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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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Sec. of State Steve Simon calls undercover video impersonating voters "outrageous and totally unacceptable"

Sen. Klobuchar unveils plan for a major healthcare overhaul amid bid for the governorship

Lime scooter company is getting ahead of another planned "takeover" in Minneapolis

Law firm to investigate security issues surrounding Minneapolis grain elevator where a teen recently fell

Stabbing in Burnsville is connected to murder-homicide at Hopkins daycare

The historic Orpheum Theatre is getting an upgrade - in the bathrooms

A major push in Robbinsdale to drum up support for a hefty school referendum

Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt threated with arrest for not assisting ICE with immigration enforcement

Shelters like Catholic Charities' Dorothy Day Place helping after St. Paul homeless encampment closure

Human remains believed to be that of a missing Twin Cities man have been found in northwestern Wisconsin

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