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We saw him stop by our WCCO Radio booth to chat with Vineeta yesterday, no clear answers were given so we still wait and see if Governor Tim Walz will pursue a third term as governor so instead we turn to you, our listeners for the State Fair Question today - should Governor Tim Walz run again for Governor?
Blois Olson joins Dan Cook to chat the local politics scene Governor Walz is wavering on potentially running for a third gubernatorial term. Gov. Walz is scheduled to join Vineeta on the first day of the fair, Blois gives his thoughts on Walz's strategy and potential head space especially after the murder of his close friend and colleague Speaker Melissa Hortman. They also discuss the Hennepin County Attorney race with news of Rep. Cedrick Frazier throwing his hat in the ring and how he could differentiate himself from the incumbent platform.
Dan Cook and Lindsey Brown in studio today as Jason DeRusha returns from dropping his son off at college. We're three days away from the start of the Minnesota State Fair so Dan and Lindsey discuss the best ways to get to the fair. They also discuss safety considerations around the fair. Then, Blois Olson joins Dan Cook to chat the local politics scene Governor Walz is wavering on potentially running for a third gubernatorial term. Gov. Walz is scheduled to join Vineeta on the first day of the fair, Blois gives his thoughts on Walz's strategy and potential head space especially after the murder of his close friend and colleague Speaker Melissa Hortman. They also discuss the Hennepin County Attorney race with news of Rep. Cedrick Frazier throwing his hat in the ring and how he could differentiate himself from the incumbent platform.
A lot of different opinions on this one. Hear it all on The WCCO Morning News! Vineeta, Mark Freie, Jerry Peterson and others chime in!
The Twins rookie made his first big league start on Monday night and shined in Detroit. He joined Vineeta from the Motor City for our Twins First Pitch segment.
Was three games enough for his off the field issues? Dane Mizutani from the Pioneer Press had some thoughts with Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.
Luke Keaschall is back after two months off recovering from an injury. And what did he do last night? 2 for 4 with 3 RBI's and a homer. The dude is different according to our Henry Lake. He talked about a Twins win with Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News. Photo: Duane Burleson/Getty Images
Plus reaction to new security measures at the Minnesota State Capitol. All on the Morning Take on The WCCO Morning News with Vineeta
The Voice of the Twins AA team in Wichita got the call to fill in for Kris Atteberry this week, and Grubbs joined Vineeta to share his thoughts on a magical week in the Major Leagues. Welcome to "The Show," Tim!
She joined Vineeta to discuss a big event that took place last night. Was she surprised?
We went to the man himself, "The Millenial Farmer," Zach Johnson! He is speaking at FARMFEST this morning about the future of farming, and called into the WCCO Morning News with Vineeta.
Will Team USA be ready when the puck drops in late December? Some thoughts from Craig Cotner who was there along with Vineeta checking out some summer hockey this past weekend! Tune in puck heads! Photo: Minas PanagiotakisGetty Image
With the recent call ups from St Paul, there seems to be one player who hasn't learned a gosh darn thing. Find out who and if you should by bothered by Duran closing for the Phillies, by listening to Henry Lake and Vineeta. Photo from Caean Couto/Getty Images
Just or unjust and why is this news so crucial? Tyler Schipper, Economy professor at the University of St. Thomas with some thoughts on The WCCO Morning News with Vineeta.
President Donald Trump on Friday removed the head of the agency that produces the monthly jobs figures after a report showed hiring slowed in July and was much weaker in May and June than previously reported. CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger talks about that, and the current job market, with Vineeta.
Find out what Blois Olson had to say Vineeta Sawkar on The WCCO Morning News with Vineeta. Hint. Not what you may think!
It's not in the Twin Cities, or Brainerd lakes area. Tepetonka is located in the New London area, and will be the most beautiful course that Minnesota and much of the country has ever seen. MARK HAUGEJORDE is the brains behind this dream and joined Vineeta for this week's edition of "The Drive."
The former Twin joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.
A nightmare scenario as the National Guard has been called in to assist. The latest from The Mayor as he visits with Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News
Why? The Chief Economist for U.S. Bank, Beth Ann Bovino joined Vineeta on The WCCO morning news
Find out why and what exactly the term "ZEBRA" means. Vineeta Sawkar is one. Ted Farrell from Haskells joined Vineeta on Tuesday on The WCCO Morning News.
Heather Boschke has taken her hobby of drawing during Covid lockdowns, and expanded it to a growing business in the Children's book realm. She joined Vineeta for some Midweek Motivation on The WCCO Morning News.
The CEO of Carepool, Josh Massey, joined Vineeta with the latest update on the uber like company.
A Women in Business conference is being put on today in Minneapolis. The Founder and President of INGCO, Ingrid Christensen, will be among the speakers. She joined Vineeta to discuss women in business in 2025 on The WCCO Morning News.
Erin put together the coaltion called The Minneapolis Renaissance, and she joined Vineeta to share her vistion of a new and updated Downtown Minneapolis.
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The Twin Cities favorite will join us on The WCCO Morning News from time to time to fill in for Vineeta.
The Mayor of Eagan joined Vineeta to talk about the impact of having the NFL team host their annual training camp there.
A chaotic conclusion to the DFL get together gives a progressive candidate a leg up in the race for Mayor. Axios reporter Kyle Stokes was there and joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.
Tournament Director Mike Welch talked with Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell's caution has infuriated President Donald Trump, who has demanded the Fed cut borrowing costs to spur the economy and reduce the interest rates the federal government pays on its debt. Jill on Money host and CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger helps Vineeta break it down.
After a week off, Jimmy returned to join Vineeta to recap his backyard wedding!
Rusty and Vineeta went to see the movie Eddington together. It is a star studded cast that centers around the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Vineeta has been seeing more and more dirty soda shops around the Twin Cities and had never tried it before. We have Chad Taylor from Sota and he brings some samples in for us to try. Vineeta gets some answers to the questions she has had surrounding dirty soda.
Vineeta gets the latest on a heat advisory for the metro, a bit of a storm watch tonight, then some cooler weather from WCCO-TV Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
Vineeta went to the Lakefront Music Fest and was impressed how well it was executed by organizers who put on the event for a good cause
Geoff Martha, MBP and Chairman and CEO of Medtronic joins Vineeta to talk about the strength of Minnesota business and the impact big and small companies have around the world.
Collaboration is important to innovative companies like 3M says Paul Vaaler from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School. He joined Vineeta on the WCCO Morning News.
What will the trickle down effect be from this? A former Professor at the University of St. Thomas joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.
Choir Director Randy Erlandson from Prior Lake, talked with Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News about Friday night's hometown show in Prior Lake. Photo: Hulton Archive/Getty Images
Find out why you should follow both Jordana and Vineeeta's lead on this important topic.
Find out more with Vineeta and Andrew Halvorson, Director of Broadcasting for The Twins.
Tournament Director Mike Welch talked with Vineeta on the WCCO Morning News.
Susie Jones filled in for Vineeta and talked to an E.R. doc from Hennepin Healthcare about the 4th and what things they see coming through the doors this time of the year.
Representative Kelly Morrison joined Vineeta from Capitol Hill for an update on negotiations over the so called Big, Beautiful Bill.
Happy from Hairball joins Vineeta to talk about their show this weekend.
Sarah Moberg, the interim CEO at 2nd Harvest Heartland, joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News with some dour news on the implications of the legislation on some of Minnesota's most vulnerable.
The CEO of the Minnesota Wild, Matt Majka joind Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.
What is unique this year for visitors to downtown Minneapolis? Find out from Festival Producer Josh Vosberg. He joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.
What is the mood of the team right now, as they are halfway through the season? The Voice of The Twins, Kris Atteberry joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News,, from Miami, FLA. Twins and Marlins tonight at 5pm on CCO