Prior Lake man brings billiards community together with virtual games
It’s a social game that’s been around barrooms and basements for generations, but now billiards is on a break.
It’s a social game that’s been around barrooms and basements for generations, but now billiards is on a break.
Demand for play sets and pools spikes as Minnesota families look for more entertainment at home
With city playgrounds closed - or at least discouraged - and kids out of school, parents are looking for alternatives. And the businesses providing those alternatives are working to keep up.
With city playgrounds closed - or at least discouraged - and kids out of school, parents are looking for alternatives. And the businesses providing those alternatives are working to keep up.
Increase in calls to Minnesota's domestic violence hotline amid stay-at-home order
Amid the stay-at-home order in Minnesota, there's been an increase in calls to the statewide domestic violence hotline.
Amid the stay-at-home order in Minnesota, there's been an increase in calls to the statewide domestic violence hotline.
South Minneapolis neighborhood sings along to 'You've Got a Friend' amid pandemic
At a time when the entire world is dealing with a pandemic, lyrics and melodies are helping a lot of folks cope, heal and come together.
At a time when the entire world is dealing with a pandemic, lyrics and melodies are helping a lot of folks cope, heal and come together.
Union: 19 cases of COVID-19 at JBS pork plant in Worthington, Minnesota
There are now confirmed cases of COVID-19 at the JBS pork plant in Worthington, Minnesota—the largest pork production plant in the state.
There are now confirmed cases of COVID-19 at the JBS pork plant in Worthington, Minnesota—the largest pork production plant in the state.
Applications open next week for Minneapolis gap funds for housing
In the City of Minneapolis, financial relief is on the way for residents hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the City of Minneapolis, financial relief is on the way for residents hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Masks are now mandatory in parts of the Bay Area
Sonoma County, Marin County, and the city of Fremont have already announced new rules enforcing the use of face coverings in public. Other Bay Area counties are considering similar measures as the shelter in place order is set to expire on May 4.
Sonoma County, Marin County, and the city of Fremont have already announced new rules enforcing the use of face coverings in public. Other Bay Area counties are considering similar measures as the shelter in place order is set to expire on May 4.
Mayo Clinic researching why COVID-19 impacts some patients worse than others
One of the mysteries of COVID-19 is why it strikes some patients harder than others. At Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, researchers are already creating databases to capture the progress of the disease in individual patients.
One of the mysteries of COVID-19 is why it strikes some patients harder than others. At Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, researchers are already creating databases to capture the progress of the disease in individual patients.
Trump-endorsed protest seeks to reopen Minnesota
Several hundred protesters gathered outside Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s home Friday calling for the state to be reopened, but Walz said doing so would be “reckless” in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Several hundred protesters gathered outside Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s home Friday calling for the state to be reopened, but Walz said doing so would be “reckless” in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Brooklyn Park design engineer 3D prints inspiring ear savers for front line workers
After getting inspired by a design she saw online Jazmine Darden started making inspiring ear savers used to secure facemasks featuring inspiring messages.
After getting inspired by a design she saw online Jazmine Darden started making inspiring ear savers used to secure facemasks featuring inspiring messages.
Doctors worry people are avoiding emergency care due to COVID-19 fears as ER visits drop
Minnesota health leaders say coronavirus fears may have some people staying home and avoiding visits to the doctor or hospital when they need treatment.
Minnesota health leaders say coronavirus fears may have some people staying home and avoiding visits to the doctor or hospital when they need treatment.
Dog owner's attempt at grooming pup during isolation a complete fail: 'Wait until the professionals are back'
A woman tried to give her Pomerania a much needed trim and instead wound up with a mini alpaca.
A woman tried to give her Pomerania a much needed trim and instead wound up with a mini alpaca.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: More than 200 deaths due to coronavirus
There are now more than 200 deaths in Wisconsin connected to COVID-19, according to an update Friday from the Wisconsin Department of Human Services.
There are now more than 200 deaths in Wisconsin connected to COVID-19, according to an update Friday from the Wisconsin Department of Human Services.
Minneapolis nonprofit helps isolated seniors stay connected with virtual visits
A college freshman in Minneapolis is finding a way to bring volunteers face to face with senior citizens, who are currently isolated in nursing homes. Within a month of launching, the newly formed nonprofit is expanding across the country.
A college freshman in Minneapolis is finding a way to bring volunteers face to face with senior citizens, who are currently isolated in nursing homes. Within a month of launching, the newly formed nonprofit is expanding across the country.
Still no stimulus check in your bank account? Here's why it may be delayed
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income recipients are expected to receive the payments automatically soon, IRS said
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income recipients are expected to receive the payments automatically soon, IRS said
President Trump tweets: 'LIBERATE MINNESOTA!'
President Donald Trump tweeted "LIBERATE MINNESOTA!" on Friday morning, marking the first time he's weighed in on the coronavirus situation in Minnesota.
President Donald Trump tweeted "LIBERATE MINNESOTA!" on Friday morning, marking the first time he's weighed in on the coronavirus situation in Minnesota.
Wearing gloves at the grocery store won’t necessarily reduce your risk of COVID-19 — Here’s why
Health experts say wearing gloves can give people a false sense of security and make them less careful about other hygiene practices.
Health experts say wearing gloves can give people a false sense of security and make them less careful about other hygiene practices.
Mayo Clinic's singing surgeon drops EP in support of COVID-19 efforts
It's been two years since Dr. Elvis Francois first went viral for his musical abilities. Now the orthopedic surgeon is recording music, and has dropped an EP in support of COVID-19 efforts. We chatted with Dr. Francois on the Buzz about how music has played a role in his life and how healthcare workers are feeling during the epidemic.
It's been two years since Dr. Elvis Francois first went viral for his musical abilities. Now the orthopedic surgeon is recording music, and has dropped an EP in support of COVID-19 efforts. We chatted with Dr. Francois on the Buzz about how music has played a role in his life and how healthcare workers are feeling during the epidemic.
IRS depositing some coronavirus stimulus checks into wrong bank accounts
If you think your check was sent to the wrong account, call your bank and verify it, the IRS says
If you think your check was sent to the wrong account, call your bank and verify it, the IRS says
Georgia restaurant owner sells car to have enough money to pay her employees
A Smyrna restaurant owner has been making great sacrifices to stay open. She even sold her car so she could pay her employees.
A Smyrna restaurant owner has been making great sacrifices to stay open. She even sold her car so she could pay her employees.