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07/11/2025

The State Department is firing more than 1,300 employees in line with a dramatic reorganization plan unveiled by the Trump administration earlier this year, a move that critics say damages America's global leadership and efforts to counter threats abroad.

The State Department is firing over 1,300 employees in line with a dramatic reorganization plan initiated by the Trump administration earlier this year

07/11/2025

A man charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump last year at his Florida golf course told a federal judge he wants to fire his court-appointed lawyers and represent himself, saying he will be ready to defend himself before a jury this fall.

A man charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump says he wants to fire his lawyers and represent himself

07/11/2025

Is the Trump Administration exploring the federal government running the nation's capital?

“We could run D.C. We’re looking at D.C.,” said President Donald Trump during a cabinet meeting. “We don’t want crime in D.C. We want the city to run well.”

“We could run D.C. I mean, we're looking at D.C.,” said President Donald Trump this Tuesday during a cabinet meeting. “We don't want crime in D.C. We want the city to run well.”

07/11/2025

Want some really good news???? All next week, Jason DeRusha has tickets to see Paul McCartney at U.S. Bank Stadium to giveaway courtesy of Live Nation Concerts!

Listen between 3-6p, stream the show on the WCCO Radio YouTube page or the Audacy App for your chance to see Sir Paul!

07/11/2025

Getting where you want to go might be tough this weekend... again

It’s the weekend, and time for another series of highway road construction and maintenance projects that’ll snarl traffic around Interstates 94 and 35E

07/11/2025

As the U.S. ramps up deportation efforts, data indicates there’s a backlog of 11.3 million immigration cases. That’s the highest number ever recorded.

As the U.S. ramps up deportation efforts, data from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services indicates there's a backlog of 11.3 million immigration cases.

07/11/2025

The Minneapolis City Council unanimously approves changes to a to***co ordinance hoping to deter youth from va**ng. The change sets the minimum price for all e-cigarettes at $25 and bans new to***co retailers from opening within 300-feet of schools.

07/10/2025

The Science Museum of Minnesota is dramatically downsizing, cutting 43 jobs and shrinking its budget by $7 million. The museum's president and CEO says government funding is down, but visitors have not returned to pre-pandemic levels either.

07/10/2025

WCCO's Taylor Rivera has Thursday's "830 On The Go" including:

Minneapolis City Council approves changes to to***co ordinance, BCA investigates an officer involved shooting in Ottertail County, University of MN athletes are about to get paid and more!

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07/10/2025

The Twins didn't get a big sweep against the Cubs, losing 8-1 at Target Field Thursday afternoon. But winning two of three to Chicago has manager Rocco Baldelli leaving the series happy. "I was very pleased with the way that we competed."

The Twins didn't get a big sweep against the Cubs, losing 8-1 at Target Field Thursday afternoon. But winning two of three to Chicago has manager Rocco Baldelli leaving the series happy. “I was very pleased with the way that we competed.”

07/10/2025

A second suspect, 23-year old Marquez Demar Hill-Turnipseed, is behind bars and facing second-degree murder charges in connection with the June 1 mass shooting at Boom Island Park that left one woman dead and five other people hurt.

07/10/2025

Why we love billionaires and hate billionaires - how do you land? PLUS: If you're in a relationship - is your daily texting flurry with an opposite s*x best friend ok?

Hour 1:
- Paul McCartney - does he live up to the "one of the biggest shows in Minnesota history" hype?
- 33 Pardons: a terrific victory for justice
- Should I move to St. Paul?

Hour 2:
- Ask Adri: Go long distance or break-up before leaving HS for college? Plus opposite s*x friendship drama!
- DeRusha Eats: Best Park/Waterside restaurant?
- Seeing your car twin

Hour 3:
- DeRUSH Hour: Science museum layoffs, McCartney news
- Our love/hate relationship with the rich, Star Tribune columnist Evan Ramstad

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