Chef Andrew Zimmern on new 'Roll Up Your Sleeves' campaign
Restaurants, bars and breweries continue to be on the frontlines of COVID-19. Governor Tim Walz is kicking off an outreach campaign aimed at getting frontline workers vaccinated -- especially those in the food service industry. Chef and television host Andrew Zimmern joined the Buzz to chat about the campaign and how the restaurant industry is doing a year after the pandemic hit.
Gov. Walz orders flags flown at half-staff to honor victims of attack on U.S. Capitol
Governor Tim Walz has ordered all Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings in Minnesota until Tuesday to honor the victims of the attack on the United States Capitol on Friday.
Gold Rush is on: All Minnesota adults now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine
People across Minnesota logged on, refreshed and scrambled for available appointments Tuesday, the first day that everyone age 16 and up was eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.
Gov. Walz, former Gov. Pawlenty get COVID-19 shot as eligibility expands
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and former Gov. Tim Pawlenty both got their COVID-19 vaccine on the day that vaccine eligibility expanded to nearly every adult in the state.
'We're coming back': Walz optimistic in 3rd State of the State address
In his third State of the State address Sunday evening, Gov. Tim Walz outlined the sacrifices Minnesotans have made over the last year during the COVID-19 pandemic while pointing to brighter days ahead.
Gov. Walz to announce COVID-19 vaccine eligibility for nearly all Minnesotans
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will be announcing on Friday in a live address that the state will be expanding COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all Minnesotans aged 16 and up, starting on March 30.
Walz orders flags at half-staff in honor of Boulder shooting victims
In honor of the 10 people killed by a gunman in a grocery store in Colorado, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is ordering flags to be flown at half-staff through sunset on Saturday, according to the governor's office.
Family calls for increased transparency in Minneapolis police shooting death investigation
Family members of a man killed in a Minneapolis police shooting over the winter are calling on the state to release more videos and appoint a special prosecutor in the investigation into his shooting.
COVID-19 variant driving Minnesota's case growth, health officials warn
A more transmissible COVID-19 variant is driving Minnesota's recent case growth, state health officials said Friday, the first time they have linked the two.
Minnesota extends state tax filing deadline to May 17, matching federal grace period
The Minnesota Department of Revenue announced Friday it will extend its tax filing deadline for individuals until May 17, matching a change issued by the federal government.
Walz calls for tax breaks on PPP loans and jobless benefits, keeps other tax hikes in latest budget plan
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is proposing tax breaks on business loans and unemployment benefits in his latest budget plan, while calling on lawmakers to pass tax hikes on Minnesota's highest earners and corporations.
Walz quarantines after staffer tests positive for COVID-19
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is quarantining after a member of his staff tested positive for COVID-19, a scenario made possible because Walz has not been vaccinated.
Walz's COVID powers extended, Senate GOP looks to end them
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will keep his emergency powers to manage the COVID-19 pandemic for at least another 30 days.
Walz's COVID powers extended, Senate GOP looks to end them
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will keep his emergency powers to manage the COVID-19 pandemic for at least another 30 days.
Essential workers mark 1 year since COVID-19 declared a national emergency
Saturday, March 13 marked a milestone: one year since the declaration of a national emergency because of COVID-19.
'Biggest turn yet' in Minnesota's COVID rollbacks coming Friday
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he will announce a rollback of the state’s COVID-related restrictions on businesses and gatherings on Friday morning that will be "the biggest turn yet."
Walz declares 'Nic Zapko Day' for ASL translator's service during pandemic
Governor Tim Walz declared Tuesday as "Nic Zapko Day" in honor of the ASL translator who has appeared at nearly all of the governor's in-person press conferences during the COVID-19 pandemic to help convey the latest updates.
Protesters gather at Minnesota governor's residence ahead of Derek Chauvin trial
As Minnesota prepares for the start of the Derek Chauvin trial, community leaders came together to call for justice for George Floyd.
Saturday marks one year since first confirmed case of COVID-19
Saturday marks one year since the first COVID-19 case was detected in Minnesota, setting in motion a series of events that would change life for almost everyone across the world.
Walz: Chauvin trial participants won't get early access to COVID-19 vaccine before trial
Those who will be in the courtroom for Derek Chauvin trial in the death of George Floyd will not be moved up the COVID-19 vaccine eligibility list, according to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.