Game day for NASA: the plan to touch down on an asteroid, grab a sample and fly home
NASA has a big mission in front of it, snagging a sample from an asteroid. NASA Scientist Jason Dworkin joined the Buzz with more on the ambitious plan to grab a sample and fly it home.
NASA has a big mission in front of it, snagging a sample from an asteroid. NASA Scientist Jason Dworkin joined the Buzz with more on the ambitious plan to grab a sample and fly it home.
Cookie Cart celebrating with gourmet meals and virtual Chefs' Dinner
For more than 30 years Cookie Cart has helped employ and empower teens, all while baking cookies. This weekend they're holding their 12th annual Cookie Cart Chefs' Dinner. Co-founder Pat Weber joined the Buzz to chat about how everyone can support Cookie Cart during their virtual program.
For more than 30 years Cookie Cart has helped employ and empower teens, all while baking cookies. This weekend they're holding their 12th annual Cookie Cart Chefs' Dinner. Co-founder Pat Weber joined the Buzz to chat about how everyone can support Cookie Cart during their virtual program.
Fall flavors with a helping of nutrition from Omaur Bliss
It's time to get cozy as we welcome a few inches of snow! Fitness guru Omaur Bliss stopped by the Buzz with healthy recipe ideas to embrace fall flavors. From roasted spaghetti squash to veggie chili, he's ready to make your next meal taste great. Spaghetti squash and veggie chili
It's time to get cozy as we welcome a few inches of snow! Fitness guru Omaur Bliss stopped by the Buzz with healthy recipe ideas to embrace fall flavors. From roasted spaghetti squash to veggie chili, he's ready to make your next meal taste great. Spaghetti squash and veggie chili
Bringing back live music to the Twin Cities
The A440 FEST kicks off this week, featuring live and virtual performances full of Twin Cities talent. Local favorite Jill Mikelson joined the Buzz to chat about the lineup and how you can watch.
The A440 FEST kicks off this week, featuring live and virtual performances full of Twin Cities talent. Local favorite Jill Mikelson joined the Buzz to chat about the lineup and how you can watch.
Helping everyone see themselves in the pages of a book
Little Free Library is launching a new program "Read in Color" that aims to encourage people to share diverse books in their free neighborhood libraries. Executive director Greig Metzger joined the Buzz with more on how the initiative will work and how you can get involved.
Little Free Library is launching a new program "Read in Color" that aims to encourage people to share diverse books in their free neighborhood libraries. Executive director Greig Metzger joined the Buzz with more on how the initiative will work and how you can get involved.
New Chanhassen gym focuses on stretching
One of the biggest fitness trends for 2020 is limbering up with a trained flexologist. Stretching labs are popping up all over the country and in the Twin Cities. StretchLab Chanhassen opened up last week and already has 200 members. The lab puts the emphasis on something most people skip, the post-workout recovery.
One of the biggest fitness trends for 2020 is limbering up with a trained flexologist. Stretching labs are popping up all over the country and in the Twin Cities. StretchLab Chanhassen opened up last week and already has 200 members. The lab puts the emphasis on something most people skip, the post-workout recovery.
Psycho Suzi?s trading in tiki torches for holiday lights
Tis the season for transformation, and that?s the best way to describe what?s happening at Minneapolis tiki bar, Psycho Suzi?s. They?re embracing the chill in the air and going all in on the holidays. They?ve opened ?Mary?s Christmas Palace? for the season. Almost every surface of the restaurant is covered in holiday decor and that goes for the patio as well. They?ve even changed up their menus adding plenty of holiday cheer to their booze and bites. Psycho Suzi?s is open Thursday to Sunday.
Tis the season for transformation, and that?s the best way to describe what?s happening at Minneapolis tiki bar, Psycho Suzi?s. They?re embracing the chill in the air and going all in on the holidays. They?ve opened ?Mary?s Christmas Palace? for the season. Almost every surface of the restaurant is covered in holiday decor and that goes for the patio as well. They?ve even changed up their menus adding plenty of holiday cheer to their booze and bites. Psycho Suzi?s is open Thursday to Sunday.
Bell Museum unveils planetarium show that takes you inside the brain
The Bell Museum has created a groundbreaking new show for the planetarium and it has nothing to do with outer space. Instead, this show takes you inside one of the body's most important organs; the brain. Mysteries of the Brain is recommended for elementary and middle school age students. The immersive, animated adventure follows a curious girl and her crow companion. The content was created over a span of two years with help from science advisors at the University of Minnesota. The museum is open Thursday to Sunday from 10am to 3pm. Visitors must get timed-tickets in advance of their visit. Check out https://www.bellmuseum.umn.edu/ for more information.
The Bell Museum has created a groundbreaking new show for the planetarium and it has nothing to do with outer space. Instead, this show takes you inside one of the body's most important organs; the brain. Mysteries of the Brain is recommended for elementary and middle school age students. The immersive, animated adventure follows a curious girl and her crow companion. The content was created over a span of two years with help from science advisors at the University of Minnesota. The museum is open Thursday to Sunday from 10am to 3pm. Visitors must get timed-tickets in advance of their visit. Check out https://www.bellmuseum.umn.edu/ for more information.
Decorating for fall on a budget: 3 easy tips to transform your home
There's no reason to spend big bucks on fall decor. Angie Felt from Adventures of Ang stopped by the Buzz with three easy tips to transform your home, without spending a ton of cash. Learn more on her blog, adventuresofang.com
There's no reason to spend big bucks on fall decor. Angie Felt from Adventures of Ang stopped by the Buzz with three easy tips to transform your home, without spending a ton of cash. Learn more on her blog, adventuresofang.com
Drive-in haunted attraction coming to Roseville Center
Last year, Rosedale Center brought the haunted house experience to the mall, specifically the space that used to be a Herberger?s department store. This year, they're improvising again with a drive-in haunted attraction that's even caught the eye of the New York Times. The new terrifying socially-distanced experience is called ?The Deadly Drive-in? and it's not for the faint of heart or those under 14. It?s created by Flip Phone Events. At last check the event was almost sold out.
Last year, Rosedale Center brought the haunted house experience to the mall, specifically the space that used to be a Herberger?s department store. This year, they're improvising again with a drive-in haunted attraction that's even caught the eye of the New York Times. The new terrifying socially-distanced experience is called ?The Deadly Drive-in? and it's not for the faint of heart or those under 14. It?s created by Flip Phone Events. At last check the event was almost sold out.
Taking center stage online: Beloved "Corduroy" makes its virtual debut at CTC
The Children's Theatre Company is bringing the joy of live theater to your living room, debuting the beloved classic "Corduroy" online. Actor Reed Sigmund joined the Buzz with more on the virtual show and what it's like watching live theater on your own screen.
The Children's Theatre Company is bringing the joy of live theater to your living room, debuting the beloved classic "Corduroy" online. Actor Reed Sigmund joined the Buzz with more on the virtual show and what it's like watching live theater on your own screen.
Celebrating our differences -- new book takes on bullying
October is anti-bullying month, and the experts at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare are taking on the issue with a new book, "It's Okay to Ask". Dr. Madeleine Gagnon joined the Buzz with more on the new book and also tips for families who are dealing with bullying.
October is anti-bullying month, and the experts at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare are taking on the issue with a new book, "It's Okay to Ask". Dr. Madeleine Gagnon joined the Buzz with more on the new book and also tips for families who are dealing with bullying.
Ronald McDonald House forges on with their mission as pandemic forces changes
Every person, business and organization has had to make changes over these last few months, and the Ronald McDonald House is no different. But they can?t just close up shop. Kelly O'Connell shows us how the hard-working staff are helping families under some very challenging circumstances.
Every person, business and organization has had to make changes over these last few months, and the Ronald McDonald House is no different. But they can?t just close up shop. Kelly O'Connell shows us how the hard-working staff are helping families under some very challenging circumstances.
MIA's podcast uncovers unique stories about its collection
The Minneapolis Institute of Art has an expansive collection of 90,000 items, and each item has its own unique story. One way to explore these stories is through MIA?s podcast, The Object. Each episode focuses on the surprising history behind a single item in the collection. Host and writer of the podcast, Tim Gehring joined us to discuss some of his favorite episodes.
The Minneapolis Institute of Art has an expansive collection of 90,000 items, and each item has its own unique story. One way to explore these stories is through MIA?s podcast, The Object. Each episode focuses on the surprising history behind a single item in the collection. Host and writer of the podcast, Tim Gehring joined us to discuss some of his favorite episodes.
Give us all the butternut squash! Chef Marshall stops by with recipes for fall
The autumn season is here, and so are the seasonal flavors like apples, spices, and squashes. Chef Marshall O'Brien joined the Buzz with two recipes perfect for fall, including a Tumeric chicken with butternut squash and also baked apple pretzel boats.
The autumn season is here, and so are the seasonal flavors like apples, spices, and squashes. Chef Marshall O'Brien joined the Buzz with two recipes perfect for fall, including a Tumeric chicken with butternut squash and also baked apple pretzel boats.
Minnesota widow shares her story in hopes of helping others navigating the world of cancer
Rachel Engstrom's new book, "Wife, Widow, Now What?: How I Navigated the Cancer World and How You Can, Too" is part memoir, part self-help book. Rachel joined the Buzz to talk about her journey and how the book aims to support those who may be able to learn from her experiences.
Rachel Engstrom's new book, "Wife, Widow, Now What?: How I Navigated the Cancer World and How You Can, Too" is part memoir, part self-help book. Rachel joined the Buzz to talk about her journey and how the book aims to support those who may be able to learn from her experiences.
Book details heartbreaking moments from Minnesota sports
A new book, History of Heartbreak, details heartbreaking moments from Minnesota sports.
A new book, History of Heartbreak, details heartbreaking moments from Minnesota sports.
Artisan Home Tour opens the doors to exquisite Twin Cities homes
The Artisan Home Tour, which typically takes place in June, will instead start up this weekend. It gives people the chance to step inside 14 notable new homes designed by some of the area?s most talented builders and 8 renovated homes. With COVID-19 restrictions in place, you can walk through them and get ideas for your own dream home. It runs for three weekends in October. Ticket info can be found at ArtisanHomeTour.org and a portion of the proceeds benefits the nonprofit, Housing First Minnesota Foundation.
The Artisan Home Tour, which typically takes place in June, will instead start up this weekend. It gives people the chance to step inside 14 notable new homes designed by some of the area?s most talented builders and 8 renovated homes. With COVID-19 restrictions in place, you can walk through them and get ideas for your own dream home. It runs for three weekends in October. Ticket info can be found at ArtisanHomeTour.org and a portion of the proceeds benefits the nonprofit, Housing First Minnesota Foundation.
Three-time cancer survivor on what makes Light the Night so special
This Sunday's Light the Night event is going virtual. Ahead of the event, three-time cancer survivor Peter Pearson joined the Buzz with more on his miraculous story and how the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is supporting those with blood cancer.
This Sunday's Light the Night event is going virtual. Ahead of the event, three-time cancer survivor Peter Pearson joined the Buzz with more on his miraculous story and how the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is supporting those with blood cancer.
Bring Oktoberfest to your kitchen: Easy pretzel bite and Black Forest Cake recipes
Add some Oktoberfest flavor to your next cooking adventure. Mary Matthews from Way Cool Cooking School joined the Buzz with recipes ready for the entire family to enjoy this fall.
Add some Oktoberfest flavor to your next cooking adventure. Mary Matthews from Way Cool Cooking School joined the Buzz with recipes ready for the entire family to enjoy this fall.