The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar

A former Cretin Derham Hall student will be trying his best to make everyone laugh on Saturday nights at 10:35 pm on NBC. Details from the Star Tribune's Neal Justin.

Several prominent outlets got suckered into a prank by the self proclaimed King of All Media.

Details with Steve Simpson and Vineeta Sawkar on The WCCO Morning News.

The Vikings take on the Bears in Chicago on Monday night football. What is going on with Harrison Smith? Will Christian Derasaw play and what can fans expect from J.J. McCarthy? Analysis from Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press, who talked with Vineeta from MSP Airport this morning, prior to leaving for the Windy City.

Grab your Guns N Roses T shirt, because we are heading back to the 80's this week. Details from WCCO TV Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer on The WCCO Morning News.

He is seeking to replace Mary Moriarty as the County Attorney in Minnesota's most populated county. Why?

Cedrick Frazier joined Vineeta to discuss his candidacy on The WCCO Morning News.

Vineeta took in Jesse James Days in Northfield this past weekend.

Blois Olson was among the many who attended the funeral of Fletcher Merkel. And several lawmakers were there as well.

More on the Morning Take on The WCCO Morning News.

The latest jobs numbers are out for August and it shows a big slowdown in the labor market Pete explains what this means for the rest of the year and the hope that the federal reserve will cut interest rates. The Gopher Football team is back in action Saturday when they play NW State. We are getting excited for the Vikings first regular season game against the Bears.

The University of St. Thomas has nearly completed the Lee & Penny Anderson Arena. Vineeta got a tour of it recently and talks about what she saw with Dr. Phil Esten, Vice President and Director of Athletics for St. Thomas. He explains what visitors will experience at the new arena.

New Horizon Academy is utilizing outdoor learning for their kids and say it has several benefits for young learners. District Curriculum Coordinator Julie Gulley explains the program and the positive results they have seen.