Impress mom with breakfast in bed this Mother's Day (but make it easy on yourself with this one-pot recipe)
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Kick off Mother's Day on the right foot by making mom breakfast in bed! But there's no reason to make it complicated. Chef Marshall O'Brien stopped by the Buzz with a one-pot recipe sure to please mom's palate.

Lynx standout and WNBA Rookie of the Year Napheesa Collier starts her own book club
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With the upcoming season in limbo, Minnesota Lynx standout Napheesa Collier has started her own book club on Instagram. The 2019 WNBA Rookie of the Year joined the Morning Buzz to chat about the first book, and her training regime amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bringing the big top to you! Circus Juventas planning virtual celebration in honor of 25th anniversary
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A Minnesota mainstay Circus Juventas is turning 25 this year. To celebrate they're holding a virtual bash on Saturday, May 9th on World Circus Day. Assistant artistic director Rachel Butler Norris joined the Morning Buzz to talk about what they have planned for online audiences, and she also showed off her talents... walking live on a wire!

Still need a gift for mom? Local makers want to help this Mother's Day
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Rose & Loon creative director Jerrod Sumner joined the Morning Buzz with five unique gift sets designed with mom in mind. And the best part? They all feature gifts by local makers.

U of M team invents new way to protect healthcare workers treating COVID-19 patients
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A team of researchers at the University of Minnesota has created a new design for a patient isolation unit. The ventilator box helps to protect healthcare workers while treating patients with respiratory issues. One of the physicians behind the innovation, Dr. Kumar Belani, joined the FOX 9 Morning News to chat about how the unit works.

Hospitality Minnesota: Many restaurants, resorts may only have weeks left to survive
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As the COVID-19 crisis continues, many business owners are facing the tough decision to permanently close their doors. Hospitality Minnesota CEO Liz Rammer joined the FOX 9 Morning News to discuss the harsh reality that restaurants, bars, and hotels are dealing with across the state.

Saving a life from your couch - Be the Match encouraging awareness through virtual campaign
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Be the Match is encouraging people across the country to help save a life... from their couch. The Minnesota-based nonprofit is hosting its first virtual Couch 2 Cure campaign, hoping to raise awareness for bone marrow transplant donors.

The "new normal" for air travel: MSP airport leader on what flying could look like post-pandemic
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As the COVID-19 crisis continues, MSP Airport is dealing with a major decline in passengers. Traffic at the airport has dropped nearly 94 percent since February. Metropolitan Airports Commission CEO Brian Ryks joined the Morning Buzz to talk about safety measures in place, what flying could look like in our "new normal", and how long it could take the airport to recover.

Singin through the pandemic - Grammy-winning Minnesota Duo drops new album two months early
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Minnesota duo "The Okee Dokee Brothers" have dropped their latest album two months early to offer families a little extra hope during these tough times. Songs for Singin' is full of both light-hearted fun and life lessons, meant to engage the entire family. Joe Mailander joined the Buzz to chat about the new album and its inspiration.

Avoiding 'toxic positivity' - how to work through all of your emotions during the pandemic
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Mental health experts are warning people to stay clear of 'toxic positivity'. Dr. Mary Beth Lardizabal, a psychiatrist with Allina Health, joined the Buzz with how to identify toxic positivity in your life and ways to embrace all of your emotions.

Shopping safely during your next trip to the farmer's market
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As many farmer's markets prepare to open this spring, the City of Minneapolis is out with new guidelines to keep everyone safe. Tamara Downs Schwei with Homegrown Minneapolis joined the FOX 9 Morning News to chat about what markets are doing, and what they're asking of guests.

Looking for your next great read? The Minnesota Book Awards were just announced
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If you're looking for a new literary adventure while you're stuck at home, The Minnesota Book Awards just announced their winners. From nonfiction to children's literature, there's something for everyone.

Giving back during tough times: "Give At Home MN" campaign underway
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The same organization behind 'Give to the Max Day', is asking Minnesotans to be generous amid the COVID-19 Pandemic. 'Give MN' is kicking off a new campaign called 'Give At Home MN'. Executive Director of 'Give MN' Jake Blumberg joined the Morning Buzz to chat about why your support is needed now more than ever.

As icons of the Twin Cities dining scene close for good, other restaurants look at new ways to survive
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The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar in Minneapolis have announced their doors will not reopen, even once the pandemic subsides. Meanwhile, Izzy's Ice Cream has permanently closed its original location in Saint Paul. MSP Magazine's Stephanie March joined the Buzz to chat about the challenges restaurants are facing as the outbreak lingers on.

You can't stop the farm babies: MN Zoo takes springtime tradition online
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There are just some things you can't stop, even in the middle of a pandemic. The Minnesota Zoo's farm babies were already well on their way before the zoo needed to close their doors to the public, so they're featuring the bundles of joy online! Farm curator Dean Treangen, aka Farmer Dean, joined the FOX 9 Morning News with a look behind the scenes.

Picking the brain of the Gopher who won the Jeopardy! College Championship - how he prepared to win big
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One of the brightest minds at the U of M recently got to show off on the world stage. Sophomore Nibir Sarma took home the top prize on the Jeopardy! College Championship. We picked his brain about how he prepared for the show, and what he has planned for the $100,000 in prize money.

Time to work on your craft: bands offering online music lessons
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Touring artists had to make the difficult decision to cancel their concerts and head home. Now many artists, including one of the final acts to play First Avenue, The Lucky Chops, are offering online music lessons. We spoke with band member Daro Behroozi about how they're working to teach the next generation of music lovers amid the COVID-19 crisis.

#Still Walking: Animal Humane Society's Walk for Animals going virtual
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No matter what's happening in the world, there are still countless ways to make a difference. This weekend you can help support local animals in need with the Animal Humane Society's Walk for Animals. The event is in its 49th year, but this time around they're going virtual. CEO Janelle Dixon joined the Buzz to chat about the changes and how to take part.

Do the fish miss us? Behind the scenes at SEA LIFE amid the pandemic
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Do our fish pals miss their human fans at SEA LIFE at Mall of America? Curator Matthew Fuller joined the Buzz with an answer to that question, an update on how they're caring for the animals, and the details on the newest addition to the aquarium.