Caitlin Clark effect: MN man thanks basketball star
The Caitlin Clark effect: A Minnesota doctor, who is a father of two daughters, wrote a thank you note to the basketball star. FOX 9's Kelly O'Connell has the story.
AHS teaches kids about pet body language
Do your kids know how to read a pet's body language? Sometimes the cues can be hard to pick up on if a dog or cat is feeling anxious or overwhelmed. The team at the Animal Humane Society teamed up with local dog treat company "Must Be Ruff" to host a presentation for kids at Weaver Lake Elementary School in Maple Grove.
FOX 9 Coffee Break at Tapestry Coffee
FOX 9's Alix Kendall is at Tapestry Coffee chatting with viewers.
Portable saunas from Firefly Sauna
Firefly Sauna stopped by FOX 9's Good Day to show off their different portable sauna designs.
Officer Ryan Sheak speaks about Burnsville shooting
White Bear Lake Officer Ryan Sheak, who was injured in a shooting, chats about the Guns-N-Hoses Charity Hockey Game and the Burnsville shooting that left three first responders dead. FOX 9's Se Kwon has the story.
Burnsville shooting: Collecting donations for families
The radio station K102 collected donations and cards for the families of the first responders killed in a shooting in Burnsville. FOX 9's Kelly O'Connell chats with radio host Chris Carr about the event.
Bus driver appreciation day in Minnesota
Wednesday marks bus driver appreciation day in Minnesota. FOX 9's Se Kwon has the details.
FOX 9 Coffee Break at Nina's Coffee Cafe
FOX 9 was live from Nina's Coffee Cafe in St. Paul, and the local coffee shop is named after quite the character.
Roller skating interest peaks after Super Bowl
One of the most talked-about parts of Usher's Super Bowl show may have you wanting to lace up your old skates. Usher and his back-up dancers performed in roller skates, which were made by a Minnesota-based company. In the days since, interest in skating and dance skating has been surging. James Adams and Aaron Hayes from "Twin Cities Skaters" joined FOX 9 Good Day to talk about how their events work.
Nation's Best History Museum Mpls nominee
The Mill City Museum in Minneapolis is asking for the public’s support to take the top spot in an online contest to win the title of Nation’s Best History Museum. After coming in fourth place last year in the contest, museum director Dave Stevens is hoping to gather enough votes to take the top spot. Voting ends Monday, Feb. 12th at 11 a.m. CT time. You can vote here: https://www.mnhs.org/millcity
Rusty is FOX 9's pick of the litter
Meet this week's pick of the litter from the Minnesota Animal Humane Society. This is "Rusty." He is a 5-year-old Australian Shepard miniature mix. AHS says he is a curious and laid-back dog who loves people. He is looking for a family that will help him continue working on his manners. He needs to go to a home without other dogs. "Rusty" is available at the Coon Rapids location. To learn more about him and other available animals head over to Animal Humane Society website.
Alice in Wonderland at CTC
The Children's Theatre Company is bringing Alice in Wonderland back to the stage. Shows run from February 13- March 31st.
Matt's Bar co-owner talks legendary Jucy Lucy burger
Paul Rees, the co-owner of Matt's Bar, joined FOX 9 Good Day to chat about the legendary Jucy Lucy burger.
World’s Toughest Rodeo in St. Paul
The CINCH World's Toughest Rodeo is in Saint Paul this weekend and local cowboys are competing for a spot in the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. FOX 9's Leah Beno sits down with the production manager to talk about the event.
Tips for finding thrift store treasures
Thrifting is becoming more popular than ever these days as people look for furniture, paintings and more. One woman is sharing her knowledge of thrifting, including what to buy with everyone! Virginia Chamlee is the author of a book titled 'Big Thrift Energy'. She joined FOX 9 Good Day with some thrift shopping advice.
Co-parenting tips
Author Alysha Price provides tips for parents going through a divorce.
Vietnamese New Year celebrations this weekend
Join the Vietnamese Community of MN at the Burnsville Mall on January 27 & 28 for the Tet Nguyen Dan New Year Festival! Admission is free and the event will feature a lion dance, cultural performances, live singing and band, food and gift vendors, face paining for children, and more!
Work meeting etiquette
The pandemic certainly changed the way many co-workers collaborate. Whether it's in person, virtual or hybrid there are probably those little things that drive you nuts. Etiquette expert Juliet Mitchell joined Fox 9 Good Day to share advice.
Night 2 Shine Fundraiser for cancer research
Fox 9 has followed the journey of local teen Megan Wagner for several years now. She's celebrating 3 1/2 years of being cancer-free. Several years ago, Megan and her family launched Reading 4 Research, a way to raise money for pediatric cancer research. Coming up on Saturday March 9th they're hosting a fundraiser called Night 2 Shine at Forgotten Star Brewing. Megan and her mom Andrea joined the FOX 9 Morning news to talk about the fundraiser.
Ice Bar 101: How are they built?
It took awhile for us to get there this winter, but temperatures are finally frigid enough for ice bar season. FOX 9 Good Day sent Stephanie March from Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine to Apple Valley to see how they're crafting a "cool" creation with some fun drinks to warm you up over the next couple of months.