Lutefisk dinners draw big attention in MN, ND

This time of year, lutefisk dinners are a popular destination for those with Scandinavian heritage in the Midwest. Dan Haglund, of Sons of Norway, joined FOX 9 All Day to chat about a recent lutefisk dinner in the Fargo-Moorhead area.

Christkindl Market coming to Minneapolis

A German-style market inspired by Chicago’s Christkindl Market is coming to Minneapolis this winter. FOX 9’s Se Kwon has more on the holiday festivities.

Largest collection of nesting dolls in US at a Mpls museum

A collection of dolls is bringing steady crowds to The Museum of Russian Art. The ‘A Thousand Nesting Dolls’ exhibition will be on display through March 9. The show includes some of the earliest dolls ever created and shows the craft as it developed over the years with a large variety of styles and themes. The museum is located at 5500 Stevens Ave. in Minneapolis. It’s open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Shimmering pumpkin patch opens in Minneapolis

A pumpkin patch in the Seward neighborhood of Minneapolis is selling pumpkins that last forever, if you handle them with care. The Glass Pumpkin Patch event will be held at the FOCI Minnesota Center for Glass Arts Oct. 12-13 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be hundreds of pumpkins for sale, as well as demonstrations and opportunities to create your pumpkin color scheme. To learn more, visit www.mnglassart.org.

Surly preps for Darkness Day, adds Halloween pop-up

Surly Brewing goes all out every year to release its unique imperial stout, Darkness. Darkness Day is a free all-day party on Saturday, Oct. 5, starting at 11 a.m. and ending just before midnight. The event includes live music of the punk and metal genres, live tattooing, and timed taps all day long. Surly has transformed the pizza restaurant upstairs into the Sinister Circus, an October pop-up with fun menu additions and plenty of spooky décor.

2024 Twin Cities Marathon this weekend

Thousands of runners are set to hit the pavement this weekend for the Twin Cities Marathon. FOX 9’s Se Kwon is at the Saint Paul RiverCentre with more.

Minnesota Zoo's Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular returns

While the animals at the Minnesota Zoo snooze, thousands of glowing jack-o-lanterns will bring visitors to walk the pumpkin trail. A total of 5,000 pumpkins are stacked from the treetops to the the trail floor and more than 100 are intricately carved by artists. The event runs from Sept. 28 through Nov. 2.