The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar

One of many names being thrown around if Walz does not run for governor is Representative Angie Craig, she joins Vineeta on the veranda - what does she think of the work Governor Walz has done in his time here, how has her attack a couple of years ago affected her, her thoughts on the Trump-Putin conflict and much more!

Today we give a Sawkar Salute to Highland Popcorn, which is making its State Fair debut - the non profit organization prides itself on providing employment opportunities to those who struggle with disabilities, all while delivering delicious selections of popcorn!

A lot to talk about with Minnesota farmers and of course the person we go to is none other than Gary Wertish, President of the Minnesota Farmers Union who joins Vineeta LIVE on the veranda at the State Fair! We discuss the Farmers Union restaurant in Minneapolis, the struggles that farmers are facing and more!

Starting off Friday the right way with the man, the myth, the legend Steve Simpson LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair!

Catch up on the latest of what happened after the president of Ukraine visited the White House following President Donald Trump's peace talks with Russian president Vladimir Putin. Military experts and journalists weigh in on what to expect next as an analysis brings up a question: Did this all unfold because Barack Obama didn't intervene when Putin captured Crimea?

He is LIVE from the State Fair - Rusty Gatenby reviews the recent Coen brothers production Honey Don’t! Also, Rusty shares some personal breaking news with us!

Another tough outing for the Minnesota Twins as they fall 4-2 to the A’s - we get the reaction from Twins pitcher Justin Topa on this but also some of his observations of this ballclub with the ongoing changes in the organization with the team and how the current vibe of the clubhouse has affected their play on today’s Twins First Pitch!

Of course we cannot do the Minnesota State Fair without food so we talked (and ate food) with Chef Yia Vang of Hmong Union Kitchen serving up some pork-shrimp toast!

It is almost time for the 2026 World Juniors - in partnership with Minnesota Sports and Events - one lucky hockey mom will be nominated as a Hockey Mom All-Star in the Hockey Mom All-Star Challenge! We were pleased to be joined by Wendy Williams Blackshaw and Kristi Plante with Minnesota Sports and Events to preview this nomination where hockey moms can enter between now and October 12th!

Another tough loss where the Twins could not execute yesterday - we break it down with Henry Lake. Also, the Vikings made a surprise move sending Harrison Phillips to the Jets for a 2026 and 2027 6th round pick - could it mean a trade for a receiver could be on the way?