Low-cost vet care through AHS
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Low-cost vet care through AHS

The Animal Humane Society's largest fundraiser of the year is coming up on May 3rd. The Walk for Animals helps with AHS's mission to help animals in need. It also helps them with programs including low-cost vet care services. Dr. Graham Brayshaw joined the FOX 9 Morning News to chat about the programming and the upcoming walk.

U of M Dance team heading to World Championships
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U of M Dance team heading to World Championships

The winningest college dance team in the country, is hoping to add more medals to its collection. The University of Minnesota dance team is representing the United States at this weekends’ ICU World Championships in Orlando. They’ll be competing in the pom and jazz category. The team won a national championship with its pom routine earlier this year and will perform it once again with new uniforms. They’ll be debuting a new jazz routine to Eminem’s song, Lose Yourself. The event will stream on Olympics.com and takes place April 23rd through the 25th.

Thousands of ladybugs released at MOA
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Thousands of ladybugs released at MOA

The Mall of America is celebrating Earth Day by adding some helpful bugs to their environment. 144,000 ladybugs are being set free into the plants within the theme park to serve as a natural pesticide. Garden Guy Dale K. stopped by the mall to see how they're helping the plants thrive.

Treasure Island Casino hosting playoff watch parties
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Treasure Island Casino hosting playoff watch parties

Treasure Island Casino is hosting two watch parties Tuesday night as the Minnesota Wild and the Timberwolves continue their playoff run. Both watch parties feature live game broadcasts, complimentary food, drink specials and prize giveaways.

Kitten found after fire adopted by rescuer
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Kitten found after fire adopted by rescuer

The kitten was found in a field in Coon Rapids as first responders were responding to a grass fire at a homeless encampment. Coon Rapids Community Officer Eric Prindle brought the kitten to the Animal Humane Society in Coon Rapids were veterinarians weren’t sure if he would survive his injuries. Officer Prindle felt such a strong connection with the kitten, named JJ, he decided to adopt the cat after his original owner decided she could not properly care for his injuries.

Temporary pet housing through AHS
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Temporary pet housing through AHS

Ahead of the Walk For Animals, the Animal Humane Society joined Fox 9 Good Day to chat about one of their important programs. AHS offers temporary pet housing for those in short-term crisis. Temporary pet housing helps individuals experiencing extended hospital stays, a sudden change in their living situation, family emergencies, and more.

Children's Theatre sexual abuse survivors share stories in film
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Children's Theatre sexual abuse survivors share stories in film

A film documenting sexual abuse in the 70s and 80s at The Children's Theatre Company is making its film debut in Minneapolis. Magic & Monsters features stories of survivors breaking their silence. The film is directed by Norah Shapiro. It's being shown as part of the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival.