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06/10/2026

Minneapolis will be using City Hall for a drag queen show this week. It's meant to honor the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month, and according to the city, it's the first-ever drag show in City Hall, the city's administrative headquarters.

For the first time in the city’s history, Minneapolis will be using City Hall for a drag queen show. It's meant to honor the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month, which is celebrated each June. According to the city, the first-ever drag show at the administrative building will feature three to five...

06/10/2026

"The hole we're coming out of is $700 million deep," said Mayor Jacob Frey after a new report finds Operation Metro Surge caused massive economic damage in Minneapolis, with the Whittier and Central neighborhoods the hardest hit. Here are the details:

"The hole that we're coming out of is deep, $700 million is deep," said Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey after a new report finds Operation Metro Surge caused massive economic damage in Minneapolis. The Whittier and Central neighborhoods were the hardest hit, according to Frey, who says they're trying t...

06/10/2026

The U.S. launched airstrikes against Iran, who fired back at countries in the region. The escalating attacks threatened to derail efforts to end the war. President Donald Trump warned that Tehran would “pay the price” for stalled peace negotiations.

The United States has launched airstrikes against Iran, and Tehran fired back at countries in the region. The escalating attacks Wednesday threatened to derail efforts to end the war. U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Tehran would “pay the price” for stalled peace negotiations | 830 WCCO

06/10/2026

The University of Minnesota, Fairview Health, and U of M Physicians reached an agreement to cement a new 10-year partnership, closing a mediation Attorney General Keith Ellison started, and secures the future of the state's primary teaching hospital.

The University of Minnesota, Fairview Health Services, and U of M Physicians reached the agreement necessary to cement a new 10-year partnership between the parties. The approval of these agreements will bring to a close a mediation process that Attorney General Ellison started, and secure the futur...

06/10/2026

So much for a battle of the top two WNBA draft picks: the Lynx and Olivia Miles, who had 24 points, seven rebounds and six assists, dominated Dallas 100-76 for their eighth straight victory. Wings rookie and number one overall pick Azzi Fudd had 6 points.

It was supposed to be a battle of the top two WNBA draft picks from this year. But it was the Lynx and Olivia Miles, who had 24 points, seven rebounds and six assists, who took over while Dallas' Azzi Fudd struggled, helping Minnesota storm past the Wings 100-76 for their eighth straight victory. | ...

06/10/2026

Is it best for couples to spend time apart on vacation? Jason talks about a story suggesting separate nights out are ideal for relationships. It's completely baffling to me! What do you think? Would you ever do this on a trip with your partner?

06/10/2026

Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years last month, a headache for the Fed, and a potential political challenge for the Trump administration. Consumer prices rose 4.2% in May from a year earlier, the third straight increase.

Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years last month, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential political challenge for the Trump administration as midterm elections near. Consumer prices rose 4.2% in May from a year earlier. It's the third straight increase. | ...

06/10/2026

Anyone who has had folks over for a barbecue has almost certainly noticed higher prices at the grocery store. The cost of hot dogs are up more than 18% from a year ago. Ground beef has risen almost 15%. Even barbecue sauce has jumped close to 12%.

Anyone who has had folks over for a barbecue recently has almost certainly noticed higher prices at the grocery store. The cost of hot dogs are up more than 18% from a year ago. Ground beef has risen almost 15%, and soda has soared north of 11%. Even barbecue sauce has jumped close to 12%. | 830 WCC...

06/10/2026

It's one week from our on-air auction to raise funds for NMDP, who connect patients with match for a life-saving blood stem cell transplant. We have a long list of amazing things for you to bid on! Get a preview of that here, and listen all day June 17th!

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06/10/2026

A suspect who fired multiple rounds at law enforcement during a nearly eight-hour standoff in south Minneapolis was safely taken into custody on Tuesday afternoon.

A 31-year-old suspect was arrested Tuesday following an hours-long standoff in Minneapolis. The suspect, identified as Tyler O'Brien, fired several rounds and threatened to throw an explosive device at law enforcement. | 830 WCCO