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Valleyfair's Fourth of July fireworks show rescheduled to Aug. 31
SHAKOPEE, Minn. — Valleyfair's Fourth of July fireworks show, which was canceled due to flooding, has been rescheduled for the end of summer.The Shakopee amusement park announced Tuesday the show will now take place Aug. 31 during the final weekend of Corn Fest. The fireworks are scheduled to begin at 9 p.m.Flooding from the Minnesota River in late June caused Valleyfair to close its on-site parking and three rides. It also reduced entrance and exit capacity at the park.Corn Fest is the park's celebration of "Minnesota's favorite crop," organizers said. It features special corn concessions, live music, a corn eating contest and more. The festival runs Saturdays and Sundays, plus Labor Day, from Aug. 17 through Sept. 2. Corn Fest and fireworks are included in the park's admission fee. Corn Fest isn't the only major event on the calendar for Valleyfair. In January, the park will host Hockey Day Minnesota
Chickens move to 4040 Regent Avenue North
Eggs and entertainment: Brynn Okeson plans to keep four chickens at 4040 Regent Avenue North, Robbinsdale. Per city code, a person keeping or maintaining more than two chickens must obtain a permit and invite neighbors to a public hearing regarding said permit. The resident needs to follow proper collection and disposal of animal waste, proper storage of food and prevent pest invasion of food spillage and proper supply of water. The police chief, community development director, code enforcement and building official and other city staff approved this permit. At the public hearing, neighbors spoke in favor of the chickens. The council voted unanimously to grant the permit July 16.
Osseo High School grad opens grocery store
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...
15 Top-Rated Animal Shelters & Rescues Around Illinois
Looking to adopt a furry friend? Find the best animal shelters and rescues in the Rockford area, where tons of animals are waiting for their furever homes. It always seems like shelters are overflowing and at full capacity with animals from increased intake and a major decrease in adoptions. Maybe this is a sign that you need to adopt soon (only if you're ready to take on that responsibility)!
Plymouth's Summer Finale, Beaches, Bands & Brews at East Medicine Lake Park
Get ready to cap off your summer in Plymouth style. The city's final Summer Beach Series event, Beaches, Bands & Brews, is hitting East Medicine Lake Park on Friday, Aug. 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. This family-friendly gathering promises a laid-back evening with live tunes, food, and lakefront fun. According to the City of Plymouth, attendees will be treated to the sounds of Sawyer's Dream, described as a "Minneapolis-based all-original vocal harmony Americana band with a 70s style."
‘Most Smiley Dog’ Finds Furever Home After 94 Days at Rockford Shelter
A dog at a Rockford animal shelter got adopted and her "going home" photo is the most precious thing you'll see all week. Every day is another chance for animals to get adopted. For Twila, it took 94 days at Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary to find her "furever home". 'Most...
Unicorn and Llama Races Coming To Minnesota Track In August
We've all heard of horses, dogs and even turtles racing around a track. However, Canterbury Park in Shakopee is going to run a race with an animal you've probably never seen before... a unicorn!. The horse racing track just over an hour from St. Cloud is hosting a Family Day...
New Plush Restaurant Offers ‘Good Vibes’ in Brooklyn Park
If you’re looking for good music, good vibes and fancy cocktails, you’d normally have to go to downtown Minneapolis to experience that kind of atmosphere. But local entrepreneur Anthony Thomas wanted to change that. “The food is good, the ambiance is good, the vibe is good, we love...
A new mural graces side of Dinkytown’s tallest building
A new mural featuring colorful renditions of the flora and fauna present in Dinkytown’s natural surroundings has been painted on the side of the Chateau Student Housing Co-op building. The mural is part of an ongoing effort to revitalize the space between the Chateau and the neighboring Fourth Street...
Is it possible to get too much sun? How can you know what's enough?
MINNEAPOLIS — It's the height of July and primetime in America for swimming, fishing and, in some cases, sunburns. This is the time of year when it's easy to get too much sun. Anyone who has gotten a sunburn knows the unique misery that comes with it."It hurts, it's uncomfortable," poolgoer Kate Olsen said.Even though everyone here more or less knows about the importance of wearing sunscreen, accidents happen. "I really think most people put sunscreen on but they forget to reapply every two hours," Dr. Elizabeth Farhat, a dermatologist with Allina Health, said.Farhat says she has seen plenty of sunburns."Anytime that...
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...
Playground Safety a United Effort in New Hope
There are 15 playgrounds in the City of New Hope, and according to city officials, they’re inspected quite regularly. “We’re very proud of our operations manager and our park maintenance workers, as well, as they’re certified playground safety inspectors,” said City of New Hope Recreation Supervisor Aaron Thelen. “They come around the parks throughout the month, and every month our parks are inspected by our maintenance workers, so they’ll check and see if anything’s missing or broken as well.”
South Minneapolis family starts fundraiser for seizure alert dog for daughter
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Like the parents of any toddler, Lauren Stenzel and Iscar Lugo keep a close eye on their daughter Eloise. But the consequences of leaving their two-and-a-half-year-old girl unsupervised could end up being catastrophic. "You feel so tired because you are working 24/7 taking care of the...
Melody makers wanted for ‘EP Sings!’ competition
Attention singers! A chance to showcase your vocal talents is just around the corner. The 8th annual “Eden Prairie Sings! Amateur Vocal Competition” takes place from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17, at Purgatory Creek Park, 13001 Technology Drive, as part of the city’s Arts in the Park event. Arts in the Park [...]
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