Podcast appearances and mentions of Williams Arena

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a mini-surge by the Twins lately, a lament about their bullpen and the absurdity of getting your first MLB run batted in off a 38 mph pitch. 10:00: Star Tribune Gophers writer Randy Johnson joins Rand to break down the latest on football recruiting, an NCAA rule that will help college hockey and the naming rights deal for the former Williams Arena. 28:00: A Wolves draft idea and keeping an eye on Dylan Larkin.

What a week for the Minnesota Gophers! Both Mark Coyle and Dawn Plitzuweit have new contract extensions. The Gophers have finally scheduled games with St. Thomas in both men's and woman's basketball. Williams Arena, at least by name, is no more. Welcome to “The Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota”. Ross Brendel and Manny Hill are back for Gophers 101!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What a week for the Minnesota Gophers! Both Mark Coyle and Dawn Plitzuweit have new contract extensions. The Gophers have finally scheduled games with St. Thomas in both men's and woman's basketball. Williams Arena, at least by name, is no more. Welcome to “The Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota”. Ross Brendel and Manny Hill are back for Gophers 101!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reusse has thoughts on the Minnesota Vikings QB battle; Plus the Barn at Williams Arena has a new name; The Twins are dreadful again; The Timberwolves latest trade path for Giannis and more on Reusse Unchained.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reusse has thoughts on the Minnesota Vikings QB battle; Plus the Barn at Williams Arena has a new name; The Twins are dreadful again; The Timberwolves latest trade path for Giannis and more on Reusse Unchained.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mass shooting in west Texas; Operation Cluster; Elon Musk becomes a trillionaire; DFL chair Richard Carlbom talks about the memory and legacy of Speaker Melissa Hortman; aftermath of the guilty plea of the assassin; Williams Arena naming rights sold; drunk driver spared prison for killing pedestrian; Trump goes on another racist rant. The post The Matt McNeil Show – June 12, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

Minnesota edges Ole Miss at The Barn to survive and advance! Head Coach Dawn Plizuweit joined Vineeta on the WCCO Morning News to describe the electric atmosphere and the gut wrenching final minutes of the U of M's win that sends them to Sacramento on Friday! Photo-David Berding-Getty Images

Minnesota edges Ole Miss at The Barn to survive and advance! Head Coach Dawn Plizuweit joined Vineeta on the WCCO Morning News to describe the electric atmosphere and the gut wrenching final minutes of the U of M's win that sends them to Sacramento on Friday! Photo-David Berding-Getty Images

All Big Ten basketball player Grace Grocholski joins host Justin Gaard to talk about the excitement of Selection Sunday and hosting the NCAA Tournament at Williams Arena, the season as a whole, her career here at the U and why she has been such a great fit with the program and coaching staff. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Henry kicks off the show by admitting he was wrong about Sam Darnold,even with the awful crash, Lindsey Vonn went out on her terms and it's commendable, and Henry says Williams Arena can still be a special place.

Minnesota Gophers head football coach P.J. Fleck will have a brand-new amended contract later this week that will increase bonus potential and retention bonuses along with the introduction of a new “management bonus.” Ross Brendel and Manny Hill discuss the amended contract and why it does or does not matter. The Minnesota Gophers men's basketball team picked up a BIG win this week over #10 Michigan State. Will the Gophers build upon that win and finish the season strong? Finally, will the University of Minnesota ever stop kicking the can down the road on Williams Arena and potential arena updates and upgrades? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Gophers head football coach P.J. Fleck will have a brand-new amended contract later this week that will increase bonus potential and retention bonuses along with the introduction of a new “management bonus.” Ross Brendel and Manny Hill discuss the amended contract and why it does or does not matter. The Minnesota Gophers men's basketball team picked up a BIG win this week over #10 Michigan State. Will the Gophers build upon that win and finish the season strong? Finally, will the University of Minnesota ever stop kicking the can down the road on Williams Arena and potential arena updates and upgrades? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chad shares about his night taking in a Gopher basketball game at Williams Arena and we discuss our favorite places in the state to attend an event.

Chad shares about his trip to Williams Arena last night and we talk about our favorite venues in the state to open the show. Later, Rena Sarigianopoulos joins for her regular Wednesday visit, we talk about the ICE surge with Rep. Zack Stephenson and Bloomington PD Chief Booker Hodges and dive into other topics as well.

What's your favorite Minnesota spot to attend a live event? Chad opens the show with that discussion after he spent the evening at Williams Arena. Plus, Rena Sarigianopoulos joins us on topics both serious and nonsense.

Minnesota with a winning Sunday. Wolves, Gopher Women's basketball, and the Minnesota Frost all scored home wins on Sunday and Steve Thomson is here to recap it all. He joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.

Minnesota with a winning Sunday. Wolves, Gopher Women's basketball, and the Minnesota Frost all scored home wins on Sunday and Steve Thomson is here to recap it all. He joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.

Dan Barreiro opens the show talking with Eric Musselman who brings his USC team to Williams Arena tonight. It's the first time Eric will be in the building since his dad Bill was the Minnesota coach in the 1970's. Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance and joins in-studio this week for a Vikings season debrief and NFL talk.

Dan Barreiro opens the show talking with Eric Musselman who brings his USC team to Williams Arena tonight. It's the first time Eric will be in the building since his dad Bill was the Minnesota coach in the 1970's. Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance and joins in-studio this week for a Vikings season debrief and NFL talk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Barreiro opens the show talking with Eric Musselman who brings his USC team to Williams Arena tonight. It's the first time Eric will be in the building since his dad Bill was the Minnesota coach in the 1970's. Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance and joins in-studio this week for a Vikings season debrief and NFL talk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The barn should be rocking as Minnesota hosts Northwestern. Gopher Women's head coach Dawn Plizuweit joined Vineeta Sawkar to talk about the Gophers today on The WCCO Morning News

They look to run their 2026 winning streak to four in a row tonight at home against Cleveland. A preview of that game and what is missing from the Gopher Women's basketball team this season......find out with Henry Lake on The WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar.

The barn should be rocking as Minnesota hosts Northwestern. Gopher Women's head coach Dawn Plizuweit joined Vineeta Sawkar to talk about the Gophers today on The WCCO Morning News

They look to run their 2026 winning streak to four in a row tonight at home against Cleveland. A preview of that game and what is missing from the Gopher Women's basketball team this season......find out with Henry Lake on The WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar.

Vineeta was there to see the Gophers topple the Hawkeyes 70-67. Reaction to the win by Henry Lake on The WCCO Morning News

Vineeta was there to see the Gophers topple the Hawkeyes 70-67. Reaction to the win by Henry Lake on The WCCO Morning News

Henry Lake and Vineeta Sawkar recap the tourney along with some Gopher basketball talk. All on The WCCO Morning News. Photo-David Berding/Getty Images

Henry Lake and Vineeta Sawkar recap the tourney along with some Gopher basketball talk. All on The WCCO Morning News. Photo-David Berding/Getty Images

Plus Mara Braun goes over the 1,000 point mark for the Gopher Women's basketball team. A Lake Take on all things sports with Henry Lake on The WCCO Morning News. Henry is in for Chad Hartman today from 12p-3p!

Dan Barreiro opens the show examining the bizarre reporting surrounding the Twins offseason "plans" before discussing some Williams Arena magic last night with the Gophers upsetting Indiana and some mini-ranting about the rhetoric coming out of Vikings practice this week regarding the JJ McCarthy development.

Dan Barreiro opens the show examining the bizarre reporting surrounding the Twins offseason "plans" before discussing some Williams Arena magic last night with the Gophers upsetting Indiana and some mini-ranting about the rhetoric coming out of Vikings practice this week regarding the JJ McCarthy development. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Barreiro opens the show examining the bizarre reporting surrounding the Twins offseason "plans" before discussing some Williams Arena magic last night with the Gophers upsetting Indiana and some mini-ranting about the rhetoric coming out of Vikings practice this week regarding the JJ McCarthy development. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An unexpected win put Gopher fans into a tizzy on Wednesday at The Barn. Reaction from Steve Thomson on The WCCO Morning News

Minnesota is in New Orleans tonight to face the Pelicans with Zion Williams. A look at that game, the Wolves season, and a painful memory for Coach Crean, but a wonderful one for Gopher fans at The Barn. A walk down memory lane with the former Head Basketball coach at Indiana and current Fan Duel Sports North analyst, Tom Crean. Photo-Dustin Satloff/Getty Images

Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and discusses the Wolves ownership update and previews the final week of the NBA season which promises to be wild! Dan then talks a bit about DOGE before revisiting a Wiliiams Arena discussion that Gaardsy kept having at the Final Four.

Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and discusses the Wolves ownership update and previews the final week of the NBA season which promises to be wild! Dan then talks a bit about DOGE before revisiting a Wiliiams Arena discussion that Gaardsy kept having at the Final Four. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and discusses the Wolves ownership update and previews the final week of the NBA season which promises to be wild! Dan then talks a bit about DOGE before revisiting a Wiliiams Arena discussion that Gaardsy kept having at the Final Four. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with naming rights for Williams Arena, which the Gophers are pursuing as a revenue source. How much money would it bring in and what does it mean for the future of the building? Plus two listeners sound off on the idea of rehanging the 1997 Final Four banner. 8:00: The Wolves won in Brooklyn, keeping pace in the extremely competitive West. 12:00: Phil Miller joins from Target Field after the Twins' loss to the Astros in their home opener. Minnesota is 2-5 and its offense looks flat. 29:00: A look at the Wild's playoff push.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with two dramatic wins on Tuesday. The Wolves fended off Denver and some of their own mistakes to prevail 140-139 in double overtime. It was a huge win in the playoff race, and it came with more twists and turns than one could imagine. Plus the Twins finally got their first win of the season, rallying from a 3-0 deficit to beat the White Sox 8-3. 13:00: Kent Youngblood joins the show to set up the Gophers women's basketball team playing Belmont in the WBIT championship game Wednesday. 30:00: A listener who used to work at Williams Arena shares the story of taking down the Final Four banner a quarter-century ago.

Henry talks with Daniel House from Gophers Guru about last week's Gopher Football Pro Day, what stood out to him, Max Brosmer's feedback, can Williams Arena be an asset, what he's looking for in spring football, and more.

Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) talks with Gopher Men's Basketball Beat Reporter Andy Greder from the Pioneer Press about the hiring of Niko Medved, what it means for the program, how much of a factor is Williams Arena, the first thing he needs to do and more.

Bryan Schnettler has curse to break. What is the curse? Find out form the Head Coach of the Trojans. He joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News to talk about the Boys Basketball tourney.

How do the Gophers get their basketball program back on a good track after firing coach Ben Johnson early this morning? Chris Egert is in for Chad today and has plenty to say on the topic while also saying tearing down Williams Arena isn't the answer.

Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the topic that always seems to come up this time of year: Is it finally time to tear down Williams Arena?

Dan reacts to a few texts from listeners regarding Williams Arena before he outlines one writers plan to make getting on and off a plane more efficient and wonders if it could actually work!

Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the topic that always seems to come up this time of year: Is it finally time to tear down Williams Arena?

Dan reacts to a few texts from listeners regarding Williams Arena before he outlines one writers plan to make getting on and off a plane more efficient and wonders if it could actually work!

Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the topic that always seems to come up this time of year: Is it finally time to tear down Williams Arena?

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper react to Illinois basketball's 95-74 rout of Minnesota at Williams Arena. The guys discusses huge performances by Will Riley and Kasparas Jakucionis, a gutsy game by Tomislav Ivisic and tweaks to the starting lineup and style fo play by Illinois. The guys then look ahead to a big week of home games against UCLA and Michigan State and discuss the Indiana job opening. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct   Go VIP for 30% OFF: bit.ly/3eGM1NK  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are back and open the show talking about the vibe at Williams Arena over the weekend for Gopher basketball and how it relates to football. Gaardsy thinks he figured out why Burnsie was so mad about the delay in announcing Danny Collins as Gopher defensive coordinator. The guys react to the report that Ohio State actually lost almost $40 million last fiscal year?