The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar

New jobs data shows a very interesting trend for the rest of 2026. Plus, we dive into how Ukraine is using drones to level the playing field with Russia and how one police department in California used a drone to level the field between cops and criminals.

Reflection from Elizabeth Schulze who knows all about the legacy that Greenspan left behind. The ABC News correspondent joined Vineeta on the WCCO Morning News.

Twins rally on Sunday to win another series. Bobby Nightengale from the Star Tribune was there and joined Vineeta on the WCCO Morning News

He grew up in Bloomington and is the opening act for the first official opening show at the new Mystic Lake Ampitheater! Photo Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images

Tournament Chair Laura Fricke with a countdown to the action which begins on Thursday morning in Chaska

WCCO TV Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer joined Vineeta for a recap of Father's Day weekend and a look ahead to the first week of Summer on The WCCO Morning News.

Where can you see the athletes compete? Find out from the Games CEO, Christi Sovereign, on The WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar.

Henry Lake on those matchups and World Cup fever on The WCCO Morning News.

The Sawkar Salute: Bringing a World Cup flavor to Brooklyn Park. full 70 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:11:53 +0000 tOVUxeRXUDDRS0zqQOAoB2ekB6FOnPNp news The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar news The Sawkar Salute: Bringing a World Cup flavor to Brooklyn Park. 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.amperwavepodc

Some analysis from Blois Olson and Vineeta Sawkar on The WCCO Morning News.

They remained unchanged this week. Find out what Pete Najarian thinks of the new Fed Chair and their actions, along with should the Vikings take a shot at a QB in the supplemental draft even though he has a lot of baggage?

Find out details that are up right now at Twins.com. Rachel Snyder from the Twins talked with Adam about the auction items and the Twins Community Fund.

She joined Adam Carter from Duluth as the Grandma's Marathon gets underway for the 50th time tomorrow. Plus, Carrie is an ambassador for the Special Olympics which begin across the metro this weekend.

19,000 seats in the Shakopee venue....find out what's in store for Music Fans from Live Nation's Josh Lacey and our own Mark Freie

Negative reaction from even the GOP party. Details from Lindsey Reiser from CBS News, who talked with Adam Carter on The WCCO morning news.

Henry Lake: Too early to discuss the Twins and the MLB Trade Deadline. full 615 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:59:48 +0000 GHI7MgDmoWGgBaXU6AxprEeW2GJgdEVM news The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar news Henry Lake: Too early to discuss the Twins and the MLB Trade Deadline. 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.amperwa

He was a retired Minneapolis Police Officer, former Minneapolis Police Commander and was beloved by many. Scott Gerlicher passed away earlier this month. He is being remembered by the many whose lives he touched like Adam Carter, who talked with Scott's wife Cari on The WCCO Morning News

He is putting up record numbers and is a all star candidate not only for the game but to start. Cory Provus is calling the action on the radio front this week. He took time on Thursday morning to talk with Adam Carter about the differences between radio and tv calls and the suddenly resurgent Twins!

The Sawkar Salute: Flight's For Fathers! full 245 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:26:48 +0000 H2UWEOpVsnRUGm5k1XXD9imeS5dl8yaz news The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar news The Sawkar Salute: Flight's For Fathers! 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=htt

Eye on the sky today as rain moves in. More from WCCO TV Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer

One is a Republican and another is a democrat. Find out more on the WCCO Morning News with Adam Carter in for Vineeta.

We get the finer points of the Memo of Understanding signed between the U.S. and Iran, plus we discuss the massive lottery payout awaiting the next winner, review the new golden Trump phone and find out what it's like to move an entire mastodon skeleton from one school to another.

Jordana Green recaps an emotional radio auction, benefitting NMDP full 290 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:49:39 +0000 AbZ8SzT6ATVCyisWgrzm9rIuCKRRFHrQ news The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar news Jordana Green recaps an emotional radio auction, benefitting NMDP 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.amperwavepodca

Kathleen Johnson and friends have a great show on tap. Find out more on the WCCO Morning News

The movie drops this weekend, plus a must see musical in St. Paul, "SIX!"

Henry Lake on a 31 point career high by OLVIIA MILES!

Why is Chris BURNING RUBBER? Find out with Adam Carter on WCCO's Morning News.

The Sawkar Salute: HOA heaven.....sort of full 167 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:27:14 +0000 cbf9x75eDEhMG0Gems1l4k5Yk2ft0v1y news The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar news The Sawkar Salute: HOA heaven.....sort of 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=http

A depraved mind is this but isn't this. Find out more on that federal case and another one that is here in Minnesota. Legal analyst and current defense attorney Jack Rice joined Adam on The WCCO Morning News. Photo Angelina Katsanis-Pool/Getty Images

Adam Carter sat in for Vineeta and talked with Carter Sichol, who last month captured the women's golf title at the NCAA Division 3 Tournament in Palm Springs. She graduated last weekend. What are her future plans? Find out on The Drive, presented by Grand View Lodge!

More polls to dissect in some big races across Minnesota, this time courtesy of KSTP and our friend Tom Hauser. Adam Carter sat in for Vineeta today and discussed some of the findings with Blois Olson on The WCCO Morning News

A new report that outlines exactly how many teens say they're dating at AI chatbot underscores the isolation today's youth experience in a digital world. We dive into that, plus the remarkable story of an eagled on the road to recovery after his nest collapsed and a debate around 'competency' based high school diplomas.

One of the amazing giveaways for the Cure Blood Cancer Radio Auction benefitting NMDP is a chance to attend a VIP showing of Annie on October 16th at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres and we chatted briefly with Madeline Trumble, a Stillwater native and actress in 'Guys and Dolls' currently playing at the Chan and she discussed the amazing environment of attending a show at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres!

Using the money donated to NMDP to its fullest potential - that is what Jamie Margolis, Senior Vice President - Operations and her team at NMDP is doing day in and day out! She discusses with Vineeta the goals NMDP has with this auction and saving lives along the way!

Imagine a luxurious stay for five nights at a lake home up north - well our friend John Schuster is giving his lake home away for a brief stay for the highest bidder in the 6:30a time frame - from the top on down - check out what John's lake home consists of and how you could get in on this auction if not this time - the next time around! A special thanks to John for his partnership with this!

Adam Carter with thoughts on what Father's Day means to him and a look ahead to our NMDP Auction. On the WCCO Morning News

Derek Shelton recapped a Twins win and talked about how the reigning AL Player of the Week should be an all star starter in the outfield. Listen to his chat with Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News! And you can help get the Buck Truck into the summer classic. Head to twins.com or mlb.com to vote now!

The President elbowed out Jerome Powell and brought in Kevin Warsh. His first meeting of the Open Market Committee is this week. A look at what kind of news will happen in the next 24 hours from the Chief Economist at US Bank, Beth Ann Bovino on The WCCO Morning News.

Reaction from Henry Lake on a Twins win to open a road trip and the Lynx dominating the WNBA's newest team, The Portland Fire.

The WCCO Chief Meteorologist joined Vineeta on the WCCO Morning News.

The Chair of the House Transportation Committee is raising questions about the cost of the Blue Line Extension that runs through North Minneapolis. 3.85 Billion dollars...is that too much? Find out what Representative Jon Koznick had to say to Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.

The Sawkar Salute: Zero Empty Spaces! full 79 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:43:40 +0000 Jul9bNfyHo9WfN8zV2fltAQwuW8ZcJgh news The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar news The Sawkar Salute: Zero Empty Spaces! 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=https%3