The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar

Jane Fonda will be in town for a big rally on Saturday. That may turn off a lot of people, but you have to admire her acting career points out Rusty Gatenby. Listen to his take on the two time Oscar winner on Rusty's Review. Part of the WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar.

They set an NBA record by coming back from down 13 in overtime to beat the Rockets. Reaction to the game, and a look at the Twins season with Henry Lake on The WCCO Morning News. Photo - David Berding/Getty Images

The latest from WCCO TV's Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer on The WCCO Morning News.

Wednesday, The St. Paul City Council temporarily extending the pre-eviction filing notice period to 60 days from mid-May through December 31, 2026. Why, and what does that mean for landlords and property owners? City Council President Rebecca Noecker joined Vineeta to discuss on Thursday morning on The WCCO Morning News.

Camp East Montana immigration detention facility in El Paso, Texas is the largest detention facility in the nation, holding 3,000 people a day on average in a makeshift tent encampment. Many are from Minnesota. Rep. Morrison woke up early to talk with Vineeta about her visit, all on the WCCO Morning News.

Kids at the Capitol is okay for legislators.....why is this a topic? Analysis from Blois Olson and Vineeta Sawkar on The WCCO Morning News.

Times are tough so who else is ready to go back to the 90s?

A new show is playing at the History Theatre called "Hungry Like A Wolf," and it has a Minnesota story woven in between lyrics from Simon LeBon. Find out more from playwright and actress, Sandra Struthers. Photo- Keystone/Getty Images

They hit six home runs in their final game of spring training. Can that carry over into the regular season? General Manager Jeremy Zoll discussed the mood of the team including star center fielder Byron Buxton, when he talked with Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News, Live from Baltimore!

A pair views on this topic on the WCCO Morning News. People Serving People CEO Hoang Murphy, and Minneapolis Ward 12 Council Member Aurin Chowdury, joined Vineeta for some takes on this topic that will be voted on once again on Thursday at the Minneapolis City Council.

An unlucky bounce sent the Wild to a tough loss on Tuesday, the Twins won, The Wolves host Houston tonight, and guess what might be coming to Minnesota? THE NFL DRAFT! Reaction to all that from Henry Lake on The WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar.

Minnesotan's sure know how to use "Yeah, No" in the same sentence. That was just part of the thought process for putting on a concert that will help the community heal through music. Find out more in the Sawkar Salute

Could be the first time in shorts for many today in CCO Land as temps rise to near 70 degrees. But the fun won't last. The Chief Meteorologist for WCCO TV Talked with Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News

Former legislator Patrick Garafalo joined Vineeta to discuss his new role as head of the Minnesota Grocers Association. Are brick and mortar stores going to be seeing electronic pricing in the near future. Probably not. A pretty interesting conversation with Vineeta on Patrick Garafalo on The WCCO Morning News.

Another big swing from Wendy Williams Blackshaw and her team at Minnesota Sports and Events. They are submitting a bid to bring the spectacle that has become the NFL Draft, to Minneapolis in 2028. What is the planning process like? Wendy talked with Vineeta Sawkar on The WCCO Morning News

A Friday deadline has people on edge as they try to push their legislation through the state house. Analysis from Blois Olson about what is, and what isn't getting done. He talked with Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.

More and more of these sprawling centers are popping up across the country. They create jobs, but is there an environmental component that can't be ignored? Two sides of this issue on the WCCO Morning News. Brad Tietz-Director-State Policy-Data Center Coalition and Carly Griffith-Water Director for MN Center for Environmental Advocacy both joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.

Cesar Chavez was hailed a hero, but his legacy is now in doubt after revelations of sexual abuse. Cities and states around the country are taking in action including in St. Paul and Minnesota. Find out more from State Rep. Maria Isa Perez Vega, joined Vineeta with more on her work to remove the one time icon's name from public places. Photo-Tim Graham/Evening Standard/Getty Images

Brad Frost is still coming to terms with being dismissed by the U of M last week. He joined Vineeta to look back his run with the Gophers and having an assistant coach replace him, leading the Gophers.

Pierce was a frequent guest on Henry Lake's talk show on WCCO Talking Hockey and other things. She died over the weekend in a housefire along with three children and a dog. The hockey world, the sports world, still in shock locally, including our Henry Lake who joined Vineeta on the WCCO Morning News.

Monday night, performer and producer Jennifer Grimm put together a night of healing through music for White Bear Lake and surrounding communities. The friendly little city is reeling after back to back tragedies, the death of soldier in the Middle East, and a well known hockey writer and her family were killed in a house fire. How was the event? Grimm joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.

Here's the latest on the plane crash at LaGuardia Airport that killed two pilots, and chaos at airports across the US as TSA workers struggle without paychecks amid a partial government shutdown.

Could be up to 65 degrees on Wednesday in CCO Land. More on the warmth from WCCO TV Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer on The WCCO Morning News.

A well known activist is in trouble and states around the country are reacting including Minnesota. This is nothing new according to Blois Olson, who joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.

Dan Hayes from The Athletic has been stationed in Fort Myers for the past month, covering the team which will have plenty of new looks this season. A preview from Dan and Vineeta on Our Twins 1st pitch segment on The WCCO Morning News.

Jill Schlesinger with the latest on a morning filled with news from the Middle East and the Business World. The CBS Business Analyst and host of Jill on Money talked with Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News on Monday.

40 years with CBS News Radio for Dan Raviv. He is shocked and saddened by the news that broke on Friday about the upcoming end of Network Radio for CBS. He has also extensively covered crisis after crisis in the Middle East. Could an end to the war with Iran be on the horizon? Dan talked with Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News on Monday.

Minnesota edges Ole Miss at The Barn to survive and advance! Head Coach Dawn Plizuweit joined Vineeta on the WCCO Morning News to describe the electric atmosphere and the gut wrenching final minutes of the U of M's win that sends them to Sacramento on Friday! Photo-David Berding-Getty Images

State Senator Lindsey Port is looking into the ICE RAIDS for over two months in Minnesota. She joined Vineeta for a look back at a terrible time for many immigrants in the state.

Some fun along the North Shore!

Pierce and her three children were killed in a house fire on Saturday morning. That sent shockwaves through the state of hockey over the weekend. Pioneer Press Beat Writer Jess Myers joined Vineeta Sawkar to remember his friend, who lit up every room she entered.

There are many voices on this topic and Minneapolis is the focal point. A look at the issue with Blois Olson and Vineeta Sawkar on The WCCO Morning News.

A behind the scenes look of the Girls State Basketball Tournament and the stories that came from it. Alicia Tipke shares some of the moments from the top players in Minnesota

Now that the session is underway it does not seem like lawmakers will get much passed at the capitol due to the split in the legislature. Former State Senators Amy Frederiksen and Jeff Hayden talk about what may or may not happen in Saint Paul.

The classic movie Mrs. Doubtfire is coming to the stage at The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Giulia Marolda is one of the actresses in the play and talks about the experience to make it a reality.

March Madness began yesterday and Henry recaps the games. We are also looking forward to the Gopher Women's team who plays at home today.

With all the melting snow and rising temperatures we will likely be hitting 70 degrees this weekend. Chris has the details

Steve Sack was the long time cartoonist at The Star Tribune and has now found a new job at MinnPost. He talks about his career and the impact cartoons can have in journalism.

Esme Murphy from WCCO TV talks about the U of M having a new tagline as well as DFL and Republican legislators continuing to debate the Governor's supplemental budget. There is also a growing push to reduce the number of lawmakers at the capitol.

In the days after he released his supplemental budget, Governor Tim Walz explains what he is proposing and the impact it would have on Minnesota and touches on other issues the state faces as he soon leaves office.

Rusty is raving about the new movie Project Hail Mary. He also saw Mrs. Doubtfire at the Ordway and shares his thoughts.

March Madness begins today. The Minnesota Timberwolves have a big win against a team that is not that good. The Gophers are in need of a couple hockey coaches.

The temperatures are warming up and the snow is going away. Chris talks about how warm it could get this weekend.

For another legislative session, bills to legalize sports betting are being considered at the capitol. Senator Jeremy Miller and Senator Nick Frentz both support measures to make it a reality in Minnesota and talk about how it would work.

There is a new push to bring down the number of lawmakers in the state legislature and Blois explains why it could be a good idea. Sports betting is also back on the table in Minnesota.

As the War in Iran continues, so does the economic impact for farmers. Dan Glessing is the President of the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation and talks about how they are adapting to rising costs.

The University of Minnesota fired women's hockey coach Brad Frost after 19 seasons. Sports reporter Jess Myers from the Pioneer Press explains the decision and what it could mean for the program.

There is a non-profit in IDS Center that empowers people through sewing. Keiona Cook is the executive director and lead educator at Lovely's Sewing and Arts Collective and talks about her mission and hopes for the future.