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512 episodes
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Date created
2022/02/14
Latest episode
2026/09/30
Average duration
9 min.
Release period
1 days
Description
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!
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BONUS: Sen. Eric Schmitt's attempted perjury set-up becomes historic meltdown
2026/09/30
Sen. Eric Schmitt sparked a million memes with an attempted takedown of former special prosecutor Jack Smith that ended up revealing only that he had mixed up the names of two sports teams. We dive into that and move onto an attempted terror takeover of a flight over Israel, and a $3 billion gift for Carnegie Mellon. It's the largest gift ever in educational history in the United States.
Midweek Motivation: Overcoming the loss of your life long partner.
2026/09/30
Anita Haddorff, Author of " The Same and Not the Same: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and What Remains, joined Vineeta for some Midweek Motivation on Wednesday. Find out her story of loss, and the road back.
Another Major Merger in the Health Care Industry: Health Partners CEO Andrea Walsh explains the news.
2026/09/30
Health Partners announced on Tuesday afternoon that they are merging with Health Partners and Essentia Health getting togthers.
Why is this move needed? The CEO of new companies, Andrea Walsh, joined Vineeta on the WCCO Morning News.
Chris Shaffer on Weather and how to count the days in a month!
2026/09/30
What they learned in grade school has never left the brains of WCCO TV Meteorologist Chris Shaffer and our Vineeta Sawkar.
Find out more on the WCCO Morning News
Lynx season ends in an uncharacteristic way. A Blowout, Playoff Loss.
2026/09/30
For two games, the Liberty dominated the Lynx, and they will march on while the Lynx head home for the fall. What happened?
Henry Lake fills in the blanks on the WCCO Morning News
E-Bikes. The scourge of suburban life for many!
2026/09/30
Should their be laws to regulate E-Bike use across the state? State Senator Judy Seeberger is looking to put some guardrails up.
How?
She talked with Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News on Wednesday
Andre Cymone is coming home Saturday to North Minneapolis!
2026/09/30
He is helping celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the lovely "Capri" Theater that gave so many promising musicians their start!
Find out details from Andre, whose flash and personality have built him into a star for nearly five decades!
Photo-Adam Bettcher/Getty Images
The Sawkar Salute: Dolly Parton gave to many charities including here in Minnesota!
2026/09/30
The Morning Take: Is it Hawk, or Hawkeye sir?
2026/09/30
The gentleman from Missouri got quietly dog walked during a Senate hearing on Tuesday, and non other than Amy Klobuchar was doing the walking!
Reaction from Blois Olson and Vineeta Sawkar on The WCCO Morning News
BONUS: Investigation as Trump spends more than $1M in taxpayer dollars to promote his own leadership
2026/09/29
We check in on gas prices, a presidential ad dollars scandal and 'Rocky' season in Philly.
Adam Carter on the return of the Wolves!
2026/09/29
They are back starting Monday on WCCO!
Sloan Martin breaks down Game 2 between the Lynx and Liberty on the WCCO Morning News
2026/09/29
Win or the season is over for the Lynx!
7:30 tipoff on USA Network
Artificial Intelligence: Is it the savior or the devil in disguise?
2026/09/29
Leaders of AI Companies will meet today in Washington DC as panic over the rapid evolution of the technology spins out of control. A level set with Vineeta and Zac Engler, author of the book
Turning On Machines.
The Timberwolves will be back on WCCO Radio this season!
2026/09/29
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Audacy’s 830 WCCO (WCCO-AM) today announced an exclusive radio and streaming partnership beginning with the 2026-27 Timberwolves season. Under the agreement, 830 WCCO will become the organization’s new flagship radio broadcast home. Details from Brand Manager Brad Lane and Vineeta Sawkar on WCCO Radio!
Did J.J. McCarthy fail the Vikings or did the Vikings fail J.J. McCarthy?
2026/09/29
A look at the closing of the J.J. McCarthy era in Minnesota as he is traded to New York. Henry Lake with more on the move and a look at tonight's playoff matchup for the Lynx in New York.
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