Podcast appearances and mentions of Star Tribune

New featured Star Tribune columnist Pat Garofalo in studio for the mayor today. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show:Voting equipment company formerly known as Dominion drops lawsuit against Mike LindellStillwater boy spends 4 days in hospital after ingesting grill brush bristlePowerful twin earthquakes hammer Venezuela, killing at least 188See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

New featured Star Tribune columnist Pat Garofalo in studio for the mayor today. Johnny Heidt with guitar news.Heard On The Show:Voting equipment company formerly known as Dominion drops lawsuit against Mike LindellStillwater boy spends 4 days in hospital after ingesting grill brush bristlePowerful twin earthquakes hammer Venezuela, killing at least 188See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael Rand and Chip Scoggins start today's show by breaking down Thursday's blockbuster Timberwolves trade. Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III joins later on for some U.S. soccer and Twins talk.

Henry Lake is in for Jason. He talks with Chris Hine, the Timberwolves beat writer for the Star Tribune, about the big trade reported today sending Naz Reid to the Hornets for LaMelo Ball. Are there more moves to come?

Thursday 4pm Hour: Henry Lake is in for Jason DeRusha. He talks with Star Tribune beat writer Chris Hine about the trade that sent Timberwolves fan favorite Naz Reid to the Hornets for LaMelo Ball. Then he's joined by Gerald Klass, owner of Soul Bowl & Klassics, about his preparations for next weekend's Taste of Minnesota event!

On Thursday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Henry Lake is in for Jason. He talks about the Timberwolves sending popular F Naz Reid to Charlotte for PG LaMelo Ball. Did they make the team markedly better? Then he talks about Lionel Ritchie ending last night's concert in St. Paul early due to a medical issue - do 70+ year old artists need to respect their legacy and hang it up? 4pm Hour: Henry talks with Star Tribune beat writer Chris Hine about the trade that sent Timberwolves fan favorite Naz Reid to the Hornets for LaMelo Ball. Then he's joined by Gerald Klass, owner of Soul Bowl & Klassics, about his preparations for next weekend's Taste of Minnesota event! 5pm Hour: Henry talks about the Cubs being embroiled in a lawsuit trying to make more money. Are you with them? Then he shares the story of a WNBA player being stalked. Do penalties need to be tougher for crimes like that in the digital age? Finally, it's time to vent your spleen. What's grinding your gears this week on ENOUGH!!!

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the big stories in sports. They start with the Julius Randle trade and the future direction of the Wolves. They also get into the Twins, women's golf and the World Cup.

Jason is joined by Chris Hine from the Star Tribune to talk about big changes with the Timberwolves as they trade Julius, sign Ayo and say goodbye to long time coach Micah Nori.

Tuesday 5pm Hour: Jason talks with Grace Zumwinkle from the Frost & Team USA about being at last night's Unified Games as part of the Special Olympics. Then Chris Hine from the Star Tribune joins the show to talk about the Wolves trading away Julius, signing Ayo, and saying goodbye to long time coach Micah Nori

On Tuesday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: A judge ruled that the Ag Department can't restrict SNAP benefits to health food. Jason wants to know if listeners think that's a reasonable restriction? Then he talks with St. Paul Deputy Chief Kurt Hallstrom about the police drone program and what they want the public to know about it. 4pm Hour: as weather rolls through the Metro, Jason explains why he'd rather drive in the snow than in the rain. Do you agree? Then - are you taking advantage of Amazon Prime Day given the economy? And finally on DeRusha Eats, he talks with Christine Lantinen from Maud Borup about owning and running an iconic candy brand 5pm Hour: Jason talks with Grace Zumwinkle from the Frost & Team USA about being at last night's Unified Games as part of the Special Olympics. Then Chris Hine from the Star Tribune joins the show to talk about the Wolves trading away Julius, signing Ayo, and saying goodbye to long time coach Micah Nori

Jason talks about a Star Tribune report noting that attendance is lagging behind last season, which wasn't great to begin with. So given all the Twins have done to try and spur attendance, why are people staying away?

Star Tribune sports columnist Chip Scoggins joins Chad with talk about the Twins, offseason speculation regarding the Wolves and Wild, and a wonderful column Chip put out last week about an amazing young woman.

Star Tribune sports columnist joins for Twins talk and more from the sports world before a conversation with Jessica Poole of the 2026 USA Games about the games taking place in the Twin Cities this week. Plus, what's the most annoying thing a guest can do in your home?

Twins rally on Sunday to win another series. Bobby Nightengale from the Star Tribune was there and joined Vineeta on the WCCO Morning News

Twins rally on Sunday to win another series. Bobby Nightengale from the Star Tribune was there and joined Vineeta on the WCCO Morning News

The Twins are looking to get a win in Arizona on Saturday. Before that happens, we'll catch up with Star Tribune reporter Bobby Nightengale to get a pulse on where the team stands in the middle of the season.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. They start with the Knicks' five-game NBA Finals win over the Spurs and what it does (or doesn't) tell us about the Wolves. Plus Olivia Miles, a new assistant Vikings GM from Reusse's hometown, the World Cup and several baseball notes.

According to an updated Star Tribune poll for the GOP race for Minnesota governor - Amy Klobuchar has a distant 8 point lead over Lisa Demuth and Kendall Qualls and at this rate the gap is huge even four and a half months out from Election Day!

Dan Cook in for DeRusha on a Monday and we begin with the latest poll results from the Star Tribune showing a massive gap between Amy Klobuchar and everyone else - so does this mean it is over? Then we pivot to the New York Knicks winning a championship but more importantly why KAT winning it should NOT make us feel happy - Dan explains!

We circle back on the Star Tribune poll results amid the GOP bid for governor and get more of your reaction on that. Then we talk all things sports with Dave Schwartz from KAT winning a title and the Wild potentially pursuing trades this offseason and then Dan Cook shares a couple opportunities for the NMDP auction taking place Wednesday!

A lot to dive into on a Monday - Dan Cook in for Jason and we begin breaking down the recent Star Tribune poll results. Then we react to KAT winning an NBA Title NOT in Minnesota! Some philosophical conversation about AI. Dr. Mark Bell with the University of Minnesota joins to share what we know about the reported deal with Iran to end the war! Final hour we circle back on more GOP conversation and dive into Twins, KAT talk and more with Dave Schwartz!

Star Tribune sports columnist Chip Scoggins joins Chad for two segments on sports and other fun before Chad reacts to breaking news of a B52 Bomber crash at Edwards Air Force Base in California.

The Committee chairman is back with this week's Am I Wrong? resolutions surrounding a surprise visit from Sheletta with a treat of fresh fried chicken for the show.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Knicks' stunning Game 4 win over the Spurs. Imagine what it was like to be there. Imagine a Minnesota team and moment delivering like that one. Plus a promising Royce Lewis game in a Twins win. 13:00: Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins joins Rand to talk about numerous issues in college sports and the state of the Gophers athletics department. 36:00: A Buzz Lagos appreciation.

Star Tribune's newest columnist Pat Garofalo in studio. The Mayor of GL experiences for the first time the pay it forward phenomenon. Johnny Heidt with guitar news.Heard On The Show:UMN physicians, Fairview Health reach partnership agreementMinneapolis claims ICE raids cost city $700M in wages, business lossesInflation rose again in May as elevated energy prices squeeze consumersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan discusses the latest great game from Olivia Miles and also rants about how the Lynx missed the mark on social media with a deleted tweet before Star Tribune columnist joins with his impressions of Miles as well as other Minnesota sports topics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan discusses the latest great game from Olivia Miles and also rants about how the Lynx missed the mark on social media with a deleted tweet before Star Tribune columnist joins with his impressions of Miles as well as other Minnesota sports topics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Star Tribune reporter Jeff Day joins Chad in studio for two segments to share about the incredible piece detailing Vance Boelter's 43-hour evasion of authorities nearly a year ago.

Star Tribune reporter Jeff Day joins in studio for two segments on the investigation piece into Vance Boelter's 43- hour evasion of authorities nearly a year ago before a conversation about how tobacco companies bought food companies and hooked Americans on ultraprocessed foods the same way they did with cigarettes.

Chad's fantastic lineup of guests throughout the show today includes Rena Sarigianopoulos from KARE 11, Colonel David Hunt, Star Tribune reporter Jeff Day, GOP Senate candidate Michele Tafoya and DFL Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy!

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the unpredictability of the NBA Finals and a revisiting of the Karl-Anthony Towns trade. 11:00: Cassidy Hettesheimer from the Star Tribune joins to talk about the 9-2 Lynx, who carry the WNBA's best record into Tuesday's showdown against Dallas. 33:00: Finally, a Gophers vs. St. Thomas rivalry can be born.

Jason talks about the dueling reports that Alpha News was in discussions to buy the Star Tribune, and the Strib's owner's claim that he was never interested in that idea. Is this just a giant troll job?

Tuesday 3pm Hour: Jason talks about the Artemis III crew announcement - an all-male crew. Has our zeal to get rid of DEI left women behind? Then he talks about the dueling claims that Alpha News was in negotiations to buy the Star Tribune, and that the Strib's owner was never interested. Is this just a troll-job?

On Tuesday's Drivetime with DeRusha (shortened by Twins baseball)... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about the Artemis III crew announcement - an all-male crew. Has our zeal to get rid of DEI left women behind? Then he talks about the dueling claims that Alpha News was in negotiations to buy the Star Tribune, and that the Strib's owner was never interested. Is this just a troll-job? 4pm Hour: Jason talks about an advice column that recommends that couples spend a little time apart while on vacation. He thinks that's crazy. Listeners? Not so much. Then he talks about the US making a military strike in Iran in response to their downing of an Apache helicopter. And Taylor Rivera from the newsroom checks in with an update on a police standoff in Minneapolis.

Brett has our weekly conversation with Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. They talked about how ICE finally released Andrea Pedro-Francisco, who had been pleading for medical treatment for a large ovarian cyst since being arrested by immigration agents in Minnesota in February. Plus Patrick shares his thoughts on Star Tribune layoffs and Alpha… The post Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (6/9/26) first appeared on AM 950.

Trump’s appearance at the Knicks game; war updates; California elections; standoff in Minneapolis; Patrick Coolican is back with Brett this week; updating a hostage situation in south Minneapolis; Alpha News tried to buy the Star Tribune; DOJ tries to increase pressure on Minnesota politicians over fraud. The post The Matt McNeil Show – June 9, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

Former representative Pat Garofalo joins Chad to speak about his piece in the Star Tribune outlining where he thinks Minnesota is failing and what needs to change to improve the lives of everyone in the state.

Attorney Chris Madel joins Chad to talk about the MPD whistleblower he represents and another client of his, Alpha News, and their negotiating attempt to purchase the Star Tribune. Later, Adam Carter joins for the usual Tuesday Q&A with Ask Adam Anything.

Attorney Chris Madel joins Chad to begin the show sharing what he can about the MPD whistleblower he represents that brought issues to light about former chief Brian O'Hara. Plus, Madel, who also represents Alpha News, tells us about the story of Alpha attempting to purchase the Star Tribune and speaks on his strong disagreement with the DOJ not seeing the death penalty against Vance Boelter.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. They had some fun with Rand's day-night Twins/Saints doubleheader on Saturday while also discussing the Knicks, Olivia Miles, the World Cup and more.

On Monday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about today's House Oversight Committee report on fraud in MN. With nothing demonstrably new, is this a case of Republicans overplaying their hand? Then he's joined by Liz Sawyer from the Star Tribune who's done extensive reporting on the issues that led to the resignation of MPD Chief Brian O'Hara. 4pm Hour: Jason talks with listeners about a disconnect between the cities and their suburbs - don't they need each other? So why so much hate? Then he talks to Timberwolves CMO Mike Grahl about the teams unveiling of a new logo/floor/uniforms set. 5pm Hour: Jason talks about the surprising decision from the DOJ NOT to seek the death penalty in the case of the man accused of murdering Melissa Hortman and shooting John Hoffman. Was it a political decision? Then - should the president go to the NBA Finals, or does that inconvenience too many people? Plus Dave Schwartz joins to talk Lynx, Vikings, Wolves and much more!

Monday 3pm Hour: Jason talks about today's House Oversight Committee report on fraud in MN. With nothing demonstrably new, is this a case of Republicans overplaying their hand? Then he's joined by Liz Sawyer from the Star Tribune who's done extensive reporting on the issues that led to the resignation of MPD Chief Brian O'Hara.

Liz Sawyer from the Star Tribune has been looking into complaints about MPD Chief Brian O'Hara for over a year. She joins Jason to talk about the process that led to his resignation and what's still left unknown.

What's your favorite spot to be in Minnesota? Chad opens the show with that topic after spending the weekend his personal favorite location. Later, Bloomington police chief Booker Hodges joins to talk about policing during the summer months and why he has no interest in pursuing the chief job in Minneapolis. Plus, Chad details new accusations against former MPD chief Brian O'Hara shared by the Star Tribune.

Star Tribune sports columnist Chip Scoggins joins Chad two his usual two segments on sports topics on a Monday before we discuss President Trump's behavior during an interview on Meet the Press before cutting it off.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Knicks' Game 1 win over the Spurs in the NBA Finals. Plus the sudden demise of Twins pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson. 9:00: Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for their weekly debate segment. In focus: What happens if Kyler Murray has a very good year for the Vikings? When will Royce Lewis return to the Twins, and what will that look like? And how are the Lynx so good again? 27:00: The Frost are trying to keep their team together.

Reporter Jeff Day from the Star Tribune joins Adam and Jordana in studio.

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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. In focus: A losing streak for the Twins, a new GM for the Vikings, a new dominant team in the NBA's Western Conference and 10 years of Mark Coyle at the U.

Tom Lyman provides one of his doomsday economic newsletters. Star Tribune has great fraud story. Unfortunately, it is 5 years too late. New audio from Aimee Bock who is starting to name names. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show:Minnesota man accused of shooting at firefighting plane near OrrAmazon driver interrupts man trying to murder his wife with a hammerTrump's Justice Department announces $1.7 billion fund slammed as ‘slush fund'See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.