Five easy exercises to kick off your home fitness routine
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With gyms closed the best place to get in a wonderful workout... is your own home. Wellness physical therapist from the Mayo Clinic Dani Johnson joined the Morning Buzz with five (fabulous) exercises anyone can do from the comfort of their living room.

How you can get the Children's Theatre Company to perform your child's stories
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The Children's Theatre Company is working to keep kids engaged while many families are stuck at home. In their new online program, actors will perform stories and plays written by area children. Actors Autumn Ness and Reed Sigmund joined the FOX 9 Buzz to explain how to get your kids involved.

In need of a furry friend to help get you through the outbreak? Ruff Start Rescue wants to help
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As many rescues close their doors to the public, Ruff Start Rescue is still working to connect potential pet owners with animals in need of a good home. Founder and executive director Azure Davis chatted with the Buzz about adoption and fostering amid the outbreak. To consider adoption or to donate to Ruff Start, head to RuffStartRescue.org

Greater Twin Cities United Way creates fund to help those in need amid outbreak
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With many people already out of work, the coronavirus has created a big need in our community. The Greater Twin Cities United Way is working to support those needing assistance through a new response and recovery fund. CEO John Wilgers joined the FOX 9 Morning News to discuss how the fund will be used, and other ways the United Way is tackling this crisis.

Twin Cities Women's Expo going virtual
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A decades-old Twin Cities event is not letting the coronavirus stop them from inspiring and educating, the 2020 Women's Expo is going virtual. Organizer Buffie Blesi joined the FOX 9 Morning news to chat about how they're transforming the event for a digital audience.

Dealing with addiction during the coronavirus outbreak - helpful tips and resources
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As we all get used to spending more time in our homes during the COVID-19 outbreak, the social isolation and stress can be especially challenging for people going through recovery. William Moyers from the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation joined the FOX 9 Morning Buzz to talk about the resources available to those who may need some extra support during this time.

A time to give! Twin Cities organizations in need of volunteers
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Our new normal can be stressful, but there's also a lot of good in the world that you can help spread around. Twin Cities nonprofits are in need of extra volunteers amid the outbreak. Karmit Bulman from the Minnesota Association for Volunteer Administration joined the Morning Buzz with ways you can help your community.

Japan PM: Tokyo Olympics postponed over coronavirus concerns

Japan’s NHK public television says Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will propose a one-year postponement for the Tokyo Olympics during talks with IOC President Thomas Bach.

Minnesota COVID-19 patient on symptoms, testing, and his time in quarantine
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Some Minnesotans who were diagnosed with COVID-19 are already on their way to a full recovery. We spoke with one Bird Island, MN resident, John O'Neill, who tested positive for the coronavirus after a trip to California. John joined us live on the FOX 9 Morning News with more on his symptoms and recovery.

Pets & the coronavirus: What you need to know about protecting your furry friends
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The Animal Humane Society may have closed their doors temporarily to the public, but they still are on a mission to educate the public and take care of animals in need. Chief veterinarian Dr. Graham Brayshaw joined us on the Morning Buzz to chat about whether pets are at risk of getting the coronavirus and how to take care of your furry friends amid the outbreak.

Dr. Nancy Harper talks with FOX 9 Morning News
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Dr. Nancy S. Harper, Director of the Otto Bremer Trust Center for Safe and Healthy Children, talks with FOX 9 to address the effect the COVID-19 pandemic is having on mental health.

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter talks to FOX 9
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St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter talked to FOX 9 about steps the city is taking to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Salvation Army looking for volunteers, donations as they assist those in need amid outbreak
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The Salvation Army is working to make sure the homeless and those less fortunate are ready to fight the coronavirus, but they need your help. Lt. Colonel Lonneal Richardson, leader of the Salvation Army Northern Division, updated us on what the organization is doing during these trying times and how people can support them in their mission.

How to avoid the biggest pitfalls of working from home
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The coronavirus is forcing a new trend in the workplace... or more like... out of the workplace. It can be tricky to make working from home work for you. Phyllis Moen, a professor of sociology at the University of Minnesota, is an expert on workplaces - she gave us some tips on the pitfalls to avoid while working at home.

Farmers' Markets make changes amid coronavirus outbreak
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The coronavirus outbreak has markets taking extra precautions to keep guests and vendors healthy. No matter the challenge, leaders say they're committed to delivering fresh, local options. The Saint Paul Farmers' Market will move to its outdoor location tomorrow to help keep its guests safe. We spoke to director David Kotsonas about the changes they're implementing.

Otto Bremer Trust establishes $50 million emergency fund for nonprofits
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The fears and precautions surrounding coronavirus are taking a toll on nonprofit organizations. Many nonprofits are already using emergency funding to stay open. One Saint Paul charitable organization, The Otto Bremer Trust, wants to lend a hand - they've created a $50 million fund to help other community-based groups. Trustee and co-CEO Brian Lipschultz joined the FOX 9 Morning News with the latest on the new resource.

Animal Humane Society to close to the public through May
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The Animal Humane Society has made the tough decision to close to help curb the spread of the coronavirus. They'll still be adopting out animals at select locations through Sunday. CEO Janelle Dixon updated the FOX 9 Morning News on their efforts to keep humans and all the furry friends safe and healthy.