Henry Lake

After Thursday's walk-off win, the Twins could have floated all the way to Seattle. Steve Thomson reviews the exciting finish from their second walk-ff of the week and previews the series against the Mariners.

Earlier in the week, FIFA announced they would sell stakes of the World Cup to private equity firms. Then, the backlash started...and grew hotter quickly. Steve Thomson breaks the news about a reversal on the decision from president Gianni Infantino.

Are we good with how political campaigns run in general? Steve Thomson and producer Jonathan Lowe give their thoughts. We hear the sad news about Pearson's candies. Then, FIFA president Gianni Infantino reverses course on the decision he made earlier in the week.

Another big entertainment event will be in the Twin Cities over the weekend...and WCCO producer Chris Tubbs will be all over it. He joins the program to talk about WWE's Summerslam and everything it will bring to downtown Minneapolis.

Which big names will be on new teams by Monday afternoon? Audacy MLB Insider Bob Nightengale goes through the list of players and teams that will be active before the trade deadline.

There's a reversal in the DOJ's decision on prosecutions regarding the Reflecting Pool on the Washington Mall. Maybe a bit hasty on first blush? Steve Thomson welcomes Bob Nightengale on the show to preview MLB's trade deadline. Then, Chris Tubbs is all about WWE's Summerslam.

Fresh out of the gate we discussed the sexual harassment situation among St Paul Koahly Her and the relationship with leaders in St Paul going forward. Also talked Vikings with Matthew Coller, Lynx talk with Charles Hallman. Josh has the Headlines and On this Day in Sports History and a puzzling Bite of the Night!

Final hour of the Lake Show and we talk to Charles Hallman about the red hot Minnesota Lynx, Josh has the On This Day in Sports History! Then, we sift through some NFL news and notes and we react to a tough Twins outing including our friend Karen in NE who shared her thoughts on the Twins lack of offense!

Now that we are out of the WNBA All Star break - its time to get into some women's basketball conversation with our guy Charles Hallman of the Minnesota Spokesman Recorder - who does HE think that the WNBA MVP will be and we get some of his thoughts on Lynx/Wolves ownership and Phee's return as well!

From Matthew Coller talking Purple to the Bite of the Night that throws us for a loop, to a really bad beat that involves the Minnesota Twins and Josh has Headlines to cap off the second hour!

We are back in the swing of the Minnesota Vikings Training Camp - so we bring on our guy - Matthew Coller - the Purple Insider himself to recap a busy week of Vikings news from Brian O'Neill being resigned, signing Jamal Adams, breaking down the first two days of reps between Kyler Murray and JJ McCarthy and we even get into some WNBA talk as well!

This first hour we dive into the latest on the Koahly Her accusations and what it means going forward with her partnership with St Paul Police Chief Axel Henry and then preview this weekend's SummerSlam festivities with John Klinkenberg of MN Sports and Events!

Millions are going to flock down to Minneapolis this weekend for the biggest professional wrestling event of the summer and that is SummerSlam - we talked to John Klinkenberg Cheif Operating Officer with Minnesota Sports and Events previewing any and all aspects of this weekend's festivities both within the event and the surrounding downtown area including this weekend's WWE Takeover down the street at the Minneapolis Convention Center!

Its been the biggest news of the week - St. Paul Mayor Koahly Her in some hot water over some sexual harassment accusations and even more so - is in conflict with St Paul Police Cheif Axel Henry - we discuss why this is such a bad look as a leader and early in her time as mayor for Saint Paul!

It was a good night for a former Twin...against his old squad. Henry recaps Kansas City 4-0 victory on Wednesday night, one in which Randy Dobnak took the starring role.

During Henry Lake's interview with Steve Silton, news broke that free agent safety Jamal Adams would join the Vikings. Who else would we call but Purple Insider's Matthew Coller to break down the move?

It has been a while since sports and entertainment attorney Steve Silton has been on the show. He and Henry catch up on their Summer activities, dig into the Senate Primary race between Angie Craig and Peggy Flanagan, discuss the impact of Kyle Shanahan's auto accident, and break some news with a fellow Lake Night regular.

This past weekend, the Bronze Foundation celebrated their 87th annual golf tournament. Henry chatted with Foundation president Darwin Dean at Hiawatha Golf Club about the organization, the course, and the shared history of introducing golf to minority communities in the Twin Cities.

How have the Twins defied odds to be in the AL Central race this late into the season? MLB Statcast data engineer Do-Hyoung Park goes through the numbers and trends of the team he formerly covered on a daily basis.

Do-Hyoung Park joins Henry to discuss a familiar subject...the Minnesota Twins. Are the economic tariffs really working for small businesses? Then, Darwin Dean tells us about the history of the Bronze Foundation.

Star Tribune Prep sports journalist David LaVaque passed away over the weekend after battling a brief neurological illness. But the man was more than articles in print. Local sports writer Heather Rule honors the man beyond the headlines.

Which Hollywood star doesn't get Henry's endorsement? He lets us know the name and the movie that drove him to this proclamation. Later, Twin Cities sports journalist Heather Rule remembers the late Star Tribune high school sports writer David LaVaque.

This hour Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) reacts to the new renderings and financing for the proposed Kansas City Chiefs stadium in Kansas, Steve chats up former WCCO Radio Reporter and current PGA Staff Reporter Paul Hodowanic about the first round at TPC Twin Cities, plus we have Bite of the Night and Headlines.

Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) talks with former WCCO Radio Reporter and current PGA Staff Reporter Paul Hodowanic about the first round at TPC Twin Cities, some of the under the radar stories, Scottie-palooza and more.

This hour Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) and Chris Tubbs discuss the TPC Twin Cities playing low in Round One, Steve correctly calling that, plus we have This Day In Sports History.

Ahead of the Twins' series opening at Wrigley, Chris Tubbs explains what the team needs to do as the "second half" of the MLB season gets going. Plus, he makes his pitch to why LeBron James needs to choose to join the Timberwolves.

"The Odyssey" will be on big screens across the world Friday. Matthew Coller is excited to not only see the film, but do it at the theater. He talks about why it might be time to go back to one for the first time since COVID.

Which NFL teams have the most intriguing storylines ahead of Training Camp? Producer Jonathan Lowe gives his list to Matthew Coller. After that, our host explains his enthusiasm for the new movie, "The Odyssey".

Is there even the most remote chance that LeBron James signs with the Timberwolves? Star Tribune beat writer Chris Hine goes through the possibilities. Plus, how did the youngsters look at Summer League?

Star Tribune reporter Chris Hine joins Matthew Coller to discuss the potential for LeBron James to come to Minnesota for next season. Then, has Caitlin Clark's stellar collegiate reputation actually hurt her WNBA career?

This hour Matthew Coller (in for Henry Lake) and Chris Tubbs discuss the state and prospects of the Minnesota Vikings, and Coller talks Twins and MLB with team Beat Reporter Bobby Nightingale from the Minnesota Star Tribune.

Matthew Coller (in for Henry Lake) talks with Minnesota Twins Beat Reporter Bobby Nightingale from the Minnesota Star Tribune about the upcoming second half of the season, will the team buy or sell, Byron Buxton's health, and more.

This hour Matthew Coller (in for Henry Lake) and Chris Tubbs discuss the laziest sports cliches during the summer, and Coller chats up WCCO TV Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer about the extreme heat alert, the air quality alert, BWCA.

Matthew Coller (in for Henry Lake) talks with WCCO TV Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer about the extreme heat alert, the air quality alert, concern for fires at the BWCA and more.

This hour Matthew Coller (in for Henry Lake) and Chris Tubbs discuss the current state of the world and will it let up, the World Cup has been pure drama, and Coller talks Lynx and WNBA with Sloane Martin.

Matthew Coller (in for Henry Lake) talks with Minnesota Lynx Radio Broadcaster Sloane Martin about the recent hot stretch, Olivia Miles ankle injury, what makes her so special, issues they will have when Napheesa Collier returns and more.

This hour Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) and Chris Tubbs talk about ice cream (because why not), Steve talks NASCAR Writer Jordan Bianchi from The Athletic, plus we have This Day In Sports History.

Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) talks with NASCAR Writer for The Athletic Jordan Bianchi about the light night in Atlanta, why that's an important track to NASCAR, Bubba Wallace's actions, why drivers loe the Iowa Corn 350, and more.

Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) talks with 3M Open Executive Director-TPC of the Twin Cities in Blaine Hollis Cavner about this year's field, how they talked World #1 Scottie Sheffler into playing, why they prioritize families, players loving the fans, and more.

Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) and Chris Tubbs discuss the NBA Governors Meeting, and could it mean the Timberwolves move to the Eastern Conference, Steve talks with 3M Open Executive Director Hollis Cavner, plus we have Bite of the Night and Headlines.

Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) and Chris Tubbs discuss the idea of a permanent daylight saving time passing the House, the new MLB Home Run Derby format is getting rave reviews, what a night for the Minnesota Lynx and more.

This hour Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) and Chris Tubbs ask how do you keep your house cool in the sweltering heat, how are we feeling about the Timberwolves at this point, plus we have This Day In Sports History and more!