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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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EU hits AliExpress with a record 550 million-euro fine over unsafe and counterfeit goods

One dead in Sunday night shooting; nine hurt in earlier incident

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It is getting harder to ignore: Climate change means more fires in the U.S. and Canada

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

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

After being pardoned in Minnesota, Laotian national Tou Lue Vang gets legal status revoked by U.S.

Northside Minneapolis residents to oppose "Drones as First Responders" program over their neighborhood

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

Five days of World Cup community watch parties are kicking off on Lake Street in south Minneapolis Tuesday

Company that runs Target Field concessions assures fans it's business as usual despite a planned strike

Human rights watchdog group calls Operation Metro Surge a "manufactured crisis" in new report

Minneapolis City Council committee takes public testimony on allowing bathhouses back in the city

Back to the drawing board for George Floyd Square redevelopment

Man continues to barricade himself in south Minneapolis apartment after shooting at law enforcement

Gov. Walz: The process of returning an ICE agent arrested in Texas for Minneapolis shooting is underway

Union leaders from across U.S. gather in Minneapolis this week for AFL-CIO Constitutional Convention

A Closer Look with Laura Oakes: Big food, the American diet, and ultra-processed controversy

"People of the Twin Cities of Minnesota" recognized with JFK Library Foundation's "Profile in Courage" award

Five arrested in connection to shooting outside Grand Casino Arena on May 4

Minneapolis City Council members express concerns over Mayor Jacob Frey's handling of MPD Chief Brian O'Hara

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