The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar

The WNBA and the players union have reached a verbal agreement on a new contract. The Wolves won without Anthony Edwards. The Wild win in OT but it should not have even come to that. Should second place winners be better sports? Henry has it all.

After another round of snow and a snap of cold temperatures things finally start to feel like spring this week. Chris also has to offer Vineeta a punching apology.

Gov. Tim Walz released his supplemental budget and Republicans are sharing what they like and dislike about it. House Speaker Lisa Demuth talks about some things that are being considered and other things that are off the table.

Governor Tim Walz released the details of his supplemental budget and it seems like nobody is enthused about it including the governor. Blois talks about all the requests being made.

The University of Minnesota Women’s Basketball team is having a very successful season and is making an appearance in the NCAA Tournament starting this week. Head Coach Dawn Plitzuweit talks about her players and how they are preparing for their next game.

O'Shaughnessy Distilling Co. embraces Irish tradition through their crafted spirits in Minneapolis. Halee Bernard talks about the events they have planned today.

Anthony Edwards is injured as the Wolves have been struggling for the past few games. The Gopher Men's Basketball Team is not done for the season just yet.

We are feeling the freeze on this St. Patrick's Day and Chris is even tracking more snow. He tells us what to expect.

A press conference is being held today to bring attention to retail crime across Minnesota. Bruce Nustad is the President of the Minnesota Retailers and explains why taking action at the legislature could help keep costs lower for people across the state.

Governor TIm Walz is announcing the details of his supplemental budget today. Blois explains what is expected to come from it and the impact it could make in Minnesota.

As tax season is underway, there are new tax scams to be aware of as you start to file. CBS news business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks about what to watch for and what to do if you fall victim.

The Minnesota State Patrol has been working hard to keep people safe on the roads as the snow storm has a big impact. Lt. Mike Lee from the State Patrol shares the updates.

The cleanup efforts during and after the snows storm have been going well. Sean Kershaw is the public works director for St. Paul and talks about what went well for their crews in this weather.

The 98th annual Academy Awards was held last night. Star Tribune Entertainment reporter shares the highlights.

The Minnesota Wild lost another game and we are getting a bit worried. The Timberwolves also got beat and look like they have been struggling a bit lately. Steve Thomson talks about issues being seen on both teams. We also recap the Girls State Basketball Tournament.

Meteorologists were pretty much spot on with forecasting the big snow storm that moved through Minnesota. Chris shares the details of this weather event.

Crews were working extra hard over the weekend as Minnesota is hit with a big snow storm. Anne Meyer from MNDOT talks about how they prepared to keep the roads cleared and their work that is underway now.

The weather is cancelling some scheduled events at the capitol but there are still some big bills making their way through the legislature including proposals changing gun laws in Minnesota. Sports gambling is becoming an issue once again.

As the war rages on in the middles east its making investors increasingly nervous about their finances. Bruce Helmer is the President and co-founder of Wealth Enhancement Group talks about what people should know in the short and long term.

The Girls State High School Basketball Tournament continues this week with some big games to watch tonight and this weekend. Sports reporter Cassidy Hettesheimer from The Star Tribune shares some highlights.

Rental assistance takes focus with lawmakers debating what if anything should be done to those who lost money during operation metro surge. Former State Senator Jeff Hayden and Amy Frederiksen let us know what is happening at the legislature.

Minnesota Monthly’s 31st Annual Food & Wine Experience returns to downtown Minneapolis at Target Field. Alesha Taylor, is the editor-in-chief of Minnesota Monthly and talks about the event.

The Minnesota Vikings get a new quarterback with Kyler Murray coming to the team. Henry talks about the impact he will make on the team.

Chris is giving the latest on the big storm system coming to Minnesota.

More American servicemembers have been killed in the Middle East and the United States is ramping up their attacks on Iran. Lindsey Rieser from CBS News talks about the latest developments in the war.

There is continued debate over giving rental assistance for people who were unable to pay rent during operation metro surge. There was a new focus on fraud this week. Some lawmakers are working to lower property taxes. Esme Murphy from WCCO TV breaks it all down.

New studies this week disproved the idea that cutting down on immigrants brings more jobs to Americans and that immigrants commit more crimes than average. Experts discuss, plus we get the latest on a blind immigrant who died in Buffalo when he was dropped off shoeless and alone miles from home, and on the other end of the spectrum Newell Normand talks about how New Orleans needs to get tougher with its street scene to compete for tourists.

Employers are seeing an increasing in applicants using artificial intelligence on their resumes and cover letters. As a result its holding up hiring and creating other issues in the job market. Technology hiring and consulting expert Jessica Green from Robert Half talks about what their research is showing.

The 2026 Academy Awards Ceremony will be held this Sunday and Rusty shares his predictions and what we can expect during the show.

The 2026 Girls State Basketball Tournament is underway and there are some big game to watch for. Steve Thomson tells us about the ones to watch and what he is looking forward to this year.

We are continuing to follow what could be the largest snowfall of the season. In the meantime its very windy with some rain and storms moving through Minnesota.

Minnesota property owners are seeing some of the highest local government tax hikes in decades so some members of the legislature are taking action. DFL Rep. Matt Norris wrote a bill that would create a task force to give recommendations to the Legislature on rising property taxes and talks about how it works and the bipartisan support its getting.

The city of Columbia Heights is getting some help after some members of the community who fell behind on rent during the federal immigration operation in Minnesota. Nick Zeimet talks about how residents are able to access help and the support coming in for them.

There is growing debate in Minneapolis and the legislature over rental assistance and eviction moratoriums for residents impacted by operation metro surge. State lawmakers are also looking into addressing rising property taxes.

Girls on the Run Minnesota is a youth development program that serves more than 5,000 girls annually across Minnesota. They are seeking volunteers for their programs to ensure success this year. Kristi Pogatchnik is the Development Director for the organization and talks about the need.

Hennepin County Medical Center is at risk of closing amid a big budget shortfall. Dr. Sayeh Nikpay is an Associate Professor, Division of Health Policy & Management at the U of M and talks about why this is happening and the impact the closure could have on the Twin Cities.

Bam Adebayo broke a big NBA record last night. The Timberwolves had some trouble against the Lakers. And the Wild have a dominating win against the Mammoth. Henry has the details.

Minnesota saw its first round of snow over night and it caused a few problems this morning. Chris is following more chances of snow that could come this week.

With new developments coming out every day from the war in the Middle East, the market continues its stretch of volatility. Tom Hainlin is a national investment strategist with U.S. Bank Asset Management and shares some suggestions and insight of how to properly navigate through all the uncertainty.

People Incorporated is a nonprofit mental health service provider that serves people through a wide range of programs for children, adults, and families. Artability is one of People Incorporated’s flagship programs focused on creativity and self-expression through art. Tessa Weyhe is the Community Engagement Specialist & Lead Teaching Artist and talks about the initiative and the impact it is making.

Governor Tim Walz is announcing new action to fight fraud across Minnesota. Blois explains what he is proposing and the issues that could come from it.

The Spring market is underway and it looks different for both buyers and sellers. Realtor John Schuster talks about what he is noticing so far this year and his predictions for the rest of 2026.

There is a new push to place the Lake Superior Agate on a new license plate in Minnesota. Lars Leafblad is spearheading the effort and talks about the work to make it a reality.

The Vikings lose one of their top receivers from last year and make some more changes to their roster. Henry talks about the impact. The Wolves have a late game against the Lakers tonight. The Wild are back at home tonight.

There are several rounds of snow that are coming through Minnesota and they could bring a big impact. Chris talks about what he is tracking.

There is a new bill in the state legislature that would require all Minnesota high school coaches to be trained in CPR and to be able to use an AED in the event of an emergency. Rep. John Huot supports the measures and talks about how the bills would work and the lives they could save.

David LaVaque is a former writer for the Star Tribune and helped write the book Tourney Time that focuses on the history of the State High School Hockey Tournament. He is going through some serious health issues now and his family, friends and the hockey community are coming together for him.

There are several different bills making their way through the legislature including one that would impact Waymo driverless vehicles and requiring high school coaches to know CPR.

As war in the middle east continues, the markets are reacting poorly to the ongoing instability across the world. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger shares insight on what this means for wall street and your money.

It was one of the most memorable state high school hockey tournaments ever and we recap the highlights after the championship games. Jim Paulson from the Star Tribune talks about the biggest moments.