The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar

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.

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.