The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar

Will the early morning rain hang around all day and night? Find out what Chris Shaffer, the WCCO TV Chief Meteorologist had to say on the WCCO Morning News!

Was it the inspiration from Vineeta's First Pitch that led the Twins to a win!? Manager Derek Shelton joined Vineeta to discuss Tuesday's opening game win of a three games set with Cleveland. How close knit is this team? Way more than you think! Find out about your favorite team from your favorite manager! "Sheltie" talks wtih Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.

Some thoughts from Blois Olson on The WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar.

New reports about the $2 billion in wealth President Donald Trump has amassed while in office raises eyebrows at the same time he launches a new initiative to help tomorrow's kids hit the ground running financially.

Summer brings its own array and health and safety issues, but 2026 is bringing some new ones.

Reaction to a team falling way short on the biggest stage from Henry Lake on The WCCO Morning News Photo-Luke Hales/Getty Images

The name "SID" is synonymous with WCCO Radio and Minnesota Sports. Last week Sid received special recognition on a national level and Chad was there to accept on behalf of the Hartman family. A brief story of coming from nothing and making himself into Everything. On The WCCO Morning News.

A bumpy night of weather on Monday night across parts of the state....could more nights like that be in store this week with the heat?

A small amount of people are committing the vast amount of crimes in that demographic and it's getting worse. Some real talk on the issue with Ramsey County Sheriff, Bob Fletcher, who joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.

Brenda Hilbrich, Executive Vice President-SEIU Healthcare Minnesota, joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.

Graham Platner is taking a hard look at his run for Senate in Maine, and many Democrats are pulling their endorsements. Is it a little to little a little too late in some people's eyes? Find out from Blois Olson who has analysis on the WCCO Morning News. Photo- CJ Gunther/Getty Images

Plus an injury update on Byron Buxton, details on Joe Ryan's bulldog performance and the Twins swing a trade with Detroit to try to bolster the bullpen. Bobby Nightengale Jr. from the Star Tribune joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News

But some rain will be around. Could it affect your outdoor plans? Find out from the chief meteorologist from WCCO TV, Chris Shaffer.

Geo politics became part of the World Cup Story as FIFA has reversed a Red Card on one of the United States best players. And this is all because President Trump intervened. Is it right? We asked former Team USA player and Twin Cities native Tony Sanneh, who is in Seattle for tonight's battle for Team USA.

Our friend Bruce Helmer from The Wealth Enhancement Group, joined Vineeta with reaction to the new accounts that went live over the weekend!

Otsego is opening a new Costco next month. Can it impact their economy in a positive way? Find out what happened when Costco opened in Rochester 14 years ago from the Mayor of Rochester, Kim Norton on the WCCO Morning News. Plus what is the political make up of Southeast MN right now? Find out with Vineeta!

The U.S. faces Belgium in the round of 16 tonight in Seattle, but there are plenty opportunities to watch the match with others!

Could Angie Craig and Peggy Flanagan both end up serving as U.S. Senators in January? Some thoughts from Blois Olson on The WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar.

It has been an up and down week with the markets - we talked to Pete Najarian about that and the QB competition which is really Kyler Murray starting - but we get Pete’s take on who will start!

It has been a key part of the entertainment - the celebrity look-a-like feature at ballgames we chatted with Sam Henschen, Senior Director of Gameday Experiences about this, the upcoming ‘Brawl at the Ballpark’ featuring All Elite Wrestling and how far we have come with making the entertainment within the game a big part of the experience!

Rachel Mairose founder and CEO of the Bond Between Animal Rescue joins to give some tips on how to help those furry friends out this time of year and some of the clean up and maintenance to keep in mind before and after!

Friday marks the beginning of the Taste of Minnesota and we chatted with Jori Walton Arts & Ambassadors Coordinator for the Taste of Minnesota previewing the music, the fun and of course - The Taste!

Had the chance to check in with Henry Lake this morning and get his thoughts on any Fourth fun, the Lynx have a couple of All-Star starters and much more including the Twins in New York for a series against the Yankees!