The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar

With the rise in AI - what will we start seeing in the workplace? We talked to Ryan Evers, a hiring expert with Robert Half on the implementation of AI in the workplace and the future of it playing a role in our work life!

Over 55,000 are expected to attend this weekend’s 44th Annual Hmong International Freedom Festival and today Vineeta gives a Sawkar Salute to this amazing event where you can truly immerse yourself in not just the Hmong culture but some of the amazing (and spicy) food!

All eyes will be on Hazeltine National Golf Course this weekend in Chaska with the KPMG Tournament getting underway - we talked to the new CEO for PGA of America Phil Anderson about the overall experience for this tournament, the events and community surrounding this tournament and more!

We now have the first ad from Michele Tafoya amid her bid for Senate in Minnesota - we get Blois to chime in on this, Amy Klobuchar’s campaigning ad strategy and are we shifting when it comes to primaries following the New York buzz with Democratic Socialists taking the reigns and is this a precursor for Minnesota!

The "Mamdani Effect" was in full force during this week's primaries -- Does it mean a larger shift in American politics? We dive into that and into how American politics have gotten so polarizing.

For today’s Twins First Pitch segment we talked to Toby Gardenhire, Major League Field Coordinator previewing the big matchup between Joe Ryan and Shohei Ohtani tonight, Ludacris coming to town for a postgame concert and check in on the Saints as well!

As we near the end of June which is men’s health month - it is important to remind ourselves of the struggles men face with maintaining their health and Josh Wheeler who is filling in the rest of this week for Jimmy shares a truncated version of his cancer story and why it is so important for men to get help if they need it!

You may have seen her on TV or streaming and now she is coming to the Orpheum for two shows providing all of the laughs - its comedian Leanne Morgan with her ‘Time of Our Lives’ Tour and she shares her beginnings to her time as of late in the streaming spotlight with Reese Witherspoon!

Same story, different season for Minnesota Aurora FC - once again Heartland Division Champions and awaiting the playoff scenario they face. We talked to the head coach of the Minnesota Aurora FC Jen Larrick who previews the ups and downs of what is an unknown playoff format currently and how confident their group is heading into the postseason!

Just a tough one for the Twins last night as they fall 12-3 to the Dodgers on the heels of a returning Kendrys Rojas - we talked to Henry Lake about the game, Ryan Jeffers hopeful to return, we get Henry’s thoughts on the Joe Ryan-Shohei Ohtani matchup and some of his thoughts on Micah Nori and the Lynx as well!

We first get some of Chris Shaffer’s car input on how far he takes it! Then we recap some of the storms and rain from Tuesday night and what the upcoming stretch looks like with more rain and wind in the near future!

A huge pitching matchup taking place at Target Field but also a special event courtesy of Uponor hosting ‘Thank a Tradesperson Day’ to honor those in different skilled areas from plumbing to landscapers and more - we talked to Steph Alles with Uponor previewing this great event as they get our Sawkar Salute!

MyPillows, rebates and more being offered from Republicans? We get into that, the anniversary of Dobbs v Jackson, parking ramp struggles and more with Blois Olson for the Morning Take!

As the rhetoric keeps changing about what we were trying to do in Iran and whether it succeeded, some are at their breaking point, including farmers. WWL's Newell Normand asks why a clear truth seems to be such a challenge. We also dive into the truth about frozen yogurt and whether it's actually healthier than ice cream.

Find out what Mr. Outdoors had to say to Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.

Find out the thoughts of Tara Schmidt, Mayo Clinic Dietitian, who joined Vineeta on the WCCO Morning News

In a battle of MVP Candidates Byron Buxton and Shoehi Ohtani both homer but the Dodgers edge the twins 2-1. A recap from Pre and post game host Mark Geosky of the Twins radio network on the WCCO Morning News

Fans are all in on this years tournament. And Lake Street is here to celebrate. Find out how with Mauz Osman from the Lake Street Council. Photo- Michael Steele/Getty Images

It's a Father and Son affair with the Ortberg family. Todd is the dad and helped form this band. Alex is the son and he lays down the beats for "Candy Oh" on the drums. They are playing Saturday and Sunday at the Chanhassen Dinner Theater! They joined Vineeta on the WCCO Morning News

Could a peace deal mean big money for MN Farmers? Gary Wertish from the Minnesota Farmers union with some thoughts on the WCCO Morning News with Vineeta.

Are the Timberwolves Owners doing the right things off the court? Find out what Henry Lake had to say to Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.

And a big outdoor concert as well tonight. Find out what WCCO TV Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer has to say on the WCCO Morning News.

Good news for people like Governor Walz and Mayor Frey. Analysis from Blois Olson on The WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawakar.

New jobs data shows a very interesting trend for the rest of 2026. Plus, we dive into how Ukraine is using drones to level the playing field with Russia and how one police department in California used a drone to level the field between cops and criminals.