The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar

You gotta dig a little deeper. A great reason why from our friend Todd Walker. On the WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar

A role that sent Tom Cruise's career into orbit. The film opened 40 years ago this week and is back in theaters. A look at the legendary film series along with a touching special on netflix. All with Rusty Gatenby on the WCCO Morning News.

Another chapter in the Minnesota Sports Misery Index, Reaction from Henry Lake on The WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar.

Warm but a few showers today. Find out more about sports superfan and weather guy chris shaffer, the chief meteorologist at WCCO TV.

The chair of the new HOUSE FRAUD PREVENTION and STATE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, joined Vineeta to discuss some final conclusions by the committee and the latest developments of a bonding deal as the session ticks down.

The number one player in the world is in action this weekend at the PGA Championship, and later this summer he will be in Minnesota at the 3M Open. Assistant Tournament Director Jennifer Hines joined Vineeta to discuss the spike in ticket sales because of "Scottie!" Photo-Richard Heathcote/Getty Images

Has the framework of a deal to the end the legislative session been struck in St. Paul. Some late night action from leaders says yes. Details on everything from Blois Olson on The WCCO Morning News.

Can Star House make a home away from home for kids? They have found a new home and Vineeta found out all about it from Chris Aerts, the President, Star House board of directors

Inflation headed up in April just as holiday travel season heats up, leading President Donald Trump to propose a gas tax holiday and Americans struggling to pay for basics.

The tall righty needed only 89 pitches to shutout the Marlins 3-0 on Tuesday. Reaction from Manager Derek Shelton, who joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News and our Twins 1st Pitch segment

Grant Whittaker is putting together this extravaganza this weekend. What goes into the fundraiser for Children's Cancer Research? Find out on The WCCO Morning News.

Another industry that hasn't snapped back after the pandemic are service stations. Toss in gas prices that are a dollar or more higher than a year ago, and the business climate gets rougher. Executive Director of the Minnesota Service station association, Lance Klatt, discusses some of these hot topics with Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News

He's a big name in Hollywood, and got his start right here in the Twin Cities. Screenwriter Scott Z. Burns graduated 40 years ago from the University of Minnesota and returns this weekend to impart some pearls of wisdom to graduates at the U of M. He talked with Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.

For the 2nd time in 6 months, voters turned down proposals to fund schools for building projects. Pat Devine is the Superintendent of Princeton Schools and joined Vineeta to discuss the process of getting a ballot question, and trying to convince voters of the dire need. All on The WCCO Morning News.

Game 5 was a San Antonio blowout for the Spurs. Deconstructing the quagmire with Henry Lake on the WCCO Morning News.

Pretty perfect to do most anything outdoors says Chris Shaffer. The Chief Meteorologist at WCCO TV joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News

Another day of emotional testimony on Tuesday in St. Paul. In the final week of the session will there be any movement on gun legislation? Analysis from Blois Olson on The WCCO Morning News

Soaring oil prices are hitting the trucking industry hard. Find out more from John Hausladen, the President of the Minnesota Trucking Association. He appeared on the WCCO Morning News with Vineeta.

WCCO TV Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer is breaking out all the windy references for this forecast!

It's a busy week for the U of M as 15,000 graduates move on from the U of M. President Rebecca Cunningham highlighted some of their accomplishments along with what is happening at the U of M. All on the WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar.

Negotiations on a variety of fronts are coming down to the wire prior to Monday's adjourning of the legislative session. Some insights from Blois Olson on The WCCO Morning News

How will the spike in gas prices affect summer travel? And once you're on vacation, do you have to check work emails? Here's more on summer travel trends and topics, plus the new federal guidelines that say passports don't belong in the hands of deadbeat parents.

Bobby Nightengale Jr. From the Star Tribune joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News and our Twins 1st Pitch Segment. Minnesota is just 2.5 games out of first place, and host Miami tomorrow night. Photo-Nick Cammett/Getty Images