Dad Days

Vikings Legends Liason Tracy McDonald tells us how the team keeps their purple family together well beyond their playing years. Once a Viking, always a Viking.    Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/)

There’s just 5 games between now and the NHL trade deadline, and with the timeline of return for Kirill Kaprizov now longer than expected, what does that mean the Minnesota Wild might do? Plus, Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull answer your questions in this week’s #QsWithTheBeauts.  As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, Jim Beam and Grain Belt. This is season 6, episode 267.

Our first live edition of Wooden Sticks, recorded on Saturday at Insight Brewing. Our special guest was Alex Stalock. We discuss 4 Nations Faceoff and dive deep into the Wild as they prepare for a playoff push. We also go inside the mask of the always entertaining tender from South St. Paul.   Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/), OnX Maps (www.onxmaps.com/fish), & Insight Brewing (https://www.insightbrewing.com/) 

As Anthony peels garlic, Russo and LaPanta talk how Kaprizov’s injury could affect #mnwild trade deadline, break down Red Wings OT win, 4 Nations Face-Off and the Wild medical staff.  Next live show: Mar. 12 at 7 at Elsie's   Supported by: Fellers Ranch (https://fellersranch.com/) Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) Royal Credit Union (https://www.rcu.org/) Twill Edina Galleria OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Clamshell Beach Resort (https://www.cottagesonwhitefish.com/) & Gigli THC Beverages (https://gigli.com/) 

Many of Minnesota's lake public access points need an update. Some, half a century old.  Hennepin County's Tony Brough is leading the charge to brainstorm the new generation of boat launches.   New technology and new designs.  We dive into accessing Minnesota lakes!    Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/) DNR Ice Safety (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/index.html) & MN Horse and Hunt Club (https://horseandhunt.com/)

On this week’s podcast, Tony talks late season strategy for finding last minute in-land walleyes in MN. He also highlights several late season techniques for finding and catching fish post cold front. Tony interviews Justin Baldwin from Hunters Point resort about this weekends “Perch Party” on Mille Lacs. The event is enormous, with proceeds going to Camp Confidence Learning Center. The winter warm up is on it’s way!   Presented by: Strike Master (https://www.rapala.com/us_en/strikemaster), On-X Fish (www.onxmaps.com/fish), St. Croix Rods (https://stcroixrods.com/) & Seviin Reels (https://seviinreels.com/)

Roy, LaVelle and Souhan on the bullpen, Kyle Gibson, Varland, Paddack, Martin & more From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/) & Chu Vision Institute (https://www.chuvision.com/) onX FISH!(https://www.onxmaps.com/fish)   Gigli THC Beverages (www.gigli.com) PromoCode: TalkNorth for 50%off of first order Clamshell Beach Resort(https://www.cottagesonwhitefish.com/)

Former Vikings GM Jeff Diamond explains the team's options and highlights what an increased salary cap can do for them. Plus: Kwesi?     From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/)   Supported by White Bear Lake Superstore Buick GMC (http://www.WhiteBearLakeSuperstore.com) MN Masonic Charities

Ryan O'Shaughnessy, Executive Director of Rolling Plains Quail Research Foundation joins the show for an in-depth conversation on America’s wild quail. Ryan and Travis discuss the RPQRF mission, biology & behavior of quail, quail research projects, parasites in quail, eye worms & cecal worms, Quail Gaurd, quail mating and nesting, quail habitat and timely rains, grazing for quail, preserving quail hunting in America, predation, winter survival, and so much more …@rpqrf | www.quailresearch.org   Presented by: Walton’s (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Hoksey Native Seeds (https://hokseynativeseeds.com) & Marsh Wear Clothing (https://www.marshwearclothing.com/)

Jon Krawczynski and Jim Souhan on Harry, Josh, Cam & Byron as Vikings deal with secondary.   From Aquarius Home Services Studio  Presented by Gigli THC Beverages (www.gigli.com) Promo Code: GigliNorth for 50% off of first order   Supported by Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) Twill by Scott Dayton (https://www.twillmn.com/), Chu Vision Institute (https://www.chuvision.com/), onX FISH!(https://www.onxmaps.com/fish)

MSHSL guru John Millea on a family affair in Royalton, a short-time star at Cretin, state tourney updates, this week's MVT and...HGTV idea.   From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) Thanks to Pizza Barn in Princeton, MN (https://www.PizzaBarnPrinceton.com)   

Jon Krawczynski on Finch's decisions, roster health, all-star game.   From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) Presented by Gigli THC Beverages (www.Gigli.com) Promo Code: GigliNorth for 50% off your first order   Brought to you by Chu Vision Institute (https://www.chuvision.com/) Princeton’s Liquors (https://www.princetonsliquors.com/) Shepherd Goods & Lamb Chops (https://sglambchops.com/ - Promo Code: JonK20 for 20% off) TSR Injury Law (612-TSR-TIME or https://www.tsrinjurylaw.com) Royal Credit Union https://www.rcu.org/

The NHL comes in with a HUGE W in the 4 Nations break – and we hope the USA comes away with the same by way of gold on Thursday. But how will that affect the post-break play for the Minnesota Wild and respective NHL teams? Wild play-by-play announced Joe O’Donnell fills in for Kirsten Krull as he and Jessi Pierce break it all down and look toward the playoff picture. As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, Jim Beam and Grain Belt. This is season 6, episode 266.

As Anthony gets surrounded by monkeys, Russo and LaPanta talk about how well #mnwild players have performed in the 4 Nations and discuss the exciting NHL tournament   Supported by: Fellers Ranch (https://fellersranch.com/) Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) Royal Credit Union (https://www.rcu.org/) Twill Edina Galleria OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Clamshell Beach Resort (https://www.cottagesonwhitefish.com/) & Gigli THC Beverages (https://gigli.com/) 

The Go Gopher Podcast with Mike Grimm - Episode #159 features a visit with Gopher basketball player Lu'Cye Patterson, who has been on a hot streak in helping Minnesota win five of their past eight Big Ten games.   From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/)   Sponsored by: (https://www.sunbeltminnesota.com/ & https://www.tnma.com), Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union (https://www.affinityplus.org/gogophers) Cub Foods (www.cubfoods.com) OnX (https://www.onxmaps.com/)

Today on the show we visit with long time sports anchor at KARE11, Dave Schwartz. From New York to Bemidji to Louisiana and back to the Twin Cities, our Schwartzy has seen it all. Dave has covered multiple Olympic Games and now works for the Minnesota Wild. Lots of fun sports chatter today on Wooden Sticks.   Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/), OnX Maps (www.onxmaps.com/fish), & Insight Brewing (https://www.insightbrewing.com/) 

Tony is joined by friend and guide Nick Cekalla. The two record the podcast while perch fishing on Mille lacs. They discuss everything from needing auger extensions to last chance opportunities for 2025 MN walleye ice season, best bite still going, and finding fish shallow during the coldest time of year. We even hook into a bonus smallmouth while recording!   Presented by: Strike Master (https://www.rapala.com/us_en/strikemaster), On-X Fish (www.onxmaps.com/fish), St. Croix Rods (https://stcroixrods.com/) & Seviin Reels (https://seviinreels.com/)

Stan Tekiela, renowned wildlife photographer, naturalist, and author chats with Laura about his 40+ years of adventures capturing stunning images of animals and nature.  Plus, tips for aspiring Wildlife photographers.   Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/) DNR Ice Safety (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/index.html) & MN Horse and Hunt Club (https://horseandhunt.com/)

LaVelle Neal, Roy Smalley and Souhan on the Twins' key positional battles, France, and the pitching staff. From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/) & Chu Vision Institute (https://www.chuvision.com/) onX FISH!(https://www.onxmaps.com/fish)   Gigli THC Beverages (www.gigli.com) PromoCode: TalkNorth for 50%off of first order Clamshell Beach Resort(https://www.cottagesonwhitefish.com/)

Former Vikings GM Jeff Diamond on how the Vikings should use the franchise tag and address the QB position. Plus Aaron Jones and the new RB model.     From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/)   Supported by White Bear Lake Superstore Buick GMC (http://www.WhiteBearLakeSuperstore.com) MN Masonic Charities Natreum