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The Frost host Boston and they will be collecting items for the underserved at Grand Casino Arena. Plus an update on The World Juniors on The WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar.

Football and Finance time with Pete Najarian and Vineeta Sawkar on The WCCO Morning News

Questions that only the panelists for the Capitol Clash can answer! Former Senate Majority Leader Amy Frederickson and former Democratic Representative and Senator, Jeff Hayden talked with Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.

They are red hot since last week's big trade for Quinn Hughes. Will they add more to the roster in the next few months? A discussion on that plus the Thunder and Wolves meeting tonight in Minneapolis. Henry Lake and Vineeta discuss it all on the WCCO Morning News.

Waking up to -3 this morning, but things warm up later today. Details from WCCO TV Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer on The WCCO Morning news

Marcus Fuller from STRIB VARSITY talked with Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.

She is back from Harvard where she attended the Conference of Mayors. What are her goals as she is getting started down the path to her new role? Find out on The WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar Photo- David Berding/Getty Images

Details on how the day unfolded from Lindsey Reiser from CBS News on The WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar.

She won a big honor at the baseball winter meetings!

Can he carry on the momentum into 2026 for his bid to become Governor of Minnesota? Qualls talked with Vineeta Sawkar on The WCCO Morning News on Friday morning.

Groundbreaking will be a few years away, but the building and adjacent arena will be something to behold says Minnesota Hockey legend Natalie Darwitz. She is the new President and CEO Natalie Darwitz, who talked with Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.

The losses have been head shaking and the wins have had some pimples that were covered up by a W. A breakdown of the Wolves from Henry Lake on The WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar.

Theater, music, so much do at Chanhassen DT. Artistic Director Tamara Kangas Erickson discussed it all with Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News on Thursday.

A look back at 2025 along with the updated version of Avatar and the new Neil Diamond film, Song Song Blue.

Head Coach Matt Walker joined Vineeta to discuss Saturday's Semifinal matchup with Johns Hopkins at home in the elements! Plus, listen to the thing that has made him ultra famous among fellow coaches! Good luck coach Walker and the Falcons!

The 2nd District representative discussed the Presidential address, her race for U.S. Senate and the latest on the Health Care in Congress. All on The WCCO Morning News with Vineeta

Rain, Snow, Wind. A real witch's brew of bad weather is coming your way this afternoon. WCCO TV Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer with the sordid details on The WCCO Morning News.

Stop by the Mall of America, and turn your shopping experience into a "giving experience!" All to benefit Catholic Charities. Find out more with their President and CEO on the WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar.

The President made an unusual address to the nation on Thursday. How did it go? Some thoughts from Blois Olson and Vineeta Sawkar on the WCCO Morning News. Photo- Doug Mills - Pool/Getty Images

We first got to know him five years ago, and he is still live streaming big events and his work has been very valuable. What keeps him going? He joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News for some Midweek Motivation!

The 1970's musical is back with it's unique take on The Wizard of Oz. Listen to how cast members look back 50 years with so much reverence to the original show. Two cast members talked with Vineeta on The WCCO Morning news

People are even getting bored with Amy Klobuchar according to a new KSTP TV Poll. Chief Political Reporter at KSTP TV, Tom Hauser, joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News to break down some of the latest polling numbers.

She wins the special election on the DFL Side in District 47, and with no GOP candidate, she is heading to St. Paul! Buck talked with Vineeta Sawkar today on The WCCO Morning News.

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With nearly 200,000 snowbirds in the area, it's a good bet there will be a lot of maroon and gold in the crowd for the RATE BOWL. University of Minnesota Associate Athletic Director Mike Wierzbicki took time out on Wednesday to update Vineeta on what fans can expect if they head to Arizona.

Details on the changing weather conditions from WCCO TV Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer on The WCCO Morning News.

They are 2-0 since the Quinn Hughes trade, last night blanking the Caps 5-0. Reaction from Vineeta Sawkar and Henry Lake on The WCCO Morning News.

Get used to hearing two new names coming out of St Paul. Details on The WCCO Morning News

University of Minnesota Men's Hockey Coach Bob Motzko is also serving as the head coach for the Americans, who are training this week in Duluth, getting set for the tournament which kicks off next week in the Twin Cities. Coach Motzko joined Vineeta to discuss the tournament, the pageantry and what it will take to win in St. Paul. All on The WCCO Morning News.

The President made the statement yesterday in the Oval Office. Reaction from one of Minnesota best organizations, The Steve Rummler Hope Network, on The WCCO Morning News.

Adam Carter's step son was unfortunately affected. Find out more on The WCCO Morning News.

Parties change, they evolve according to former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty. He joined Vineeta to give the pulse of what Republicans of all stripes are saying right now about the current political state in Minnesota and across the country. Catch up with the conversation here!

The CEO of World Savvy is a powerful voice in the Somali community and he joined Vineeta today on The WCCO Morning News for this amazing segment!

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Could be a busy day at the local car wash! Find out how warm it will get later today from WCCO TV Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer.

A switch hitting first baseman could be what the Twins need in the middle of the lineup. Is Josh Bell the right fit? Some thoughts, and a Lake Take on one young NBA Star. All on The WCCO Morning News.

Find out who could jump into the world of politics. Just part of today's Morning Take segment with Vineeta and Blois Olson on the WCCO Morning News.

Welcome to Quinn Hughes who comes to the Wild in a blockbuster trade with Vancouver. Did the Wild do the right thing? Some analysis from the trade, and Hughes' first game on Sunday from Jess Myers from The Pioneer Press who talked with Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News Photo- David Berding/Getty Images

Afternoon drive joined the morning Show today as Jason DeRusha hopped on with Vineeta Sawkar and her WCCO Morning News program. Why did Jason choose to rent an apartment in St. Paul?

A preview from CBS Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger, who joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.

Actually it was five wins for Minnesota teams as the Gopher Men's and Women's basketball teams also won on Sunday. Smile all around for Vineeta and Henry Lake, talking sports on the WCCO Morning News

Professor James Coleman from the University of Minnesota joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News with some more insight.