U of M Students arrested after setting up pro-Palestinian encampment

University of Minnesota Police clashed with students who tried to set up an encampment in support of Palestine and Gaza Tuesday. WCCO's Susie Jones reports. 

CBS News: Large demonstrations against Israel's war in Gaza at some schools

Students at Columbia University in New York can opt to finish classes virtually the rest of the semester, in the wake of large demonstrations against Israel's war in Gaza. And protesters at Cal Poly Humboldt clashed with police last night, while 150 students and other protesters were arrested at a …

MN Rep. Ilhan Omar speaks out about her daughter's suspension for protests

Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (DFL) is speaking about her daughter's college suspension for the first time. Omar’s 21-year-old daughter Isra Hirsi was arrested and suspended from Barnard College last week for taking part in a pro-Palestine demonstration at Columbia University in New York City.…

Daughter of Rep. Ilhan Omar suspended after "unauthorized protests"

Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's daughter, Isra Hersey, has been suspended from Columbia University after repeated unauthorized protests. WCCO's Taylor Rivera reports. 

Nearly 4 years later, it's time for action with George Floyd Square

Jason DeRusha joins Henry Lake to talk about the nature of 'crosstalk' between hosts in radio and share about his visit to George Floyd Square earlier today. Jason and Henry agree that it's beyond time to rehab that area and turn the page while still remembering what happened there.

Cologne, a tragic murder case & Jason DeRusha

Susie Jones hangs out with Henry Lake to talk about their shared love of a good scent before Henry moves to a discussion about a tragic and complicated murder case in Ohio. Plus, Jason DeRusha joins to share about his trip to George Floyd Square earlier today and why he's disheartened that very lit…

Flight Attendants around the U.S. holding rallies pushing for higher pay

Flight attendants for major U.S. airlines are holding rallies at airports around the country to push for higher pay. Tuesday's protests are not, however, a strike. Federal law makes it difficult for airline unions to go on strike. American Airlines flight attendant Krissy Pereira spoke outside Char…

Is Sheletta bringing the VP to town?

She can't talk about it, but of course she can't help herself. Sheletta Brundidge joins to talk about a Black History Month event she's behind that could bring Vice President Kamala Harris to Minnesota. Plus, what progress have we made towards greater racial equity since the murder of George Floyd …

Group chosen to monitor Minneapolis police "consent decree"

State and Minneapolis city officials announced the group that will monitor compliance of the state consent decree to address discriminatory policing in the wake of George Floyd's 2020 murder.

Breaking News - South Minneapolis fire at abandoned Kmart

Award Submission: A massive fire broke out in South Minneapolis on October 20th at an abandoned and controversial Kmart site. Built in the 1970s, the site cut off part of the neighborhood, then became one of the focal points during the George Floyd riots. The city planned to demolish the building, …