The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar

After another nice day in the Twin Cities Chris sees some snow and cold temperatures making their way into the state. He has what we need to know.

Business owners will be closely watching Minnesota's latest budget forecast which will be announced today. Doug Loon is the president of The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and shares what he is hoping to see when the new numbers are revealed.

Minnesota Twins player Josh Bell is the author of a new children's book titled “What Color is the Sky" with proceeds going to charity. He talks about the book and the inspiration behind it.

Twins player Brooks Lee talks with Vineeta about all his big updates during the offseason and how he plans to work extra hard this year with the club.

Minnesota's latest budget forecast is coming out today and it will reveal a lot about finances in the state. Esme Murphy from WCCO TV talks about what the public can expect when the updates are announced.

Dan Cook is marking his 25th year at WCCO Radio. He tells a couple stories and reflects on his long career in the business.

Kelly Pannek is a member of the Minnesota Frost and has just won her second gold medal in the Winter Olympics. She talks about her hockey career and the work she has put into getting to this point as well as what she hopes her success means for future hockey players.

Byron Buxton is coming off a great season last year and wants to do even better this year. He talks about his leadership role and what he wants to do to exceed expectations for fans.

Rusty saw the movie EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert and could not recommend it more.

As we are learning about the new developments surrounding Pablo Lopez and his elbow surgery another pitcher may be injured. Henry also breaks down the controversy behind the Women's Olympic Hockey team.

We are having a warm up today but Chris the forecast cools down as we head into the weekend.

The Minnesota Twins have an update on Pablo Lopez after he had surgery to repair his elbow. Dan Hayes from The Athletic explains what the new developments mean for him and the team as well as his perspective on how the Twins are doing at spring training so far.

Twins outfielder Walker Jenkins talks with Vineeta about his early baseball career and how he hopes to make a difference on the team this season.

Vice President JD Vance is taking action on fraud in Minnesota and Governor Tim Walz is responding. Is it too little too late? Blois has some thoughts on the issue.

Minnesota Twins Pitcher David Festa is getting ready for another season with the team. He talks about what he has learned since his rookie year and what he is looking forward to as he continues his development in the MLB.

We have a long discussion with Jeremy Zoll, the new general manager of the Minnesota Twins. We learn about his life and his managing style and the impact he wants to make on the team. We also get an update on Pablo Lopez as he undergoes surgery and what the pitching plans for the Twins this season.

This Saturday teams will race down Buck Hill in Burnsville on mattresses for a good cause. Bedrace for Bridging raises money to help people transition into stable housing. Shunzyu Haigler is the Director of Development at the non profit and talks about the event and the impact it has for those who need help.

The Timberwolves played tough against the Trailblazers and cam away with a late night win. The Gophers also did decent with top ranked Michigan. And former Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah lands a new job in San Francisco.

There are big swings in temperatures happening all across Minnesota this week. Chris has what we can expect.

As we are still processing what was said during President Trump's State of the Union Address, Political Science Professor David Schultz from Hamline University offers some analysis on the event and the impact it may or may not have on voters.

Blois breaks down what went well and and what did not go so well for President Trump during the State of the Union Address last night.

Minnesota Twins owner Tom Pohlad talks about what he is learning about taking over the team and his plans to start winning games this baseball season.

There is some uncertainty surrounding TSA Precheck as well as the unrest in Mexico that is leading to big questions if you have a trip booked. Kyle Potter from Thrifty Traveler shares some insight and advice.

There is some confusion over the SAVE Act making its way through congress and the impact it could have on voting across the country. Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon clarifies what is in this bill and talks about other voting issues being seen in around the nation.

Olympic skier and Minnesota native Lindsey Vonn shares an update on her recovery and says she nearly had to get her leg amputated. Henry talks about her career and his hopes to see her walking again soon.

Before it warms up for a little bit in Minnesota, a blast of winter makes its way to the state. Chris has the forecast.

Twins pitcher Bailey Ober joins Vineeta to talk about how his teammates are working together to make a impact on the mound this season.

Representative Angie Craig is getting ready to attend the State of the Union address tonight and gives her thoughts on what she expects tonight. She also provides an update on the federal immigration operation in Minnesota and the changes being seen since the start of the year.

Vineeta has a conversation with Twins player Kody Clemens. They talk about his experience at spring training so far and how his baseball career has brought him some memorable moments.

We think of one word to describe what the State of the Union address means to us. Blois shares his thoughts on the speech and what he is expecting tonight. Sen. Tina Smith is boycotting the event tonight.

The Supreme Court rules on president Trump’s tariffs are illegal and the uncertainty is having a big impact on the market. CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger talks about the impact its having on Americans.

LaTroy Hawkins started his MLB career with the Twins and talks about how he is happy to be back as the bullpen coach. He talks about the work he has ahead of him to get the pitchers ready for the regular season.

Minnesota Twins Pitcher Taylor Rogers talks about his veteran status in the MLB and how he hopes to make an impact with the club this year.

Team USA beat Canada for the gold medal in the Winter Olympics and we are feeling many emotions after the amazing win. Henry breaks down the game.

The temperatures dropped over the weekend but it is set to warm up starting tomorrow. Chris Shaffer has what we need to know.

After federal officials announced that there will be a drawdown of agents in Minnesota we get an update on immigration court cases in the state. Professor Virgil Wiebe from the University of St. Thomas shares some insight on the changes he is noticing so far this year.

The State of the Union will be held tomorrow and Senator Tina Smith already says she will not attend. Mayor Jacob Frey will play a role in the democrat response to President Trump. Blois has what to watch for.

Vineeta is live from Fort Myers Florida for Twins Spring Training. We have a one on one conversation with Twins Manager Derek Shelton.

Pete Narjarian explains the impact of a new inflation report released today and what it could mean for the market in the long term. Are the Chicago Bears going to move to Indiana?

The Girls State Hockey tournament is happening in St. Paul and champion will be decided tomorrow Cassidy Hettesheimer from the Star Tribune recaps the games that have already been played and the match ups to look forward to.

The legislative session got underway in Minnesota and there was a lot of rhetoric but not a lot of action yet. Former state senators Amy Frederiksen and Jeff Hayden break down what happened in St. Paul this week.

Acclaimed Minneapolis restaurant Diane's Place was just recognized by Good Morning America and shown on a national stage. Owner Diane Moua talks about her business and the work that goes into making it a reality.

The United States Women's Hockey team is coming home with a gold medal after beating Canada. The Minnesota Timberwolves are also back after a long break.

Now that the snow has stopped we are in for some cloudy and cool temperatures which could be perfect for a fish fry. Chris has what we can expect.

The Minneapolis Downtown Council held their annual meeting yesterday to share their outlook of the city. Adam Duinick is the president of the council and talks about his vision and plans for the future.

Nemer Fieger is a local public relation firm and they recently went out of their way to support local immigrant run restaurants. J Marie Fieger talks about their small effort and their encouragement to others to make a difference.

The first week of the Minnesota legislative session is in the books and lawmakers bring their issues to the table. Vance Boelter makes an appearance in court and there are new questions surrounding the case since the last time he was in a courtroom. Esme Murphy from WCCO TV has more.

As Minnesota finds itself under a blanket of snow, we are thinking of visiting warmer places like Florida. Miriam Dotson from Visit Fort Myers talks about how they are recovering from weather of their own and what to expect in the city.

Rusty saw a new Elvis movie and is a big fan. He also caught Les Miserables at the Orpheum and gives his review and in honor of the life of Robert Duvall, Rusty tells the story when he got to meet the legendary actor.

Team USA is moving its way up the hockey bracket with the Women playing Canada for the gold medal today and the men beating Sweden in overtime. The Gopher women's basketball team beat Ohio State and is making history. Henry Lake has the details.