Minnesota students return, most schools in hybrid learning

Gov. Tim Walz bumped elbows with Wyoming Elementary School students as they got off the bus Tuesday on the first day of an uncertain school year in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic.

Prince?s bassist out with memoir "My Life in the Purple Kingdom"
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From his first moments meeting Prince (pancakes were involved) to life on tour with The Revolution, BrownMark joined the Buzz to talk about his time with Prince and his new book that details it all.

Another COVID-19 relief bill looks increasingly unlikely as Congress returns

Hopes are dimming for another coronavirus relief bill from Washington as Congress returns to session. Talks between top Democrats and the Trump administration broke off last month and remain off track. Recent conversations among the key players have led to nothing.

President Trump to campaign in battleground states, Florida and North Carolina, on Tuesday

The White House says Trump will stop in Jupiter, Florida, on Tuesday to remind voters there of his conservation and environmental protection efforts in the Everglades region.

Pro-Trump boat parade fills waters of St. Croix River

Boaters on the St. Croix River were showing their support for President Donald Trump on Saturday.

TCSO: Five boats sink during Lake Travis Trump parade

TSCO officials said that they have responded to multiple calls involving boats in distress during a Trump parade.

Lara Trump to visit Minneapolis next week for Trump campaign

Lara Trump, President Donald Trump daughter-in-law and campaign advisor, will be visiting Minneapolis next week as part of a three-state campaign swing for the president.

Minnesota starts paying $300 a week unemployment boost

Minnesota started paying the $300 a week boost in unemployment benefits to laid-off workers Friday. 

A son of Saint Paul - History Theatre taking on story of Melvin Carter Jr.
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Saint Paul's History Theatre might be dark, but the company is still working to bring pieces of Minnesota History to life. As part of a new works festival, they'll stream a new play that's in development, "Diesel Heart". The show tells the story of Melvin Carter Jr. (who happens to be the father of Saint Paul mayor Melvin Carter). Playwright Brian Grandison joined the Buzz with more on what audiences can expect.

St. Paul announces $500 guaranteed income pilot program to begin this fall

St. Paul’s mayor announced a new pilot program that will provide families in the city with $500 per month in guaranteed income for a period of up to 18 months.

VP nominee Harris: Minnesotans know U.S. faces 'inflection point'

Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris, in her first campaign event aimed directly at Minnesota, said Wednesday that voters here understand there's "a fight for the soul of our nation" after the death of George Floyd, civil unrest and the slow-burn of the coronavirus pandemic.

Ellison joins fight against ending Census counting operations a month early

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is joining an effort in support of ending a plan that will reduce all counting efforts in the 2020 Census a month earlier than previously planned.

Minnesota ad war starts Tuesday: Trump, Biden to fight for swing state supremacy

The battle for Minnesota's television airwaves will start Tuesday, when both President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden's campaigns will launch ads in the swing state.