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In this episode, we hear the story of how Matt pulled off the perfect surprise proposal at Grand View Lodge. From secretly planning the trip to the unforgettable moment she said yes, it's a behind-the-scenes look at a weekend full of nerves, excitement, and a whole lot of love.Later in the show (30:31) Minnesota singer-songwriter Reese Glover joins us to talk about his journey from local open mics to the stage at Lakes Jam in Brainerd. We dive into his songwriting process, the stories behind his music, and what it means to chase a dream in the Midwest music scene.Send us a text

In this episode, we break down the chilling details of the targeted attacks on Minnesota lawmakers that left two dead and two injured. We walk through the full timeline—from the early morning shootings to the dramatic two-day manhunt—and unpack what we learned in court about the suspect's motives, text messages, and hit list. This is a deep dive into one of the most shocking political crimes in Minnesota history. Listener discretion is advised.Send us a text

In this episode (36:09), we sit down with Claire Butorac of the Minnesota Frost to reflect on the championship season and what it took to claim a second straight Walter Cup. We look back at the team's growth, biggest challenges, and defining moments throughout the year. Plus, we get her thoughts on the upcoming expansion draft and how the team is preparing for a new chapter in the league. It's a celebration of the season—and a look ahead at what's next for the Frost.Send us a text

Max is back from his trip in the BWCA while Matt to the championship game of the Minnesota Frost.Later in this episode (30:52), we sit down with Jason Mitchell of Jason Mitchell Outdoors to talk all things fishing, media, and life in the outdoors. Jason shares how he turned his passion for guiding into a successful outdoor TV show and offers insight into the evolving world of Midwest fishing. From behind-the-scenes stories to expert tips for anglers of all levels, this conversation is packed with knowledge and inspiration. Whether you're a weekend warrior or a die-hard fisherman, you won't want to miss it.Send us a text

Matt is back with Evan from Twolvesinsider. We preview the highly anticipated showdown between the Timberwolves and the Thunder. We break down key matchups, from Anthony Edwards vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to the battle in the paint between Rudy Gobert and Chet Holmgren. Plus, we talk X-factors, coaching strategies, and what's at stake as both teams look to make a statement. Don't miss our take on one of the most exciting games of the season.SGA, PGA, GTA. It don't matter, Wolves in 6.Send us a text

Get ready for the Minnesota Fishing Opener! In this episode, we dive into the traditions, tips, and tales that make this weekend a can't-miss event for anglers across the state. From lake conditions to must-have gear, we've got you covered. Whether you're a seasoned pro or casting for the first time, this one's for you. Matt is joined in the show (25:42) by Luke Heath to breakdown everything you need to hear to get you ready for the weekend.Send us a text

The Minnesota Timberwolves dominated the LA Lakers in the first round of the NBA playoffs. They are on to round two and will play against the Golden State Warriors.  Matt is joined by Evan from Twolvesinsider again to preview the match up.Send us a text

There has been a shooting spree across Minneapolis. In a 12 hour span there were 3 separate shootings in the Phillips neighborhood. 6 people were shot, 3 of them fatally. The boys discuss the latest of what we know.Later in the show we discuss the heartbreak that the Minnesota Wild have caused in their playoff series against the Golden Knights. They have lost 2 straight games in overtime in games 4 and 5. We relive the drama and look ahead to game 6 in St Paul. Send us a text

The first round of the playoffs are in full swing and both Minnesota teams are tied 1-1 as the series shift back to Minnesota. The boys discuss the first two games of each series and give their thoughts on who has looked the best so far. Later in the show (29:57) Matt chats with La Velle E Neal III to break down the Minnesota Wild Series with the Las Vegas Golden Knights. La Velle is a sports columnist for the Minnesota Star Tribune.Send us a text

For the fourth time ever both the Minnesota Wild and the Minnesota Timberwolves have made the postseason but can either of them get out of the first round. The boys are back to discuss the matchups and give their take on which team is more likely to win their match up.Later in the show (37:00) Matt is joined by Evan Porter. Evan runs a Timberwolves dedicated social media account titled Twolvesinsider. They take a deep dive in the Timberwolves first round match up against the Los Angeles Lakers.Send us a text

On today's show it is more hometown sports. We have finally arrived to the Minnesota Twins home opener. The boys take a look back and talk through some memorable moments throughout the history of the Twins. They look at the festivities scheduled for this years home opener and all of the new foods on display at Target Field.Send us a text

Will the Wild blow a late season lead and miss the playoffs just like the Twins did? The boys breakdown the odds. Later in the show (26:58) Matt chats with Jake Useldinger. Jake is an assistant coach for the East Grand Forks GreenWave varsity boys hockey team who recently won the MSHSL State Championship for Class 1A. Jake talks about the championship run and the experience of winning state at the X.Send us a text

The boys are back after a months hiatus just in time to get you ready for March Madness. They take an in=depth look at the Gophers history in the tournament.Later in the show (28:33) Matt sits down with Cole Ehresmann of King Bee Cannabis. Cole is an entrepreneur who started out by wanting to make a difference.  He operates dozens of bee hives and sells his honey to businesses around the state. On top of that he has started a cannabis company called King Bee Cannabis. They discuss what it is like to operate a bee hive in MN and the current state of cannabis legalization across Minnesota.Check out his website here: https://www.kingbeecannabis.com/collections/king-bee-cannabis Send us a text

The boys have shaken off their Super Bowl hangover. They recap the game and discuss their favorite commercials. Matt went and checked out the Minnesota Ice Festival at TCO Stadium. He gives a rundown of his experience and gives you some insightful tips if you are thinking of attending.Check out the event here: https://minnesotaicefestival.com/Lastly they go through some MN inspired Valentine's Day trivia. Listen along to see how well you know your state!Send us a text

Matt's home improvement debacles continue. He recaps his week from hell with his septic backing up into his basement. Max tries his luck ice fishing again.Later in the show (23:40) Matt is joined by professor David Schultz. David Schultz is Distinguished University Professor in the Departments of Political Science, Environmental Studies, and Legal Studies at Hamline University. He is also an adjunct professor of Law at the University of Minnesota and at the University of St. Thomas. David is the author of more than 45 books and 200+ articles on various aspects of American politics, election law, and the media and politics.They have an in-depth conversation on the chaos taking place at the Minnesota state capital and the house of representatives.Send us a text

All things hockey on this weeks episode of the show. Max competed in the US Pond Hockey Championships on Lake Nokomis. Matt went to check out Hockey Day MN at Valley Fair in Shakopee. They both give their rundown of each even.Send us a text

Max went out to try his luck trout fishing on opener this past weekend. He details the results of his excursion and the guys explore the soft white underbelly of stream trout being stocked in lakes around the state.Send us a text

The Vikings suffered a devasting lost in the first round of the NFL playoffs. The boys mourn the loss and ask where do they go from here. Max details his recent expedition pheasant hunting South Dakota. Matt goes over his spear fishing excursion up on Lake Winnibigoshish.Later in  the show (48:43) Matt sits down with Joey Peters from the Sahan Journal. Joey is a journalist who has been covering the Feeding Out Futures trial and more recently the autism treatment centers that are being accused of defrauding Medicaid for millions of dollars. You can check out his latest work here:https://sahanjournal.com/news/autism-center-raid-minneapolis-st-cloud-feeding-our-future/ Send us a text

On today's show (30:24) Matt is joined by Dr. Gretchen Hansen. Dr. Hansen is an associate professor of Fisheries Ecology in the Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology department at the University of Minnesota.Dr. Hansen recently coauthored a published  paper in the Science of the Total Environment looking at increased mercury concentrations in walleye and yellow perch in lakes invaded by zebra mussels.The study can be found here: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.177515  This study was supported by the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center (MAISRC) and the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR), and by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in cooperation with the National Institutes for Water Resources.Send us a text

The Wisconsin kayaker who faked his own death has returned to the US and is facing federal charges. The guys go over the latest updates to the story.Kirk Cousins has been benched by the Atlanta Falcons, what a fall from grace. The boys discuss that along with the Monday night win over the Bears.Later in the show Matt breaks down what makes early season ice fishing on Upper Red Lake so special.Send us a text

The Minnesota Vikings spoiled the return of Kirk Cousins back to US Bank stadium. The UHC CEO is assassinated in New York City. Max tries the European Christmas Market. The boys break all of that down and more.Later in the show (42:58) Matt is joined by Ryan Rumpca. Ryan is a freelance photographer, videographer, and director specializing in outdoor lifestyle works. His client list includes Patagonia, Hoka, Explore Minnesota, Iditarod sleg dog race, Bon Iver, Duluth Pack & Castle Danger Brewing to name a few.Check out his website: https://www.ryanrumpca.com/ Send us a text

In this episode we dive into 2 intriguing topics: the beloved traditions surrounding Thanksgiving Eve (ie. dranksgiving, i.e. blackout Wednesday) and the unbelievable story of a kayaker who fakes his own death. First we take a closer look at the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, one of the biggest drinking days of the year. The boys discuss their home town watering holes where you run into people you never wanted to see again.Then we explore how a man name Ryan Borgwardt staged his disappearance after a kayaking incident leading authorities on a ongoing wild goose chase.Send us a text

The boys swap stories from their successes and shortcomings of an eventful deer hunting opener. Max got out and checked out a show at the Guthrie Theatre while Matt tried out a new brewery in town.Send us a text

The boys are getting you ready for the 2024 Minnesota Firearm Deer Hunting opener. They dive into state record bucks harvested throughout the years, some trivia and factoids from last year. They share a few past hunting stories about getting the deer and missing the all-time buck.Max highlights the new fusion restaurant in North Loop, Guacaya Bistreaux, which will be featured on the upcoming season of Diners, Drive-ins & Dives mid-November. Matt discusses his past weekend of house horrors and the drama of home ownership.Send us a text

Max is back from a 10 day hunting trip and Matt has been hopping around town at a handful of Halloween events. The guys recap their recent excursions then look ahead to some upcoming events on the Horizon.Later in the show (44:33) Matt is joined by La Velle E. Neal III to discuss the disastrous end to the Minnesota Twins season and the Pohlad family's recent decision to explore selling the team. La Velle is the current sports columnist for the Minnesota Star Tribune. He has covered the Minnesota Twins since 1998. A graduate of the University of Illinois - Chicago, La Velle is a former president of the Baseball Writers Association of America.Send us a text

Max is back from the BWCA and recaps his trip. Matt tries new dinner spot Barcelona Wine Bar in the North Loop. He also gives his review of the Haunted Trolly Tour being put on by River Siren Brewery in Stillwater.Later in the episode (36:45) Matt is joined by 7x Twin City Marathon runner Ben Larson. Ben shares his experience running this years marathon and how it compared to previous events.Send us a text

Today Matt speaks with Karen George (36:08) from the Anoka Halloween Committee. They discuss the rich history of Anoka and how it became the Halloween capital of the world. They also hit on some of the events happening around town throughout the month of October.Check out the events here: https://anokahalloween.com/events/ Send us a text

Hunting season is in full swing! The boys break down their hunts during opening weekend and look ahead to upcoming hunts on the horizon. Max discusses his latest bark in park experience at Target Field.Later in the episode (29:06) the boys are joined by Claire Butorac. Claire is a professional women's hockey player currently playing for the newly named PWHL Frost. We discussed the inaugural season of the league and the championship run to winning the Walter Cup.Send us a text

Hunting opener is right around the corner! The boys discuss their opener traditions and what they are most looking forward to this hunting season. Later in the episode they breakdown their top 5 most scenic drives for seeing the fall colors. Number 1 will surprise you!Send us a text

The NFL season is right around the corners and the boys are back to get you ready with a Vikings preview. The boys are joined again by returning guest Tyler Forness to break down how we think this season is going to play out!Send us a text

It has been a very busy week in Minnesota. Join us as the boys recap their time at the Minnesota State Fair and seeing Zach Bryan at U.S. Bank stadium. Send us a Text Message.

The Minnesota State Fair is right around the corner and the boys are here to get you ready. Today we deep dive into the new attractions, foods, drinks and events coming to this years fair. We look at the Grand Stand line up and for the first time ever, the state fair has an app. Check out everything about this year at the fair here: https://www.mnstatefair.org/ Send us a Text Message.

Join us as we recap two of Minnesota's top summer events: the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival and the 3M Open Golf Tournament. We cover the excitement of the concerts and vibrant festivities at the Yacht Club Festival, then shift to the thrilling moments and standout performances at the 3M Open. Whether you're into music or golf, this episode captures the essence of a great summer in Minnesota. Tune in for a quick and exciting rundown! Send us a Text Message.

Today Matt is joined by his good friend Tim Goth. (30:45) Tim is a recovering alcoholic and is working on a new passion product titled Recovery Is Possible. He joins the show to share his journey to sobriety and share his message.You can follow his journey on Instagram and TikTok @the_real_slimtim Send us a Text Message.

The Minnesota State Fair has announced their new foods for 2024 and we have got you covered! On this Episode the guys break down all of the food that will be available at this years state fair (20:56).MN State Fair foods for 2024: https://www.mnstatefair.org/new-this-year/food/ Later in the episode (35:30) we go over changes to the how the DNR is reporting state record fish, including all of the new fish that they are keeping records on.MN DNR state record fish program changes: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/fishing/staterecords.html Send us a Text Message.

Tired of not being able to watch Twins baseball? On this episode Matt discuss the Bally Sports bankruptcy Drama with Dan Kaplan (25:41). Dan is a sports business journalist that has been following the story since its inception. You can follow him and his work on X @KaplanSportsBiz.To kick the episode off the guys discuss the major flooding happening around the state and how it compares to historical water levels.Send us a Text Message.

Today Matt chats with Olympic Sailor Lara Dallman-Weiss (49:54) as she gets ready to compete in her second Olympics this July in France. Lara is from Shoreview, MN and grew up sailing in the White Bear Lake Yacht Club.Earlier in the episode Max discusses the monsoon that he survived at Winstock. They also go over some of the local town days and festivals taking place across the state this month.

On  this episode we chat with Joey Peters. Joey is a journalist for the Sahan Journal and has been covering the Feeding Our Futures Trial.The "Feeding Our Future" case involves a significant fraud scheme where multiple individuals and entities exploited federal nutrition programs intended to provide free meals to children during the COVID-19 pandemic. The nonprofit organization Feeding Our Future, along with other participants, allegedly submitted false documentation and reports for meals that were never served and created fake meal distribution sites. The funds obtained through this fraudulent activity were misappropriated for personal use, including luxury purchases and real estate.Federal authorities, including the FBI and the Department of Justice, launched an investigation leading to several indictments and arrests on charges such as wire fraud, conspiracy, and money laundering. This case, involving tens of millions of dollars, is one of the largest pandemic-related fraud cases, highlighting vulnerabilities in emergency federal aid programs and undermining public trust in charitable organizations. Legal proceedings are ongoing, with further indictments and actions anticipated.You can check out some of Joey's work here: https://sahanjournal.com/author/joey-peters/ 

Summer is officially here, when it is not raining at least! Early in the episode the boys talk about their first trips up to cabin land for the season.Later in the show they give discuss PWHL Minnesota winning the Walter Cup in the first season of the new Professional Women's Hockey League!

The Minnesota Timberwolves have defeated the Denver Nuggets and reached the Western Conference Final. The guys break down game 6 & & 7 as well as look ahead to the match up with the Dallas Mavericks.Later in the episode Max shares how his recent trip to the BWCA went and they talk through the current news story of the missing group whose canoes went over the Curtain Falls near the Canadian border.At the end of the episode Matt talks about his first experience golfing at a country club and his recent trip to Mille Lacs Lake to do some walleye fishing.

In this episode, we delve into the time-honored tradition of Minnesota's Fishing Opener, where anglers from across the state eagerly anticipate the start of the season. We also discuss the science behind the northern lights and why we are already seeing a haze in the sky.

On today's episode the boys are joined by Dylan from the CND NBA Show to give us a preview for the Timberwolves second round series match up against the Denver Nuggets.

Max bagged his first Tom turkey hunting this past weekend. He re-tells the story and shares his experience with the first annual 'bark in the park' night at Target Field.Matt breaks down his time going to the State Theatre to see a comedy show and his first time visiting Cuzzy's in the North Loop.Later in the episode the guys are joined by good friend of the pod TJ Eich to help get us ready to plant our gardens for this upcoming season.check out his website: https://www.peckinpeppers.com/

The boys chat with Tyler Forness about what the Vikings should do in the upcoming NFL draft taking place on April 25th. His work has been featured on Sports Illustrated, USA Today, Voices of Wrestling, SB Nation, and NBC Sports Edge among others. You can find him on Twitter/X @TheRealForno. Also hopping on this episode to help share his Vikings insight is good friend of the show Trace Adams. 

On this episode the boys are  joined by Eric Glasson. Eric is an avid outdoorsman living in Ely, MN just outside of the Boundary Water Canoe Area. He lives and breathes the outdoors. You can check him out at his youtube channel FarWater or on his website ChasingFarwater.com. He joins to give us his BWCA experience and chat with us about early season trips into the Boundary Water Canoe Area.

The Minneapolis city council has made a new ride share ordinance raising the pay for drivers. In return, Uber and Lyft have said they will leave the city when the ordinance goes into effect starting May 1st.  The boys breakdown the last updates with the story and what it means for rideshare travel around the city.Later in the episode Matt chats with Sam from the Lumberjack World Championships. The Lumberjack World Championships are taking place this Aug 1st - Aug 3rd in Hayward, WI. It is a competition that showcases some of the best sawing, chopping, speed climbing, log rolling, boom running and axe throwing athletes from around the world.Check it out here: https://lumberjackworldchampionships.com/ 

Minnesota sports continue to be cursed. The boys discuss Kirk Cousins not resigning with the Vikings and the injury to KAT. Max gives his breakdown of his experience at the Minnesota State Boys High School Hockey Tournament. Later in this episode the boys chat with Sami Cowger. Sami is the head coach for the Edina girls high school varsity girls hockey team. She just captured her 5th state title in her 8th season as the head coach. They go over her journey as a coach and what it means to bring (another) state championship back to the city of Edina. 

With all of the talk this week around the section seeding and how all of the top teams in Class AA play each other before making it to state, the boys discuss alternative ideas to allow more of the top teams into the state tournament.Then they discuss one of the few events that was not cancelled this year, the American Birkebeiner. The Birkie is a cross country ski race that takes place in Hayward, WI. It spans 50 kilometers and is North America's largest cross-country ski marathon. 

The COOP FIS Cross-Country World Cup is coming to Minneapolis in February 2024! The world's best athletes in cross-country skiing will race in the first world cup race to be held on U.S. soil in twenty years and the Loppet Foundation is amped to bring the world to Wirth. Inspiration is everywhere in Theodore Wirth Park. Come explore world-class ski trails in the heart of the city we love.DatesSaturday, February 17, 2024Sunday, February 18, 2024Monday, February 19, 2024Check it out here: https://loppetcup.com/ 

On this episode the guys discuss their soap boxes of the week. Then they go over some recent headlines coming from around the state of Minnesota. Later in the episode they are joined be Kellen from Embrace North to explore the craze around sauna and cold water immersion.Embrace North is a new space in NE Minneapolis dedicated to all things hot and cold. They specialize in sauna and cold water immersion.Check out their website here: https://embracenorth.com/ 

Joe Mauer is officially a first ballot hall of famer! Matt and Max talk about one of their childhood icons being officially inducted into the hall of fame.Karl-Anthony Towns scores 62 points, breaking the single game Timberwolves scoring record but still end up losing the game.Finally the boys discuss this years Hockey Day Minnesota taking place on Saturday Jan 27th in Warroad.Hockey Day website: https://hockeydaymn.com/