Henry Lake

If you've had an interest in betting horse races, but need help gaining the knowledge, Canterbury Park offers a helping hoof. Media spokesman Jeff Maday discusses a contest the park is putting on to learn those ins-and-outs.

It's a sad anniversary in the world of Twin Cities sports journalism. Star Tribune writer La Velle E. Neal III joins Lake to remember the life, career, and everlasting impact of the late sports reporter Rod Simons.

La Velle E Neal III joins Henry to remember the legacy of the late Twin Cities sports writer Rod Simons. Jeff Maday tells us about a contest that will help you learn how to be on horse racing. Plus, a few nuggets of knowledge from this date in sports history.

The annual American Birkebeiner takes place Saturday, showcasing the fun you can have in the snow in Northern Wisconsin. Executive director Ben Popp previews the event and explains its popularity.

The Lake Show is shortened thanks to the Twins' Spring Training opener. Henry offers an update on the Olympic Men's Hockey tournament. Ben Popp previews the annual American Birkebeiner.

This hour Henry discusses the Australian television reporter apparently being drunk while giving her report, Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore lay out a timeline for a new Minnesota Timberwolves arena, plus we have This Day In Sports History.

This hour Lake talks Vikings and NFL with Matthew Coller from Purple Insider, he chats up Minnesota Timberwolves Beat Reporter Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press, plus we have Bite of the Night and Headlines.

Henry talks with Minnesota Timberwolves Beat Reporter Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press about the maddening first half of the season, not selling the farm for Giannis Antetokounmpo, why Rob Dillingham didn't work out, where he sees the Wolves postseason seeding and more.

Henry talks with Matthew Coller from Purple Insider about the NFL not changing like other sports have, why the Vikings will miss CJ Ham, why he sees Harrison Smith calling it a career, not being a slam dunk first time Pro Football Hall of Famer, and more.

This hour Henry says even though we will be late on accountability with the Jeffrey Epstein files, it will come, he gets into the coaching sin committed by UCLA Men's Basketball Head Coach Mick Cronin, and we discuss which coaches had bad tempers.

This hour Henry wonders why it feels like folks are not into this year's Winter Olympics as years past, the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Wild will both have some upcoming television issues to sort out with FanDuel TV layoffs coming at the end of the regular season, plus we have This Day In Sports History.

This hour Henry and Chris discuss the FCC blocking Stephen Colbert's interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, Lake chats up Fox 9 News Anchor Kelcey Carlson, plus we have Bite of the Night and Headlines.

After not being able to join in several weeks, Henry chats up Fox 9 News Anchor Kelcey Carlson as they discuss her workload over the last couple of months, Minneapolis being an epicenter of craziness, what she does to relieve stress, and more.

Henry kicks off the show by wondering if our driving has gotten worse since COVID-19.

This hour Henry says Anthony Edwards is the most charismatic athlete in the history of Minnesota Sports, how can the NBA get a handle on tanking, plus we have This Day In Sports History.

This hour Henry wonders what kind of traveler are you, he chats up Minnesota Justice Research Center Executive Director Justin Terrell about"Operation Metro Surge" plus we have Bite of the Night and Headlines.

Henry is joined in studio by Minnesota Justice Research Center Executive Director Justin Terrell as they discuss what they've seen with regards to "Operation Metro Surge", why do the numbers match up the DHS, distrust Americans have, have Minnesotans civil rights been violated and more. For more information, visit their website https://www.mnjrc.org/.

This hour Henry and Chris discuss the Pablo Lopez injury and Lake explains why he's not into "selling hope", and Lake talks Gopher hoops and Minnesota United with St. Paul Pioneer Press Sports Writer Andy Greder.

Henry talks with St. Paul Pioneer Press Sports Writer Andy Greder about this Gopher Men's Basketball season, why the Women's team has been a positive for Niko Medved, is the Big Ten angling for College Football Playoff expansion, the uncertainty surrounding the Minnesota United and more.

This hour Henry says the Dolphins teardown may or may not excite Vikings fans, he's joined in studio by Sports and Business Attorney Steven Silton from Cozen O'Connor, plus we have This Day In Sports History.

Henry is joined in studio by Sports and Business Attorney Steven Silton from Cozen O'Connor as they discuss the mess Kansas St. created by firing their Men's Basketball Head Coach Jerome Tang, NIL playing a role, the LeBron James All-Star Game controversy, and more.

This hour Henry says if college athletes want to be treated like professionals, then we should do just that, is loyalty for players overrated, plus we have Bite of the Night and Headlines.

Henry kicks off the show talking about a Chicago teacher being fired because of his post supporting ICE, and why that's wrong, he doesn't want lip service from Twins Ownership about "being in" on players, and we're all hoping got good news with Pablo Lopez's elbow issue.

Former NBA guard Malik Beasley is back on a basketball team, even if it's in Puerto Rico. But should he be allowed back in the league at some point? Henry explains why he shouldn't, even beyond the gambling allegations.

Malik Beasley is returning to a basketball court...in Puerto Rico. But should he be given another chance to play? We hear historical sports highlights from February 13ths past. And hear what's going on at the Olympics at the midpoint.

The Big Ten wants to expand the College Football Playoff to 24 teams. One caveat is they also want to do away with conference championship games. Is that the right way to go? Henry debates that with producer Jonathan Lowe.

Henry looks at the latest judicial decision against ICE's actions during Operation Metro Surge. There are a couple of Stephen A. Smith takes that has our host's attitude split. Plus, will conference football title games go away if it's up to the Big Ten?

Will Stephen A. Smith throw his hat into the ring for the 2028 Presidential race? Would that be a wise decision? Henry has some thoughts.

In this Friday night episode, Henry discusses whether credit cards should be accepted when buying lottery tickets. Then, which sports broadcast personality is looking to jump into the political ring?

Final hour of the Lake Show - we begin discussing the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, then This Day in Sports History where Josh lists off some of the prominent moments from sports on February 12th, and Henry Lake shares why the NBA All-Star Game just ain't it anymore!

There used to be so much excitement with the NBA All-Star Game and the weekend overall - but we discuss why that era has come and gone and rank the All-Star Games of the four major sports!

This whole disappearance of Nancy Guthrie seems to take weird turn after weird turn and there so much unknown about this situation - we break down what we know, what questions are still unanswered and more!

Another hour with the Lake Show and we talk to the Purple Insider Matthew Coller on the Super Bowl recap, Sam Darnold, some of the key questions that are unanswered for the Vikings and more! Then Josh has the Bite of the Night that frankly is embarrassing, then we tell the story of a heroic 13 year old in Australia and Josh has some of the Headlines!

A family in Australia is hailing their 13 year old son for his life saving efforts through 4 hours of struggling in the water to save his family - we share the inspiring story of a heroic kid and the gutwrenching decision that lead to this unfolding!

Football season is officially over but we still need to get Matthew Coller's recap of this past Sunday's Super Bowl, what the future at QB for the Vikings looks like and some of the tough but important questions that could be asked as soon as the NFL Combine!

First hour of the Lake Show and we react to some of the big developments of the day - specifically the announcement that Operation Metro Surge would be exiting Minnesota this week and then chat with Jeff Hayden, for Minnesota senator and get his reaction! Finally, we replay a video of someone who was followed by a van which had no plates or decals and seemed very suspicious

We chatted with former Minnesota Senator Jeff Hayden about the big announcement that Tom Homan and his ICE operation would be leaving Minnesota this week, the ongoing developments of the Epstein files amid all of this chaos!

Biggest news of the day where Tom Homan made the announcement early Thursday morning that Operation Metro Surge would be leaving Minnesota this week and expressed what he viewed as a “success” - we replayed some audio from this morning's press conference and react to this overall operation throughout, the damage that has been done and why in reality - this was a disaster!

Final hour of Matthew Coller in for Henry Lake and we begin discussing why Sam Darnold all along was the guy and then Coller shares who he believes the Vikings should pursue as the other option, and Heather Rule joins to talk Olympic and Wild hockey!

These women for Team USA hockey are on an absolute tear - we discussed the USA dominance with Heather Rule of the Written Rule of Sports, how the Olympic spotlight could help spark more growth with the PWHL and women's hockey and also what the future of the Minnesota Wild could hold post-Olympics!

We are a few days out from the biggest win of Sam Darnold's career and today he spoke at the Super Bowl parade in Seattle thanking many from the past for sticking with him and for this we owe him a big ole - thank you! Matthew Coller discusses where the Vikings got it wrong and why Sam Darnold deserved at least a chance at it again! Also, Matthew Coller shares who he believes the Vikings SHOULD give a shot at QB!

Another hour with Matthew Coller in for Henry Lake and we begin talking Twins baseball with Brandon Warne as reporters are heading down to Fort Myers for Spring Training! Then Matthew Coller breaks down this Norwegian viral infidelity and also the heartbreak of the Lindsey Vonn injury! Then we discuss the current state of ICE when it comes to what we know and what to expect in wake of new poll numbers!