Bloomington police officers give silent salute at home of retired commander who passed away

When a retired commander from the Bloomington Police Department unexpectedly passed away from a heart attack, his brothers and sisters in the police force showed up in his honor.

Minnesota food companies join forces to feed health care workers 'Hero Snack Packs'

In an effort to give back to health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of local food companies have joined forces to make what they call "Hero Snack Packs."

Edina, Minnesota family selling 'Thank U' signs to give back to heroes of COVID-19 pandemic

Armed with stress and sidewalk chalk, a family in Edina, Minnesota has found a unique way to recognize the many heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, their idea has exploded into a large effort stretching across hundreds of yards and more than half a dozen states. 

FOX 9 Positive Moments: Photos and videos that made us smile on April 2

Please email your videos and pictures to fox9news@foxtv.com. Your clip might air to help brighten up our newscasts during the COVID-19 crisis.

Wisconsin school therapy dog connects with students through Facebook amid closures

Educators are facing all sorts of obstacles when it comes to distance learning, but a Wisconsin special education teacher is finding ways for her students to connect with her therapy dog Frannie. 

Minnesota nurse heads to New York City to answer call for help

Health professionals from across the country are now heading to New York City to join the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Among them is a nurse from Minnesota.

St. Joseph's Hospital staff write encouraging messages on windows

It's a trying time for health care workers, but staff at St. Joseph's Hospital in St. Paul are sharing messages of positivity amid the COVID-19 crisis.

9-year-old's gymnastics team surprises her with birthday car parade

Paige’s 9th birthday party was cancelled and she missed out on spring break this year, but her gymnastics team wouldn’t let her birthday go unnoticed.

Love Your Melon donates 50,000 masks to children's hospitals amid COVID-19 pandemic

Love Your Melon, a Minnesota-based company that creates hats for children battling cancer, is now making fabric face masks to help patients and their families stay protected from COVID-19.

Stuck in isolation at hospital, supporters hold parade for Minnesota girl fighting cancer

The young girl whose cancer battle has been an inspiration for the Golden Gophers saw some incredible support this week while she is stuck in isolation at the hospital.