Easy exercises to do with your dogs indoors
The Canine Coach joined FOX 9 Good Day to discuss exercises you can do with your dog to keep them moving and entertained indoors during the winter months, including brain games and exercises.
Picking the right obedience class for your pet
The Animal Humane Society and a puppy named Hippo joined FOX 9 to discuss how to pick the right obedience class for your pet.
Don’t trash it, fix it! Hennepin County to offer free Fix-It Clinic this weekend
Household items break all the time, but in an effort to keep those items out of the landfill and help people gain valuable repair skills, Hennepin County offers a Fix-It Clinic once a month. The clinic is free and open to the public. People can bring in anything that they can carry for fixing from snow blowers to lamps and coats or dog toys that need mending. The volunteers will not only do their best to fix the item, but they’ll also walk the person through the process in hopes they gain the confidence to do some fixing on their own in their home. The next clinic is Saturday January 14th at the Southdale Library. It will run from noon to 4pm, but the cutoff for items is 3:30pm. February’s clinic will take place at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis on Sunday the 12th.
Winter gardening checklist to prep for spring: Garden Guy
FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K joined FOX 9 Good Day on Tuesday to share his winter gardening checklist so your yard can be prepared for spring.
Popular Twin Cities summer camp open for winter fun
Camp Fire Minnesota, a place known for its summer camps, is leaning into winter. The camp is on 103 acres of land right on the shores of Lake Minnewashta. They’ve partnered with Entourage Events Group to create a winter activities hub. Groups can book a variety of winter experiences like snow shoeing, sled dog rides, ice fishing, fat tire biking and even sauna experiences. To book an experience, visit the Camp Fire Minnesota website.
Tips for winter coat shopping
Winter in Minnesota can be magical, but let's be honest — it can also be downright cold. And what you wear outside is important. When it comes to coats, some reach for stylish options, while others go for warmth. But can you have the best of both worlds? Linsey Griffin, an assistant professor at the University of Minnesota's College of Design, joined FOX 9 Good Day to share some tips for the next time you need to brave the elements.
Pet hacks from Dr. Eric Ruhland
Dr. Eric Ruhland from St. Paul Pet Hospital joins FOX 9 Good Day to share some pet hacks to make life with your pet a little bit easier.
Dress for Success launches mobile confidence center
Dress for Success Twin Cities is taking their non-profit on the road. This winter, they launched their mobile confidence center called "The Success Express". The converted RV offers clothing resources and meeting areas for job coaching services giving women the resources they need to find and maintain employment.
New supper club opens in Shakopee with themed basement bar
What’s old is new again in the dining industry. Supper Clubs are popping up all over the Twin Cities. The newest addition is in Shakopee, in the former Dangerfield’s space. While the main floor of Shakopee House gives off 1920’s glam, the basement offers something quite unexpected. The Rum Row Tiki Bar is all about escapism. At the same time, it’s an ode to the restaurants past. During renovations, the team discovered a suitcase in the walls. Inside were post cards, bottles of rum and drink recipes. The restaurant owner was able to figure out who’s briefcase it was and even spoke with his family. He was a rum-runner during prohibition who had dreams of opening is own bar. They’ve done it for him in the basement of Shakopee House. The restaurant is open Tuesday through Sunday.
Ice maze opens in Eagan as part of Winter Skolstice event
A half-mile ice maze has opened at Viking Lakes in Eagan for "Winter Skolstice," an winter event with a warming house, curling and pond hockey. The maze will be open through Feb. 19.
Creating the perfect birdseed blend
FOX 9's Garden Guy Dale K visits a birdseed mill in Delano called JRK Seed to see what goes into the perfect birdseed blend.
Best in Show: Land O'Lakes Kennel Club Dog Show this weekend
More than 1,600 of the country’s top dogs are in St. Paul for the Land O’Lakes Kennel Club Dog Show. 197 breeds will be featured, including puppies who will take part in a ‘Puppy Party’ on Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning. The show takes place at the RiverCentre Jan. 5-8. Tickets can be purchased at the door or ahead of time on Ticketmaster’s website.
Windshield wipers up or down in a snow storm?
FOX 9's Cody Matz shares what's best: windshield wipers up or down during a snow storm.
Trendy house plants to add to your home
FOX 9 Good Day Garden Guy Dale K shares the plants that are trending for 2023. The trending plants include easy to care plants like snake plants, ponytail palms and spider plants; plants with yellow hues; and more.
What to do in the Twin Cities for New Year's Eve: KDWB's E. White shares his ideas
KDWB's E. White joined FOX 9 Morning News to share ideas for things to do for New Year's Eve this weekend. From casino night to a sauna party, there's plenty going on for the holiday weekend.
Brand new ice attraction opens at Delano winery
One of the largest ice attractions in the state is now open at a winery in Delano just west of the metro. Fountain Hill Winery teamed up with The Ice Palace, a company based in Idaho, to open the winter experience. Production on the nearly 2 acre site started in November. It will continue to grow and more features will be added throughout the winter. The palace has a bridge, tunnels, slides, towers and fire pits. There also food trucks on site, authentic brick-oven pizza and wine available in the Fountain Hill tasting room. The winery and ice palace are open Tuesday through Saturday.
Wedding trends for 2023
While trends come and go, it always pays to browse around — especially when it comes to weddings. Here's a look at what's trending for weddings in 2023.
Easy ways to focus on sustainability in 2023
As we get ready to turn the calendar to the new year, more people are setting goals to cut down on their waste overall. Sustainability has become a big focus for many Americans in the last decade. Author Lori Myren-Manbeck, a local sustainability expert, joined FOX 9 Good Day to share some easy ways we can all cut back on how much we throw out.
Holiday recycling tips: What can actually be recycled
Between gift wrap and discarded items, the holiday season results in an extra 25 million tons of garbage. Some of that will go to local recycling facilities, but not everything that ends up there can actually be recycled.
Lizz Winstead's comedy purge of 2022
Twin Cities comedian and co-creator of "The Daily Show" Lizz Winstead joined FOX 9 Good Day on Dec. 27 to discuss her comedy purge of 2022, which is called "Badmen and some crappy women." It's being held at The Parkway Theater.