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    The Sawkar Salute

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 4:22


    Vineeta pays tribute to a local Twin Cities Anthem singer & then Susie Jones joins her for a preview of what's happening 9-Noon.

    Mike Max: Sports Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 7:26


    Mike Max recaps a busy day in the NFL that saw Aaron Rodgers stay in Green Bay & Russell Wilson leave Seattle for Denver

    Stories from the Minnesota Boys State Hockey Tournament

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 6:28


    David LaVaque joins Vineeta Sawkar to talk about his book "Tourney Time: Stories from the Minnesota Boys' State Hockey Tournament"

    Mike Max: First Look At Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 6:47


    The Minnesota Wild get a much-needed win over the New York Rangers. Mike Max joins Vineeta Sawkar with a recap

    CBS News Correspondent Steve Futterman: War in Ukraine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 7:52


    Vineeta gets a scene-setter on the war in Ukraine from Steve Futterman who is stationed at the Ukraine-Poland border

    The Morning Take with Blois Olson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 7:05


    Rep. Ilhan Omar has a primary challenger. Blois Olson has more in today's Morning Take.

    Steve Thomson: Sports Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 7:32


    The Minnesota Wild look to get back into the win column as they host the New York Rangers Steve Thomson has a preview in sports.

    Leah VanDassor: President of the St. Paul Federation of Educators

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 6:10


    While Minneapolis teachers are on strike, St. Paul teachers were able to reach a deal with their school district. Vineeta Sawkar talks with Leah VanDassor about how a deal was reached.

    Steve Thomson: First look at sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 5:39


    Minnesota Timberwolves get a big win over Portland. Steve Thomson joins Vineeta Sawkar with a recap of the game.

    Greta Callahan: Minneapolis Teachers Union President

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 5:40


    Minneapolis Teachers have gone on strike. Vineeta Sawkar talks to the President of the Minneapolis Teachers Union, Greta Callahan about where negotiations stand & what teachers are asking for in bargaining.

    The Morning Take with Blois Olson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 8:31


    Could sports betting in Minnesota be legalized during the upcoming session? Blois Olson discusses this in today's Morning Take.

    Steve Thomson: 840 Sports Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 7:00


    Gopher basketball wraps up their regular season with a loss at Northwestern Steve Thomson joins Vineeta Sawkar with a recap of the game.

    Jill On Money: Strong Jobs Report Takes Back Seat to Ukraine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 6:01


    The release of labor market data is usually the monthly highlight for economists and financial markets alike. But the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the world's response of inflicting financial shock and awe, made the strong jobs report take a back seat to geopolitical uncertainty. JIll Schlesinger joins Vineeta Sawkar to discuss this.

    Matt Roush: TV Insider

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 6:22


    Could award shows become the next target for streaming services? Matt Roush discusses this in his weekly look at TV

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    7:40 Sports Report with Steve Thomson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 5:22


    Jason Robertson gets another hat trick as the Dallas Stars beat the Minnesota Wild 6-3. Steve Thomson joins Vineeta with a recap of the game.

    The Morning Take with Blois Olson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 6:12


    Matt Birk is set to be named as the running mate for Dr. Scott Jensen in his campaign for Governor. Blois Olson talks about how this will impact the race for the GOP candidate in today's Morning Take.

    "Walz Checks": A political riddle that only Blois Olson can solve.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 6:28


    Huge weekend for High School basketball around the Metro!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 8:31


    Mike Max on all the big matchups including one broadcast live on ESPN U!

    Minnesota State Mankato President discusses Covid rules and Hockey Day Minnesota!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 7:36


    The school will host the rite of winter for Hockey lovers this weekend.   Outdoors on their football field.   Find out what their new President, who came here last year from California, thinks of the spectacle. 

    Wolves lose their cool in loss to Atlanta.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 5:36


    Mike Max on the tale of two halves for the Wolves last night in Atlanta. 

    Revenue at these restaurants were down 50% on day one of the Vaccine Mandate. Coincidence?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 8:16


    Josh Thoma is a well known restauranteur in town and joined Vineeta Sawkar to discuss Day One of the Vaccine Mandates in Minneapolis and St. Paul.    What was the reaction from customers?   Find out here. 

    Here is why the make up of the jury in the 3 officers in the Floyd case will be different than the Chauvin trial.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 6:29


    Mark Osler is a former Federal Prosecutor and professor at the University of St. Thomas School Of Law,and joined Vineeta Sawkar on The Morning News. 

    What is the Number one reason that President Biden has struggled to connect with everyone in his first year?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 6:30


    Blois Olson on the first year for President Biden, who took office a year ago today.  Catch up with today's Morning Take here. 

    Here is what you need to know if you are going to an upcoming Timberwolves game.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 6:23


    Vaccine Mandates are in place in the Twin Cities.....more from Wolves C.O.O., Ryan Tanke on The Morning News. 

    Will 2022 be as hot of a year in real estate as the previous 3?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 4:11


    John Schuster of the John Schuster Group joined Vineeta today on the Morning News with the latest Real Estate news. 

    Could this man become the new Head Coach of the Vikings?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 8:20


    Mike Max with the latest on the coaching search for the Purple. 

    MIDWEEK MOTIVATION! Don't give up on your New Year's goals if you slipped up already.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 5:05


    Coach T, Troy Eichers from Lifetime joined Vineeta Sawkar for a little Mid Week Motivation on this cold Wednesday Morning!   Contact him at coacheichers@gmail.com.

    Is the United States bracing for a war with Russia? Senator Amy Klobuchar discusses the possibility.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 8:15


    The Senator was in Ukraine over the weekend.   Why?   Find out more about her trip and the ongoing battle over voting rights. 

    "I've never in my career experienced the challenges that we had over the Christmas break."

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 6:02 Transcription Available


    The CEO of Sun Country Airlines Jude Bricker joined Vineeta Sawkar to discuss a perfect storm of challenges over the holiday break, and some possibly warm weather destinations that we can escape the cold.

    Will restaurants see a rise, or fall off in, in person dining because of new mandates?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 7:17


    Blois Olson with a few theories on today's edition of the Morning Take. 

    How has the pandemic affected people's willingness to volunteer?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 5:30


    Tracy Nielsen is one of the biggest cheerleaders for volunteering in the state....she joined Vineeta Sawkar today on the Morning News 

    Can Kaapo hold the fort down until Talbot returns for the Wild?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 6:31


    Mike Max on the Wild's goal tending issues and their shootout loss to the Avalanche 

    SPPS students plan to walkout on Tuesday as they demand better COVID-19 protections from the district.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 6:31


    Jerome Treadwell with Minnesota Teen Activists discusses Tuesday's planned walkout involving eight SPPS high schools and some middle schools as students demand better protection during the COVID-19 pandemic and Omicron surge.

    More American's identify with THIS political party. A change from a year ago.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 6:07


    Find out how the tide has turned in the world of politics from Blois Olson on today's edition

    Do the Vikings really want one of the Cowboys coordinators to be their Head Coach?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 6:19


    Mike Max on the coaching and GM search by the Vikings. 

    Today is the Betty White Challenge! Find out everything you need to know here.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 9:20


    Azure Davis of Ruff Start Rescue joined Vineeta Sawkar to discuss the challenge that benefits animal rescue organizations including hers. 

    Vineeta Sawkar meets Henry Lake for the first time!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 3:00


    It happened on the air today!

    Betty White, TV Legend, get's her due today across TV land.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 6:38


    Matt Roush from TV Insider highlights some of the tributes that will take place today including a 40 episode marathon on the Hallmark Channel.   Find out more!

    Malik Beasley fires up a bunch of three's in Timberwolves win!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 6:30


    Wolves beat Golden State by twenty!! Mike Max with details

    Police Chiefs look to push lawmakers to get tougher on crime.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 5:50


    Blois Olson highlights a big interview he had on the Sunday Take and how that could frame legislation this spring at the capitol.

    "I am with the public on the confusion on Covid Testing!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 7:53


    Dr. Osterholm knows the public is frustrated by testing and messaging and had some tips for the public today on the Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar. 

    Is Pete Najarian still in talks with the Vikings about a front office job?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 3:57


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