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On Tuesday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour - Jason talks with the voice of the Timberwolves, Alan Horton, about the team's return to WCCO's airwaves. We're so excited to have them back! Then he talks about the MPD overtime problem and how impressed he is by the way the interim Chief is handling it. 4pm Hour: Jason talks with listeners about if they've changed any of their spending habits due to high gas prices. (And please, stop it with the "what about Biden?") Then on today's DeRusha Eats, he talks to one of the many interesting people he met in Ireland - Joe McGill - about starting his own brewery. 5pm Hour: Jason talks with listeners about their predictions for the November elections. Anything that's outside the box? Or more typical MN results? Then he talks with Star Tribune reporter Cassidy Hettesheimer who's in NY for Game 2 between the Lynx and the Liberty. What does MN have to stay alive in the playoffs?

Tuesday 3pm Hour - Jason talks with the voice of the Timberwolves, Alan Horton, about the team's return to WCCO's airwaves. We're so excited to have them back! Then he talks about the MPD overtime problem and how impressed he is by the way the interim Chief is handling it.

Wolves radio voice Alan Horton joins Chad to talk hoops and the news that radio broadcasts are coming back to WCCO radio this season! Later, Chad plays and reacts to some ridiculous audio from today's hearing with Jack Smith and the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Wolves radio voice Alan Horton joins Chad to talk about the team's broadcasts coming back to WCCO radio and preview what he's looking forward to this upcoming season.

The Wolves are back on WCCO! We talk about that with Wolves radio voice Alan Horton during the show along with regular guest visits from Adam Carter for Ask Adam Anything and Jamie Yuccas. Plus, Chad offers to help anyone caught up in the coffee cult on National Coffee Day and Jamie Yuccas shares about her recent bout with appendicitis and having her appendix removed last week.

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Audacy's 830 WCCO (WCCO-AM) today announced an exclusive radio and streaming partnership beginning with the 2026-27 Timberwolves season. Under the agreement, 830 WCCO will become the organization's new flagship radio broadcast home. Details from Brand Manager Brad Lane and Vineeta Sawkar on WCCO Radio!

Win or the season is over for the Lynx! 7:30 tipoff on USA Network

They are back starting Monday on WCCO!

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Audacy's 830 WCCO (WCCO-AM) today announced an exclusive radio and streaming partnership beginning with the 2026-27 Timberwolves season. Under the agreement, 830 WCCO will become the organization's new flagship radio broadcast home. Details from Brand Manager Brad Lane and Vineeta Sawkar on WCCO Radio!

Win or the season is over for the Lynx! 7:30 tipoff on USA Network

They are back starting Monday on WCCO!

Monday 3pm Hour: Jason's back from his trip to Ireland and Scotland with WCCO listeners. What stories did he miss while he was gone? Then he talks with Star Tribune columnist Laura Yuen about her series on youth sports - has it gotten too expensive and too expansive?

On Monday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason's back from his trip to Ireland and Scotland with WCCO listeners. What stories did he miss while he was gone? Then he talks with Star Tribune columnist Laura Yuen about her series on youth sports - has it gotten too expensive and too expansive? 4pm Hour: Jason talks with St. Paul City Councilmember for Ward 3 Saura Jost about why she's calling for the full report on Mayor Her to be released - not just a summary. Then he talks about his trip to Ireland and Scotland and wonders if two weeks is too long for a vacation? 5pm Hour: Why did Metro Transit decide to announce the SWLRT opening 10 months before its set to happen?! Plus Dave Schwartz talks about the McCarthy trade, Lynx awards, PJ Fleck the vampire and more!

Strib Varsity writer Joe Christensen joined Vineeta to discuss his in depth piece about the puzzling situation in high schools around the state.

Strib Varsity writer Joe Christensen joined Vineeta to discuss his in depth piece about the puzzling situation in high schools around the state.

Why are Republican candidates for state wide offices free and accessible for debates while Democrats are "playing run out the clock." A discussion with Blois Olson and Tom Hauser from Five Eyewitness News. Tom sat in for Vineeta on WCCO's Morning News.

Why are Republican candidates for state wide offices free and accessible for debates while Democrats are "playing run out the clock." A discussion with Blois Olson and Tom Hauser from Five Eyewitness News. Tom sat in for Vineeta on WCCO's Morning News.

Omar Jamal is well known to many. Now, he may be well known to law enforcement. Details on the Morning Take with Blois Olson and Susie Jones on WCCO's Morning News.

Omar Jamal is well known to many. Now, he may be well known to law enforcement. Details on the Morning Take with Blois Olson and Susie Jones on WCCO's Morning News.

Dan Cook is in for Jason and he reallllly loves fall. Like a lot. Then we are joined in studio with Jennifer Mayerle, WCCO Investigative Journalist and Executive Producer of the new documentary: A Secret Set Free: How Hannah LoPresto Became a Champion for Children.

We are joined in studio with Jennifer Mayerle, WCCO Investigative Journalist and Executive Producer of the new documentary: A Secret Set Free: How Hannah LoPresto Became a Champion for Children. Watch on WCCO's YouTube channel.

Bears safety Xavier Woods spent two working regular shifts at Smoothie King after investing in a franchise. WCCO texters weigh in on which current MN sports athletes we could see stepping up and being just as relatable.

The latest sports news and analysis from WCCO's Henry Lake including: The Twins finally beat New York, the Vikings are heading to Chicago but will QB Kyler Murray actually play after his concussion? Plus it's Thursday Night Football with the Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions!

Dramatic videos released Wednesday showed the moment two Minneapolis officers were shot after racing to an upper floor of an apartment building in pursuit of a man who killed two people and wounded three others. Coverage with Rena Sarigianopoulos, and Lou Raguse from KARE 11 discussed the horror on WCCO's Morning News

The latest sports news and analysis from WCCO's Henry Lake including: The Twins finally beat New York, the Vikings are heading to Chicago but will QB Kyler Murray actually play after his concussion? Plus it's Thursday Night Football with the Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions!

Dramatic videos released Wednesday showed the moment two Minneapolis officers were shot after racing to an upper floor of an apartment building in pursuit of a man who killed two people and wounded three others. Coverage with Rena Sarigianopoulos, and Lou Raguse from KARE 11 discussed the horror on WCCO's Morning News

The skipper for the Twins got ejected for the fourth time this season. What happened? A look at the Yankees loss, and wrapping up the regular season on a positive note with Derek Shelton and Vineeta on the WCCO Morning News! Photo-David Berding/Getty Images

Adam Carter is back for another round of Ask Adam Anything beginning with a question related to a wild moment from today's Senate hearing with FBI Director Kash Patel.

He slugged his 20th home run to go along with his 87 runs batted in. Quite a signing by the Twins! Some thoughts with Vineeta and John Vittas from the Twins radio team on WCCO's Morning News Photo Chris Graythen/Getty Images

Susie Jones joins us for Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated and the story of accidentally cursing out our boss today at WCCO.

It's a very silly start to Chad's show today after taking the call to fill some time during a rain delay for the Twins. How should Chad and Dave be compensated for jumping on the air to provide extra content for WCCO?

Keith Ellison is the Attorney General of Minnesota. He joins Chad live on the WCCO porch. Chad opens by asking Keith about two accomplishments that he's most proud of in the last couple years and one thing where he needs to do more. Chad asks him about how the perpetrator of the mass shooting earlier this week in Minneapolis was able to maintain possession of a gun. They then switch gears to AG Ellison's ongoing campaign to be re-elected and what he's contributing to address & prosecute the fraud issue in the state. In their second segment, Chad and AG Ellison discuss the ongoing custody battle for the ICE officer who lied about a shooting in North Minneapolis earlier this year. AG Ellison speaks to working with federal partners in this case and during Operation Metro Surge. Chad asks about President Trump's war on mail-in ballots.

One of many great parts of hanging out on the WCCO Radio booth is relaxing in the By the Yard chairs - Jake Wolf with By the Yard stopped by to talk more about their showroom and some of the samples you can find in the 4H building!

Mike Patterson from the Pork Booth joins Jason on the WCCO front porch. He's a pig farmer from Kenyon and he's at the fair to show his family's pigs. He speaks to the scale of the competition at the State Fair, apparently it's the biggest in the country. Jason asks about the difference between raising pigs for production vs raising them for show. Mike gives Jason some ideas on how to use ground pork. They speak to the versatility of pork and the impact of politics on the pig business.

Lindsay Guentzel is Chad's former producer at WCCO. She joins Henry Lake to talk about their friendship history and update us on her ongoing health journey. Lindsay shares how drastically her life changed one day when she received her diagnosis, how amazing her partner John has been as a caregiver and what it's like to participate in clinical trials.

While the drought continues, we do have some rain for your lawn and garden this Saturday morning! We also have the two experts to answer your questions for any lawn and garden project - lawn and turf expert Jon Trappe and U of M extension horticulturist Julie Weisenhorn who join Laura on the WCCO Radio porch! We discuss drought of course, also - raspberry plants, Creeping Charlies, boulevard garden questions, rodent control with your yard, when to put hibiscus and other gardening to rest for the winter as edge closer to the fall temps! That and so much more as we pack in a lot this hour on WCCO's Smart Gardens! Be sure to check out the massive and multifaceted extension website at extension.umn.edu!

You know her from her time in sports and now we see her in the thick of a Senate race, it is former WCCO employee, NFL reporter and more - Michele Tafoya joins Susie on the porch to talk about her time in football, how that translates to facing the heat in politics, what she thinks of the Vikings QB controversy and what she envisions for Minnesota if elected to Senate in November!

Michelle Hickey from Andy's Grill wraps our day one guest slate from under the WCCO pergola. They were featured in the Pioneer Press today as part of their 40 year anniversary at the State Fair. Michelle shares some of her vast family history and their multigenerational operation over many years working the stand. She also shares details about their new renovations and mural. She also brings over some new drink options they're featuring on their menu.

Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 1 of 7 live shows that you can stop by and listen to live if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the WCCO Radio pergola. Drivetime with DeRusha kicks off the second hour with a conversation with Second Harvest's Sarah Moberg to talk about the growing need for food in our community. Seth DeRusha shares his confidence in his ability to retire when he's 60. Joe Tamburino stops by to chat about a few legal topics on his way to the fried pickle stand.

Why should teachers and parents boycott Target as back to school season hits full swing? WCCO forces Randi Weingarten, the American Federation of Teachers president, to tackle the hard issues surrounding their call to avoid the retailer.

Why should teachers and parents boycott Target as back to school season hits full swing? WCCO forces Randi Weingarten, the American Federation of Teachers president, to tackle the hard issues surrounding their call to avoid the retailer.

Why should teachers and parents boycott Target as back to school season hits full swing? WCCO forces Randi Weingarten, the American Federation of Teachers president, to tackle the hard issues surrounding their call to avoid the retailer.

Why should teachers and parents boycott Target as back to school season hits full swing? WCCO forces Randi Weingarten, the American Federation of Teachers president, to tackle the hard issues surrounding their call to avoid the retailer.

Why should teachers and parents boycott Target as back to school season hits full swing? WCCO forces Randi Weingarten, the American Federation of Teachers president, to tackle the hard issues surrounding their call to avoid the retailer.

Find out the latest political news from Blois Olson and Adam Carter on WCCO's Morning News

Why should teachers and parents boycott Target as back to school season hits full swing? WCCO forces Randi Weingarten, the American Federation of Teachers president, to tackle the hard issues surrounding their call to avoid the retailer.

Four hits for rookie Kaelen Culpepper and four runs scored for Byron Buxton. Plenty of highlights to discuss with Adam Carter and fellow Gustavus alumnus, Mark Genosky on our Twins 1st Pitch Segment on WCCO's Morning News.

Chad opens the show celebrating the upcoming debut of the WCCO Radio State Fair pergola before getting to the serious stuff with retired Hennepin County Judge Kevin Burke on the case to keep gangs off the fairgrounds and a renewed effort to get Derek Chauvin out of prison. We also discuss politics and the building of a viable third party with Forward Party Executive Chair Kerry Healey and Jason DeRusha joins to help in naming the official 2026 Song of the Summer!

Chad opens the show celebrating the upcoming debut of the WCCO radio State Fair booth pergola, what he calls the greatest accomplishment of his life! Later, former judge Kevin Burke joins to discuss the case to keep gang member out of the Fair and a renewed effort to get Derek Chauvin out of prison.

Chad took on the State Fair and WON! Chad opens the show talking about the greatest accomplishment of his life, the results of decades of complaining and fighting for the will and betterment of the people. Enjoy the WCCO radio State Fair Pergola!!!