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The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar

Vineeta Sawkar brings you the day's most important and impactful news stories, talks with the news-makers and influencers we need to hear from, and brightens your day with fun anecdotes and stories along the way. Add in the latest weather, traffic, and sports…it’s the best way to start the day!
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Episodes

What really happened on Saturday at Target Center?

A chaotic conclusion to the DFL get together gives a progressive candidate a leg up in the race for Mayor. Axios reporter Kyle Stokes was there and joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.

Jul 21, 20257 min

Minnesota Gubernatorial Candidate Kendall Qualls

Businessman Kendall Qualls has announced he is running for governor of Minnesota again. He talks about the vulnerabilities he sees in Governor Tim Walz, his response to criticism he has already received, and why he has decided to enter the race on the republican ticket.

Jul 18, 20258 min

NBA Summer League is Worth Watching and The Twins are Back in Action

As we are in a bit of a sport drought, Henry Lake reminds us there is some great basketball underway with the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Some of the younger players on the Timberwolves are looking promising. We are hoping for a Twins sweep as they take on the Rockies.

Jul 18, 20256 min

Minnesota Gubernatorial Candidate Dr. Doctor Scott Jensen

Dr. Scott Jensen has announced he is running for governor of Minnesota again. He talks about why he has decided to enter the race on the republican ticket and why he believes his ideas are a better path for the state.

Jul 18, 20259 min

The Twins Debut their First Official Sponsorship Patch

The Minnesota Twins have announced their jerseys will now feature Securian Financial advertisement patches. Communications Director Matt Hodson talks about the partnership and what it means for the team.

Jul 17, 20255 min

Minneapolis Animal Control Wants You to Adopt a Pet

Minneapolis Animal Control is holding a special animal adoption event today to help clear the space in area shelters. Why shelters all across the country are seeing an increase in animals at shelters and how hopeful pet owners can help.

Jul 17, 20256 min

Rusty Reviews Eddington

Rusty and Vineeta went to see the movie Eddington together. It is a star studded cast that centers around the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Jul 17, 20254 min

Henry Lake is Back From Las Vegas

Henry was in Las Vegas to see the Minnesota Timberwolves play in their summer league series. He lets us know how promising the future could be for the team. He also is happy with how the Lynx performed in their latest game as they head into the All-Star break.

Jul 17, 20256 min

Green Line Service Offline Ahead of Yacht Club Festival

The Minnesota Yacht Club Festival is happening this weekend in St. Paul and attendees may have some trouble getting there with the Green Line being shut down. Metro Transit CEO Brian Funk explains the reasoning behind this decision.

Jul 17, 20256 min

Representative Angie Craig

Representative Angie Craig gives a brief update on the health of Senator Tina Smith. She is also reintroducing a bill that aims to hold social media companies more accountable and shares new developments on her campaign for the U.S. Senate in Minnesota.

Jul 17, 20257 min

Morning Take: Senator Tina Smith is Hospitalized

Senator Tina Smith was taken to the hospital overnight out of an abundance of caution. Rep. Angie Craig is reintroducing a bill in congress which aims to hold social media companies accountable if they are culpable in the sale of illegal drugs.

Jul 17, 20255 min

Minnesota Twins Vice President Sean Johnson

Twins VP Sean Johnson talks about the recent draft picks made by the Twins and what the future holds for them as players and the impact they could have on the team.

Jul 16, 20257 min

Drinking Dirty Soda From Sota

Vineeta has been seeing more and more dirty soda shops around the Twin Cities and had never tried it before. We have Chad Taylor from Sota and he brings some samples in for us to try. Vineeta gets some answers to the questions she has had surrounding dirty soda.

Jul 16, 20259 min

Former Duluth Mayor Emily Larson

Former Mayor of Duluth Emily Larson talks about her life after politics and her new career leading The Family Partnership.

Jul 16, 20255 min

MLB All-Star Game Recap

The MLB All-Star Game was one of the best in recent memory. Steve Thompson breaks down the highlights and how the two Twins players did during the game. The Lynx are back in action at Target Center today.

Jul 16, 20255 min

Twin Cities Consider Municipal Grocery Stores

The Minneapolis City Council exploring the idea of government-owned grocery stores and are taking a step forward in making it a reality at their meeting today. Minneapolis Council Member Robin Wonsley shares what this could look like in the city. We are also joined by Cole Hanson who is running for the open city council seat in St. Paul and supports a similar idea in the city.

Jul 16, 20258 min

Mural Bonanza On Lake Street

Lake Street in Minneapolis has seen challenges in recent years. Now there is a new initiative to revitalize the area through mural installation. The Director of The Lake Street Council joins the show to talk about the work being done in the area.

Jul 16, 20254 min

Morning Take: Referendums at Minnesota Schools

The Saint Paul Public Schools Board of Education voted to place an operating referendum on the ballot this year. What it could mean for students and parents in the district as referendums are being considered in several districts across Minnesota.

Jul 16, 20255 min

Minnesota Wild Block Party Series

The Minnesota Wild are announcing the 2025 Block Party Series. They will visit eight communities in Minnesota this summer starting today at the CUB in Oakdale. What visitors can expect at these events and where they will be found.

Jul 15, 20253 min
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