID pandemic, slicing rates by half a percentage point. Patrick Rehkamp, a senior financial writer from 1834, A Division of Old National Bank, joined the FOX 9 Morning News to discuss the move and potential for future rate cuts.

Doc Brown does the forecast, Great Scott!
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Doc Brown does the forecast, Great Scott!

Dr. Emmett Brown joined meteorologist Keith Marler on the FOX 9 Morning News to help deliver the forecast. Doc and the cast of Back to the Future: The Musical are in town as part of the touring Broadway production at the Orpheum. Shows run through September 22nd.

New and improved mobile library hits the streets of St. Paul
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New and improved mobile library hits the streets of St. Paul

St. Paul has a new state-of-the-art library on wheels. The Mobile Library is replacing the book mobile that was used for the last 19 years. The new name reflects more services offered including access to mobile hotspots and Wi-Fi, and notary services. They also carry books in multiple languages and have a wheelchair lift. The Mobile Library is wrapped in artwork created by St. Paul artist Emma Eubanks who visited the Book Mobile as a child. For more information visit the St. Paul Public Library website: https://sppl.org/mobile-library/

It’s Fall Festival Season in the Twin Cities
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It’s Fall Festival Season in the Twin Cities

Sever’s Fall Festival returned for its 27th year. In 1997, the family had the idea to create a corn maze, and it has only grown since then. There are a few new additions this year including inflatable axe throwing and Can Can Wonderland Mini Golf. The festival runs Saturdays and Sundays through October 27 (and October 17 and 18 during MEA). They’re open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Historic drive-in reopens with new name, menu and look
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Historic drive-in reopens with new name, menu and look

The iconic Galaxy Drive-in closed nearly nine years ago. It reopened again in 2020 for a summer and then sat vacant until now. Craft & Crew purchased it in the winter of 2023 and opened Wells Roadside. The space has a whole new look and menu. They’re serving up fresh-cut fries, flavor-blasted soft-serve ice cream and an Oklahoma smash burger made with Wagyu beef. They also serve beer and cocktails on tap. Nothing on the menu is over $10. Wells Roadside will be open year-round, from 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily.

Quilters flock to Chaska for 6-day festival
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Quilters flock to Chaska for 6-day festival

Chaska is the destination for quilters from around the world for the next five days. World-renowned quilter, Gudrun Erla moved to the western Twin Cities from Iceland and started GE Designs. And for the third year she’s hosting GE Fam Fest, a six-day festival with classes, demonstrations and a huge tent sale at the Chaska headquarters. The festival started on Sept. 11 and runs through the Sept. 16.

Debunking myths about pet adoption
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Debunking myths about pet adoption

There are many benefits to adopting animals from shelters despite this, myths about pet adoption persist. Brittany Baumann from the Animal Humane Society joined the FOX 9 Morning News to debunk common misconceptions.

Honeycrisp harvest just days away
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Honeycrisp harvest just days away

Minnesota’s apple season is well underway but there’s still a few more days before the Honeycrisp will be on shelves at The AppleHouse in Victoria. They’re expected to have the first apples this weekend with the full stock coming in early next week. First Kiss, SweeTango and Zestar are available now. The AppleHouse is located 1.5 miles west of the main Arboretum entrance. It’s open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.