Henry Lake

Final hour of the Lake Show as we recap the run of the World Juniors here in Saint Paul where we did not see the results we probably expected but how much of it was due to tariffs? Also we replay some audio from First Take on why when it comes to results not correlating to a sports performance! Finally, the wants of the year are exactly that - the wants and we want people to be better!

Thousands prepared for the big stretch of hockey in the Twin Cities for the IIHF World Juniors Championships - but the attendance numbers are mostly in and it is not what many expected but it also has to do with tariffs internationally - we discuss!

This second hour we chatted with Aaron Rupar on a variety of topics from Walz bowing out to Nick Shirley to Trump's comments on Melissa and Mark Hortman! We then recap the Vikings end of the season which resulted in a whole lot of nothing and Josh has the Bite of the Night and Headlines!

Josh has the headlines for tonight as we reveal a new potential name in the mix for Minnesota politics , a new location for a popular pizza spot - Pig Ate My Pizza, thousands are already in the mix for the new paid family leave in Minnesota !

A lot to chop up with Aaron Rupar of Public Notice Newsletter to kick off the year with the breaking news of the day with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz bowing out of the gubernatorial race, what Amy Klobuchar brings, Minnesota fraud, Nick Shirley, and reaction to President Trump commenting on the death of Melissa and Mark Hortman!

We begin the first hour of the Lake Show recapping and breaking down the big story of the day and it is Tim Walz backing out of his bid for reelection as Governor of Minnesota and the path that led him to forcing this decision and get your reactions! Then we chat with Gopher basketball head coach Niko Medved! Lake and Josh also share a fond memory of a former Gopher as well!

Gophers men's basketball have had some big wins this season in the inaugural run of the Niko Medved era - and the head coach himself joined Lake to recap the road win in Iowa, the season to this point and preview Northwestern!

Accountability is the key word when it comes to the big news of the day because it was announced early Monday morning that Governor Tim Walz is backing down from reelection as governor and it boils down to taking action and accountability!

This hour Matthew Coller (in for Henry Lake) and Chris Tubbs discuss more New Year's Resolutions for Minnesota sports teams, Matthew talks about his New Year's vet visit, and we go "Around the NFL."

This hour Matthew Coller (in for Henry Lake) and Chris Tubbs discuss Koi Perich entering the transfer portal, sometimes football needs to be played outside, and Coller talks Vikings with Minnesota Vikings Beat Reporter Andrew Krammer from the Minnesota Star Tribune.

Matthew Coller (in for Henry Lake) talks with Minnesota Vikings Beat Reporter Andrew Krammer from the Minnesota Star Tribune about their season finale vs. Green Bay, what are we looking at with quarterback, and more.

This hour Matthew Coller (in for Henry Lake) and Chris Tubbs discuss their 2026 Minnesota sports New Year's Resolutions, and Coller talks Minnesota Timberwolves with team Beat Reporter Chris Hine from the Minnesota Star Tribune.

Matthew Coller (in for Henry Lake) talks with Minnesota Timberwolves Beat Reporter Chris Hine from the Minnesota Star Tribune about the teams maddening inconsistencies, why you don't make a deal to make one, the downside from moving on from certain players, having an honest Anthony Edwards conversation, and more.

The football chatter is heavy in the program's final hour of 2025. Steve Thomson and producer Jonathan Lowe update the New Years' Eve Bowl schedule, look ahead to the last weekend of the NFL's regular season, and discuss where the future of college football may go.

What are the top sports stories of 2025? Steve Thomson and producer Jonathan Lowe pour through the list that CBS Sports provided.

On Sunday, UW-River Falls will play for their first D-III football championship. Coach Matt Walker recaps this magical season, where they emerged from the mighty WIAC gauntlet.

In this segment from the first hour, Steve Thomson asks the listening audience when they plan to take down their Christmas decorations.

When do you plan to take down your Christmas decorations? Steve Thomson finds out. Later, he chats with UW-River Falls football coach Matt Walker ahead of the program's first Stagg Bowl appearance.

The Wolves had a big night in Chicago. Now, can Ant Edwards and crew build on the momentum? Star Tribune reporter Chris Hine hits some of the finer points.

Chris Hine takes us through the Wolves' big win in Chicago. Some big names grace Tuesday's Word on the Street segment. Then, Steve Thomson and producer Jonathan Lowe discuss their first real jobs as teenagers.

With a lot of shuffling on the roster and in the front office, the Twins have a lot of questions to answer going into the New Year. Star Tribune reporter Bobby Nightengale peers into some of those as the Hot Stove continues to warm up.

There's a lot going on at Target Field. Steve Thomson asks Bobby Nightengale what the late-season movements have meant for the offseason. An NBA MVP will miss some time with an injury. Plus, should the PGA Tour punish Brooks Koepka if/when he decides to return to the organization?

What can the Vikings learn when they take the field Sunday? Pioneer Press reporter Dane Mizutani will be at U.S. Bank Stadium, and he looks ahead to the "showdown" with the hated Packers.

How well do we acclimate to the weather of this northern climate? Steve Thomson wonders about that. Later, Dane Mizutani offers a preview of the Vikings regular season finale against Green Bay.

During this portion of the interview, Steve Thomson chats with ArsTechnica's Stephen Clark about NASA's growing effort to use reuseable rocket services (SpaceX, Blue Origin) for its future projects.

ArsTechnica's Stephen Clark brings us the latest headlines from the Space industry. Why one NFL lineman's game streak still doesn't match up to a Viking legend. Plus, headlines from the final Monday of 2025.

With the World Juniors hockey tournament in town, the Wild have been relegated to the longest road trip of the season. Pioneer Press reporter Jess Myers tells us how the team is playing as they head into their Monday night tilt in Las Vegas.

Jess Myers joins Steve Thomson to preview the Wild's second stop on the extended road trip (Vegas). What should the Vikings do to address the QB position in the offseason? Then, what's at stake as the NFL closes its regular season this upcoming weekend?

In this portion from the first hour of Monday's show, Steve Thomson hears listener stories of the worst weather conditions they've had to drive through.

The Winter storm that came through Sunday left its mark on the region. Steve Thomson got back from South Dakota ahead of the system, but had to encounter some bad fog during the trip. He asks about the worst weather conditions you've driven through.

Is next Sunday going to be Harrison Smith's last game? If so, what is his legacy with the Vikings? Matthew Coller gives us his opinion.

Matthew Coller turns the conversation back to Vikings talk in this hour. What should the team do at quarterback for next season? And where does Harrison Smith rank in Purple lore? After that, he goes through some of the more intriguing games of the NFL weekend.

The Gopher football program extended their postseason win streak on Friday by beating New Mexico at the Rate Bowl. Daniel House of GopherGuru.com breaks down the overtime victory and what it means moving forward.

Did Anthony Edwards' reactions (and ultimate ejection) ruin the end of a classic Christmas night game? Matthew Coller reviews the finish to Wolves-Nuggets. After that, Gopher Guru Daniel House wraps up the Gophers' win in the Rate Bowl.

Well, it wasn't very pretty, but Vikings fans left U.S. Bank Stadium happy on Christmas Night. Purple Insider contributor Brian Murphy pours through the victory that knocked the Lions out of the playoff race.

Why does Matthew Coller love college bowl games so much? He'll let us know. Later, Purple Insider's Brian Murphy offers a review of the Christmas Day win for the Vikings.

Final hour of the Lake Show with Chris Tubbs filling in - we discuss video games and finding your zen, your release! Also Josh has the Word on the Street! Then we have MLB fan rankings - that and more on the Lake Show!

There is a fan base ranking for various Major League Baseball teams around the league and you could guess who made number one - Chris Tubbs and Josh Wheeler share their sympathies with the various teams struggling!

In an article - a study finds that video games are actually good for you in the sense that many find a release from the stresses of life - Chris Tubbs elaborates!

It appears the Vikings are in trouble - they are going back to Max Brosmer at QB - we talked to Matthew Coller, Purple Insider about their struggles at QB and the injuries that plague this team including Ryan Kelly's ongoing concussion issues! Then Josh has Bite of the Night and Headlines! Also Josh gets put to the test on his knowledge of Stranger Things (or Normal Things)

With the iconic Netflix show Stranger Things coming to an end soon we play a game with producer Josh Wheeler - who has NOT seen the show - Stranger Things or Normal Things?

Matthew Coller - the Purple Insider joins us to talk about the Vikings struggles now going from JJ to Max Brosmer once again, the injuries plaguing this team including Ryan Kelly's ongoing struggles with concussions and what veteran QB do the Vikings need to look into to help guide JJ to success heading into next season!