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Vineeta Sawkar brings you the day's most important and impactful news
stories, talks with the news-makers and influencers we need to hear from, and
brightens your day with fun anecdotes and stories along the way. Add in the
latest weather, traffic, and sports…it’s the best way to start the day!
stories, talks with the news-makers and influencers we need to hear from, and
brightens your day with fun anecdotes and stories along the way. Add in the
latest weather, traffic, and sports…it’s the best way to start the day!
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We talked to another person who persevered out of addiction in thanks to the Christ Recovery Center for Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities - Chad joins Vineeta to share his story on how early on so many traumatic life events took place including serving in the military and how he found the Christ Recovery Center and found himself the help he needed!
So many people walk through the doors at Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities without hope and it is people like Chaplain Sammy Watkins, he is the Director of Chaplains at Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities - he discusses the feeling of hope Union Gospel Mission provides, the faith that leads them and the outreach to get people the help they need and help them!
So many special stories of people overcoming addiction and the passion to help others as well going forward - Vineeta talked to Chris who shares the story of him getting back on his feet - with the help of the Christ Recovery Center found his way back to getting his life back and reconciling with his family!
If you woke up this morning and did not see snow - that's because it is just south of the metro - WCCO TV Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer joins Vineeta to give the latest on when we can expect to see the fluff and what the next couple days looks like!
She sat on a bench for 24 hours and met people where they are at to spotlight homelessness- Pam Stegora Axberg is the CEO of Union Gospel Mission about some of the conversations she had with people who passed through to talk to her, the need for showers, toilets and more with those struggling with homelessness and the overall mission behind this amazing group!
So many struggle with alcohol and drug addiction on one person is doing something to pass it on and help people who also struggle - Vineeta sits down with Justin who is working towards becoming a licensed drug and alcohol counselor and he shares his story on how he found the Christ Recovery Center and the help they provided to not just him but others to get back on their feet through the throes of addiction and find faith and peace!
Blois Olson joins Vineeta to share what this state is currently doing and what this next legislative session is doing to help with combatting homelessness!
We are underway at the Mall of America for the ‘Interrupt Homelessness Radiothon and we first sit down with Lisa Michaelson, VP of Women’s and Children’s Programs, she shares some of the ways in which the Women’s and Childrens Program helps those affected find their way back to a life they want to live and the collective effort it takes to make it happen!
More from St. Paul Pioneer Press Columnist Dane Mizutani on the WCCO Morning News
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Jill Schlesinger, the CBS Business Analyst, joined Vineeta on Monday to discuss what you need know about charitable giving.
A fantastic voice is only topped by her fantastic story. Overcoming autism, to carving out a music career.
The young singer joined Vineeta to share her story and why raising money tomorrow night for ARC is so important to her.
It's a difficult learning process, but one that is needed for J.J. McCarthy to take his lumps early in his career. More on another head scratching outing by JJ with Henry Lake and Vineeta on The WCCO morning News.
The time has come says Chris Shaffer. The Chief Meteorologist for WCCO TV joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.
Will this change anyone's mind on President Trump? Some thoughts from Blois Olson on The WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar.
That means a flashy court for fans to get a look at.
Details from Steve Thomson who filled in for Henry Lake on The WCCO Morning News
It's part of the talk in DC right now, but does it mean anything big picture? Here to sort it out is Lindsey Reiser from CBS News. She joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News
The Chief WCCO TV Meteorologist is an old school stickler. Is he the "Grinch" of Top 10 Weather Days?
Find out on The WCCO Morning News with Vineeta
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