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Frank Vascellaro took a winding road to his now 20-year tenure at WCCO TV, working alongside his wife, Amelia, and how they make their professional and personal lives coexist. Sponsored by: Lexus of Wayzata (lexusofwayzata.com/), Lexus of Maplewood (lexusofmaplewood.com/), Find LUCY near you at lucy.co/stores, or save 20% on your first online order at lucy.co/ROSEN with promo code ROSEN, & The...

This week, Tony is prefishing Ottertail Lake for Lundmania. While in the area, he sits down with fellow guide Randin Olson to discuss everything Ottertail and surrounding lakes have to offer. We also chat with Phil Jensen about the history of the lake and what he has seen over the years. Lastly, we chat with friends as we prepare for “Lundmania,” a fishing tournament celebrating Lund Boats. We eve...

 After an incredible 35-year run as KARE 11’s Chief Meteorologist, Belinda Jensen has officially stepped away from the daily forecast to launch a brand-new podcast, dive into exciting new projects, and spend even more time out exploring nature. Laura and Belinda sit down and chat about her legendary career, what’s next on her horizon, and her favorite ways to enjoy the Minnesota outdoors...

Judd Zulgad, one of the co-hosts on Purple Daily and writer of Judd's substack, joins The Alec Lewis Show to talk Vikings. They begin with some opinions on J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray. Then they talk about the length of the quarterback competition, Kevin O'Connell's overall role, potential run game improvements and what else he's interested in with the team. This show is presented by First Reso...

This week on the show, we look forward to Hockey Day Minnesota 2027. Brad Pieper is the committee chair for HDM27 and also has a son who plays for the Brainerd boys' team. We go behind the curtain and start the countdown to another spectacular outdoor venue. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ), OnX Maps ( onxmaps.com/ ) & Find LUCY near you at lucy.co/stores, or s...

The Go Gopher Podcast with Mike Grimm - Episode #228 features Gopher women’s soccer coach Erin Chastain to talk about the men’s World Cup, her team, and much more. Also, a preview of Hockey Day Minnesota, which will be in Brainerd this year. From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) Sponsored by: (https://www.sunbeltminnesota.com/ & https://www.tnma.com), OnX Maps...

Former Vikings GM Jeff Diamond on how camp has changed in his time, and chats with Jim Souhan about the old days in Mankato From Aquarius Home Services Studio ( www.aquariushomeservices.com/ ) Supported by White Bear Lake Superstore Buick GMC ( www. WhiteBearLakeSuperstore.com ) Golf Club Hospital (www. Golfclubhospital.com)  Continental Diamond ( www.continentaldiamond.co...

Jim Wooley was Pheasants Forever’s third full-time employee and first wildlife biologist. Jim shares the story of his career in conservation and the role he played decades ago in the growing the Habitat Organization from the ground up. Jim explains why he took a risk and accepted the job, how fast PF grew, why the mission worked then and still does today, and why every one of us leads to succ...

Alec Lewis, who writes about the Minnesota Vikings for The Athletic, and hosts The Alec Lewis Show, answers listener questions on episode No. 181. Lewis begins some discussion with Vikings training camp wrinkles he’ll be monitoring, Jadeveon Clowney’s prospects with the Vikings, Kyler Murray’s long-term future with the team, Demond Claiborne’s possibilities in 2026 and much more. This show is pres...

LaVelle E. Neal III and Roy Smalley join Jim Souhan to talk contention, Bradley, former Twins all-star relievers and Booze & Blues. From Aquarius Home Services Studio ( www.aquariushomeservices.com/ ) and onX MAPS!( www.onxmaps.com/ ) Chu Vision Institute ( www.chuvision.com/ ) MN Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ) The Minnesota Twins ( mlb.com/twins ) See Privacy Pol...

Jon Krawczynski on LeBron's choices, summer league, why Brown deal reminds him of KAT. From Aquarius Home Services Studio ( www.aquariushomeservices.com/ )   Brought to you by Chu Vision Institute ( www.chuvision.com/ ) Shepherd Goods & Lamb Chops ( https://sglambchops.com/  - Promo Code: JonK20 for 20% off) TSR Injury Law (612-TSR-TI...

Dawn Mitchell and Jim Souhan chat with the Wild's manager of hockey partnerships, and her hockey life. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ) , Find LUCY near you at lucy.co/stores, or save 20% on your first online order at lucy.co/DAWN with promo code DAWN, The Minnesota Twins (twins.com/tickets), & Citizens Independent Bank (www.bankcib.com) See Privacy Policy at h...

Our guest this week is our friend Mark Rosen, a beloved fixture in Minnesota sports for nearly five decades — the longtime WCCO‑TV (Channel 4) Sports Anchor. Mark faced the heartbreaking passing of his wife, Denise, after her battle with a brain tumor — a deeply personal journey he shares with us honestly and with grace. Now, he’s navigating what he calls his “second chapter.” Brought to you by: C...

Three days into free agency, the Wild replace Mats Zuccarello, Vladimir Tarasenko, Marcus Johansson and Jake Middleton with Blake Coleman, Maxim Shabanov, Olli Maatta and kinda sorta Bobby Brink. Are they better? Russo and LaPanta discuss. Our next live show: July 20, 7 p.m. at Elsie's Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com/) OnX Maps (www.onxmaps.com/), Find LUCY near...

Today on the show, the great John King. He is the creative mind behind the Not Weird Wild commercials and, of course, the amazing Hockey Hair videos. A fun summertime catch-up with Kinger is headed your way. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ), OnX Maps ( onxmaps.com/ ) & Find LUCY near you at lucy.co/stores, or save 20% on your first online order at lucy.co/WOODE...

For decades, Matt Schuth has helped Minnesotans discover the wonders of the natural world. A longtime naturalist at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Matt's sold-out nature walks have earned him a devoted following. Time to slow down, look closer, & meet a true "rockstar naturalist".  Presented by Kinetico ( kineticoMN.com/ ), Star Bank ( star.bank/ ), Disabled American Veterans of Minne...

The Go Gopher Podcast with Mike Grimm - Episode #227 features Gopher men’s basketball coach Niko Medved, who gives us an in-depth look at his team and the offseason. We also hear from one of our brand new sponsors! From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) Sponsored by: (https://www.sunbeltminnesota.com/ & https://www.tnma.com), OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/),...

Matthew Coller from Purple Insider joins Jon to talk QBs, defensive line and the pressure on Kevin O'Connell.  From Aquarius Home Services Studio  Supported by Aquarius Home Services ( www.aquariushomeservices.com ), onX Maps( www.onxmaps.com/ maps) Chu Vision Institute ( www.chuvision.com/ ) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri...

Jon is joined by Mirin Fader for an in-depth conversation on LaMelo Ball before delving into the LeBron James intrigue.  From Aquarius Home Services Studio ( www.aquariushomeservices.com/ )   Brought to you by Chu Vision Institute ( www.chuvision.com/ ) Shepherd Goods & Lamb Chops ( https://sglambchops.com/  - Promo Code: JonK20 for 20% of...

This week we are at The Lund Ultimate Fish Camp on Leech Lake. This is a three-day event where attendees get to fish with Lund Pros for a unique on-the-water experience. Tony sits down with the pros to talk about how it got started and how we are going into the 11th season of the Ultimate Fish Camp. Presented by: Strike Master (rapala.com/us_en/strikemaster) & 13 Fishing ( rapala.com/us_en/13-...

Paul Charchian, the founder of Guillotine Leagues and longtime media personality on KFAN and with fantasy football, joins The Alec Lewis Show to talk Vikings. They begin with some opinions on J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray. Then Lewis runs him through The Athletic’s fan survey, which is really after assessing the confidence level fans have in the Vikings’ leadership and the Vikings’ direction. Thi...

This week we sit down with Eric Perkins. Perk at Play Productions is his amazing company, and he tells us all about how he started it and how it has evolved. A proud dad of three amazing children, we chatted with him during Father’s Day week. Being a hands-on Dad was one of the reasons he made a huge change in his life right after the pandemic. We talk about his forecast moving forward and how it...

Local author, Todd Smith, on the release of his book, Relegated, on the rich traditions of English football, centuries old. Sponsored by: Lexus of Wayzata (lexusofwayzata.com/), Lexus of Maplewood (lexusofmaplewood.com/), Find LUCY near you at lucy.co/stores, or save 20% on your first online order at lucy.co/ROSEN with promo code ROSEN, & The Minnesota Twins (twins.com/tickets) See Privacy Pol...

Summertime chill edition of the show this week as we go back to one of our most popular guests this year and hear from Gopher Women's Golf star Bella McCauley. Come for the captivating personality of Miss Bella and stay for some fun movie reviews in our closing segment. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ), OnX Maps ( onxmaps.com/ ) & Find LUCY near you at lucy.co/...

Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund Exec Director Pete Berthelsen joins Bill Sherck to talk about National Pollinator Week and the impact native pollinator habitat has on birds and bees and bugs and clean water. Find out how YOU can positively impact the environment. Also, be sure to sign up to "Pedal For Pollinators" alongside Pete and Bill! Sign up here: https://www.beeandbutterflyfu...