Broadcast Journalist/Afternoon Drive Anchor-WCCO Radio
Laura Oakes is a broadcast journalist and afternoon drive anchor for WCCO Radio in St. Paul, Minnesota. With a focus on local news, Laura covers a wide range of topics including crime, politics, sports, and community events. Her work has also been featured on CBS Radio and Chris Country.
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States (Local)
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
A Minnesota man facing 13 felony counts related to manufacturing and distributing child porn has been arrested. He was arrested Tuesday in Michigan after going missing since May, 2023.
By: Laura Oakes
Members of the Minneapolis City Council and legislative leaders are announcing a deal on rideshare legislation Monday afternoon that they hope will save those services from leaving. The two major rideshare companies do not support it however.
By: Laura Oakes
Foday Kevin Kamara was sentenced for the death of 23-year-old Zaria McKeever in a bungled plot orchestrated by her ex-boyfriend on Wednesday.
If you’re driving in the south metro for the next couple of months, you’ll want to plan ahead, as the Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced it has closed some freeway ramps at the 494 and Highway 100 interchange.
By: Laura Oakes
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz weighing in on gun safety legislation passed by the Senate yesterday that is now on the way to his desk. The bill cracks down on straw purchasing and prohibits binary triggers which increases rate of gunfire.
By: Laura Oakes
It looks like fans attending tonight’s Timberwolves game are in for an extra special treat. “How would you feel if Anthony Edwards’ dog, Ant Junior, came to a basketball game?”
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says 41-year-old Pepsi Heinl died of multiple gunshot wounds after police were called on a report of a suicidal woman who then pulled a handgun from under a blanket.
By: Laura Oakes
Minnesota’s Air Quality Alert for Monday has now been extended after expectations were the air quality would be improving on Monday. The current alert includes southern Minnesota and the Twin Cities, and runs through 11:00 p.m. Monday.
Minnesota’s new state flag is now official, and they’re now readily available if you’re wondering how to go about getting one. Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon says they’re readily available online or in local stores that sell flags.
By: Laura Oakes
Minnesota’s warmer weather this week brings a warning from the about very cold water temperatures. There were also two water-related incidents in Minnesota over the weekend with a child that drowned and a kayaker that went missing.
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