The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar

For the 75th year motorcycle riders hit the streets of the Twin Cities on New Year's Day. Organizer Jim Winterer talks about the history of the I-Cycle Derby and shares how it's done, and the work that goes into making it happen.

Executive Director of the Friends of the Boundary Waters Chris Knopf joins the show to share how Former President Jimmy Carter had a big role in preserving the BWCA in Minnesota.

KSTP Chief Political Reporter Tom Hauser talks about the unprecedented developments coming from the Minnesota Legislature and he gives an update on his fall

What will happen after the Vikings Lions game? The Gophers are getting ready for the Duke’s Mayo Bowl. College bowl game preview.

Christina Jax is a nationally recognized food and nutrition expert. She has tips and advice on what to do if you want to stick to a new diet plan for the new year.

Donte DiVincenzo scored 26 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the San Antonio Spurs 112-110 on Sunday night. WCCO's Henry Lake breaks it down with KSTP-TV's Tom Hauser.

Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press on the huge Viking victory and what lies ahead in Detroit next Sunday. He talked to KSTP-TV's Tom Hauser.

Vice Chair of the Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance Patty Bartholomew joins the show. She talks about the recent death of Rep. Kari Dziedzic who died of the disease and what women need to know about detecting and treating it. https://mnovarian.org/

Professor Larry Jacobs from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs talks about the passing of former president Jimmy Carter and the impact he made on the country before during and after his time in office.

Lifetime Fitness instructor Kristin Weinzierl talks about New Year's resolutions and the tips to stick with them if you are looking to get more exercise in the new year.