Broadcast Journalist/Afternoon Drive Anchor-WCCO Radio
Laura Oakes is a Broadcast Journalist and Afternoon Drive Anchor at WCCO Radio. She covers a wide range of topics including general assignment news, government and politics, health and wellness, agriculture, climate change, and transportation, focusing on issues such as federal legislation, lawsuits, and animal rescue and rehabilitation. Laura's work has also been featured in Chris Country, CBS Radio, and the University of St. Thomas.
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Laura's coverage focuses on local government and politics, crime, sports, and events in Minnesota. She often covers breaking news and evolving stories related to government announcements. For effective outreach, provide insights or expert commentary on ongoing political issues in Minnesota, developments in local crime incidents or their impact on the community, as well as updates on major sporting events happening within the state.
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By: Laura Oakes
Minnesota Third District Congresswoman Kelly Morrison (D) joined a Zumbrota small business owner Monday afternoon highlighting the challenges they face by what she calls the ‘Trump administration’s reckless, unnecessary and unpredictable trade wars.’
By: Laura Oakes
Mohamed Adan Mohamed is charged with felony theft and felony threats of violence after making off with more than 2-thousand dollars worth of items from a Mankato business, including several magazines for firearms.
Police, emergency & neighborhood outreach officials detailed their summer safety plans before a city council committee. MPD Assistant Chief of Operations Katie Blackwell says their curfew task force and downtown late night safety detail will expand
By: Laura Oakes
It may sound like a broken record, but it seems many still aren’t getting the message to “slow down.” 137 people were killed in speed-related crashes on Minnesota roads last year and May 1 through Labor Day is consistently the deadliest.
By: Laura Oakes
The Take it Down Act - led by Sen. Ted Cruz (R- TX) and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D- MN) - criminalizes non-consensual intimate imagery, including those generated by AI. One Minnesota woman’s victimization with deepfake porn helped get it passed.
By: Laura Oakes
Cinco de Mayo marks the anniversary of Mexico’s victory over French forces in the Battle of Pueblo and Riverview Spanish-English Dual Immersion school teacher Izaskun Lejarcegui says their students know it’s a big day in their heritage.
The Minnesota Senate Ethics Subcommittee has ruled on a complaint filed by Republicans against Senator Bobby Joe Champion (DFL- Minneapolis) saying there was no conflict of interest in his dealings with a non-profit.
By: Laura Oakes
Twins and Orioles at sunny Target Field in the afternoon. Wolves and Warriors - game two - steps away at Target Field at night. While the overlapping traffic situation remains to be seen, you won’t find Minneapolis business leaders complaining.
By: Laura Oakes
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is in Crosslake Friday to kickoff the Fishing Opener. While the governor says he’s looking forward to spending time on the water, he’s doing it with legislative leaders of both parties with a budget deal looming.
By: Laura Oakes
Our summer-like temps and low humidity are prompting the Department of Natural Resources to issue a critical fire danger warning for a large part of Minnesota Saturday and Sunday adding to a busy season for wildfires already.
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