The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar

An expert says Washington is in a "tizzy" over the $1.8B settlement Trump's Justice Department made with him. But will Congress oppose it, especially after what happened to Bill Cassidy and others in the GOP who angered the president? We dive into that, and into the new trend of AI lawyers, plus, whether we really want our politics to be nasty.

Adam Carter says goodbye to CBS Radio News. full 405 Thu, 21 May 2026 14:39:59 +0000 mWvntKekGonCCkFtnnXoWdqxPaeNS2CQ cbs,cbs radio,adam carter,abc news,radio news,abc radio news,news The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar cbs,cbs radio,adam carter,abc news,radio news,abc radio news,news Adam Carter says goodbye to CBS Radio 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! © 2026 Audacy, Inc. News https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=

Royce Lewis begins his run with the Saints tonight. An update on the farm system from former Twin and Saints Manager Brian Dinkelman on the WCCO Morning News Photo-Dan Shirley MLB for Getty Images

The latest Star Wars offering is here. Time for Rusty's Review with Rusty Gatenby!

The push to stay young is so strong for many Americans. Are we going to far? If you are over 35, the conversations are already starting on what to do to stay young looking. Working out, injections, dying your hair.....it's a lot of pressure. Author and commentator Emma Rosenblum recently wrote about it in the Wall Street Journal and she joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News. Photo Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Bustle

joe strikes out 9 as the Twins beat the Astros 4-1. Reaction from Henry Lake on the WCCO Morning News.

Head Coach Jen Larrick joined Vineeta for a season preview on The WCCO Morning News.

The Memorial Day weekend weather forecast.......a slow start but sunshine ahead! The latest update from WCCO TV Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer on The WCCO Morning News.

The long time instructor is a former PGA Teacher of the year, and went into the Minnesota Golf Hall of Fame this spring! He has tutored thousands of golfers in the Midwest and joined Vineeta for this edition of "The Drive!" Find him at www.peterkrausegolf.com

The Sawkar Salute: Running a marathon at CHS Field. full 68 Thu, 21 May 2026 13:13:12 +0000 hM8Nm2RK7mRMz8J1aeEcNmbMwzABbDwi running,special olympics,sawkar salute,news The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar running,special olympics,sawkar salute,news The Sawkar Salute: Running a marathon at CHS Field. 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! © 2026 Audacy, Inc. News https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?

The head of Programming at WCCO, Brad Lane, joined Vineeta Sawkar and Steve Simpson to make the announcement of the future of national and international news on WCCO.

Later this morning, Federal big wigs will be here for a news conference about fraud in Minnesota. What will they be looking at? Some thoughts from Blois Olson on today's edition of The Morning Take on The WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar.

The Group "Self Titled" will have a marathon show tomorrow night at the Turf Club in St. Paul, honoring these legends and their songs that made them famous like "Stairway to Heaven" and "Layla." Lead Guitarist Tommy Vote joined Tom Hauser on The WCCO Morning News

The latest updates on our favorite team with Tom Hauser and Twins Major League Field Coordinator Toby Gardenhire.

Ester Agbaje spearheaded the legislation to get state funding to run the hospital in downtown Minneapolis. She joined Tom Hauser on The WCCO Morning News

After 11 years guiding the important Minnesota agency, Doug Loon will say goodbye later this year. He talked with Tom Hauser on The WCCO Morning News.

It wasn't too long ago! Find out more from Tom Hauser and WCCO TV Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer, on The WCCO Morning News.

The 1st District Congressman joined Tom from Washington DC to talk about Flex Fuels, and what voters are thinking about in southern Minnesota these days.

Find out more with Tom Hauser and Ray Douha from MNDeed! Fair is today from 2-6 at the Heritage Center in Brooklyn Center. It's their 20th one!

Reaction to the move from Henry Lake, as he visits with Tom Hauser on WCCO. Plus a massive choke in the NBA playoffs. Photo-Mark Blinch/Getty Images

Tom Hauser, the Chief Political correspondent for Channel 5, was in for Vineeta and talked about the legislative session coming to an end. Was it really a total dud of a session or not? Blois Olson with analysis on the WCCO Morning News.

As summer 2026 ramps up ahead of Memorial Day, two teenagers opened fire at a mosque in San Diego. We check in on that, plus the new Ebola outbreak, Nancy Pelosi's pick for Congress, and how Donald Trump made Sen. Bill Cassidy pay for voting to impeach in his last term.

Examples of good ways to use AI from Vineeta and Jordana on The WCCO Morning News

John Vittas from the Twins Radio network joined Vineeta to discuss a late night Twins win, a lifesaving catch and Snapper Mow Em Down Innings on WCCO Radio.

Hayley Tayler Schlitz shared what she found out when she did some digging. The Star Tribune contributor joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.

Much needed rain in parts of CCO Land is letting up and some good weather is in store for the holiday weekend. Details on The WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar.

Bell homered twice and drove in four runs as the Twins took the opening game of a three game series against the Astros. Some thoughts from Henry Lake on the Twins and a mind blowing performance by Wemby in the NBA Playoffs.

Twin sisters, Kaija and Melija Vijums graduate later this week and already have very important jobs lines up in their field. Find out more about these amazing young women on The WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar.

800,000 fans could descend upon the Twin Cities for this April Extravaganza of Football and Fun. What will that mean for Downtown Minneapolis? Adam Duininck, President

Sawkar Salute: Minnetonka Girls Softball Coach wins her 500th game! full 64 Tue, 19 May 2026 14:37:37 +0000 q8bGKXO16Obnsa9xVidu0HXbhbvlBJlG softball,sawkar salute,lake conference,skippers,news The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar softball,sawkar salute,lake conference,skippers,news Sawkar Salute: Minnetonka Girls Softball Coach wins her 500th game! 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! © 2026 Audacy, Inc. News https://player.amperwav

One fifth of the legislature is leaving. Why? Analysis from Blois Olson and Vineeta Sawkar on The WCCO Morning News

It's the end of an era with the end of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. So, what does it mean for the future of television? And is Gen Z putting the future of the cocktail industry at risk? And speaking of risk, hantavirus isn't curtailing cruising. In fact, bookings are higher than ever. Why is that? We'll dive in.

Dan Hayes of The Athletic tells Vineeta it is definitely a possibility.

Dan Hayes from the Athletic witnessed it all, as the Twins and Brewers played 3, "One Run" games. His recap of the weekend and questions about Royce Lewis. Find it here on The WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar

Due to the CBS Radio network ceasing operations on Friday, Jill and her "JILL ON MONEY" show won't be on WCCO any longer. The business analyst can still be heard on her daily podcast, and you can find her at www.jillonmoney.com. Here's here final chat with Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News

But we have the Twins! They were in action over the weekend against Milwaukee....thoughts on that series, a Lynx loss and where is Julius Randle? Henry Lake checks in on the WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar.

What do Minnesotan's need to know about what happened this session? Erin Murphy, the Senate Majority Leader, woke up early to talk with Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.

After 7 decades of fun, the Tiffany Network says goodbye to comedy in the talk show format. Why and what is next for CBS and for late night tv as a whole? Vineeta found out from Matt Roush from TVInsider.com Photo- Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for FLC

The Sawkar Salute: The Cancer United Gala... full 149 Mon, 18 May 2026 14:28:02 +0000 Qjxa2G4frWG146qyKnDcEh8oT2bBl9lP news The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar news The Sawkar Salute: The Cancer United Gala... 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! © 2026 Audacy, Inc. News https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-li

Paul Douglas had a front row seat to the Wildfires in Crow Wing County...He joined Vineeta.

What happened over the weekend as a Sunday, Midnight deadline approached? Blois Olson broke it all down with Vineeta on the WCCO Morning News.

Dustin Morse from the Twins talked with Vineeta about how the entire team has been contributing to wins of late, and they are led by the calm voice of manager Derek Shelton