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West African grocery store moves to Robbinsdale
Fresh organic produce, dried plantains, sesame candy, rice, spices, meat, frozen pizza and West African specialty foods: Afrocana Market can be found in Robbinsdale’s Robbin Center near the Eagles Nest Lounge. Today she lives in Fridley, but Moliza Dennis grew up in Liberia, which is in West Africa. At 15, Dennis and her family moved to Minnesota where she graduated from Osseo High School and went to college. Dennis worked in the mental health field for a bit but in 2020 decided to open a...
5 Restaurants Are Now Recognized for the Best Fried Chicken in Minnesota
When I think of fried chicken, I think of my grandma Francis. She’s no longer with us, but she loved getting the family together for Sunday lunch at her farm, and fried chicken was always on the menu. According to Market Research Future, fried chicken is one of the...
Global technology outage continues to impact flights at MSP Airport
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A global technology breakdown continues to impact flights in and out of the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport. On Sunday, several stranded passengers slept on the floor. Time seemed to be at a standstill, and many travelers told FOX 9 they would not be able to go anywhere...
Fosters needed after Minneapolis shelter responds to hoarding cases
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis Animal Care and Control (MACC) is looking for people willing to foster cats or dogs — and these animals' lives depend on it. The Facebook group Friends of MACC posted that the organization impounded 25 cats in a single day in July and anticipates adding another 16 cats due to hoarding cases. Several were adopted, but nine of these cats aren't ready to be placed on the adoption floor due to nervousness.
Reservoir Woods Park Is A Hidden Nature Park In Minnesota Worthy Of A Day Hike
Ramsey County, home of the state capital and fairgrounds, is the smallest, most urban county in the entire state of Minnesota. Roseville, perhaps best known as a regional shopping destination, is the third most populous city in the county. So, imagine my surprise when I found a forested oasis, just south of a major freeway, in the heart of Roseville. Reservoir Woods Park is a true hidden gem, and it may be my favorite new place for a day hike in Minnesota or, at least, in the Twin Cities.
Screening of ‘Purple Rain’ at Target Center to celebrate film’s 40th anniversary
In a special tribute to the iconic film “Purple Rain,” Target Center is gearing up to host a momentous event on July 27. The public is invited to a screening honoring the 40th Anniversary of the movie—released in 1984—with all proceeds benefiting the When Doves Fly Foundation, managed by one of his sisters, Norrine Nelson. The foundation’s noble cause of aiding schools, churches, and other organizations that assist the less fortunate has made it a beacon of hope in the community.
Black Crowes cancel Minnesota Yacht Club appearance set for Friday
MINNEAPOLIS - The Black Crowes have canceled their appearance set for Friday at the inaugural Minnesota Yacht Club festival at Harriet Island in St. Paul. The reason is "illness in the band," according to the fest's post on X on Thursday evening. The veteran Atlanta rockers known for the 1990s...
Secret ice cream spots popping up in the Twin Cities
Ice cream, the staple summer dessert, can be found in your supermarket. The slow-moving truck with the familiar jingle or the ice cream parlor in your neighborhood. But what if there was a speakeasy-style ice cream shop?. Award-winning food writer Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl says three new ice cream scoop shops...
New book explores the life, music of local legend Cornbread Harris
Back in the fall of 2017, author, radio host and music journalist Andrea Swensson published her critically acclaimed debut, “Got to Be Something Here: The Rise of the Minneapolis Sound.” It not only garnered her a Minnesota Book Award but put to rest the spurious notion that there was not a vibrant Black music scene here in the Twin Cities prior to the emergence of Prince and his ultra-talented compatriots at the dawn of the 1980s.
Coon Rapids Invites Community for Open-Air Movie Night at New Soccer Complex Venue
Get ready to trade your couch for a blanket on the grass, because Coon Rapids is serving up a fresh take on movie night with an open-air screening of "Migration," rated PG, with a side of community spirit. The city has thrown a curveball by moving the event to a new venue—the Coon March Soccer Complex located at 1705 - 111th Ave—so don't show up at the old spot or you'll be watching the stars of the literal kind rather than the ones on the big screen, the change marks a shift aimed at accommodating more folks and presumably, more fun.
Two hot chicken chains have opened six Twin Cities restaurants, and more are coming
Two more Nashville-style hot chicken restaurants have opened this summer and there's a good chance the spicy sandwiches are soon coming to a neighborhood near you. State of play: Two chains are continuing their expansions in the Twin Cities: locally based Nashville Coop and Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken. Dave's is franchised locally by the family of former NBA player Kris Humphries. Driving the news: Kris' cousin Alex Humphries told Axios that Dave's will open in Coon Rapids on Aug. 9. The group has also signed a lease for a spot in the North Loop and will open in early 2025, he added.Nashville Coop and its real estate agent have been scouting for sites in Eagan and in the north metro, said CEO Arif Ahmed.By the numbers: Dave's opened its third Twin Cities location in Apple Valley last month, joining outposts in Minnetonka and Highland Park. Nashville Coop opened its Richfield location earlier this month and has restaurants in St. Paul and Stadium Village. Go deeper: Nashville Coop, Dave's Hot Chicken grow quickly in the Twin Cities Editor's note: This story has been corrected to state that Alex Humphries is Kris Humphries' cousin (not his father).
Domestic violence shelter expands to make room for pets
A new pet shelter in Maplewood has a goal that’s different from other animal rescues. Attached to Tubman domestic violence shelter, this home for pets serves people experiencing domestic violence. It’s the first of its kind in the Twin Cities. According to the organization, nearly half of people...
Bob Newhart believed Minneapolis played a pivotal role in his comedy career
MINNEAPOLIS - Bob Newhart, who died Thursday at the age of 94, last played the Twin Cities in 2019 as a headliner at the Minneapolis Comedy Festival. Before his appearance, he spoke to the Star Tribune in a phone interview about how the market here came through for him at a make-or-break time in his career.
Minnesota State Fair transportation options: What you need to know for 2024
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Minnesota State Fair is just around the corner, so now is the time to start planning your transportation and there are plenty of ways to get there. The State Fair offers multiple transportation options, such as express buses, car and bike parking, free...
Pop Up IKEA Store Not Too Far from St. Cloud – Opens TODAY [FRIDAY]
There are those who absolutely love IKEA. To be honest, I have only been in that store one time. And yes, the prices are very good. But you will spend some time putting most things that you buy there together. But that's sometime the price you pay for inexpensive furniture pieces.
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