The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar

After a few smoke filled days, the air becomes clearer later today. So get ready to breath in that Minnesota summer! Details from WCCO TV's Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer on The WCCO Morning News.

The latest news from overnight from Blois Olson on The WCCO Morning News.

One of the great institutions in higher education in the Midwest is Carelton College. The President of the University, Alison Byerly, joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News with an update. The Knights graduate on June 14th!

Find out more about the pregame ritual on our Twins 1st pitch segment

Mother Nature caused some problems on Monday night in Anoka. And that is where the story begins. District spokesperson Jim Skelly talked with Vineeta and Steve Simpson on The WCCO Morning News.

Saluting the St. Paul Fire Department

Rep Cheryl Youakim-Co- Chair, and REP Ben Bakeberg, Co Vice Chair Education Finance Committee, joined Vineeta to discuss the topic that is near and dear to both of them.

Mr. "Leave early" joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.

Rev. William Pierce, pageant advisor for the Miss Juneteenth Minnesota, joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News

Five rbi's for Byron Buxton powers the Twins to a 10-4 win. Reaction to the game, the venue in Sacramento and some thoughts on how athletes are ripped in other markets. Henry Lake joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.