The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar

BONUS: Pets are the key to screwworm prevention - plus, Siri's new AI and why 29% of businesses have jobs they can't fill

We kick off with fireflies and screw worm updates and move on to solar farms, AI updates by Apple and the mood of small business owners.

Why didn't the Twin Cities get to host any of the 2026 World Cup matches in North America?

Tony Sanneh was part of the bidding committee and explained the process to us on the WCCO Morning News. The St. Paul based philanthropist played in the 2002 World Cup for Team USA. What can fans expect over the next few weeks? Find out from Tony on The WCCO Morning News. Photo- Jay Biggerstaff/Getty Images

Spamalot's special humor will thrill audiences this week at The Ordway.

The Actress who plays "The Lady of The Lake," Amanda Robles, is excited to see The Ordway Theater for the first time tonight as the Monty Python side splitter opens in St. Paul.

Henry Lake: Has Taj Bradley hit "a wall?"

The Twins starter couldn't make it out of the 5th inning on Tuesday night, and took the loss as the Tigers beat the Twins 10-4. Reaction on that game, and a preview of Game 4 of the NBA Finals from Henry Lake and Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.

Midweek Motivation: Alex Knoll calls on humor to help loved ones during a trying time.

A special patient found a special way to bring a smile to loved ones while he was undergoing surgery. Listen to the amazing story of Alex Knoll on our Midweek Motivation segment on The WCCO Morning News.