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    BONUS: 'If you're flying blind, better open a side window': latest on the government shutdown and how it'll affect jobs, markets, and you

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 24:59


    The government shutdown began today ... again, and there's one thing you want to know: How does this affect me? Find out.

    The Morning Take: Health Crisis will be hitting people right in the pocket books very soon.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 5:57


    Blois Olson with strong believes that Health Care costs will sky rocket for many. Why? The WCCO Morning News with Tom Hauser has you covered.

    The Sawkar Salute; Presidential Scholars

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 1:30


    The Sawkar Salute; Presidential Scholars full 90 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:38:22 +0000 0jdaWiwOAVsBzn0Dir92jq5quR7S4sLi news The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar news The Sawkar Salute; Presidential Scholars 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=h

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    Addams Family offers up nostalgia for kids of the 1970's!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 4:10


    The popular TV show has a touring Broadway stage show and Logan Clinger, who plays Pugsley in the production, joined Tom Hauser for a preview of the fun stage show that runs through Sunday at The Ordway in St. Paul

    Lynx star just roasts WNBA Leadership.....but did it have a tinge of sore loser vibes?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 8:44


    A few thoughts from Henry Lake on the Lynx blasting WNBA leadership in their end of the year press conferences. Photo- Stephen Maturen/Getty

    Senate leaders offer differing views of a potential "Special Session" for Minnesota Legislators.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 11:21


    Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy and Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson joined fill in host Tom Hauser for an in depth conversation on what is happening with negotiations for a special session.

    Is Minnesota going to have a Constitutional Amendment on guns?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 8:19


    Mounds View Mayor Zach Lindstrom floated the idea a few weeks ago to Vineeta, and today, he gave an update on what is happening with his brainchild on the WCCO Morning News with guest host Tom Hauser.

    Paul Molitor: What is next for the Minnesota Twins?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 10:58


    The baseball Hall Of Famer joined Tom Hauser to discuss the baseball playoffs and what is next for the Minnesota Twins. Photo: Harry How /Allspor

    October feels like July in CCO Land!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 4:24


    Details on The WCCO Morning News.

    Do you still have a "Hotmail" account?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 6:00


    Fun with Adam Carter and fill in host Rena from KARE 11 on the WCCO Morning News

    Government Shutdown countdown clock is ticking.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 6:31


    A look at that and what is happening at the statehouse from KARE 11's Danny Spewak on the WCCO Morning News.

    Twin Cities Film Festival will feature "Christy."

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 6:27


    Lots of buzz for this film with Sydney Sweeney in the lead roll. Details from the Executive Director of the Twin Cities Film Festival Jatin Setia.

    Rocco Baldelli won't be back in 2026. A good move or not?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 8:10


    Reaction from lifelong Twins fan Henry Lake on The WCCO Morning News.

    Could we hit 90 later this week.....and it's October?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 4:33


    Details from WCCO TV Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer on The WCCO Morning News

    Red Light Cameras coming to Minneapolis starting on Wednesday.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 5:54


    Minneapolis City Council member LaTrisha Vetaw told Rena about the idea behind the cameras and how they will be received. in the city.

    The Sawkar Salute: Take a Hayride for a good cause in Cambridge

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 1:15


    The Sawkar Salute: Take a Hayride for a good cause in Cambridge full 75 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:18:07 +0000 yS8PGKJSOJpEXI5jKTxiLkKH42ZV2B6k news The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar news The Sawkar Salute: Take a Hayride for a good cause in Cambridge 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.amperwavepod

    The Morning Take: Blois Olson sounds the alarm on our next crisis.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 8:23


    Is he right? Find out what it is by listening to the Morning Take! He joined Rena who was filling in for Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.

    BONUS: Witness says 'we need God, we need Jesus' as bodies pile up on church lawn in Michigan mass shooting: the latest on gun violence in America

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 21:54


    A former Marine decorated his truck with American flags and drove it into a small-town church yesterday in Michigan, setting the building ablaze and opening fire, killing at least four. Here's the latest.

    The Sawkar Salute-Unity Bank

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 1:11


    Wearing jeans on Friday's!

    Are weighted vests here to stay or just a "fad?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 8:56


    Jacques Lyles is a trainer at Lifetime. He's also an athlete training for an Ironman competition and wears a weighted vest. The vests seem to be everywhere now. Is it just a fad? Find out with Rena on the WCCO Morning News.

    The Morning Take: Who emerged as the candidate to beat at the Minneapolis Mayoral debate?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 5:08


    Blois Olson moderated the event with Mary Lahammer and shares some thoughts with Rena, who was in for Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.

    Friday Football and Finance with Pete Najarian! A hot start for stocks.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 6:08


    Pete Najarian and Tom Hauser on The WCCO Morning News

    U.S Senate Candidate Adam Schwarze talks about his campaign with Tom Hauser.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 6:41


    U.S Senate Candidate Adam Schwarze talks about his campaign with Tom Hauser. full 401 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 15:23:43 +0000 l2UPMspvNYEg540wzJfKrTh1v5MT3R6q news The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar news U.S Senate Candidate Adam Schwarze talks about his campaign with Tom Hauser. 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.a

    Great weather for football in CCO Land

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 6:12


    High School and College action this weekend. A look at that along with tonight's matchup for the Lynx from Steve Thomson on The WCCO Morning News.

    Oktoberfest on Lake Minnetonka!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 5:05


    Oktoberfest on Lake Minnetonka! full 305 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 15:17:49 +0000 UEglfTVT3GkBQ2imtn2WPJ58qJhvzPOV news The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar news Oktoberfest on Lake Minnetonka! 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%3A%2F%

    Can Governor Walz change minds of GOP Lawmakers on gun legislation?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 4:58


    Political Analyst Brian McDaniel and Tom Hauser on The WCCO Morning News

    Twins 1st Pitch: My Chemical Romance is set to rock Target Field in 2026!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 4:19


    The punk and emo legends are playing a big stadium gig in August at Target Field. Are more big shows on tap? Find out from Quinn Handahl, Director of Target Field Events on the WCCO Morning News Photo Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images

    Minnesota teacher wins big on THE PRICE IS RIGHT!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 6:32


    They had a big watch party at Shattuck St Mary's today. All for a teacher who was a big winner on The Price Is Right. She joined Tom Hauser on The WCCO Morning News Photo- Valerie Macon/Getty Images

    Weather Heaven. And it's the weekend. BOOM!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 3:52


    You have been living through it for the past five days. And more to come says Chris Shaffer. The WCCO TV Chief Meteorologist joined Tom Hauser for a look at the weekend.

    The Sawkar Salute: Hutchinson packs em in for Food For Kidz next week

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 0:56


    The Sawkar Salute: Hutchinson packs em in for Food For Kidz next week full 56 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 15:12:12 +0000 HbbdXRAzZzqX3XoVmCdwnSdIMPfX8zqS news The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar news The Sawkar Salute: Hutchinson packs em in for Food For Kidz next week 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.amperw

    20 members of Minnesota's 2029 Ryder Cup committee are at the Ryder Cup this week in New York.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 5:27


    Planning is underway for the event that is four years away. The General Chair of the 2029 Ryder Cup Committee, Dan Mulheran, joined Tom Hauser from Bethpage Black with an update on what they are seeing in New York. Photo-Tom Dulat/Getty Images

    St Paul gets set to open updated "Barack Obama" School tonight.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 9:12


    The Superintendent, Dr. Stacie Stanley, joined Tom Hauser with an update on the ribbon cutting for the project that has taken 2 years, along with an upcoming referendum for St. Paul voters. All on The WCCO Morning News

    Rusty's Review: Is the new movie with Leonardo DiCaprio worth three hours of your time?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 5:06


    One Battle After Another is a real popcorn cruncher says Rusty Gatenby on "Rusty's Review!" Photo-Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images

    The Morning Take: What is the sticking point in negotiations for a special session to start?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 4:44


    Analysis from Minnesota's best two political minds, Tom Hauser and Blois Olson on The WCCO Morning News.

    Byron Buxton's career season being wasted. He hit home run #32 last night for the Twins.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 7:59


    Twins fall 4-2 to Texas despite a leadoff homer from Byron Buxton. Analysis from Tom Hauser and Steve Thomson on The WCCO Morning News. Photo: Stacy Revere/Getty Images

    Sunny and 80 for the next few days in CCO Land!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 4:13


    Better weather than San Diego? Could be! WCCO TV Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer with more on our weather winning streak.

    Count Congressman Brad Finstad as one of the Minnesota soybean farmers miffed at China's soybean purchases from somewhere else than the United States.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 6:22


    The Minnesota Congressman is also a soybean farmer and joined Tom Hauser on The WCCO Morning News to discuss trade especially soybeans, plus, reaction to Tom's interview with a Minnesota State Mankato Professor that isn't on Brad Finstad's Christmas card list. Find out more here!

    The Morning Take: Will there be a special session? New polling numbers say yes please!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 6:00


    Survey USA poll is out again from KSTP and their political reporter Tom Hauser filled in on Wednesday and discussed some of the latest findings on The Morning Take with Blois Olson on WCCO.

    One CCO Family made more than $75,000 on their home sale by doing this simple thing.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 7:37


    Find out why you need to join John Schuster of the John Schuster Group at this home seller forum that is coming up in two weeks! John joined Tom Hauser on The WCCO Morning News.

    If you have a problem with today's weather, "You Just Have A Problem!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 4:55


    Thank you Mike Lynch for that quote that can describe WCCO TV Meteorologist Chris Shaffer's weather forecast. Perfection!

    Minnesota State Political Science Professor discusses firestorm after his social media post that mentioned Charlie Kirk.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 12:36


    Kevin Parsneau, A Professor of Political Science at Minnesota State University Mankato joined Tom Hauser to discuss calls for his resignation in light of a social media post that mentioned Charlie Kirk 10 days ago. Photo: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

    Weird sounds that drive you crazy! There's a term for that?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 5:29


    Do you suffer from misophonia? Rena asked Steve Simpson on The WCCO Morning News.

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