Children's Theatre Company transforming popular summer camps into virtual academy
It's one of the most popular summer camps in the Twin Cities, and this year CTC is pivoting from in-person camps to a virtual academy. Education Director Ellie McKay joined the Morning Buzz to chat about what kids should expect.
It's one of the most popular summer camps in the Twin Cities, and this year CTC is pivoting from in-person camps to a virtual academy. Education Director Ellie McKay joined the Morning Buzz to chat about what kids should expect.
Malaysian woman, born without arms, sews PPE with feet
A Malaysian woman born without arms has been sewing personal protective equipment for frontline workers battling the coronavirus pandemic.
A Malaysian woman born without arms has been sewing personal protective equipment for frontline workers battling the coronavirus pandemic.
South Jersey gym reopens in defiance of governor's order, owners cited
Police in Camden County told the owners of a New Jersey gym that reopened this morning that they were “formally” in violation of the state’s shutdown order before telling them to "have a good day."
Police in Camden County told the owners of a New Jersey gym that reopened this morning that they were “formally” in violation of the state’s shutdown order before telling them to "have a good day."
Stillwater considering proposal to let restaurants expand patios, create 'refreshment' zones
A new City of Stillwater proposal would allow restaurants to use parking lots and street parking spaces to create new patio seating for customers in the anticipation that a June 1 reopening will likely come with occupancy restrictions.
A new City of Stillwater proposal would allow restaurants to use parking lots and street parking spaces to create new patio seating for customers in the anticipation that a June 1 reopening will likely come with occupancy restrictions.
Hell's Kitchen says keeping restaurant closed is best for business while others push to reopen
As restaurants across Minnesota try to navigate uncharted territory and make plans for reopening, Hell's Kitchen in Minneapolis will remain closed in an effort to save money and ensure that they can pay employees once it does reopen.
As restaurants across Minnesota try to navigate uncharted territory and make plans for reopening, Hell's Kitchen in Minneapolis will remain closed in an effort to save money and ensure that they can pay employees once it does reopen.
Young drivers eager to take road exams as Minnesota begins to reopen
As Minnesota begins to reopen, young drivers across the state are eager to take their road exams.
As Minnesota begins to reopen, young drivers across the state are eager to take their road exams.
Some Minnesota businesses return as stay-at-home restrictions expire
For the first time in months, retailers in Minnesota were allowed to reopen doors to customers at half capacity.
For the first time in months, retailers in Minnesota were allowed to reopen doors to customers at half capacity.
Most survive hospitalization with COVID-19, odds worse for ventilation
The majority of those being hospitalized with COVID-19 are surviving, but that success is not translating to more seriously ill patients placed on ventilators, according to statistics released by the Minnesota Department of Health.
The majority of those being hospitalized with COVID-19 are surviving, but that success is not translating to more seriously ill patients placed on ventilators, according to statistics released by the Minnesota Department of Health.
Quarantine Axe Throwing League gains momentum across Minnesota
Last month, FOX 9 told you about the Quarantine Axe Throwing League. What started as an invitation thrown out to others around the world has really stuck.
Last month, FOX 9 told you about the Quarantine Axe Throwing League. What started as an invitation thrown out to others around the world has really stuck.
'Stay Safe MN' order: What is now allowed, what can reopen and what must stay closed
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz let the state’s previous stay-at-home order expire Sunday and it has been replaced with a new order, dubbed "Stay Safe MN", that will allow more flexibility and social interaction amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz let the state’s previous stay-at-home order expire Sunday and it has been replaced with a new order, dubbed "Stay Safe MN", that will allow more flexibility and social interaction amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shady's bar owner backs down from plans to reopen against Minnesota governor's executive orders
A bar owner in Stearns County is backing down from his plans to reopen the six establishments he owns in the area against the governor’s Stay Safe MN executive order.
A bar owner in Stearns County is backing down from his plans to reopen the six establishments he owns in the area against the governor’s Stay Safe MN executive order.
Mystic Lake, Little Six casinos to reopen next week
Mystic Lake and Little Six casinos in Prior Lake, Minnesota will be reopening next week, according to the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community leaders.
Mystic Lake and Little Six casinos in Prior Lake, Minnesota will be reopening next week, according to the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community leaders.
Authorities report 30% increase in tips about online crimes involving children
Officials said that over the last two months, they've seen an increase in tips about suspected criminal online activity involving children.
Officials said that over the last two months, they've seen an increase in tips about suspected criminal online activity involving children.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: Milwaukee County has more than half of state's deaths
Milwaukee County has the highest number of cases and deaths in Wisconsin, while Brown County has the highest infection rate of COVID-19 infections, according to the Department of Health Services.
Milwaukee County has the highest number of cases and deaths in Wisconsin, while Brown County has the highest infection rate of COVID-19 infections, according to the Department of Health Services.
‘I’ve never felt so unsafe’: American Airlines passenger shares video of 'overcrowded' plane
A recent video on Twitter depicting a packed American Airlines flight might lead some to believe it was filmed before the coronavirus pandemic. But the video was taken on a May 17 flight by a passenger who said she “never felt so unsafe,” in her life.
A recent video on Twitter depicting a packed American Airlines flight might lead some to believe it was filmed before the coronavirus pandemic. But the video was taken on a May 17 flight by a passenger who said she “never felt so unsafe,” in her life.
Tech-assisted COVID-19 tracking is having some issues
Harnessing today's technology to the task of fighting the coronavirus pandemic is turning out to be more complicated than it first appeared.
Harnessing today's technology to the task of fighting the coronavirus pandemic is turning out to be more complicated than it first appeared.
Police: Man angry about virus closure attacks 2 with machete
Police say a Nashville couple were in critical care after a man attacked them with a machete because he was angry about shutdowns that were taking place during the coronavirus pandemic.
Police say a Nashville couple were in critical care after a man attacked them with a machete because he was angry about shutdowns that were taking place during the coronavirus pandemic.
Priest uses squirt gun to shoot holy water and maintain social distancing
A priest in Detroit has been using a squirt gun to dispense holy water and maintain social distancing.
A priest in Detroit has been using a squirt gun to dispense holy water and maintain social distancing.
COVID-19 in Minnesota: 9 new deaths reported Monday, lowest number in two weeks
Minnesota recorded nine new deaths from COVID-19 Monday, the lowest number in two weeks, as the state's death toll from the disease rose to 731, according to the latest data from the Minnesota Department of Health.
Minnesota recorded nine new deaths from COVID-19 Monday, the lowest number in two weeks, as the state's death toll from the disease rose to 731, according to the latest data from the Minnesota Department of Health.
Moderna finds neutralizing antibodies in Phase 1 trial of COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna, a pharmaceutical company racing to develop a vaccine for COVID-19, found promising results in Phase 1 of its drug trial.
Moderna, a pharmaceutical company racing to develop a vaccine for COVID-19, found promising results in Phase 1 of its drug trial.