We're saddened to share a member of the WCCO family has passed away.

Al Shaver was the “Voice of Hockey” in Minnesota, calling North Star games for 26 years along with the high school hockey, Gopher hockey and even the Wild. Al Shaver was 96.

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Minneapolis City Council members are expressing frustration over the length, and level of productivity, at meetings. After a two hour debate, they decided to pull the plans for the former 3rd Police Precinct off the agenda frustrating Mayor Frey.

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The Army notified Earl Meyer, 96, of St. Peter, that it reversed itself and granted a Purple Heart for being wounded in Korea 73 years ago. He still carries shrapnel is his leg.

Amy Klobuchar helped champion Meyer's case along with his daughters.

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There is no normal path when it comes to recovery and battling addiction, but there is hope.

In part 3 of Mark Freie's series, learn how Community Medical Services uses medication assisted treatment to help individuals battling opioid use disorder.

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Breaking: There's a new junior hockey league team coming to Minnesota next fall.

Welcome the Minnesota Mallards to the NAHL League! The Morning News With Vineeta Sawkar talked to the team's general manager who broke the news today on WCCO.

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A relatively cheap Type 2 diabetes medication has researchers excited as it could help people live longer.

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Breaking hockey news. NAHL in Forest Lake this fall. Minnesota Mallards will be a new junior hockey team. We spoke with GM AJ Bucchino on News Talk 830 WCCO The Morning News With Vineeta Sawkar omny.fm/shows/the-morn… The Rink Live Jess Myers YHH Blois Olson 𝙂𝙋𝙇 🏒

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When Jessica Girard’s son became an adult, she knew he would need support in order to fulfill his desire to live independently. He did not want to live in a group home. So she turned that research into supporting others. SHELETTA explains:

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A movement to ban book bans is gaining steam in Minnesota and several other states, in contrast to the trend playing out in more conservative states where book challenges have soared to their highest levels in decades.

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Audiences are applauding Stokley Williams acting chops as well as his ability to deliver a song. Known just as Stokley, the Minnesota musician is touring the country starring as Rick James in the jukebox musical Super Freak: A Rick James Story.

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During an event on Monday night, President Joe Biden addressed the ongoing pro-Palestine demonstrations on college campuses, going as far as to call them “antisemitic.”

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News broke yesterday of DFL senator and former meteorologist Nicole Mitchell was arrested in Detroit Lakes on suspicion of burglary. Here's the latest:

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The United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a public health alert for ground beef products because they may be contaminated with E. coli.

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Nine people were reportedly arrested by University of Minnesota police after setting up a pro-Palestinian encampment.

'We're demanding (they) divest all investment in any companies that are complicit in Israeli apartheid and genocide,' says one student.

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Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced a murder charge against an 18-year old for his involvement in a mass shooting at popular LGBTQ venue 'Nudieland' in August 2023. She says investigators are still looking for at least one more suspect.

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The news of the day coming at you here with WCCO's '830 On The Go'!

Charges are filed against DFL State Senator Nicole Mitchell, arrests made on the University of Minnesota campus, a new lawsuit filed by Minnesota AG Keith Ellison, and much more!

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A delay in licensing local cannabis growers could possibly put a snag in a full marijuana market launch in Minnesota.

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The Justice Dept. announced a $138.7 million settlement with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016, a critical time gap that allowed him to continue to prey on victims.

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Minnesota’s Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a consumer protection lawsuit against a Fridley, Minnesota-based used-car dealer for violating the state’s Used Car Law.

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