The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar

The FBI announced that a terror plot was thwarted in Michigan before it could ruin Halloween for everyone. Here's the latest. Plus, Marine City had a dilemma when a football championship fell on Halloween. Here's how they're handling it. And how old is too old to trick or treat? And then we go to the solar system to discuss how spooky the galaxy is. We also find out which galaxy smells like raspberry and what the moon looks like cut in half.

What else would you expect from this locally based fast food phenom? Their CEO is Heather Neary joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News with the details.

A little business lesson from Carlson School of Management Professor Paul Vaaler on The WCCO Morning News.

Home ice hasn't been kind to the Wild this week. They lost to Pittsburgh on Thursday night. A recap of that loss and a look ahead to the Vikings and Lions and tonight's game 6 of The World Series with Steve Thomson.

Trick or Treaters could be dodging rain drops tonight. WCCO TV Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer has the details.

The Strib Varsity's Chris Carr joined Vineeta for a chat on the WCCO Morning News. Listen every Friday at 7:50 am in our new joint venture!

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Open enrollment is here and many folks are wondering how you pay for health insurance these days. A discussion with Vineeta and Esme Murphy on The WCCO Morning News.

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What did the "Jersey Girl" think of the film? She talked with Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News

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Lots of Lake Takes from Henry Lake on The Thursday morning edition of The WCCO Morning News.

He loves to door knock! What sets him apart from all the other candidates including Mayor Jacob Frey? Find out on The WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar.

She hails from Hudson Wisconsin hockey fans!

A third party investigation is coming. Reaction from Blois Olson on The WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar

Target, Amazon, Starbucks, UPS and more announced mass layoffs recently, which has some ready to declare a recession is imminent. But what's really going on in the U.S. economy? Here's analysis and reporting from economists, professors and hiring managers.

The Royals of Watertown are making their first ever trip to the state tournament and they are a win away from the state title game. Find out about this amazing ride from Royals first year head coach Dan Menk on The WCCO Morning News.

Father Daniel Griffith, pastor of the Basilica of Saint Mary. joined Vineeta to preview a new visual home run at the Basilica. "Luminiscence." shares the unique story of each location where it is performed. When Luminiscence opens Friday, Oct 31, audiences will be taken on a musical and visual journey through the life of the Basilica as told through its architect, a young Minnesota girl and the Basilica itself as a character. www.mary.org

They are shining the spotlight on that issue next week in Minneapolis. Find out how you can get involved from organizer Katie Severt! www.letstalkhealthwomen.com for more info!

Chris Shaffer, the Chief Meteorologist for WCCO TV, joined Vineeta for a weather update on Halloween and more, all on The WCCO Morning News.

Some thoughts on that, the Wild and of course the World Series from Henry Lake on The WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar. Photo- Stephen Maturen/Getty Images

While other businesses are downsizing, Kim Cassens and her "Nothing Bundt Cakes" brand are exploding across the Twin Cities. Why? Find out from Kim and her son Joe, who is part of the family business. All part of MIDWEEK MOTIVATION on the WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar!

Election day is coming up Tuesday and the countdown is on to day the right thing in the right setting for politicians. Blois Olson and Vineeta Sawkar discuss on the Morning Take on The WCCO Morning News

A year long celebration for the hockey club which has been in St Paul for 25 years. Wes Walz has seen it all and joined Vineeta on the WCCO Morning News

A discussion with Vineeta and Adam Carter

The game ended after 1 AM Twin Cities time. Reaction from Vineeta Sawkar and Henry Lake on The WCCO Morning News Photo- Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

The Democratic State Senator is seeking to become Mayor of Minneapolis. He discussed his campaign and also some of the criticism he has received on The WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar.

WCCO TV Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer with an update on The WCCO Morning News.

Minnesota recruiting and HR legend Paul Paul DeBettignies talked with Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News

A look at another debate from candidates for Minneapolis Mayor and the impending layoffs at Target. All on the Morning Take on the WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar and Blois Olson.

Audacy newsrooms across the country break down what could happen to the poorest among us -- hunger, mostly -- if the government can't get it together and agree on a budget by Nov. 1. WWL's Newell Normand says whether a vote happens will prove if politicians care about 'silly ass games' more than their constituents.

Can this season be saved? J.J. McCarthy looks to right the Vikings ship on Sunday as they take on Detroit. Pioneer Press Writer Dane Mizutani with some thoughts on the purple on The WCCO Morning News

Will this be the final one in the short term, or are more on the horizon? Some thoughts from CBS Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger on the WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar

Scott Swenson and Men Who Wear Pink are featured on the WCCO Morning News

Sunny and breezy today but that will change overnight. Details from Chris Shaffer, The Chief Meteorologist for WCCO TV. He joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.

The star guard was hurt early in Minnesota's win over Indiana on Sunday night. Reaction from Henry Lake on The WCCO Morning News.

Over a dozen in the metro area alone. A debrief on what lies ahead from Vineeta and Scott Croonquist from the Association of Metropolitan School Districts, on The WCCO Morning News.

Sarah Moberg from Second Harvest Heartland joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News with the latest update to both federal and state funding mechanisms for SNAP and WIC

Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell died in the line of duty. Last week the late officer received a big honor.

Minnesota seems to be lagging behind other states right now in several areas. A closer look with Blois Olson and Vineeta Sawkar on The WCCO Morning News.

A look at what is great and why insurance companies may balk at paying for them from Allie Rodriguez, PA-C-Almara Women's Health-Certified in Obesity Medicine and Chair of Communications Minnesota Obesity Society. All on The WCCO Morning News with Vineeta.