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Can you tell who Prince was through his music? Yes says a researcher from The University of Minnesota. Find out more on The WCCO Morning News.

Should you see the musical or the movie Purple Rain? Find out here.

Reaction to a big loss by Henry Lake on the WCCO Morning News. Photo-Dustin Satloff/Getty Images

How did the Chief Meteorologist from WCCO TV come across this gem? Listen to the story on the WCCO Morning News!

The best time of day to fly in the midst of the issue with Air Traffic Controllers working while not getting bid scenario is????? Find out from Thrifty Traveler guru, Kyle Potter.

She hails from Elk River, MN!

Minnesota politicos are still buzzing after the upset in St. Paul. Continuing analysis of the different poll locations from Blois Olson and Vineeta Sawkar on The WCCO Morning News.

The book is called An Eye For Joy and the author, Peg Guilfoyle, joined Vineeta for some Midweek Motivation on The WCCO Morning News!

The most expensive race in city history is won by Elizabeth Shaffer-She talked with Vineeta on the WCCO Morning News

Introduced on Tuesday, the new skipper joined Vineeta for lengthy interview on The WCCO Morning News. Photo David Berding/Getty Images

Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger is the new Senator Elect in Senate District 47. She joined Vineeta to recap her Tuesday win and switching from The House to The Senate at the state house.

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Analysis on Mayor Elect Her's upset with with Blois Olson and Vineeta on the WCCO Morning News

Adam is in a quandary. Should he go or stay home later today?

What could be a better birthday gift to Superintendent Mike Redmond than passing this tonight? He joined Vineeta to update voters on what exactly they are looking for and where the funds will be used. All on the WCCO Morning News.

The Wild will salute a few of the goalies that have donned a Wild sweater tonight as they host Nashville. Former Wild goalie Josh Harding joined VIneeta to look back at his time in Minnesota and look forward to the World Juniors where Josh represented Canada. Photo-Jeff Gross/Getty Images

A Mayor's race and all the City Council seats up for grabs have voters taking notice. The Head of Elections for Minneapolis spoke to Vineeta on Tuesday on The WCCO Morning News.

125-109 the final. Reaction from Henry Lake on The WCCO Morning News.

Thanks to or friends at the Minnesota Farm Bureau, Vineeta was in Waverly on Monday to find out more about farming. Listen to her chat with Dan Glessing here!

A race for Mayor and another ballot question are causing a bit of confusion. Here to sort it out is Frederick Melo from the Pioneer Press. All on The WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar

A three way race for the top office in the city has taken a turn in the past few months, and now Zohran Mamdani looks like he will pull off an upset. Details from WINS New York's Lynda Lopez, who joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News on Election Day. Photo Stephanie Keith/Getty Images

Details on the wonderful fall weather from WCCO TV Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer!

She hails from Maple Plain Minnesota!

The root word of Government is "Govern" says Blois Olson. An action packed edition of The Morning Take with Blois and Vineeta Sawkar on The WCCO Morning News.

The electric QB brings a different energy to Sunday's for Vikings fans. He is starting to develop a reputation after leading the Vikings to another divisional win on the road in Detroit. Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press was there, and recaps a Vikings 27-24 win, on the WCCO Morning News. Photo-Mike Mulholland/Getty Images

The CBS Business analyst has a look at something you should be doing right now before the end of the year rapidly approaches. Catch Jill On Money at 8pm on Saturday's on WCCO Radio!

The Mayor is looking for another term on Tuesday. What separates his campaign from his fellow candidates? He joined Vineeta to explain on the WCCO Morning News.

He is looking for a 3rd term guiding the city. What sets his campaign apart from his challengers? Find out on The WCCO Morning News.

A total team effort leaves the Vikings at 4-4 after a win over the Lions on the road. Reaction from Henry Lake on The WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar. Photo-Mike Mulholland/Getty Images

The 7th District Representative is in Washington DC, and hopeful both parties can get together and negotiate a settlement to the stalemate. Updates on that and what else is happening in the 7th District, all on the WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar. Photo-Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

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

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The Speaker of The House has announced that she will run for Governor. Election Day is one year from today. Why will she win in 365 days? Find out as she joined Vineeta on the WCCO Morning News prior to her official news conference announcing her candidacy.

The Speaker of the House is joining a suddenly growing field of GOP candidates for the 2026 race for Governor. What does that mean for the other candidates, and what are her chances of winning next November? Some thoughts from Blois Olson on The WCCO 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!