LIVE NEWS | Vikings previews, Waymo self-driving Taxis coming to MN & more

Today’s episode of The Afternoon Shift with Adam Llorens and Maxx Fuller dives into the biggest stories across Minnesota and beyond — from driverless cars hitting the road to big local news, financial talk, and a look back at one of America’s most defining moments.

We start with the future of transportation as Waymo announces plans to bring driverless cars to Minneapolis. After successful rollouts in five other major U.S. cities, the company is laying the groundwork for its next big expansion right here in Minnesota. We look at what this means for local roads, safety, and everyday commuters.

Then, FOX 9’s Ian Leonard joins the show to share some big news close to his heart — and to see if he’ll make good on a friendly bet he made with Adam and Maxx. Plus, no doubt he’ll have some Thanksgiving weather advice to share with his signature catchphrase: “Stay sky aware.”

As the anniversary of JFK’s assassination approaches this weekend, we speak with the City of Dallas’s archivist about the lasting significance of that day and what we’ve learned over the decades since.

And in our financial round-up, we’re talking 50-year mortgages, rising Minnesota property taxes, and smart money moves as the year wraps up. Nicole Middendorf, The Afternoon Shift’s resident financial advisor, joins us to break it all down with practical insight for today’s economy.

All live and local from the Twin Cities — the stories, people, and conversations that make Minnesota talk.