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The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar

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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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Twins brass holding their breath on another injury to a starting pitcher? 29.05.2026 8:48

Henry Lake with an update on the Twins, and a look at a Game 7 in the NBA Playoffs!

Chris Shaffer on Weather: A nice weekend but a chance of rain next week? 29.05.2026 5:53

Find out more from WCCO TV Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer on The WCCO Morning News

The Sawkar Salute: The Hendrickson Foundation 29.05.2026 5:31

They are having a huge event this weekend at the National Sports Center in Blaine.

Political convention weekend: What to know about the conventions in Rochester and Duluth. 29.05.2026 7:38

A look at a weekend of political happenings from Esme Murphy, host of WCCO Sunday mornings on WCCO TV.

BONUS: 'More fragile than we thought:' Great Lakes has 'forbidden soup,' while Dead Sea goes dangerously low 28.05.2026 25:40

Jordana Green has a "Puppy Problem." 28.05.2026 5:56

Henry Lake: Twins get drubbed in Chicago 28.05.2026 6:16

The White Sox slug out 18 hits as they battered the Twins 15-2

Rusty's Review: Brendan Frasier's comeback continues 28.05.2026 6:12

"The Mummy" star is back with a new war film. Rusty Gatenby reviews "Pressure" on the WCCO Morning news.

Denny Long: The end of road after over five decades on WCCO Radio! 28.05.2026 9:03

A pro's pro is what Denny Long is called in the business. His smooth voice will say goodbye on Saturday morning after nearly 55 years on WCCO Radio. He joined Vineeta on Thursday to discuss his amazing career.

Chris Shaffer on Weather: Bliss continues. 28.05.2026 3:25

A drop in the humidity makes Thursday another spectacular weather day says the Chief Meteorologist for WCCO TV!

Angie Craig points fundraising finger back at Peggy Flanagan. 28.05.2026 10:54

What is what when it comes to fundraising dollars from outside donors? Thursday Vineeta talked with Peggy Flanagan about her campaign for U.S. Senate. Later in the day, Angie Craig announced he would forego the party convention. Why, and where is she getting her substantial fundraising money dollars? Angie joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.

The Sawkar Salute: Champlin Park High School 28.05.2026 0:56

The Morning Take: A party endorsement means what in Minnesota? 28.05.2026 5:52

Even though she won't win the DFL endorsement, Angie Craig said on Thursday she is skipping the state convention and moving onto the Primary in August. This isn't unprecedented in Minnesota. Details from Blois Olson on the WCCO Morning News.

BONUS: 'MAGA is dead,' some declare, but Trump candidates come roaring back in primaries 27.05.2026 19:52

We break down what happened in the Texas primaries when a Trump-backed attorney general Ken Paxton won the primary for a Senate seat. Here's the latest.

Cal Pflum says goodbye to his Benilde classmates on Friday with a song........ 27.05.2026 4:03

The senior musician will serenade his classmates with a song "Little Longer" at Friday's commencement. Hear how he started out just a few years ago, and his inspiration to continue to make music after high school. All on the WCCO Morning News.

Twins can move to .500 with a win tonight in Chicago! Manager Derek Shelton joins Vineeta Sawkar. 27.05.2026 9:04

After a heart pumping extra inning win, The Twins Manager woke up to discuss the improved play by the Twins, and going back to Pittsburgh this weekend where he was fired as manager just a year ago.

Midweek Motivation: LifeJuice! 27.05.2026 5:05

Fast becoming a Rondo neighborhood favorite! Find out how Kali Terry followed his heart to open LifeJuice in a former DQ Space! An inspiring story on our Midweek Motivation segment!

Vote 2026: Meet U.S. Senate Candidate Peggy Flanagan! 27.05.2026 10:14

Despite a disadvantage in the fundraising game, she is favored to pick up the DFL Nomination over Angie Craig this weekend at the DFL Convention. What sets her campaign apart from others? Will fraud allegations hurt her campaign? Find out on the WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar! Photo from Flanagan Campaign.

Why are the Twins playing better baseball in May? 27.05.2026 9:57

It's not hitting or starting pitching says our Henry Lake! Find out more on the WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar.

Chris Shaffer on Weather: Hot and sunny! 27.05.2026 3:08

Some warm weather for at least the next week! Details from WCCO TV Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer!

The Sawkar Salute: The Saint Paul Parks Conservancy 27.05.2026 3:07

The Saint Paul Parks Conservancy

Brian O'Hara is out as Police Chief in Minneapolis-Reaction from the Minneapolis City Council. 27.05.2026 11:11

Ward 2 Council Member Robin Wonsley who is a frequent critic of the department and Ward 3 Council Member Michael Rainville joined Vineeta for an in depth discussion on why the city is in search of another police chief.

The Morning Take: Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara is out. 27.05.2026 5:06

After being nominated by the Mayor for another term, Brian O'Hara's run is over. What does this mean for the political landscape of Minneapolis? Analysis from Blois Olson on The WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar.

Adam Carter-Back from The Big Apple! 26.05.2026 2:30

He was in New York City over the holiday weekend...a recap with Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News

Twins pull out three big wins over the weekend from Boston. 26.05.2026 6:49

Reaction to a sweep by the Twins from lifelong Twins fan Steve Thomson. He filled in for Henry Lake on The WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar.