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KSTP-TV political reporter Tom Hauser joins to talk about what he's seen so far today while covering Senator Nicole Mitchell's trial. Plus, Tom reveals some of the expensive items Minnesota taxpayers paid for out of the $430K total to get Governor Walz ready for his appearance at a congressional committee hearing.
Tom Hauser joins with talk about what he's seen today while covering the Nicole Mitchell trial and what he found while examining the invoices of the legal services Governor Walz received before appearing at a recent congressional hearing. Plus, Susie Jones joins us to talk about why Minneapolis did so poorly on a new ranking of the best cities for singles.
DHS responds after viral Alpha News report on Kenyan sex offender in state governmentThe story of Wilson Tindi, a convicted sex offender and Kenyan national who rose to a leadership position in Minnesota's Department of Education, has now caught the attention of federal immigration authorities.After Alpha News broke the story on Monday, it exploded online, racking up millions of views, tens of thousands of shares, and drawing national outrage.State legislators and major conservative accounts like Libs of TikTok reposted the story, putting pressure on officials to respond.And now they are.The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a statement to Libs of TikTok addressing the case directly, which the agency reposted on its X account:“Under Tim Walz's sanctuary city policies, this convicted sex offender and illegal alien was not just released into Minnesota communities but was paid U.S. taxpayer dollars and given access to innocent Americans that could be victimized and harmed. We will get this sicko and criminal illegal aliens out of American communities — sanctuary politicians be damned.”Nonprofits weigh in on potential impacts to SNAP benefits under ‘Big Beautiful Bill'There are concerns that restricting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits could send more people to nonprofits, but those food providers are already seeing an increase in visitors, in part due to rising costs.Some Twin Cities nonprofits explained that if more people lose SNAP benefits under President Donald Trump's “Big Beautiful Bill,” their demand will increase.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The new AI regulations in the Big Beautiful Bill. What's in the latest version of Trump's ‘big bill' Senate Republicans are trying to passAt some 940-pages, the legislation is a sprawling collection of tax breaks, spending cuts and other Republican priorities, including new money for national defense and deportations. Now it's up to Congress to decide whether President Donald Trump's signature domestic policy package will become law.Trump told Republicans, who hold majority power in the House and Senate, to skip their holiday vacations and deliver the bill by the Fourth of July.WATCH: The major snags holding up Trump's ‘big bill' as the Senate prepares to voteSenators were working through the weekend to pass the bill and send it back to the House for a final vote. Democrats are united against it.Here's the latest on what's in the bill. There could be changes as lawmakers negotiate.A man lured Idaho firefighters to a mountain with a fire then shot and killed 2, officials sayAs a wildfire began to sow panic in a small northern Idaho mountain community, a group of firefighters who rushed to put out the blaze instead found themselves in an unexpected shootout.Hortman funeral offers mix of sorrow, humor and reflectionIt's difficult to sum up the lives of two people who die so suddenly, violently and senselessly.So it was heartening to the nearly 1,500 people gathered at the Basilica of St. Mary to hear the lives of Melissa and Mark Hortman honored with a healing mix of reflection, humor, remembrance and prayer.“Indeed, they lived lives with purpose and meaning,” said Fr. Daniel Griffith, Pastor of the Basilica of St. Mary. “Lives lived in service of others.”Fr. Griffith was the only one of the speakers who touched on the murders of the Hortmans, saying it should serve as another wake-up call, five years after the murder of George Floyd made Minnesota “ground zero” for racial injustice.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Please stop the madness. Political discuss worth listening to. Blois Olson and Tom Hauser on The WCCO Morning News.
Reaction to the 5th Straight loss for the Twins from Tom Hauser and Steve Thomson, who pinch hit for Henry Lake.
The Utah Senator was confronted by fellow Senator Tina Smith after his post about the shooting in Minnesota. What happened next? Listen to the Senator and Tom Hauser on The WCCO Morning News. Photo courtesy of Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images
Reaction to the 5th Straight loss for the Twins from Tom Hauser and Steve Thomson, who pinch hit for Henry Lake.
Please stop the madness. Political discuss worth listening to. Blois Olson and Tom Hauser on The WCCO Morning News.
The Utah Senator was confronted by fellow Senator Tina Smith after his post about the shooting in Minnesota. What happened next? Listen to the Senator and Tom Hauser on The WCCO Morning News. Photo courtesy of Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images
Tom Hauser from 5 Eyewitness News on the shooting of DFL State Rep Melissa Hortman and her husband over the weekend. Plus reaction from Joe and all the guysHeard On The Show:Federal charges: Boelter went to 4 homes as he sought to kill lawmakers‘Lucky to be alive': Sen. Hoffman, wife recovering after being shot several times eachTrump Mobile: President's Company Unveils Wireless Service Delivered via AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile, Plans to Launch a U.S.-Made ‘Sleek, Gold' Android SmartphoneSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
KSTP-TV political reporter Tom Hauser and former Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman join Chad over the with reaction to the politically motivated murders and shootings from Saturday morning, how each of them interacted with Melissa Hortman and Todd Hoffman, and the charges brought against Vance Boelter.
KSTP-TV political reporter Tom Hauser joins Chad to talk about the many interactions he had with Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman.
Chip Scoggins joins the show for his weekly visit for two segments of sports discussion before Chad speaks with Tom Hauser about what's happening with the legislature today and if they'll get their work done today during the first day of a special session.
KSTP-TV political reporter Tom Hauser joins Chad for a live update on what's happening in St. Paul at the legislature today and if he believes they will be able to finish their work during the first day of a special session.
A one day special session gets underway later this morning in St. Paul. The Speaker of the House and the Speaker Lisa DeMuth, and Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman joined Tom Hauser from KSTP with the latest update on The WCCO Morning News.
Zebby Matthews has now joined Pablo Lopez on the injured list. What does that mean going forward? Find out from AP Sports Writer Dave Campbell, who joined Tom Hauser on The WCCO Morning News.
A one day special session convenes in St Paul later this morning. The leaders in the Senate, Majority Leader Erin Murphy and Minority Leader Mark Johnson stopped by the WCCO Morning News and visited with Tom Hauser from KSTP TV, who is in for Vineeta.
Tom Hauser from KSTP TV, sat in for Vineeta and discussed the upcoming one day special session with Blois Olson on The WCCO Morning News.
Tom Hauser joins for two segments of political talk and a bit of nonsense before we debate the best high school and college comedies ever made.
Tom Hauser joins for a bunch of political talk while also sharing his strict and no-nonsense approach to sports nicknames.
Analysis about a heated Tax hearing from Blois Olson and Tom Hauser on The WCCO Morning News.
High level negotiations and a 7pm deadline looming today in St. Paul. An update on what is happening from The Speaker Of The House Lisa DeMuth. She talked with Tom Hauser on The WCCO Morning News.
How is Equaspace helping non profits get to a new level? The brainchild of Sarah Clyne, the company and building are making news. Find out more from Sarah and Tom Hauser on The WCCO Morning News
Free bags are no longer the standard for the discount carrier and that will have a huge impact on their bottom line. Is it penny wise and pound foolish? Find out more from Kyle Potter from THRIFTY TRAVELER and Tom Hauser on The WCCO Morning news.
The Minnesota brewer is kicking off their concert season this week with Two Big Shows! Find out more about their calendar and facility from Vice President of Marketing Elise Bartlett. She joined Tom Hauser on The WCCO Morning News.
Heat Indexes well over 100 degrees for the Twins matchup with Tampa Bay. 3rd Base Coach and Fort Myers native Tommy Watkins had a few thoughts on dealing with the heat when he joined Tom Hauser on The WCCO Morning News.
The morning weather outlook from WCCO TV Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer. He talked with Tom Hauser on he WCCO Morning News.
Jamie Long talked with Tom Hauser today on the WCCO Morning News on where legislative leaders are with a special session.
Leaders pointed to a possible breakthrough by Tuesday. Well, it's Tuesday. Analysis from Tom Hauser and Blois Olson on The WCCO Morning News.
The Voice of The Twins, Kris Atteberry talked with Tom Hauser about the longest road trip of the season which started with a loss on Monday to the Rays. Photo Julio Aguilar/Getty Images
A breakdown with Henry Lake and Tom Hauser on The WCCO Morning News.
60 years and still going. That's how long Bruce Johnston has been with the band. His resume is fascinating, working with acts from Barry Manilow to The Weekend. Bruce joined Tom Hauser today on the WCCO Morning News to discuss his legendary career and tonight's big show at Canterbury Park for the Beach Boys. Photo: Jesse Grant/Getty Images
Some thoughts from GOP operative Brian McDaniel on The WCCO Morning News with Tom Hauser.
Time for some political analysis from Tom Hauser and Blois Olson on The WCCO Morning News.
A passionate description of what bigotry, racism and terrorism are. Jordana Green joined Tom Hauser on The WCCO Morning News.
Chad Hartman and KSTP-TV's Tom Hauser bat around the greatness of "Cheers" and how it stacks up against the greatest shows in TV history.
Good stuff as always from Tom Hauser of KSTP-TV on state politics, what to expect during a special session and some fun on classic TV sitcoms.
KSTP-TV political reporter Tom Hauser joins for two segments of nonsense, both in the real sense and to explain what happened with the legislature that led to the need for a special session. Later, Chad takes issue with Dave's reason why he plans to miss the show on Friday.
5pm Hour: Chris Egert is in for Jason. He talks with KSTP-TV's Tom Hauser about the work left to be done as the legislature is supposed to finish tonight. Then he's joined by Dave Schwartz to talk Wolves, Twins and more!
Chris Egert is in for Jason and talks with his KSTP co-worker Tom Hauser about the final day of the legislative session, and the amount of work that remains. Will a special session be short? Or are things worse than it seems?
KSTP-TV political reporter Tom Hauser joins with details on what deals are being discussed as lawmakers try to hammer out a budget agreement and other deals before the end of the session in Saint Paul.
We have two segments of political discussion with KSTP-TV political reporter Tom Hauser before our regular Tuesday visit with Jamie Yuccas from Los Angeles and some fun with Jason DeRusha to wrap up the show.
KSTP-TV political reporter Tom Hauser joins Chad to preview what he expects in the State of the State address from Governor Walz tonight and several other topics from state and national politics.
KSTP-TV political reporter Tom Hauser joins Chad for two segments on state and national politics before a fun discussion with listeners about what the ideal day looks like.
KSTP-TV political reporter Tom Hauser joins Chad on several topics including controversy with Minnesota Senate President Bobby Joe Champion, a rough new audit for Southwest LRT, sports betting and where Governor Walz has been.
The hour starts with two segments of political talk with Tom Hauser of KSTP-TV before some great listener contributions mocking the struggles of the Southwest LRT project and the question of whether or not you'd go to space with Blue Origin if offered the opportunity.
Tom Hauser explains the ridiculous story on how Royce White's campaign racked up over $1 million in credit card fees.
KSTP-TV political reporter Tom Hauser joins on several local political topics, starting with Mike Lindell saying he's looking at a run for governor in 2026!
Tom Hauser of KSTP-TV joins Chad on several political topics including Mike Lindell saying he may run for governor, Dean Phillips pulling the wool over our eyes on April Fools Day, and Royce White's failed Senate campaign racking up over $1 million in credit card fees.