More pro-Palestinian protests at University of Minnesota as new president sworn in

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.…

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

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 pro…

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

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.

Former MPD officer Thomas Lane released & 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!

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

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.

Several arrests after protestors breach DNC security fence Monday in Chicago

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 re…

DNC planned protests remained mostly peaceful with handful of arrests

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 protestor…

Protestors gather Monday to push to close a shingle factory on the Mississippi

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.  (Image: Audacy / Taylor Rivera)

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

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 Georg…

2nd In-Line From Flyover Country: Walz joins the Democratic Ticket

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 th…