WCCO's Weekend Wake-Up

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Before the to-do lists, tee times, lake days, and soccer games, Laura Oakes gets you caught up on what happened, what's happening, and what's worth knowing across Minnesota.

Episodes

  1. 6d ago

    Weekend Wakeup 8/15/26

    Laura Oakes starts the morning with the Morning Question: What’s a saying from your past that still makes you laugh or roll your eyes? Then Laura gets into This Day in History and Music History! Plus we preview weekend festivals and events with guests Lynette Anderson of Music in the Trees at the Belwin Conservancy and Jerry Ford of the Minnesota Garlic Festival in Hutchinson.

  2. Aug 8

    Keep It or Kill It… Popcorn ceilings? Whirlpool bathtubs?

    How does your credit score affect your ability to buy a home? Ryan O'Neill and Scott Wollmering of Re/Max Advantage Plus debunk credit score myths. Plus Marco Thul of Farmers Insurance joins the guys to talk about differences in price when it comes to home insurance, excess liability and how he looks out for landlords and homeowners alike. Then it’s game time: Keep it or Kill It! Popcorn Ceilings: yay or nay? If you have any real estate questions contact Ryan O'Neill and Scott Wollmering Re/Max Advantage Plus please call 612-294-6949 or visit MNRealEstateShow.com and if you have any insurance questions contact Brad Sanford with Farmers Insurance 651-690-2076 bsanford@farmersagent.com

  3. Aug 8

    Research makes the home work!

    Oh the things we gotta do to take care of our homes! Andy Lindus of Lindus Construction has quite the list. Remember to always take time to do your research to avoid problems later. Plus a reminder that you can’t always rely on home inspections. If you have a question for Andy and his team or are looking for help with that at home project roofing, siding, you name it - reach out to Andy his team at lindusconstruction.com or call them at 844-9lindus

  4. Aug 8

    Lawns are growing and so is everything else!

    Laura is joined this morning with not one but two garden experts: UMN Extension horticulturist Julie Weisenhorn and UMN Extension Educator Jon Trappe. Jon in particular knows about his Quack Grass and we have many questions about how it spreads. Julie weighs in on peach tree maintenance for an ambitious caller trying to grow peaches in MN! Plus Julie previews all the fun events coming up at the Arboretum. For any gardening questions with your project visit extension.umn.edu

  5. Aug 8

    BBQ Wine Pairings

    The weather has been absolutely perfect for summer cookouts and Ted Farrell of Haskells has the wine pairings to match! Be sure to check out these various selections and more by visiting any one of the Haskells locations in and around the Twin Cities or visit haskells.com

  6. Aug 8

    Car Basics… Not just for Beginners!

    How exactly should we stay up to date with our car maintenance? There are many things we can do when it comes to protecting our fuel economy and car’s overall health. Nick Stoffel of Llyod’s Automotive reminds us to keep up with oil changes, keep your breaks tight and don’t forget to get that car washed to prevent rust! If you have a car question or need your vehicle looked at visit Nick and his team at lloydsautomotive.net or give them a call 651-228-1316!

  7. Aug 8

    Weekend Wakeup 8/8/26

    Laura Oakes starts the morning wishing our beloved news guy Al Shock well on his last Saturday morning at WCCO. He whips through his tremendous career in broadcasting and gives us a peak inside his love for “old man” softball. Happy retirement, Al! Then Laura gets into her Morning Question and we rate Summer as a season. Plus we preview weekend festivals and events with guest Ron Hustvedt of Game Fair.

  8. Aug 1

    Weekend Wakeup 8/1/26

    Laura Oakes wakes us up with her Week Reflection, On This Day in History, Morning Question and more! Plus we spotlight weekend festivals and events with guest Paul Niemisto of the Vintage Band Festival in Northfield.

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Before the to-do lists, tee times, lake days, and soccer games, Laura Oakes gets you caught up on what happened, what's happening, and what's worth knowing across Minnesota.

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  • Creator
    Audacy
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Audacy, Inc.
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    WCCO's Weekend Wake-Up