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    Laura Oakes

    Laura is a longtime WCCO Radio news anchor, editor and host of the the station's Saturday morning lineup of listener-driven lifestyle shows ranging from gardening to car care to home improvement. Laura originated the award-winning “A Closer Look” series, providing thoughtful coverage of important local issues and uncovering unique, untold stories across the state. She also hosted a Good News podcast, highlighting inspiring people and positive stories in the community.

    Outside the studio, Laura enjoys traveling with her husband, working on their own home improvement projects, volunteering with the Minnesota Orchestra, and exploring her passions for creative writing and painting.

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      BWCA closure could last until Oct. 1 but officials say conditions will still be updated daily

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      Jul 22, 2026
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      Calls and texts to Minnesota's '988' mental health crisis line increasing according to Health Department data

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      Minnesota's air quality is about to get much worse thanks to wildfire smoke

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      Heat warnings, air quality alerts, wildfires: There are reasons behind Minnesota's weather rollercoaster

      "The scientific term for our weather is bonkers," says University of St. Thomas climate scientist Dr. John Abraham

      Jul 15, 2026
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      Gov. Walz files Freedom of Information Act requests seeking records, communications from Trump Administration

      Requests include references to “Minnesota”, “Walz”, “reckoning”, “retribution", “punish”, or “Democrat” since January of last year

      Jun 23, 2026
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