The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar

Taylor Hildreth who runs TayTakesaTrip on Instagram talks about some unique holiday bars to check out around the Twin Cities this season.

7 high school football championship games are happening at US Bank Stadium this weekend. There are many story lines to follow with the top teams across Minnesota. Jim Paulsen is a high school sports reporter for the Minnesota Star Tribune and talks about what to watch for during the 2025 Prep Bowl.

It was a wild game between the Bills and Texans last night. Our predictions for the Vikings game as they head to Green Bay to play the Packers. The Wolves and Wild are back in action as they are on a bit of a hot streak.

Lindsey Reiser from CBS News explains the fallout generated by President Donald Trump after accusing democratic lawmakers of "seditious behavior". How lawmakers are responding today. The September jobs report was finally released after being delayed due to the government shutdown and it beat economists expectations. What this means for the economy as the year comes to an end.

President Donald Trump accuses democrat lawmakers of 'seditious behavior' for urging US troops to refuse illegal orders. Esme Murphy from WCCO TV talks about the impact his comments are having across the nation and locally in Minnesota.

He has been doing games on Channel 45 for decades but will this weekend mark the end of the road for our good friend? He is calling the action tomorrow and Saturday and joined Vineeta for a preview on The WCCO Morning News.

The State Director of AARP Minnesota joined Vineeta to discuss National Care Givers Month and how much of a toll both financially and emotionally it takes on all of us.

Should you go see the follow up to last years block buster? Rusty Gatenby has screened it and joins Vineeta Sawkar with his review of the trip back to the land of Oz. Photo Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

Henry Lake talking with Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News about the Wild, Wolves, and the Twins playing the Field of Dreams game in Iowa in August.

The annual holiday celebration kicks off tonight at CHS Field in St. Paul. Founder Randy Levy joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.

Chris Shaffer from WCCO TV talked with Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News about the warmer than normal week of weather!

Find out from the new CEO of GIVEMN, Jenna Ray! She joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.

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A chat with Blois Olson and Vineeta Sawkar on the Epstein File release and double taxation on the WCCO Morning News.

The Wisconsin native is returning to his Midwest roots as he was hired this week by Derek Shelton to be part of his staff. What valuable assets will he be bringing along with him from a stint for five years with the Giants? Find out on The WCCO Morning News.

The Sawkar Salute: A Christmas Child full 105 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:12:07 +0000 JeHWaCkCPNndYyh2OdvfOJiX4zMuS7g7 news The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar news The Sawkar Salute: A Christmas Child Vineeta Sawkar brings you the day's most important and impactful news stories, talks with the news-makers and influencers we need to hear from, and brightens your day with fun anecdotes and stories along the way. Add in the latest weather, traffic, and sports…it's the best way to start the day! 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https

Cindy Edwards is a career coach and she is very busy! Why? Find out on The WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar. Find out more about Cindy. www.tofindyourfit.com

Get those Holiday lights up now before it's too late says WCCO TV Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer.

Henry Lake on the team that plays up and down to their competition on a nightly basis. Washington has just one win, so this game can't go the other way right? Find out on the WCCO Morning News.

St Paul City Council member Molly Coleman on St Paul Raid on Tuesday: full 425 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:46:27 +0000 9SvTQntcN5lvVCtKTyb26Iu1jwp2fJ60 news The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar news St Paul City Council member Molly Coleman on St Paul Raid on Tuesday: Vineeta Sawkar brings you the day's most important and impactful news stories, talks with the news-makers and influencers we need to hear from, and brightens your day with fun anecdotes and stories along the way. Add in the latest weather, traffic, and sports…it's the best way to start the day! 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.amperwav

Paying homage to her family and her state. That's what Marisa Couglan is doing with her project "Blue Eyed Girl." A back round on the film and where you can stream it starting Friday. Find out more on the WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar.

The man who writes the love stories we crave. Author Nicholas Sparks talks with Vineeta Sawkar on The WCCO Morning News full 561 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:33:54 +0000 rUQDFLfyqhsakyOZWCqukV9cfJ3ER3HV news The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar news The man who writes the love stories we crave. Author Nicholas Sparks talks with Vineeta Sawkar on The WCCO Morning News Vineeta Sawkar brings you the day's most important and impactful news stories, talks with the news-makers and influencers we need to hear from, and brightens your day with fun anecdotes and stories along the way. Add in the latest weather, traffic, and sports…it's the best way to start the day! 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False

What happened in St. Paul, and what are the economic indicators saying about Minnesota? Catch a chat with Blois Olson and Vineeta Sawkar on The WCCO Morning News.

We talked to another person who persevered out of addiction in thanks to the Christ Recovery Center for Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities - Chad joins Vineeta to share his story on how early on so many traumatic life events took place including serving in the military and how he found the Christ Recovery Center and found himself the help he needed!

So many people walk through the doors at Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities without hope and it is people like Chaplain Sammy Watkins, he is the Director of Chaplains at Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities - he discusses the feeling of hope Union Gospel Mission provides, the faith that leads them and the outreach to get people the help they need and help them!

So many special stories of people overcoming addiction and the passion to help others as well going forward - Vineeta talked to Chris who shares the story of him getting back on his feet - with the help of the Christ Recovery Center found his way back to getting his life back and reconciling with his family!

If you woke up this morning and did not see snow - that's because it is just south of the metro - WCCO TV Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer joins Vineeta to give the latest on when we can expect to see the fluff and what the next couple days looks like!

She sat on a bench for 24 hours and met people where they are at to spotlight homelessness- Pam Stegora Axberg is the CEO of Union Gospel Mission about some of the conversations she had with people who passed through to talk to her, the need for showers, toilets and more with those struggling with homelessness and the overall mission behind this amazing group!

So many struggle with alcohol and drug addiction on one person is doing something to pass it on and help people who also struggle - Vineeta sits down with Justin who is working towards becoming a licensed drug and alcohol counselor and he shares his story on how he found the Christ Recovery Center and the help they provided to not just him but others to get back on their feet through the throes of addiction and find faith and peace!

Blois Olson joins Vineeta to share what this state is currently doing and what this next legislative session is doing to help with combatting homelessness!

We are underway at the Mall of America for the ‘Interrupt Homelessness Radiothon and we first sit down with Lisa Michaelson, VP of Women's and Children's Programs, she shares some of the ways in which the Women's and Childrens Program helps those affected find their way back to a life they want to live and the collective effort it takes to make it happen!

More from St. Paul Pioneer Press Columnist Dane Mizutani on the WCCO Morning News Photo-David Berding/Getty Images

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Jill Schlesinger, the CBS Business Analyst, joined Vineeta on Monday to discuss what you need know about charitable giving.

A fantastic voice is only topped by her fantastic story. Overcoming autism, to carving out a music career. The young singer joined Vineeta to share her story and why raising money tomorrow night for ARC is so important to her.

It's a difficult learning process, but one that is needed for J.J. McCarthy to take his lumps early in his career. More on another head scratching outing by JJ with Henry Lake and Vineeta on The WCCO morning News.

The time has come says Chris Shaffer. The Chief Meteorologist for WCCO TV joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.

University of Minnesota Regent James Farnsworth on how Sports Dollars should be divided at the U of M. full 423 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:06:20 +0000 jqX2fZAp0gBURevGyO8TGqcCqaS58tOM news The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar news University of Minnesota Regent James Farnsworth on how Sports Dollars should be divided at the U of M. Vineeta Sawkar brings you the day's most important and impactful news stories, talks with the news-makers and influencers we need to hear from, and brightens your day with fun anecdotes and stories along the way. Add in the latest weather, traffic, and sports…it's the best way to start the day! 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False

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Will this change anyone's mind on President Trump? Some thoughts from Blois Olson on The WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar.

That means a flashy court for fans to get a look at. Details from Steve Thomson who filled in for Henry Lake on The WCCO Morning News

It's part of the talk in DC right now, but does it mean anything big picture? Here to sort it out is Lindsey Reiser from CBS News. She joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News