Laura Oakes

Laura Oakes enjoyed her time at WCCO so much, she has happily returned to the News Department! Oakes first joined the station in 1996 as a Broadcast Journalist and Producer of the Pat Miles Show. After sampling television, Public Relations and Marketing, Oakes is thrilled to rejoin one of most widely-respected radio news teams in the Midwest. A native of Shakopee, Oakes attended the University of Minnesota-Duluth, where she studied Communication and History and worked in local radio and TV. Over the years, Oakes has covered many major news events for WCCO, and most enjoys feature reporting and politics.

Oakes and her husband, Chris are enjoying the antics of their pre-teen son and newly-adopted, howl-happy beagle, Daisy. In her free time, she enjoys dog walks, biking, fishing, writing and home remodeling.

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Lowertown Farmers Market To Open This Weekend

It’s opening a week later than usual, but rain, snow or shine, the show will go on for the St. Paul Farmer’s Market in Lowertown.

2013/05/01

Call For Greater Safety Measures For Midtown Greenway Cyclists

On Wednesday, a bicyclist narrowly avoided a Molotov cocktail that was tossed from the bridge over the Midtown Greenway. Though the bicyclist was not injured, the incident has prompted a meeting to improve safety measures along the bike path.

2013/04/05

Minn. DNR Wants Volunteers For Frog & Toad Calling Survey

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is looking for volunteers to help with its annual frog and toad calling survey — where you sit out in nature, simply listen and record what you hear.The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is looking for volunteers to help with its annual frog and toad calling survey — where you sit out in nature, simply listen and record what you hear.

2013/03/25

Man, 42, Dies After Apparent Hit-And-Run Crash

Minneapolis police are asking for the public’s help in finding a driver involved in a fatal hit and run incident early this morning.

2013/03/23

Realtors Expect A Bountiful Spring For Real Estate

Home sales are at their highest level in three years according to new national figures released on Thursday. In Minnesota, the big story remains the lack of homes on the market.

2013/03/21

New Rail Line Could Go From Minneapolis To Duluth

If taking a train to Duluth sounds pretty good to you, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is looking for your input.

2013/03/18

Will All The Snow Help With Drought Conditions?

We’re expecting between 6 and 12 inches of snow in the latest winter storm to hit Minnesota, but will it help our drought conditions?

2013/03/04

Losses Mounting As Orchestra Lockout Enters 5th Month

As the Minnesota Orchestra’s lockout continues into its fifth month, Minneapolis officials are grappling with the economic impact of lots of lost revenue.

2013/02/25

Officials Say More Solar Energy Means More Jobs In Minnesota

Officials said Wednesday using more solar energy would mean more jobs in Minnesota. A new bill introduced at the State Capitol Wednesday would dramatically ramp up Minnesota’s investment in solar energy.

2013/02/20

What Do Cupcakes And Minnesota Moose Have In Common?

A Twin Cities business owner is turning her attention from cupcakes to saving Minnesota’s moose. Robin Johnson is launching a fundraising drive to help researchers study Minnesota’s declining moose population.

2013/01/23

Local Adoption Agency Taking ‘Wait-And-See’ Approach On Russia

A Twin Cities agency that handles many Russian adoptions is taking a wait-and-see approach to Russian President Putin’s signing of a bill that would ban adoptions by American parents.

2012/12/28

Minn. Man Falls Down Chicago Hotel Smokestack, Dies

A 23-year-old Pipestone, Minn. man was killed after he fell down the smokestack of a Chicago hotel while trying to take a photo.

2012/12/13

Study Shows Americans Are Taking On More Debt

A new study shows net worth among American households has dropped to $57,000, a 43-year low.

2012/12/06

Soaring Teen & Young Adult Unemployment Rate

An annual survey on kids’ well-being shows 16- to 24-year olds are finding it tough to get an entry-level job these days due to lingering effects of the recession and competition from older workers.

2012/12/03

Is ‘St. Grand’ Inspiring Copycat Holiday Donations?

Could “Saint Grand” be prompting some copycat generosity?

2012/11/30

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