The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar

Always a fun time when the wine gets broken out on the show, Leslie Miller from the Minnesota Wine Country booth joins to deliver some samples and talks seminars as well!

He just got back from a trip to Alaska, he recaps his venture, discusses some of the entertainment going on around the Fair including some of the big music acts sprinkled throughout the Fair - Todd Walker of Todd About Town joins us! 

It just hasn't been a good week for the Minnesota Twins, we talked to Henry Lake about the struggles this team is experiencing all over the field and recap the Twins being swept by the Braves. Also, it is the beginning of the new Gophers season Thursday night - he shares what his expectations are for this team!

We were pleased to be joined by Andrea Yoch talking about the growing community ownership with the Minnesota Aurora FC, the excitement of another season ahead for the team and also Andrea reflects on her days working at WCCO radio as we near the official 100 year celebration!

Had the honor of talking to State Senator Karin Housley, wife of Phil Housley,  about the World Junior Championships coming to Minnesota in 2025-26. She previews this great tournament being featured in the ‘State of Hockey’ , more big events coming to Minnesota, and the development of future NHL stars in the World Juniors!

We give a Sawkar Salute to UCare’s Stretch and Stroll Day in Dan Patch Park where Fairgoers can participate in healthful activities and also we recognize Interact Theater shining a light on those with disabilities putting on a couple pop-up performances today!

For today’s episode of The Drive, we talked to Joseph Leudke about a new invention he created - a six in one, one piece tool that keeps the player in mind. From serving as a bottle opener, groove cleaner, and more - Joseph tells us more about this new inventive tool he created on this edition of The Drive!

This morning test scores were released for Minnesota this morning so we asked Blois Olson about that and what we can expect Thursday night when Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Kamala Harris are set to appear for the first time together for an interview as Democratic candidates on CNN - all of that covered with Blois on today’s Morning Take!

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One of the big hits at the Fair so far is the Turkey Kristo, we chatted with Gary Wertish, President of the Minnesota Farmers Union about how the summer has been for farming and why the Turkey Kristo is a huge deal at the Fair!

Well, the Twins were able to rally once but not twice and fell 8-6 in 10 innings to Atlanta last night - we chatted with infield coach Tony Diaz about the incredible catch Carlos Santana had made in the game, Eddie Julien’s struggles and the current state of the AL Central race!