Half of Minnesota Zoo reindeer herd killed by seasonal disease, other half infected

Half of the reindeer herd at the Minnesota Zoo has died in recent weeks from a seasonal disease and the remaining members of the herd are also infected and are now being isolated from the zoo’s other animals, according to officials.

Early September chill has some Minnesotans turning on the heat

A recent early September chill had some Minnesotans reaching for the thermostat, even if they're not completely willing to admit it.

Businesses, nonprofits impacted by unrest encouraged to apply for SBA disaster loan

Businesses and nonprofits impacted by the civil unrest following the death of George Floyd are encouraged to apply for a disaster loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Eagan Police to use bait cars to help nab catalytic converter thieves

The Eagan Police Department is issuing a crime alert after a recent spike in catalytic converter thefts.Since April, Eagan police say they have recorded 76 thefts, with Hondas and Toyota Priuses being frequent targets.

Man charged in deadly West St. Paul shooting of young mother

A 21-year-old West St. Paul man has been charged in connection to a shooting that left one woman dead, according to the Dakota County Attorney's Office.

Minnesota's Teacher of the Year prepares classroom for hybrid learning model

As students across the state adapt to virtual learning, some teachers are preparing for a hybrid model, allowing some students to still get an in-person experience.

Man pleads guilty to throwing Molotov cocktails at government building in Apple Valley

A Savage, Minnesota man accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at a government building in Apple Valley pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting arson, according to the District of Minnesota U.S. Attorney's Office.

Filling the State Fair music void: "Relief Sessions Series" headed to Burnsville
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If you're feeling nostalgic for the 2020 Minnesota State Fair bandshell shows, there's a great concert series headed to Burnsville to help fill that place in your heart. The Relief Sessions Summer Concert Series kicks off Thursday and runs for 12 days. Organizer and performer Mick Sterling joined the Buzz to chat about how these concerts are supporting artists and bringing music back to the Twin Cities.

Suspected burglary ends in fatal crash in Hampton Township, Minnesota

A reported burglary in Hampton Township, Minnesota ended in a fatal crash Thursday morning, according to the Dakota County Sheriff's Office.