Taking a ride for good: Virtual ride raising money for Free Bikes 4 Kidz
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It's a global effort to raise money for great organizations, Bike for Humanity. The virtual ride is benefiting in part a local organization in the Twin Cities, Free Bikes 4 Kidz.

Mask mandate: how to properly wear a mask and keep it clean
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Following Governor Walz's statewide mask mandate, Dr. Michael Bess from UHC joined the FOX 9 Morning News to talk about how to properly wear a mask, protecting yourself and others from COVID-19.

Weekly additional $600 unemployment assistance to end: resources available to those looking for work
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As the additional weekly $600 unemployment benefit payment is slated to end this month, DEED Commissioner Steve Grove joined the FOX 9 Morning Buzz to detail resources available to those looking for work and the top jobs in demand now in Minnesota.

State Fair dairy tradition to continue: how you can watch this year's butter carvings
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The Princess Kay of the Milky Way program will continue in 2020, complete with a coronation and those famous butter carvings. Current Princess Kay, Amy Kyllo, joined us to chat about her reign and how fans can still get into the dairy spirit this summer.

VP of Minneapolis City Council Andrea Jenkins talks with FOX 9
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Andrea Jenkins, the Vice President of the Minneapolis City Council, talked with FOX 9 about the recent decision to declare racism a public health crisis and more.

A trip to the North Shore: Businesses relieved to start welcoming back visitors
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After a very slow spring, North Shore businesses are relieved to see visitors returning to their summertime favorites. Visit Duluth CEO Anna Tanski joined the Fox 9 Morning News to talk about how the tourism industry is doing amid the pandemic.

Fuel up at Bev's in Red Wing, Minnesota
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The FOX 9 Town Ball Tour is hitting the road once again, this week heading to Red Wing for a match up between rivals the Red Wing Aces and the Lake City Serpents. First stop in town is Bev's for a bite to eat.

Augsburg making changes in response to the death of George Floyd
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A number of new initiatives are being implemented at Augsburg in response to the death of George Floyd, including a scholarship and entirely new department focusing on race and ethnicity studies. Augsburg president Paul Pribbenow joined the Buzz to chat about the university's commitment to create lasting change.

Making working from home permanent ? more employees likely to ditch their commute post-pandemic
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More businesses are announcing plans to allow employees to work from home permanently. Business psychologist Dr. Mia Mulrennan from Rave-Worthy joined the Buzz to talk about the benefits and negatives of working from home indefinitely.

Happy campers return: State parks working to reopen campgrounds & lodging
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Minnesota's state parks are now allowed to reopen their campgrounds and many lodging facilities. Director of the DNR's Parks & Trails Division Erika Rivers joined the FOX 9 Morning News to preview what campers can expect.

Dancer performs tribute to George Floyd at 38th and Chicago memorial
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A dancer performs a tribute to George Floyd at the memorial to George Floyd at 38th and Chicago in Minneapolis. Floyd, a black man, died on Memorial Day while being detained by Minneapolis police.

A surplus of critters - Animal Humane Society is looking for good homes for their pocket pets
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Dogs and cats have recently been seeing a lot of adoptions at the Animal Humane Society, but there hasn't been as much love for pets of the smaller variety. Shelter Manager Astrid Kammueller joined the FOX 9 Morning News to chat about the benefits of adopting a pocket pet.

Cleaning safety - how to protect your family while using disinfectants
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Many of us are doing a lot of extra cleaning this year. University of Minnesota Extension educator Jolene Hendrix joined the Buzz to chat about how to use household cleaning products safely.

Headed on safari: popular Minnesota attraction to welcome guests with new drive-through
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Safari North is transforming into a drive-through experience just in time for Memorial Day Weekend. Owner Kevin Vogel joined the Buzz (with a few critters) to talk about how they're welcoming fans in the age of COVID-19.

Minnesota Secretary of State urging voters to apply for mail-in absentee ballots
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Amid the pandemic, Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon is encouraging voters to apply for mail-in absentee ballots. Secretary Simon joined the FOX 9 Morning News to talk about health concerns for this year's elections and how to sign up for a mail-in ballot.