The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar

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The Sawkar Salute

Vineeta pays tribute to a local Twin Cities Anthem singer & then Susie Jones joins her for a preview of what's happening 9-Noon.

4m
Mar 09, 2022
Mike Max: Sports Update

Mike Max recaps a busy day in the NFL that saw Aaron Rodgers stay in Green Bay & Russell Wilson leave Seattle for Denver

7m
Mar 09, 2022
Stories from the Minnesota Boys State Hockey Tournament

David LaVaque joins Vineeta Sawkar to talk about his book "Tourney Time: Stories from the Minnesota Boys' State Hockey Tournament"

6m
Mar 09, 2022
Mike Max: First Look At Sports

The Minnesota Wild get a much-needed win over the New York Rangers. Mike Max joins Vineeta Sawkar with a recap

6m
Mar 09, 2022
CBS News Correspondent Steve Futterman: War in Ukraine

Vineeta gets a scene-setter on the war in Ukraine from Steve Futterman who is stationed at the Ukraine-Poland border

7m
Mar 09, 2022
The Morning Take with Blois Olson

Rep. Ilhan Omar has a primary challenger. Blois Olson has more in today's Morning Take.

7m
Mar 09, 2022
Steve Thomson: Sports Update

The Minnesota Wild look to get back into the win column as they host the New York Rangers Steve Thomson has a preview in sports.

7m
Mar 08, 2022
Leah VanDassor: President of the St. Paul Federation of Educators

While Minneapolis teachers are on strike, St. Paul teachers were able to reach a deal with their school district. Vineeta Sawkar talks with Leah VanDassor about how a deal was reached.

6m
Mar 08, 2022
Steve Thomson: First look at sports

Minnesota Timberwolves get a big win over Portland. Steve Thomson joins Vineeta Sawkar with a recap of the game.

5m
Mar 08, 2022
Greta Callahan: Minneapolis Teachers Union President

Minneapolis Teachers have gone on strike. Vineeta Sawkar talks to the President of the Minneapolis Teachers Union, Greta Callahan about where negotiations stand & what teachers are asking for in bargaining.

5m
Mar 08, 2022
The Morning Take with Blois Olson

Could sports betting in Minnesota be legalized during the upcoming session? Blois Olson discusses this in today's Morning Take.

8m
Mar 08, 2022
Steve Thomson: 840 Sports Report

Gopher basketball wraps up their regular season with a loss at Northwestern Steve Thomson joins Vineeta Sawkar with a recap of the game.

7m
Mar 07, 2022
Jill On Money: Strong Jobs Report Takes Back Seat to Ukraine

The release of labor market data is usually the monthly highlight for economists and financial markets alike. But the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the world’s response of inflicting financial shock and awe, made the strong jobs report take a back seat to geopolitical uncertainty. JIll Schlesinger joins Vineeta Sawkar to discuss this.

6m
Mar 07, 2022
Matt Roush: TV Insider

Could award shows become the next target for streaming services? Matt Roush discusses this in his weekly look at TV

6m
Mar 07, 2022
7:40 Sports Report with Steve Thomson

Jason Robertson gets another hat trick as the Dallas Stars beat the Minnesota Wild 6-3. Steve Thomson joins Vineeta with a recap of the game.

5m
Mar 07, 2022
The Morning Take with Blois Olson

Matt Birk is set to be named as the running mate for Dr. Scott Jensen in his campaign for Governor. Blois Olson talks about how this will impact the race for the GOP candidate in today's Morning Take.

6m
Mar 07, 2022
Huge weekend for High School basketball around the Metro!

Mike Max on all the big matchups including one broadcast live on ESPN U!

8m
Jan 20, 2022
Minnesota State Mankato President discusses Covid rules and Hockey Day Minnesota!

The school will host the rite of winter for Hockey lovers this weekend.   Outdoors on their football field.   Find out what their new President, who came here last year from California, thinks of the spectacle.

7m
Jan 20, 2022
Wolves lose their cool in loss to Atlanta.

Mike Max on the tale of two halves for the Wolves last night in Atlanta.

5m
Jan 20, 2022
Revenue at these restaurants were down 50% on day one of the Vaccine Mandate. Coincidence?

Josh Thoma is a well known restauranteur in town and joined Vineeta Sawkar to discuss Day One of the Vaccine Mandates in Minneapolis and St. Paul.    What was the reaction from customers?   Find out here.

8m
Jan 20, 2022
Here is why the make up of the jury in the 3 officers in the Floyd case will be different than the Chauvin trial.

Mark Osler is a former Federal Prosecutor and professor at the University of St. Thomas School Of Law,and joined Vineeta Sawkar on The Morning News.

6m
Jan 20, 2022
What is the Number one reason that President Biden has struggled to connect with everyone in his first year?

Blois Olson on the first year for President Biden, who took office a year ago today.  Catch up with today's Morning Take here.

6m
Jan 20, 2022
Here is what you need to know if you are going to an upcoming Timberwolves game.

Vaccine Mandates are in place in the Twin Cities.....more from Wolves C.O.O., Ryan Tanke on The Morning News.

6m
Jan 19, 2022
Will 2022 be as hot of a year in real estate as the previous 3?

John Schuster of the John Schuster Group joined Vineeta today on the Morning News with the latest Real Estate news.

4m
Jan 19, 2022
Could this man become the new Head Coach of the Vikings?

Mike Max with the latest on the coaching search for the Purple.

8m
Jan 19, 2022
MIDWEEK MOTIVATION! Don't give up on your New Year's goals if you slipped up already.

Coach T, Troy Eichers from Lifetime joined Vineeta Sawkar for a little Mid Week Motivation on this cold Wednesday Morning!   Contact him at coacheichers@gmail.com.

5m
Jan 19, 2022
Is the United States bracing for a war with Russia? Senator Amy Klobuchar discusses the possibility.

The Senator was in Ukraine over the weekend.   Why?   Find out more about her trip and the ongoing battle over voting rights.

8m
Jan 19, 2022
"I've never in my career experienced the challenges that we had over the Christmas break."

The CEO of Sun Country Airlines Jude Bricker joined Vineeta Sawkar to discuss a perfect storm of challenges over the holiday break, and some possibly warm weather destinations that we can escape the cold.

6m
Jan 19, 2022
Will restaurants see a rise, or fall off in, in person dining because of new mandates?

Blois Olson with a few theories on today's edition of the Morning Take.

7m
Jan 19, 2022