The new president of the University of Minnesota was sworn in on campus inside Northrup Auditorium. But outside, a student protest demanded that new president Rebecca Cunningham force the University to divest in Israel, something the school has refused to do. WCCO's Susie Jones reports from campus.

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The new president of the University of Minnesota was sworn in on campus inside Northrup Auditorium. But outside, a student protest demanded that new president Rebecca Cunningham force the University to divest in Israel, something the school has refused to do. WCCO's Susie Jones reports from campus.
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More pro-Palestinian protests at University of Minnesota as new president sworn in

Chad Hartman talks with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey about Kamala Harris' speech at the Democratic National Convention, what do people want to talk to him about when he's at the fair, attracting people to Minneapolis more often, a message to folks holding a grudge against Gov. Walz for the 2020 protests, and more.

Chad Hartman talks with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey about Kamala Harris' speech at the Democratic National Convention, what do people want to talk to him about when he's at the fair, attracting people to Minneapolis more often, a message to folks holding a grudge against Gov. Walz for the 2020 protests, and more.

Why does Mpls. Mayor Jacob Frey say the experience in 2020 matters for him and Gov. Tim Walz?

Walz formally accepted the vice presidential nomination. WCCO's Steve Simpson and CBS News with the latest from Chicago. Plus, reporter Brandon Ison shares what is happening outside the convention as more protests take place Wednesday night.

Walz formally accepted the vice presidential nomination. WCCO's Steve Simpson and CBS News with the latest from Chicago. Plus, reporter Brandon Ison shares what is happening outside the convention as more protests take place Wednesday night.

Tim Walz introduces himself during rousing night at DNC while more protests take place

Long Form (multi topic, hourly/full show)

Former MPD officer Thomas Lane is out of prison today. Chad opens the show talking about his release and looking back at the George Floyd murder. Later, we get lighter as Chris Shaffer joins in Adam Carter's usual spot for a round of Ask Chris Shaffer Anything!

Former MPD officer Thomas Lane is out of prison today. Chad opens the show talking about his release and looking back at the George Floyd murder. Later, we get lighter as Chris Shaffer joins in Adam Carter's usual spot for a round of Ask Chris Shaffer Anything!

Former MPD officer Thomas Lane released & Ask Chris Shaffer Anything

Thomas Lane, one of the MPD officers near Derek Chauvin during the George Floyd murder, was released from prison today. Chad reacts to the news and what we think of the entire incident now more than four years later.

Thomas Lane, one of the MPD officers near Derek Chauvin during the George Floyd murder, was released from prison today. Chad reacts to the news and what we think of the entire incident now more than four years later.

What do you think of when you hear Thomas Lane was released today?

Several arrests were made early Monday evening near the United Center, after a DNC security fence was breached by protestors. WCCO reporter Brandon Ison was there.

(Image: Organizers within coalition of nearly 300 organizations tell us that internal messaging is to not engage with police and to respect barriers. Audacy / Brandon Ison)

Several arrests were made early Monday evening near the United Center, after a DNC security fence was breached by protestors. WCCO reporter Brandon Ison was there.
(Image: Organizers within coalition of nearly 300 organizations tell us that internal messaging is to not engage with police and to respect barriers. Audacy / Brandon Ison)

Several arrests after protestors breach DNC security fence Monday in Chicago

Dozens of protesters broke through a security fence near the site of the Democratic National Convention on its opening day Monday as thousands took to the streets to voice their opposition to the war in Gaza. Brandon Ison reports for WCCO from Chicago. 

(Image: Chicago Police and counter protestors in place at Union Park as thousands of demonstrators prepare to "March on the DNC". Audacy / Brandon Ison)

Dozens of protesters broke through a security fence near the site of the Democratic National Convention on its opening day Monday as thousands took to the streets to voice their opposition to the war in Gaza. Brandon Ison reports for WCCO from Chicago. 
(Image: Chicago Police and counter protestors in place at Union Park as thousands of demonstrators prepare to "March on the DNC". Audacy / Brandon Ison)

DNC planned protests remained mostly peaceful with handful of arrests

Protesters from Texas are joining others in Minneapolis after a renewed push to close a shingle factory on the Mississippi River. WCCO's Taylor Rivera reports. 

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Protesters from Texas are joining others in Minneapolis after a renewed push to close a shingle factory on the Mississippi River. WCCO's Taylor Rivera reports. 
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Protestors gather Monday to push to close a shingle factory on the Mississippi

Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, push ahead today in the Southwest with their battleground state campaign blitz. Republican Vice Presidential Nominee JD Vance is attacking Walz for his handling of the riots in Minneapolis following the killing of George Floyd in 2020. CBS Campaign Reporter Taurean Small has more.

Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, push ahead today in the Southwest with their battleground state campaign blitz. Republican Vice Presidential Nominee JD Vance is attacking Walz for his handling of the riots in Minneapolis following the killing of George Floyd in 2020. CBS Campaign Reporter Taurean Small has more.

Harris-Walz campaign pushes ahead while Republicans attack Walz' record

It's official, for the third time in Minnesota's history, a vice presidential nominee comes from Minnesota as Governor Tim Walz joins current VP Kamala Harris' ticket as running mate. Henry Lake talks about what he expects from the ticket and what impact his response to George Floyd will have on the democratic bid to hold control over the White House. Callers chime in as well on an abbreviated but meaningful Lake Show!  

It's official, for the third time in Minnesota's history, a vice presidential nominee comes from Minnesota as Governor Tim Walz joins current VP Kamala Harris' ticket as running mate. Henry Lake talks about what he expects from the ticket and what impact his response to George Floyd will have on the democratic bid to hold control over the White House. Callers chime in as well on an abbreviated but meaningful Lake Show!

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