Al Schoch is a broadcast journalist at WCCO radio. He covers a wide range of topics including general assignment news, government and politics, and regional interest, with a particular focus on Minnesota, crime, and sports. Al's work has been featured in CBS Radio, highlighting his expertise in competitive sports, climate change, and family health.
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Al Schoch primarily covers local sports and government & politics in Minnesota, with a focus on events and government announcements. He would likely be interested in pitches related to local sports events, particularly those involving the Twins or University of Minnesota teams. Additionally, he may be open to stories about significant political developments within the state.
Given his coverage of crime-related topics, including murder convictions being overturned and shooting incidents, Al might also consider pitches related to crime prevention initiatives or criminal justice reforms relevant to St. Paul or broader Minnesota.
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By: Al Schoch
Just two days after Christmas and for some it’s finally time to test out those new skates that were under the tree. However, it’s not exactly a winter wonderland out there. WCCO’s Meteorologist Chris Shaffer has the latest on our soggy conditions.
Record high temperatures in the Twin Cities on Saturday and lingering rain continued to melt the Christmas snow cover, blanketing the region with a thick layer of fog that might move out on Monday
An investigation underway after a shooting Sunday afternoon outside of a Minneapolis Police station. So far, there are no arrests. There’s also no update on the condition of the victim or his identification.
By: Al Schoch
New members of congress take the oath of office Friday as the 119th U.S. Congress gets underway. Among those new members is Minnesota Democrat Kelly Morrison, who finds herself in Washington amongst the drama surrounding the Speaker of the House.
By: Al Schoch
The World Junior Hockey Championships in Ottawa are headed to the semifinals with Team USA in the mix. That means it’s less than a year before the next tournament in St. Paul and many from Minnesota are attending to learn more about the tournament.
By: Al Schoch
Friday in northeast Minneapolis, the city’s fire chief Bryan Tyner swore in 21 new firefighters. The MFD class of 2025 included five members whose badges were pinned by family members who were also firefighters.
By: Al Schoch
Team USA is the winner of the 2025 World Junior Hockey championship in Ottawa, Canada, and the countdown is on for the next edition of the event. That starts in December and even organizers are taking lessons learned in Canada back to Minnesota.
By: Al Schoch
A woman who was arrested and charged last fall during an occupation of a U of M building was in court on Friday, with several dozen supporters attending the hearing
By: Al Schoch
Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt says her office has never been contacted about helping enforce immigration laws. But she did say it likely will happen, and that she stands by the stance that immigration is not part of her agency’s job.
By: Al Schoch
Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt expressed her displeasure of newly sworn-in President Donald Trump’s pardon of about 1,600 people in jail in connection with the January 6th riot at the U.S. Capitol in 2021.
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