Fogerty Arena feels financial impact amid youth sports pause

High school teams and youth sports leagues are not playing right now following an executive order from Gov. Tim Walz, and that has put a financial strain on Fogerty Ice Arena.

Blaine man sentenced for murdering wife who planned to leave him

A judge sentenced a Blaine, Minnesota man to 40 years in prison for murdering his wife, who was in the process of leaving him in 2019, according to the Anoka County Attorney's Office.

24-year-old Blaine man charged in deadly Hudson stabbing

A 24-year-old Blaine man has been charged for allegedly stabbing and killing another man in Hudson, Wisconsin early Sunday morning.

24 Minnesota schools experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks

Twenty-four Minnesota schools have reported COVID-19 outbreaks this week among students or staff who were in-person learning—up from 11 the previous week, according to the latest data from the state health department. 

The 3M Open ready to put on a show without fans on the course
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The 3M Open is readying for an unusual tournament next week, with no fans on the course amid the pandemic. Tournament director Mike Welch joined the Buzz to talk about the big names headed to Minnesota next week, and how they're using the tournament to raise money for organizations in need of COVID-19 relief.

Otsego family elated by dog's return after going missing for nearly 6 months

It was a very difficult winter for an Otsego, Minnesota family. Weeks after losing their home to a fire, the Saarela family also lost their family pet.

Reports of damage to businesses, buildings in cities surrounding Minneapolis and St. Paul following protests

While the majority of destruction from violent protests in response to the death of George Floyd happened in Minneapolis and St. Paul, surrounding cities also experienced reports of damage Thursday overnight into Friday. 

Driver arrested after deadly crash in Blaine, Minn. that killed teen riding bike

The driver involved in a deadly crash Friday in Blaine, Minnesota that claimed the life of a teen boy is being held in Anoka County Jail on charges.

After daughter dies by suicide, Blaine, Minn. family works to help other children

Following half-a-dozen student deaths by suicide in Blaine, MN, police, parents and area schools are stepping up to make changes and get help to young adults who need it.