Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson

Steve Carney gives us the latest ice fishing conditions with the warm streak of weather. Steve Thomson wonders about the ruling that a trial against the NFL is still in the works. Bobby Nightengale offers an early look at Twins Spring Training.

The PWHL is on break for the Winter Olympics. But that doesn't mean the league's stars are resting. Local journalist Heather Rule talks Minnesota Frost, the Olympic tournament, and what this could mean for the league's popularity.

It was a big week for Minnesota sports teams outside of the Big 4. Pioneer Press writer Andy Greder tells us about MN United signing Colombian star James Rodriguez, as well as upset wins for the Gopher men's and women's hoops teams.

Andy Greder reviews some big headlines for the Loons and both Gopher basketball teams. Heather Rule talks Frost and Olympic hockey. Plus, Jonathan Lowe gets his first shot to ask Steve questions during the Read & React segment.

One thing for sure...this Timberwolves team will keep you guessing. Star Tribune writer Chris Hine discusses the wild ride that the team is taking the fanbase on lately. Plus, what should we make of the deadline trades?

The temps will rise above freezing next week. What should that do for ice fishing conditions? Steve Carney lets us know.

Steve Carney details what's happening of the frozen lakes right now. Steve Thomson and Jonathan Lowe look ahead to Super Bowl LX. Chris Hine reviews another up-and-down week for the Wolves.

The full second hour of The Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson. Heather Rule stops by. Steve and Lindsey also start a new bit called Read & React.

Heather Rule is an award-winning freelance sports journalist who covers the Minnesota Frost and Minnesota Wild. The Frost and the PWHL are officially on their Olympic break. The Frost and their league best offense sit 2nd in the standings. Steve and Heather discuss the historical impact the Olympics have on women’s hockey and the eventual formation of the PWHL. They also touch on the end of the gi...

The full first hour of The Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson for January 31st, 2026. Guests include Steve Carney, Jess Myers and Bobby Nightengale.

Bobby Nightengale covers the Twins for the StarTribune. Derek Falvey is out as Team President as of yesterday. Steve and Bobby discuss the unusual timing of such a decision and what could have led to the change. They get into the changing structure in the Twins organization and Major League Baseball as a whole. We’re only a few weeks away from Spring Training, Bobby runs through some positions the...

Jess Myers covers the Wild for the Pioneer Press. He joins Steve Thomson for a wide ranging NHL hockey conversation including a preview for the Wild’s matchup with the Oilers tonight. Steve asks where Jess thinks the Wild are at in terms of targets for the upcoming trade deadline and some potential partners to make it happen.

Every Saturday at 4:07pm the meeting of the Steves commences. Carney says it’s been tough sledding with the polar temperatures and provides an update on the ice. Carney also details the hub that he’s been fishing under on days when he’s not invited to someone's ice vacation property. He talks a bit about the evolution of the device and ice fishing gear as a whole over the last few years.

The full second hour of The Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson. Guests include Matt Hodson and Heather Rule. Plus, book talk and a TV recommendation you can't miss!

Heather Rule is an award-winning freelance sports journalist who covers the Minnesota Frost. The Frost have won two in a row and have three straight games at home before the Olympic break. Heather says the Frost have been dealing with an illness making its way through the locker room. Heather speaks to the urgency the Frost has to get some regulation wins to help them in the unique PWHL season for...

Matt Hodson is the Director of Business Communications for the Minnesota Twins. He joins Steve Thomson to talk about the Twins Winter Caravan and Twinsfest just a week away! Matt shares which players and staff will be at which cities across Twins Territory and what to expect next weekend at Target Field for Twinsfest!

The full first hour of The Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson. Guests include Steve Carney and Jess Myers.

Jess Myers covers the Wild for the Pioneer Press. The Wild are struggling with injuries but managed to beat Buffalo this afternoon who have been the hottest team in the league for weeks. Coach Hynes says the solution to the funk is in the room among other hockey cliches. Steve notes that the goaltending has cooled off compared to late last year which also contributes to their struggles.

Every Saturday at 4:07pm the meeting of the Steves commences. He usually weathers the elements when he’s ice fishing but today he’s jigging in the lap of luxury. Steve says the ice has been changing a bunch down in southern Minnesota, some ice houses are finding themselves half submerged. Topsy turvy weather is the culprit so be advised. Steve asks if Steve’s experience in the swanky house will ch...

To open up the hour Steve explains why he thinks driving to Chicago takes the same amount of time than it does to fly. Then, Heather Rule stops by to talk about the Minnesota Frost finally returning to Grand Casino Arena and the countdown to the Olympics. Steve and Lindsey get back on their soapbox about the proliferation of sports gambling. They discuss Brooks Koepka attempting to rejoin the PGA...

Heather Rule is an award-winning freelance sports journalist who covers the Minnesota Frost and Minnesota Wild. Neither team has played at Grand Casino Arena this century but the Frost are finally back in their home locker room. Heather provides an update to the Frost’s injury report. The Frost faceoff against the Seattle Goldeneyes tomorrow. The Frost have six players headed to the Olympics next...

The full first hour of The Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson. Guests include Steve Carney and Jess Myers.

Jess Myers covers the Wild for the Pioneer Press and he forgot which way to turn to get to Grand Casino Arena. The team returns home relatively healthy, Jess gives details on who may be banged up. Jess talks about a story he has coming up about how hosting the World Junior Championships went for the Twin Cities. They also touch on both Gopher hockey teams and Jess previews tonight’s matchup betwee...

Every Saturday at 4:07pm the meeting of the Steves commences. To kick off his weekly visit we give Steve his hall of fame flowers (a week late). Carney talks a bit about being honored and how his everyday life hasn’t changed much besides the speed despite his new celebrity status. Then it’s time for some Ice Fishing chatter. Carney shares his above ice adventures from the week. He also details how...

Steve and Lindsey messed up last hour. They detail what happened and how they’re going to make it up to Steve Carney. Heather Rule stops by to talk about the Olympic-laden Minnesota Frost who lost to Ottawa earlier this afternoon. Steve and Lindsey wrap the show talking about the final week in the NFL regular season and what games they would have to be paid to watch.