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Steve and Lindsey reminisce about section hockey games played at the Coliseum on the State Fair grounds. Steve says if he wins the jackpot he will make sure games return to that hallowed arena. Steve provides some score updates from the College Football postseason landscape. Lindsey shares some details about an upcoming adventure. Finally, some thoughts on the Vikings vs Giants tilt

The full first hour of The Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson for December 20th, 2025. Steve Carney provides an ice fishing update live from his turkey jerky shack Steve and Lindsey discuss the treat that social media can be for watching or catching up on live sports. Chris Hine from the Star Tribune stops in to talk about the Timberwolves big win over the Thunder last night. Pat Coleman from D3football.com checks in from the semi finals at North Central and John Carroll.

Steve and Lindsey discuss the treat that social media can be for watching or catching up on live sports. Chris Hine covers the Timberwolves for the Star Tribune. He joins Steve to discuss dare we say the win of the season so far… the Thunder have nothing on the Wolves on December 19th! Chris thinks last night was the defensive standard that the Wolves are looking to produce each night. They also talk about Chris Finch being ejected last night spoke for more teams than the Wolves as tensions boiled over after a handful of early non calls.

Every Saturday at 4:07pm the meeting of the Steves commences. Fishing has been great… no more doom and gloom he reports! 12-14 inches of ice up in his woods and the snow is gone which Steve LOVES. He recommends waiting another week before bringing the big machines on the ice. Steve also says without the snow the fish are very easily spooked. They can hear everything going on above the ice so quit your yapping and save it for the fireplace when you get inside. The Steves also discuss ice fishing participation booming, the fastest growing of the outdoor activities. Steve also provides his turkey jerky making process and how accessible it is for you!

It's an actioned PACKED final hour of The Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson. Steve Carney, Heather Rule, Pat Coleman AND Jess Myers join Steve and Lindsey. Outdoors, Frost/PWHL updates, Wild trades and D3 football results galore!

The full first hour of The Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson. Regam McAthie from Concordia St Paul stops by. Steve goes over a limited slate of College Football scores. Steve and Lindsey discuss Lindsey Vonn and Philip Rivers big weekend out of retirement.

Regan McAthie is the Athletic Director for Concordia St. Paul. She's in Sioux Falls where Concordia will compete for the NCAA DII Volleyball title today vs MSU Denver. The team is no stranger to the title stage, with a victory they would secure the program's ninth championship. Their roster features a ton of Minnesota talent, Regan speaks to the volleyball hotbed we have here in our backyard. Regan played volleyball for Augustana and has family connections to the tournament. She provides her expectations for the title match tonight and kind of team they're playing against.

The full second hour of The Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson. As always during this time of year, Steve and Jonathan Lowe keep you updated on the scores and results from the college football landscape across the nation including a visit with Pat Coleman from D3 Football and Chris Hine from the Star Tribune and Aaron Worm! Plus, Jonathan and Steve's thoughts on Matt Campbell being hired at Penn State from Iowa State and the Lane Kiffin/LSU saga. Lindsey also shares some old scouting notes on JJ McCarthy from her days covering football in Vegas.

Chris Hine covers the Minnesota Timberwolves for the Star Tribune. He joins Steve to talk about the Wolves' win over the Pelicans. They are now winners of four straight. Chris says the team is still trying to find its way defensively and has a lot to emulate in a certain other team down in Oklahoma. They also touch on the Clippers drama with their release of Chris Paul in the middle of the night earlier this week.

The full first hour of The Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson. Guests include Steve Carney and Jess Myers. Plus, scores from the College Football landscape on Conference Championship weekend!

Jess Myers covers the Minnesota Wild for the Pioneer Press. He joins Steve Thomson to talk about the stinker of a game the Wild played against the Flames but its probably the worst they've played in a month. Jess blames early power play ineptitude. They also touch on the Wild keeping the Oilers offense in check. Jess previews tonight's matchup against the Vancouver Canucks who are mostly a dumpster fire. They also discuss some college hockey and the World Junior Classic.

Every Saturday at 4:07pm the meeting of the Steves commences. The cold is here and Carney is here to update on ice conditions. He pleads for caution to those who've decided to drive 4x4s on the ice already, especially with the snow that's expected over the next few days. Carney opens up a can of Stop That about the use of forward fishing sonar.

Steve and Lindsey open the second hour of the program sifting through the Minnesota hockey landscape. As always during this time of year, Steve and Jonathan Lowe keep you updated on the scores and results from the college football landscape across the nation including a visit with Pat Coleman from D3 Football! Game reports made possible by: Ryan Klinkner on St. John's vs Monmouth Aaron Worm on Minnesota State vs Indianapolis Pat Coleman

The full first hour of The Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson for November 29th, 2025. Steve Carney joins from the deep north with tips on boat storage and ice fishing season Steve and Lindsey talk about the shifting landscape in sports journalism. Plus, scores from the College Football landscape

Every Saturday at 4:07pm the meeting of the Steves commences. It's been snowing all day up North but the lakes are wide open still. He anticipates being able to walk out sometime around December 10th-12th but Red Lake is opening next week. They also touch on the ongoing pheasant season and the opening of muzzle loader season. They also touch on proper boat/battery storage in the winter… DO NOT TARP YOUR BOAT.

As always during this time of year, Steve and Jonathan Lowe keep you updated on the scores and results from the college football landscape across the nation! Game reports made possible by: Jeff Papas on UMD vs Ashland University Aarom Worm on Minnesota State vs Findlay

The full first hour of The Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson for November 22nd, 2025. Guests include Steve Carney and Jess Myers. Plus, scores from the College Football landscape and the Minnesota Prep Bowl!

Jess Myers covers the Minnesota Wild for the Pioneer Press. The begin their conversation with a northern Minnesota hockey lovefest before shifting gears to the Wild's win over the Penguins in Pittsburgh. Jess notes that the Wild haven't played from behind for a number of games. November has been much kinder to the team in terms of results... maybe due to both their goaltenders running HOT.

Every Saturday at 4:07pm the meeting of the Steves commences. He's finally gonna get a chance to hunt some ducks in the next few days. He's looking forward to the cold front moving in later in the week. The Steves also chat about water levels, snow pack and being smart about wading out onto the ice.

As always during this time of year, Steve and Jonathan Lowe keep you updated on the scores and results from the college football landscape across the nation! Game reports made possible by: Kevin Reid on Bemidji State vs UMary Tyler Vandersall on Carleton College vs Concordia-Moorehead Ryan Klinkner on St. Johns vs St. Olaf Jeff Papas on UMD vs Minot State Aaron Worm on Minnesota State vs MSU-Moorhead

The full first hour of The Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson ft. Jonathan Lowe and Lindsey Brown. Guests include Steve Carney and Jess Myers.

Jess Myers from the Pioneer Press joins Steve Thomson to preview tonight's matchup between the Minnesota Wild and Anaheim Ducks. The Ducks are a bit of a surprise this season so Jess expects a good contest. They talk a bit about the immediate schedule for the Wild ahead of the Thanksgiving break and the Black Friday matinee vs the Colorado Avalanche. Steve asks about the establishment of the Wild's goaltending tandem. They also touch on the struggles of the Gopher men's hockey team.

Every Saturday at 4:07pm the meeting of the Steves commences. Fishing has been great especially with the unseasonably warm weather but he's finally putting his boat away and transitioning to ice fishing season. Carney says the duck gods continue to smite him or at the very least ignoring his existence.

Steve Thomson, Jonathan Lowe and Lindsey Brown in studio to update college football scores from across the country!

Steve Thomson, Jonathan Lowe and Lindsey Brown in studio to update college football scores from across the country! Plus Steve Carney live from the first day of firearm hunting Steve and Lindsey talk about how they're dealing with their leaves at home Jonathan Lowe and Steve with scores from DI DII & DIII college football!

Every Saturday at 4:07pm the meeting of the Steves commences. It's the firearm opener and Carney has been keeping warm up in his stand. Carney talks about the benefits of living in northwest Minnesota and all the natural coverage available to animals and how that translates to good hunting. Steve asks about upcoming fishing opportunities, Carney says the walleye fishing is incredible these days. He's still waiting on ducks to descend from the north, he's betting big this next week.

It's that time of the year folks. Steve Thomson, Jonathan Lowe and Lindsey Brown keep you updated on all the scores across college football. DII & DIII game reports filed from all over the midwest including a visit with Pat Coleman from D3 Football. Big schools? COVERED The sneaky playoff darlings? GOT EM Small school that your dad went to? …Yes we have a game report from Augustana.

The full first hour of The Sports Weekend w/ Steve Thomson featuring Jonathan Lowe and Lindsey Brown! Guests include Steve Carney and Jess Myers PLUS College Football Final

Jess Myers joins Steve Thomson to help make sense of a slow start to the Minnesota Wild season. Jess touches on what HC John Hynes has said about the style of play they're struggling to find, the lack of scoring production and the challenge of back to backs.

Every Saturday at 4:07pm the meeting of the Steves commences. He pulled in a bunch of walleyes this morning but has had to thaw out in front of the fire which inspires him to share a deer story from the week. Carney also shares that he's not so good at reading directions. Also, Steve still doesn't know where the ducks are... he's still looking.

It's about to turn the corner to crunch time of the college football season. Steve Thomson and Jonathan Lowe run down the scores from all over. We hear game reports on the regional matchups. And Steve also gets to some scores from Round 2 of the Prep football playoffs.

After a lengthy road trip, including several games out East, the Wild return to St. Paul for a Saturday tilt with Utah. Pioneer Press reporter Jess Myers looks at what the team can do to turn around a string of poor results.

It was a pretty windy week across the Upper Midwest. How did that affect hunting and fishing conditions? Steve Carney was out with nature, so he gives us a report.

It's the full second hour of The Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson. As always during this time of year, Steve and Jonathan Lowe keep you updated on the scores and results from the college football landscape across the nation. Plus, a conversation with Andy Greder from the Pioneer Press!

Andy Greder covers the Minnesota Loons and Gopher football for the Pioneer Press. He joins Steve Thomson to break down the Gophers big win over the Nebraska Cornhuskers last night and the defensive performance that delivered them the victory. They touch on the upcoming game against the Iowa Hawkeyes and winding down the a successful season for the Minnesota Loons.

It's the full first hour of the Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson. He chats with Steve Carney and Jess Myers to kick off the show before Jonathan Lowe joins to share scores across the college football universe for CFF!

Jess Myers from the Pioneer Press joins from the Minnesota Wild's east coast roadie that stops in Philly tonight. He breaks down the first two games of the roadie, both were lost. Jess and Steve also talk Philly sports fans and Gopher vs NoDak rivalry.

Our weekly meeting of the Steves has arrived. Carney says the fishing is awesome right now, he's finding lots of fish in deep water but is surprised at the lack of other fishers. Duck season is still bad but deer hunting is picking up. Steve has one tag left and he's saving it for (hopefully) a buck. He anticipates “go time” this week for those of you who love a deer stand.

It's that time of the year folks. Steve Thomson and Jonathan Lowe keep you updated on all the scores across college football. Big schools? COVERED The sneaky playoff darlings? GOT EM Small school that your dad went to? …Yes we have a game report from Augustana.

The full first hour of The Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson for October 11th, 2025. Guests includes Steve Carney and Jess Myers.

Jess Myers covers the Minnesota Wild for the Pioneer Press. The Wild kicked the jazz out of the Blues 5-0 to open their season and have their first game at home tonight. Jess talks about all of the alumni around the arena for the organization's 25th anniversary, Jonas Brodin making his debut and young players making an early impression.

Every Saturday at 4:07pm the meeting of the Steves commences. Carney said the fishing has been great this week but the ducks have been basically nonexistent. He also details the doe he took down this week and how clean the arrow was. Deer season has been slow early but Carney thinks that will change soon once the bucks start fighting.