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.

Family: 16-year-old boy hurt in racist attack at Ramsey park

A 16-year-old boy is finally out of the hospital after he was stabbed in what his family is calling a racist attack.

Stabbing of two juveniles at Ramsey, Minnesota park under investigation

A 19-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly admitted to stabbing two juveniles in a park in Ramsey, Minnesota, according to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office.

Sexual assault investigations underway involving former Anoka Middle School for the Arts staff member

A former staff member from Anoka Middle School for the Arts is under investigation for an alleged sexual assault of a student, which happened nearly a decade ago, according to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office.

Toppled Christopher Columbus statue would cost $154,000 to repair
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Minnesota's Christopher Columbus statue would require $154,000 to repair after protesters yanked it to the ground outside the state Capitol on June 10, according to a damage estimate.

Protesters want Coon Rapids principal to resign for forcing 'Black Lives Matter' apology by student in 2015

A group of protesters rallied on Saturday, calling on a Coon Rapids principal to step down for an incident in 2015 in which a student was forced to apologize after stating support for the "Black Lives Matter." They are also pushing the district to take further steps to act against racism.

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.

Deputies use tear gas to break up crowd of teens after reports of fights at Lake George Beach

Law enforcement used tear gas to break up a large crowd of teenagers at a beach in Oak Grove, Minnesota after receiving reports of fights, according to Commander Wayne Heath with the Anoka County Sheriff's Office.

Business, law enforcement leaders express concern over defunding Minneapolis Police Department

The calls by Minneapolis councilmembers to defund the police department are generating plenty of discussions about public safety. From business owners to those in law enforcement, the unknown is creating some concern. For many, it’s scary to envision what Minneapolis without police would look like.

Anoka Co. Sheriff has 'no appetite' to help Minneapolis if it abolishes police department

The Anoka County Sheriff says his agency has “no appetite” to help the city of Minneapolis after nine members of the City Council voiced their support for disbanding the department Sunday.

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.