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11/21/2025

They gathered in Washington National Cathedral Thursday — former presidents, VP's, political foes and new friends — in a show of respect and remembrance for Dick Cheney, the polarizing vice president who became an acidic scold of President Donald Trump.

Washington National Cathedral hosted a bipartisan show of respect and remembrance for Dick Cheney, the consequential and polarizing vice president who became an acidic scold of fellow Republican President Donald Trump

11/21/2025

A CDC webpage used to say that vaccines do not cause autism. It has been rewritten to say - without evidence - that experts have “ignored” links. It was immediately decried by scientists and advocates who have long focused on finding the causes of autism.

The Trump administration has revised a website to contradict the scientific consensus that vaccines do not cause autism

11/21/2025

Officials say they are still finding recalled ByHeart infant formula on some store shelves across the U.S. In Minnesota, investigators conducted 119 checks between Nov. 13 and Nov. 17 and removed recalled products from sale at four sites.

Health officials say at least 31 babies in 15 states have been treated for botulism as an outbreak tied to ByHeart formula continues to grow

11/21/2025

Organizers call it one of the most successful boycotts in U.S. history and say they'll continue until Minneapolis-based Target reverses its anti-DEI stance. "As the shopping season is upon us, we are asking the public to continue to stand firm."

Organizers call it one of the most successful boycotts in U.S. history and say they’ll continue until Minneapolis-based Target reverses its anti-DEI stance. “As the shopping season is upon us, we are asking the public to continue to stand firm.”

11/20/2025

President Trump accused six Democratic lawmakers of sedition “punishable by DEATH” after the lawmakers — all veterans of the armed services and intelligence community — called on military members to uphold the Constitution and defy “illegal orders.”

President Donald Trump is accusing half a dozen Democratic lawmakers of sedition “punishable by DEATH” after the lawmakers called on U_S_ military members to uphold the Constitution and defy “illegal orders.”

11/20/2025

30 semi-trucks of lights are all in place waiting for sunset as the annual GLOW holiday festival kicks off at CHS Field in St. Paul Thursday night. There are new attractions this year including a 30-foot fairytale castle sparkling with 10,000 lights.

11/20/2025

President Donald Trump signed legislation Wednesday that compels his administration to release files on convicted s*x offender Jeffrey Epstein, bowing to political pressure from his own party after initially resisting those efforts.

President Donald Trump has signed a bill to release files on convicted s*x offender Jeffrey Epstein

11/20/2025

Driverless cars are coming: will you take one? Who's safer - you or a computer? Jason DeRusha's been in a Waymo, he'll share his experience. Plus: one of the reporters behind a horrifying tale of s*xual abuse at a Twin Cities church, Jessica Lussenhop joins the show. [READ: https://www.startribune.com/s*xual-abuse-old-apostolic-lutheran-church-minnesota/601513471 ]

Hour 1:
- Waymo
- Giselle Ugarte joins to talk Target asking employees to smile
- Courtside with DeRusha

Hour 2:
- Jessica Lussenhop, Pro Publica
- Alicia Hinze, The Buttered Tin

Hour 3:
- DeRUSH Hour Headlines
- May I meet you? LOLOLOL

11/20/2025

The effectiveness of Minnesota's running game last week provided a blueprint for coach Kevin O’Connell as he tries to balance quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s development. They'll need it against the Packers, as Aaron Jones relishes a return to Lambeau.

The effectiveness of Minnesota’s running game last week provided a blueprint for coach Kevin O’Connell as he tries to balance quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s development. They’ll need it against the Packers, as Aaron Jones relishes a return to Lambeau.

11/20/2025

Minneapolis is honoring Harper Moyski, the 10-year old who was one of two children shot and killed during the mass shooting at Annunciation in August. "The outreach that we get from many of you is a big part of our recovery," said her father.

The Minneapolis City Council passed a resolution Thursday honoring Harper Moyski, the 10-year old who was one of two children shot and killed during the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in August.

11/20/2025

One more week! But look out if you don't have a turkey yet. The wholesale price for a turkey is projected to average $1.32 per pound. That's a 40% jump from last year, making your Thanksgiving bird - especially a fresh one - more expensive this year.

The wholesale price for a turkey is projected to average $1.32 per pound, a 40% jump from last year, according to the USDA. That’s making your Thanksgiving bird - especially a fresh one - more expensive this year.

11/20/2025

If last year's $37 million is any indication, Give to the Max Day should be fruitful for nonprofits including in Sandstone, Minnesota where Tammy Thies, founder of the Wildcat Sanctuary, says every cent makes a difference: "We see a lot of hardship."

If last year’s $37 million is any indication, Give to the Max Day should be fruitful for nonprofits including in Sandstone, Minnesota where Tammy Thies, founder of the Wildcat Sanctuary, says every cent makes a difference: “We see a lot of hardship.”