Esme Murphy

WCCO's Esme Murphy with Dr. Jennifer Needle-Assistant professor, Center for Bio Ethics and the Department of pediatrics in the U of M Medical School. A terminally ill child with a rare form of brain damage is on life-support in the UK.  The medical professionals says that the child is unable to breathe unaided but the child’s parents do not want to shut off life support and are hoping to transport the child to the U.S. for more medical help.

WCCO's Esme Murphy talks with Greg Scott-Author of "Bullseye Breach." This week a cyberattack hit the Ukraine and then spread through Europe and New Jersey.  How do these ransomware attacks happen and what should you do if you are trapped in one? Dr. Justine Lee-Toxicologist and Pet Behavior Board certified emergency critical care veterinary specialist, Animal Emergency and Referral Center and author "It's a Dog's Life But It's Your Carpet." Minnesota has the fattest cats and dogs.  That’s according to a report from Banfield.  How do you know that your pet is overweight and how to you safely take the weight off.  Plus, what should we know about out pet and fireworks.

WCCO's Esme Murphy talks with Amr Al Azm-Professor of East History and Anthropology with Shawnee State University
We get an update on the happenings in Syria. Ruth Nicolaus-Spokesperson, Hamel Rodeo. The Hamel Rodeo starts this Wednesday in Corcoran.  We learn about the rodeo circuit and how it works.

WCCO's Esme Murphy talks with Steve Simon-MN Secretary of State. How difficult is it to hack our election system? Lisa Schmid-Attorney, Nilan Johnson Lewis. The Minneapolis City Council just approved the $15/hour minimum wage. What does this ordinance mean for the rest of us. And what does it mean for sick time?