Finding a safe place to stay: Domestic violence calls are up & shelters want victims to know they're still open
Domestic violence calls are seeing an increase amid the outbreak and many victims may be wondering where to turn. The Morning Buzz spoke with Tubman CEO Jennifer Polzin about the crisis resources that are still available, including housing and legal services.
Domestic violence calls are seeing an increase amid the outbreak and many victims may be wondering where to turn. The Morning Buzz spoke with Tubman CEO Jennifer Polzin about the crisis resources that are still available, including housing and legal services.
The gift of gab: program connecting isolated seniors with volunteers for a chat
A new organization is hoping to give isolated seniors at nursing homes the gift of gab. Virtual Visit Friend works to connect volunteers with seniors over Zoom for small talk and friendship. Founder Samantha Martin joined the Morning Buzz to explain how you can get involved, and how she hopes to expand her idea even after the COVID-19 crisis is behind us.
A new organization is hoping to give isolated seniors at nursing homes the gift of gab. Virtual Visit Friend works to connect volunteers with seniors over Zoom for small talk and friendship. Founder Samantha Martin joined the Morning Buzz to explain how you can get involved, and how she hopes to expand her idea even after the COVID-19 crisis is behind us.
Their doors may be closed, but libraries are still working hard to provide for guests of all ages
From yoga to virtual storytime, metro libraries are still on the clock working to connect with guests. Sally Lederer from the Metropolitan Library Service Agency joined the Morning Buzz with more on what services are available online.
From yoga to virtual storytime, metro libraries are still on the clock working to connect with guests. Sally Lederer from the Metropolitan Library Service Agency joined the Morning Buzz with more on what services are available online.
Sen. Tina Smith happy new relief bill supports small business & testing, but says more needs to be done
The U.S. Senate has approved nearly $500 billion in new coronavirus relief for small business, hospitals, and virus testing. Senator Tina Smith joined the FOX 9 Morning News to talk about how the new funds will be used. The Senator also outlined additional areas she would like to see receive funding in the future.
The U.S. Senate has approved nearly $500 billion in new coronavirus relief for small business, hospitals, and virus testing. Senator Tina Smith joined the FOX 9 Morning News to talk about how the new funds will be used. The Senator also outlined additional areas she would like to see receive funding in the future.
A massive undertaking: MN racing to provide benefits to half- a- million unemployment applicants
More than 500,000 Minnesotans have applied for unemployment benefits since the COVID-19 crisis began. Dept. of Employment & Economic Development commissioner Steve Grove joined the FOX 9 Morning News to address how they're tackling the massive increase in applications, and what they're doing to ensure Minnesotans get the support they need.
More than 500,000 Minnesotans have applied for unemployment benefits since the COVID-19 crisis began. Dept. of Employment & Economic Development commissioner Steve Grove joined the FOX 9 Morning News to address how they're tackling the massive increase in applications, and what they're doing to ensure Minnesotans get the support they need.
Getting your wildlife fix online - the Minnesota Zoo boosts free offerings amid closure
With nearly every zoo in the country closed due to COVID-19, animal fans are turning to online offerings to get their wildlife fix. The Minnesota Zoo is boosting their learning opportunities online for families and teachers. Education director Liz Gilles joined the Morning Buzz to discuss their online learning corner.
With nearly every zoo in the country closed due to COVID-19, animal fans are turning to online offerings to get their wildlife fix. The Minnesota Zoo is boosting their learning opportunities online for families and teachers. Education director Liz Gilles joined the Morning Buzz to discuss their online learning corner.
Organizing during the pandemic - ideas to tackle your kitchen & pantry
Many of us are tackling projects around the house as we spend more time at home. Organizing expert Louise Kurzeka from Everything's Together has some ideas to transform your kitchen and pantry into the space you've always imagined.
Many of us are tackling projects around the house as we spend more time at home. Organizing expert Louise Kurzeka from Everything's Together has some ideas to transform your kitchen and pantry into the space you've always imagined.
Girl Scout cookie season was cut short! How you can send the remaining cookies to COVID-19 heroes
The Girl Scouts are being forced to pivot online just like any other business, as their cookie season was cut short by COVID-19. The scouts have launched "Cookies 4 A Cause" - which allows fans to send cookies to frontline workers and still support Girl Scout programs. CEO of Girl Scouts River Valleys Tish Bolger joined the Morning Buzz to chat about how it works.
The Girl Scouts are being forced to pivot online just like any other business, as their cookie season was cut short by COVID-19. The scouts have launched "Cookies 4 A Cause" - which allows fans to send cookies to frontline workers and still support Girl Scout programs. CEO of Girl Scouts River Valleys Tish Bolger joined the Morning Buzz to chat about how it works.
Picking up groceries? What stores are requesting from shoppers to help keep everyone healthy
If you're picking up essential supplies, grocery stores have some requests of shoppers to continue to create a healthy shopping environment. Jamie Pfuhl of the MN Grocers Association chatted with the FOX 9 Morning News about ways shoppers can help protect their fellow guests and store workers.
If you're picking up essential supplies, grocery stores have some requests of shoppers to continue to create a healthy shopping environment. Jamie Pfuhl of the MN Grocers Association chatted with the FOX 9 Morning News about ways shoppers can help protect their fellow guests and store workers.
Online cooking lessons - local chefs offering inspiration for all that time you're spending at home
If you've been staring at your pantry yearning for inspiration... it's time to start cooking again! Stephanie March from MSP Magazine joined the Buzz with a roundup of local chefs who are offering online cooking lessons.
If you've been staring at your pantry yearning for inspiration... it's time to start cooking again! Stephanie March from MSP Magazine joined the Buzz with a roundup of local chefs who are offering online cooking lessons.
With theaters closed, Twin Cities Film Fest launches its own streaming site with Minnesota flicks
Theaters may be closed across the state, but you can still catch a new movie at home. The Twin Cities Film Fest has debuted TCFF Streams with several options from Minnesota filmmakers. TCFF executive director Jatin Setia joined the Buzz to talk about the streaming launch, and the movies available right now on the site.
Theaters may be closed across the state, but you can still catch a new movie at home. The Twin Cities Film Fest has debuted TCFF Streams with several options from Minnesota filmmakers. TCFF executive director Jatin Setia joined the Buzz to talk about the streaming launch, and the movies available right now on the site.
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.
Live from the Como Zoo - Chloe the sloth takes over Morning News Interview
It's been pretty quiet at the Como Zoo & Conservatory lately. We checked in with Senior Keeper Allison Jungheim about how they're taking care of the animals while the zoo is closed, and she also brought along her friend, Chloe the sloth (who was certainly not shy).
It's been pretty quiet at the Como Zoo & Conservatory lately. We checked in with Senior Keeper Allison Jungheim about how they're taking care of the animals while the zoo is closed, and she also brought along her friend, Chloe the sloth (who was certainly not shy).
Socializing your puppy in a time of social distancing
From dressing up like a stranger to taking car rides, it's important to make sure your new puppy is growing up with the proper social experiences. Certified Animal Trainer Dana Emerson from the University of Minnesota joined the Buzz with tips to training your pup amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
From dressing up like a stranger to taking car rides, it's important to make sure your new puppy is growing up with the proper social experiences. Certified Animal Trainer Dana Emerson from the University of Minnesota joined the Buzz with tips to training your pup amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Making art for seniors
There's a new program started by the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office encouraging people to make art for senior citizens amid the pandemic.
There's a new program started by the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office encouraging people to make art for senior citizens amid the pandemic.
Summer vacations in limbo - latest on flights, passports & how to protect your trip
If you have a summer vacation on the books it's getting harder by the day to keep your plans in tact. Thrifty Traveler's Kyle Potter joined the Morning Buzz with the latest on flight cancellations, passport offices shutting down, and what you need to know to protect any vacation investment.
If you have a summer vacation on the books it's getting harder by the day to keep your plans in tact. Thrifty Traveler's Kyle Potter joined the Morning Buzz with the latest on flight cancellations, passport offices shutting down, and what you need to know to protect any vacation investment.
U of M team invents low-cost ventilator alternative that could save lives around the world
Access to a ventilator could be the difference between life and death for many COVID-19 patients, but at some hospitals they don't have enough. A team at the University of Minnesota has invented a low-cost alternative that was just approved by the FDA. One of the student inventors joined the Buzz to talk about their work.
Access to a ventilator could be the difference between life and death for many COVID-19 patients, but at some hospitals they don't have enough. A team at the University of Minnesota has invented a low-cost alternative that was just approved by the FDA. One of the student inventors joined the Buzz to talk about their work.
Supporting local makers during COVID-19
With shops shut down, many local makers are struggling to make money. But there are still ways to support your favorite businesses. Jerrod Sumner from Rose & Loon at Rosedale joined the Morning Buzz to talk about their new gift boxes full of products direct from local makers.
With shops shut down, many local makers are struggling to make money. But there are still ways to support your favorite businesses. Jerrod Sumner from Rose & Loon at Rosedale joined the Morning Buzz to talk about their new gift boxes full of products direct from local makers.
Raiding the pantry - creating a delicious meal with freezer and pantry basics
With many of us stuck at home, meal planning might come off as daunting. Chef Marshall O'Brien raided his own fridge and pantry to come up with an easy, delicious meal idea: sauteed chicken with vegetables & spices.
With many of us stuck at home, meal planning might come off as daunting. Chef Marshall O'Brien raided his own fridge and pantry to come up with an easy, delicious meal idea: sauteed chicken with vegetables & spices.
Bringing Minnesota together through a book - Statewide book club launches with classic by beloved MN author
The "One Book | One Minnesota" book club just launched online, inviting all Minnesotans to come together by reading a book. Alayne Hopkins from the Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library joined the Morning Buzz to chat about their first book and how to get your hands on a copy.
The "One Book | One Minnesota" book club just launched online, inviting all Minnesotans to come together by reading a book. Alayne Hopkins from the Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library joined the Morning Buzz to chat about their first book and how to get your hands on a copy.