WCCO News Talk 830

Governor Walz has unveiled a plan to use federal funds from the American Rescue Plan for COVID relief to state public safety, child care programs

People are taking action against the Supreme Court’s ruling on Roe versus Wade, by donating to abortion access funds. Organizers originally asked for $20,000 to cover renovations. Donors have raised 30 times the initial fundraising goal.

On Monday, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey took another step in holding police officers accountable and making the city safer through several new strategies.

While the phrase “Let’s go Brandon” has become a popular slogan among conservatives looking to share their displeasure with President Joe Biden, not everyone feels the same way, including two people named Brandon.

Monday marked the start of the free summer meal program for Minneapolis Public Schools. Nearly 100 sites are offering free snacks and meals daily through the end of the summer to any child 18 years or younger.

The Minnesota Twins have hosted concerts at Target Field with everyone from Paul McCartney to Green Day to Tim McGraw. Now, they are introducing their first post-game concert. Now they will host Cole Swindell.

A car chase on Interstate 94 with the Minnesota State Patrol almost ended badly, and Minnesota Department of Transportation cameras caught the tail end of the pursuit on video.

Former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor is released from custody and will be on supervised released until 2024 for the shooting death of unarmed Australian woman

The Minnesota State Fair has filled out its grandstand lineup for 2022, with Florida Georgia Line appearing on the big stage the night of Aug. 31

After two years of the pandemic raining on their parade, Twin Cities Pride had its march on Hennepin Avenue once again, with thousands upon thousands watching the joyous festivities

A 3M company that manufactures foam earplugs for the U.S. military could end up costing the manufacturing giant billions in a potential lawsuit.

Governor Walz signed an executive order that protects Minnesota’s abortion services from other state’s laws that have changed with the US Supreme Court’s ruling that ended Roe vs. Wade

Britain’s Central Bank is transitioning to polymer bills and will remove 14.5 billion pounds, or about $18 billion, of bank notes from circulation by Sept. 30.

A Gallup poll that was released on Thursday showed that a record low 25% of Americans have “a great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in the U.S. Supreme Court.

Twin Cities Pride Organizers are expecting more than 300,000 people will attend the Pride Festival this weekend. This year is the 50th anniversary of the event in Minnesota.

Planned Parenthood North Central State responded to Friday’s ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that effectively overturned Roe v. Wade threatening abortion rights across the United States. Minnesota remains a a state where abortion is legal.

Minnesota Seventh District Republican Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (R) says she’s ecstatic about today’s Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.

CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent Major Garrett broke down the historical nature of the overturning of Roe vs. Wade. Garrett says this ruling breaks a long precedent of the court not changing previous decisions.

In Minnesota, there is a legal precedent that is similar to Roe v. Wade that allows abortions to continue, and in some ways it is stronger than the case the Supreme Court overturned Friday.

Five Minnesota physician groups are expressing disappointment and concern over the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade after 50 years.