830 News on the Go
830 News on the Go provides a quick snapshot of the day’s top news stories in the Twin Cities and Minnesota from WCCO.
A woman is dead after being pulled from a lake east of Bemidji , A sentencing date has been set for a woman who threatened House Speaker Lisa Demuth, MN's professional women's soccer team is inching closer to the national championship
WCCO's Taylor Rivera has the Tuesday 830 On The Go. Stories include: The National Weather Service is sending crews to the Detroit Lakes area today to determine the severity of storms that swept the region last night. About 75,000 Minnesotans have been approved to receive benefit payments under the state's new Paid Leave program according to new data released by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. It' not the outcome many were hoping for last night as Belgium beat the United States men's national soccer team from the World Cup winning 4 to 1. And more.
A deadly holiday weekend on Minnesota's waterways, Hospice nurses stage a one-day strike over stalled contract talks with Allina Health, A win tonight for Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve could set a new record
WCCO's Taylor Rivera has the Monday 830 On The Go. Stories include: Minneapolis Police are investigating a number of separate shootings this past weekend. Ten years ago today, Philando Castile was shot and killed by a police officer in Falcon Heights. Two bipartisan bills in Minnesota protecting individuals from the harms of social media have passed, but have yet to go into effect. And more.
A death investigation is underway in St. Paul,More than 130 unionized doctors at Allina Health’s Mercy and Unity hospitals are threatening to strike, MN musicians will have the spotlight at this weekend's Taste of Minnesota festival
WCCO'S Taylor Rivera has the Thursday 830 On The Go. Stories include: The city of Minneapolis is launching a plan to shut down open air drug markets. E. Coli concerns have shut down three popular Minneapolis swimming beaches ahead of the Fourth of July Weekend. Owatonna Police say a man suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound last night after opening fire at police. And more.
A teen is now charged in the fatal bludgeoning of her mother in Maplewood, MN Lynx star Napheesa Collier is making progress in her recovery following off-season surgeries, Former State Representative Karen Clark has died
WCCO's Taylor Rivera has the Wednesday 830 On The Go. Stories include: Social media platforms will now come with a warning label about mental health starting today in Minnesota. Twin Cities Immigrant Coalitions are reacting to the Supreme Court's decision on birthright citizenship. Minnesota Twins manager Derek Shelton sharing a brief update on outfielder Byron Buxton. And more.
25 Minneapolis gang members are now facing federal charges, reaction to a pair of U.S. Supreme Court rulings, and a safety reminder ahead of Fourth of July weekend
Mark Freie delivers the 830 News on the Go for Tuesday, June 30th. - 25 Minneapolis gang members face federal charges. - Reaction following U.S. Supreme Court rulings handed down on Tuesday. - The hottest of the heat wave is over, but it's still going to be hot for awhile. - The federal government sues Minnesota for withholding SNAP data. - Minnesota's Office of Public Service visits a Twin Cities food shelf. - The Minnesota DNR issues a sober reminder ahead of the Fourth of July.
A number of shootings in the Twin Cities this past weekend one of them fatal, Local medical professionals prepare to assist people suffering from the excessive heat, 3 metro counties have reported mosquitos carrying the West Nile Virus
WCCO's Taylor Rivera has the Monday 830 On The Go. Stories include: Because of the heat, some in the Twin Cities construction business are planning to pause activities if needed. Minneapolis city councilwoman Aisha Chughtai is taking a leave of absence. Maintenance is now underway on the longest light rail line in the Twin Cities And more.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey must now comply with a police staffing level mandate, One person is dead following plane crash last night at the Winona Municipal Airport, The Twin Cities Pride Festival kicks off tonight
WCCO's Taylor Rivera has the Friday 830 On The Go. Stories include: Minnesota State Representative Elliott Engen’s DWI hearing has been rescheduled for August. Minneapolis has paused development on new data centers to study their impacts. The University of Minnesota Board of Regents today officially approved a 3-point-8 percent tuition hike for the upcoming school year. And more.
Convicted murderer Vance Boelter will be sentenced in July, The Minneapolis City Council approves a pair of ordinances bringing the city closer to legalizing bathhouses, Concerns are raised after Lionel Ritchie cut his concert short in St. Paul
WCCO's Taylor Rivera has the Thursday 830 On The Go. Stories include: Protesters involved in the St. Paul church demonstration have filed a motion to drop the charges against them. A debate over the use of Flock cameras in St. Paul yesterday as the city council, police department, and civil rights advocates discussed the controversial surveillance tool. The Stearns County city of Cold Spring will host the Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener next year. And more.
Around 115 jobs in the Saint Paul Public School District are set to be eliminated, Blue line light rail commuters brace for a 7 week closure, It's a match-up Twins baseball fans dream of tonight
WCCO's Taylor Rivera has the Wednesday 830 On The Go. Stories include: The Department of Justice is asking for more time to return Renee Good's SUV to Minnesota Amazon Workers hold a protest outside the MSP1 Amazon warehouse in Shakopee. A new restaurant from the owner of Owamni, opened today at the Guthrie Theater to much excitement. And more.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's office announcing the search for a new police chief could take 16 weeks, It's back to the bargaining table for concession workers at Target Field, The Minnesota Timberwolves make some major trades
WCCO's Taylor Rivera has the Tuesday 830 On The Go. Stories include: Six homicide cases in Ramsey County have now been cleared for medical examiner errors following a costly audit. The president of the Minnesota Farmers Union says he's skeptical about the president's promise that folks in the Ag industry will be helped by current peace negotiations with Iran. One of the most culturally-diverse streets in the Twin Cities is kicking of five days of World Cup watch parties today. And more.
MPD is investigating after two separate shootings, A petition supporting a school funding referendum is being presented to the Anoka-Hennepin school board, More than 10,000 people are volunteering for the Special Olympics
WCCO's Taylor Rivera has the Monday 830 On The Go. Stories include: A federal judge has canceled subpoenas submitted by the U.S. Department of Justice to the offices of Governor Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and other Minnesota elected officials. New life for an old building in South Minneapolis. It's a homecoming for a Minnesota competing in the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Hazeltine later this week. And more.
The Hennepin County Attorney says she's ready prosecute a case against an ICE Officer regardless of the venue, Minnesotans are not as fond of Governor Tim Walz as they once were, The Big Honking Truck Parade kicks off tonight
WCCO's Taylor Rivera has the Thursday 830 On The Go. Stories include: The Minneapolis Park Board has voted to close the Minnehaha Off-Leash Dog park by the end of the year. Mayor Jacob Frey says he supports allowing bathhouses back in Minneapolis with some reservations. Thousands of runners will lace up their shoes this weekend for Grandma's Marathon in Duluth. And more.
Feeding our Future founder Aimee Bock is asking a court to review her federal prison sentence, The Minneapolis City Council hears testimony on bringing back bathhouses to the city, US Bank Stadium needs a new roof
WCCO's Taylor Rivera has the Wednesday 830 On The Go. Stories include: Charges have now been filed against a 31 year old Minneapolis man in connection with an hours long standoff with police. A change in strategy for the alleged killer of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The mayor of a southeastern Minnesota city abruptly resigned last night. And more.
15 Minnesotan's face federal charges related to plotting violence against ICE officers, Minneapolis police say a suspect is still at large after shooting at officers Monday night, A dog park near Minnhaha Falls could soon be closed
WCCO's Taylor Rivera has the Tuesday 830 On The Go. Stories include: A report released by the nonprofit Effective Law Enforcement For All shows mixed results in the City of Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Police Department’s implementation of the court-mandated agreement put in place in 2024. Hennepin County sheriff Dewanna Witt says people are still questioning the tactics her deputies used during Operation Metro Surge. A paperwork filing error kept accused killer Luigi Mangione from appearing in court this morning. And more.
Minneapolis Police are investigating a triple shooting over the weekend, Crews have begun work on a stretch of Highway 65 in the north metro, One of the nation's largest sporting events is about to begin in the Twin Cities
WCCO's Taylor Rivera has the Monday 830 On The Go. Stories include: A new Star-Tribune polls show Amy Klobuchar with comfortable leads against all three Republicans still trying to gain the party's nomination for Minnesota governor. The state Department of Transportation is turning off the lights on bridges that span the Mississippi river in southeast Minnesota. And more.
Helping Paws says they are keeping the spirit of service of Melissa and Mark Hortman alive, Washington County authorities have identified the remains of a woman who went missing in 1993, Dinner Du Nord on Nicollet Mall returns
WCCO's Taylor Rivera has the Friday 830 On The Go: Stories include: Hennepin County attorney Mary Moriarty says the state's case against Vance Boelter will continue as planned even after pleading guilty to six federal charges related to shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses. After five years in a row of tuition increases, the University of Minnesota Board of Regents is discussing another one at its 2-day meeting that wraps up today. An emerging "Super El Niño" weather pattern threatens to bring warmer, drier weather to Minnesota And more.
Vance Boelter now faces back-to-back life sentences following a federal plea deal, The redevelopment of a key piece of George Floyd Square is now stalled, Target Field concessions workers will strike on June 22nd
WCCO's Taylor Rivera has the Thursday 830 On The Go. Stories include: Federal prosecutors yesterday announcing the arrest of a man charged in the Feeding our Future fraud case who's been on the run since early 2024. A new 10-year deal between the University of Minnesota, M Physicians, and Fairview could help address a growing need for physicians not only in the state but across the country. The World Cup starts today with much fanfare. And more.
A 31 year old suspect who fired on Hennepin County Sheriff's deputies in south Minneapolis is in custody, Nearly 500 Target Field concessions workers are set to announce a strike date, Another round of severe storms roll across MN
WCCO's Taylor Rivera has the Wednesday 830 On The Go: Stories include: A new report estimates the toll Operation Metro Surge took on Minneapolis' economy. The attorney representing a whistle blower within the Minneapolis Police Department says more could soon come out about the alleged misconduct of former Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara. Environmental groups are demanding that Hennepin County address what they call " toxic trash ash violations" And more.
A suspect is in custody following an armed standoff southwest of Mankato, A new report shows that independent venues in Minneapolis are going strong, The DOJ gives an update into the Vance Boelter case
WCCO's Taylor Rivera has the Tuesday 830 On The Go Stories include: The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert for the Twin Cities and central Minnesota. Charges are filed against a Fridley man in connection with a fatal drive-by shooting last month in the Powederhorn neighborhood of Minneapolis. Minnesota's two division one basketball programs will finally meet in the upcoming regular season with the University of Minnesota hosting St. Thomas at the Barn. Plus more!
A deadly weekend fire is under investigation in western Minnesota, Crews are working to re-construct George Floyd Square, Scott Pelly is speaking about his coverage of Operation Metro Surge
WCCO's Taylor Rivera has the Monday 830 On The Go. Stories include: Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is downplaying a congressional report that accuses he and Governor Walz of doing nothing to prevent fraud in the state. Recent budget cuts to the Anoka-Hennepin School District has led a grassroots coalition of parents to hold a petition signature drive. The whiffle ball field at Annunciation Church and School in south Minneapolis is going to be completely renovated. Plus more!
Gov. Walz signs $1.2 billion infrastructure bill, a former Senate President says he's leaving the Republican Party, preview of several Twin Cities celebrations this weekend
Mark Freie hosts Friday's 830 News on the Go. Minnesota roads, bridges and public infrastructure projects are getting a major funding boost. Governor Walz comments on the ICE agent arrested in Texas in connection with the shooting of a Venezuelan man in north Minneapolis. A former President of the Minnesota Senate says he's leaving the Republican party. Federal officials say immigration agents are now getting better instruction. St. Paul police arrest a man connected to an April 30th homicide. Grand Old Day returns to St. Paul on Sunday. Top union leaders are in Minneapolis for a convention. Prince gets remembered well...
Thousands of Minnesota Medicaid providers are disenrolled to secure billions in federal aid, U-S Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan is criticizing an attack ad against her, A Minnesota Lynx standout rookie earns May's top honors
WCCO's Taylor Rivera has the Thursday 830 On The Go. Stories include: A warning from authorities in Dakota County after nearly 2 dozen overdoses A court appearance this morning for an Oakdale man charged in connection to the alleged sexual abuse of a teenage girl. The Borealis train service between Minnesota and Chicago recently celebrated its two-year anniversary to mostly positive reviews. And more.
The Minnesota Star Tribune is cutting its workforce by 15%, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey opens up about the resignation of Brian O'Hara, We're hearing from the new General Manager of the Minnesota Vikings
WCCO's Taylor Rivera has the Wednesday 830 On The Go. Stories include: Local, state and federal law enforcement leaders launching Operation Safe Summer in Minneapolis today. The Robbins Science Center on the Hamline University campus will remain closed today after a school bus crash yesterday. A Northern Minnesota woman is facing vehicular homicide charges. And more.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has appointed an interim police chief, Crews up north are trying to contain a wildfire burning northeast of Ely, The increase in the cost of travel could help the Minnesota Tourism industry
WCCO's Taylor Rivera has the Tuesday 830 On The Go Stories include: Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth files for the primary race for governor following a disputed republican endorsement vote. A pair of Minneapolis City Council members are publicly rejecting Mayor Jacob Frey's choice of the Minnesota Agape Movement to redevelop the People's Way community site at George Floyd Square. Long-time Twin Cities journalist Larry Fitzgerald Senior has died, more than fifty years after he broke into the business that included newspaper columns, hosting radio shows, and appearances on Twin Cities Public Television. And more.
There are still a lot of questions even after the party endorsement conventions in MN, A new push for help for families with loved ones who have been wrongfully convicted, Bear sightings are on the rise in the Twin Cities
WCCO's Taylor Rivera has the Monday 830 On The Go. Stories include: Charges have been filed against the suspect in a fatal shooting at the Canterbury Park Expo Center this week....where a prayer service was being held. The head of the Minnesota Republican Party is responding to a controversial action that was taken at this weekend's endorsing convention. Peggy Flanagan filling out the proper forms and depositing her 400-dollar filing fee. And more.
U-S Senator Amy Klobuchar picks her running mate in the Minnesota governor's race, The "People of the Twin Cities" will be recognized on the national stage this weekend, Minnesotan's gear up for quite the show in the sky
WCCO's Taylor Rivera has the Friday 830 On The Go. Stories include: Local prosecutors responding to the arrest in Texas of an ICE agent with a warrant out in Hennepin County. Hundreds of party activists will be heading to conventions this weekend to endorse candidates for statewide elections in November. After more than 55 years on WCCO Radio, one of the best of the best is hanging up his headphones this weekend And more.
Shakopee Police have arrested a suspect in connection to yesterday's shooting during a prayer service, 3M is the target of a new lawsuit filed by the Australian government, The Twin Cities Irish Fest is in financial trouble
WCCO's Taylor Rivera has the Thursday 830 On The Go. Stories include: The new acting police chief in Minneapolis, Katie Blackwell is making her first public statement. The Minnesota Board of Pardons has granted a pardon for man about to be deported. U.S. Representative Angie Craig has officially filed for the Senate primary, and says she will skip this weekend's DFL endorsing convention. And more.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara has resigned, We now know the name of St. Paul's fifth homicide victim of the year, The Minnesota DNR is announcing the launch of its new electronic licensing system
WCCO's Taylor Rivera has the Wednesday 830 On The Go. Stories include: More reaction this morning after Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara resigned following an investigation and disciplinary actions. A shooting at a prayer service in Shakopee leaves one person injured. A $170 million road reconstruction project on Highway 65 breaks ground today in Blaine. And more.
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar who is running for Governor could soon pick her running mate, North Mankato police have identified a teenage boy who was shot and killed Saturday, Chisago County employees return to the picket line
WCCO's Taylor Rivera has the Tuesday 830 On The Go. Stories include: We are hearing from the Chief of Police in Roseville, about the 6 year old they found, who had been missing for several hours. Minneapolis park police are investigating after a man who was found unresponsive near the Wirth Beach boat launch in Minneapolis died last night. A 55 year old Minnesota woman pleaded not guilty in federal court to the latest case of fraudulent Medicaid billing. And more.
Minneapolis police are investigating the city's latest homicide, A Chatfield police officer faces several charges following a DWI arrest in Bloomington, The DNR has a few boating safety tips for this Memorial Day Weekend
WCCO's Taylor Rivera has the Friday 830 On The Go Stories include: An ICE agent charged with felony assault related to an incident back in February in the Twin Cites makes his first court appearance today. Minnesota's new Chief Justice Gaïtas is joining other state leaders in volunteering at Catholic Charities today. Valley Fair is debuting its newly renovated water park this Memorial Day weekend. And more.
The convicted ringleader of the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme is going to prison for 41 years, Minnesota gained nearly 16,000 news jobs in April, Today is expected to be one of the busiest travel days ahead of the holiday weekend
WCCO's Taylor Rivera has the Thursday 830 On The Go! Stories include: Several top U.S. officials are in Minneapolis announcing about “major law enforcement action involving fraud” in the state. An ICE agent deployed to Minneapolis as part of Metro Surge is expected to turn himself in today And more.
Two women are in custody after a deadly Minneapolis auto theft attempt, The Minnesota DNR has identified persons of interest in the Flanders Fire, Minneapolis announces its summer entertainment lineup
WCCO's Taylor Rivera has the Wednesday 830 On The Go. Stories include: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey introducing his pick to become the city's new fire chief. Minneapolis-based Target announcing today that first quarter fiscal earnings and revenue topped expectations. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is suing Minnesota over its new state law that makes wagering on prediction markets a felony. And more.
Another wildfire is burning in the Brainerd Lakes area, A Minneapolis woman is dead after a hit and run crash in Brooklyn Park, The countdown is on for the 2026 Minnesota State Fair
WCCO's Taylor Rivera has the Tuesday 830 On The Go. Stories include: It's official, Minneapolis will host the 2028 NFL draft. Govenror Walz today has named Theodora Gaïtas as the new chief justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court. Prosecutors are asking a judge to sentence the founder of Feeding Our Future to fifty years in prison for coordinating the largest pandemic fraud in the U-S. And more.
Progress is being made on two large wild fires in Northern Minnesota, Chanhassen Dinner Theater has halted operations following a virus outbreak and a cyberattack, The 2026 Minnesota legislative session is in the books
WCCO's Taylor Rivera has the Monday 830 On The Go Stories include: An ICE agent is now charged following a non-fatal Minneapolis shooting earlier this year. Minnesota Wild management and coaches hold their season-ending press conference after the team was knocked out of the playoffs in Game 5 of the Western Conference Second Round. Smashing Pumpkins will bring their "Rats In A Cage' Tour to downtown St. Paul on Tuesday, October 13th. And more.
DFL lawmakers hold a sit-in at the Minnesota State Capitol, a do-or-die game for the Timberwolves, and experts suggest a "Slow Mow Summer"
Mark Freie has the 830 News on the Go for Friday, May 15, 2026. DFL state lawmakers are holding a sit-in at the Minnesota State Capitol with the session ending in just a couple of day. The Minnesota Timberwolves must win Friday night at home to stay alive in the NBA Playoffs. General Mills is bringing workers back to the office four days a week. A St. Paul billboard thanks Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison for his work in a lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster. MSP Airport is showing off updates to Terminal 2 which opened 25 years ago this month. University of Minnesota...
Lawmakers tentatively agree on bonding bill, the fight to modernize meat raffles in the state, the end of the line for the Minnesota Wild
Here is the "830 On The Go" for Thursday! - Funding to keep HCMC open, and a $1.2 billion bonding bill, all part of an end of session, bi-partisan deal reached by Minnesota state lawmakers last night. - The city of Minneapolis has a new law on the books banning assault weapons. - Lawmakers gathered at the State Capitol today to urge the passing of the Meat Raffle Modernization Act. - New markets and interactive demos are set to debut at this Weekend's Art-A-Whirl festivities. - The Minneapolis City Council has taken up a proposal that would expand how police can use...
Still no answer for HCMC, a new gun ordinance in Minneapolis, Vikings head to Mexico City, Senate passes stiffer penalties for impersonating police
Here is the "830 On The Go" for Wednesday including: - Still no agreement among lawmakers on how to help the financially struggling Hennepin County Medical Center. - Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey will sign a new gun control ordinance into law later today, despite state preemption laws banning local municipalities from doing so. - The NFL has announced that the Minnesota Vikings will travel to Mexico City this fall to take on the San Francisco 49ers as part of their international schedule of games. - Hospital administrators from Greater Minnesota are at the State Capitol urging lawmakers to pass a bill...
Voters in the Lakeville Area School District vote on a massive referendum on Tuesday, hundreds of nurses at Maple Grove Hospital say they’ll go on strike, and the Minnesota Frost face a game five in Montreal.
WCCO's Mark Freie brings you the 830 News on the Go for Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Stories include: Voters in the Lakeville Area School District will decide today whether or not to approve a $139 million bond referendum. Nurses at Maple Grove hospital have made their intentions known after talks with North Memorial failed to reach a contract. Hospital administrators from Greater Minnesota are at the State Capitol urging lawmakers to pass a bill that will help them stay afloat. Governor Tim Walz is expected to sign a bill passed by both the House and Senate that would create a new Office of Inspector...
The Governor's Fishing Opener kicks off tomorrow in Stillwater, North Memorial and Sanford Health have announced plans to merge, A once prominent violence interrupter group in Minneapolis is now the target of a new lawsuit
WCCO's Taylor Rivera has the Friday 830 On The Go. Stories include: Minnesota Somali Leaders are demanding action against recent inflammatory rhetoric against the community. Another head coach is out of a job at the University of Minnesota. New details have been released about the fatal Brooklyn Park plane crash at Crystal Airport last month. And more.
The Minneapolis City Council passes an assault weapons ban, A section of Blaisdell Ave in South Minneapolis will be renamed after a fallen police officer, Still no agreement on a bonding bill with just 10 days left in the session
WCCO's Taylor Rivera has the Thursday 830 On The Go. Stories include: Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara has officially been nominated for second, four-year term. The head of Minnesota's Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives office has been let go. The Minnesota Timberwolves licking their wounds after they got blasted by the San Antonio spurs last night in game two of their best of seven playoff series. And more.