Dad Days

Today on the show we offer up a dual threat. The Head Coach of the Northfield Raiders boy’s hockey team and head Golf Professional at The Meadows at Mystic Lake, Mr. Mike Luckraft. Lucky as he is affectionately called by all that know him was an All-State Defenseman and State Champion at Burnsville. We dive deep into the history of the High School Hockey Tourney and get to know one of the top Class A teams in Minnesota   Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/), OnX Maps (www.onxmaps.com/fish), & Insight Brewing (https://www.insightbrewing.com/) 

Russo and LaPanta talk Ryan Hartman’s suspension, the bind he put the #mnwild in and his future, plus top line drought and Hinostroza’s addition.   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/)

LaVelle E. Neal III, Roy Smalley and Jim Souhan on Twins' moves, hopes & trades. 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/)

The Go Gopher Podcast with Mike Grimm - Episode #156 features a preview of the upcoming Golden Gopher softball season with head coach Piper Ritter.  The season opens this weekend! 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/)

Former Vikings GM Jeff Diamond on the Vikings' process of dealing with their quarterback decision, and why he's picking against his old trend in this Super Bowl.     From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/)   Supported by White Bear Lake Superstore Buick GMC (http://www.WhiteBearLakeSuperstore.com) MN Masonic Charities

This week, Tony heads to the Hayward area to fish the Chippewa Flowage. On this two-part podcast, his first stop is the St. Croix Rod factory. Tony sits down to visit with Ken Boness, company historian and factory rod tour director, Robert Wood, product manager of Seviin reels, Jason Brunner, VP of operations, product development & research and Jesse Simpkins, VP of marketing. After fishing the “Chip”, guests Chris Britton of Rapala and guide Ty Sennett discuss their backstory, friendship, and love for the Hayward area. Presented by: Strike Master (https://www.rapala.com/us_en/strikemaster), On-X Fish (www.onxmaps.com/fish) & St. Croix Rods (https://stcroixrods.com/)

Scott Fransen, Tyler Webster, Tim Brown & our loyal listeners join us to celebrate 250 episodes of The Flush podcast and help us answer the question, “what will you remember from this hunting season?” Join us as we relive incredible moments and unforgettable stories from the uplands. From skunk retrieves to porcupines, first hunts to last hunts, epic misses to perfect shots, amazing dog retrieves to the ones that got away, and so much more. It’s a special story time episode in “The Roost.”   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/)

John Millea with a great story about the Spirit award, retirement plans, recruiting and Goodhue. From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) Thanks to Pizza Barn in Princeton, MN (https://www.PizzaBarnPrinceton.com) 

Wendy Williams Blackshaw, CEO of Minnesota Sports and Events, on bringing big events to our state.   Thanks to Rudy Luther Toyota (https://www.rudyluthertoyota.com/) Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/) & Natreum (https://www.natreum.com/)

Jonas Brodin has returned – Marcus Johansson too. So, will they be the pieces to help the lift the Wild back after an embarrassing L over the weekend? 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 264.

What a night for Marc-Andre Fleury during his final game in Montreal, plus Russi and LaPanta discuss Kirill Kaprizov's surgery and how the rising cap affects the #mnwild. Next live show: Feb. 5 at 7 at Splitrocks   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/)

Today on the show we celebrate the life of John Gilbert. We also dive into the next 4 to 6 weeks for the Wild without Kaprizov. We also celebrate Hockey Day Minnesota, past and present, then give you 5 NHL rinks that are a must for Wild fans to visit.   Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/) & OnX Maps (www.onxmaps.com/fish)

LaVelle E.Neal III and Jim Souhan on the Twins' slow offseason, Royce Lewis and future moves 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/)

Kitchi Landing Resort-How a twist of fate, led the journey of a local twin cities couple to the dream life of running a resort in Northern Minnesota.  Laura Schara hears from Val Engleman about embracing new beginnings in the Northwoods.    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)

Tony and Greg Berg, Mille Lacs area fisheries supervisor, sit down to talk about his past work with the MNDNR and dive into the buzz surrounding the Lake Mille Lacs perch bite. They explore the lower food web and its impact on the fishery before Tony chats with local business owners about how this ice season has been a boost for their shops. Hear insights from Tutt’s Bait & Tackle, Reeds Family Outfitters, Beachside Resort, Nitti’s Hunters Point Resort, North Mille Lacs Ice Fishing/Red Door Resort, and Sue’s Bait Shop on what to look for and what they are seeing from customers to fishing reports.. Finally, Mitch Hackenmueller of Roach’s Guide Service joins Tony to break down perch locations, how to track them down, and reflect on how things have changed over the years. Presented by: Strike Master (https://www.rapala.com/us_en/strikemaster), On-X Fish (www.onxmaps.com/fish) & St. Croix Rods (https://stcroixrods.com/)

Former Vikings GM Jeff Diamond on the quick transition to the NFL offseason, rookie quarterback deals, what the Vikes could learn from playoffs.     From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/)   Supported by White Bear Lake Superstore Buick GMC (http://www.WhiteBearLakeSuperstore.com) Crazy Fresh Foods MN Masonic Charities Natreum

Scott & Hannah Fransen join the show to provide an update to Hannah’s journey into hunting. Hannah shares the steps she took to finally harvest her first bird, the struggles she overcame, the mental game a first-time hunter must endure, missing birds, breaking through, learning how to read habitat, becoming one with her bird dog, appreciating wild places, and future goals as a hunter that’s hooked. Plus, Scott gives a father’s perspective of this journey, pheasant updates from the last week of hunting in South Dakota, The Flush Podcast now has video, and we begin sharing hunting stories from our listeners.   Presented by: Walton’s (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Lucky Duck Premium Kennels (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Hoksey Native Seeds (https://hokseynativeseeds.com) & Marsh Wear Clothing (https://www.marshwearclothing.com/)

Dawn Mitchell of Fox9 takes us to New Zealand for a chat with former Gopher and new Aurora coach Jen Larrick.   Thanks to Rudy Luther Toyota (https://www.rudyluthertoyota.com/) Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/) & Natreum (https://www.natreum.com/)

Jon Krawczynski and Jim Souhan on the Eagles, Chiefs, Wilfs, Daniel Jones, bad endings and big names with MN connections   From Aquarius Home Services Studio    Supported by Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) Twill by Scott Dayton (https://www.twillmn.com/), Chu Vision Institute (https://www.chuvision.com/), Crazy Fresh Foods, Natreum and new sponsors onX FISH!(https://www.onxmaps.com/fish)  Gigli THC Beverages (www.gigli.com) Promo Code: GigliNorth for 50% off of first order

MSHSL sports and activities guru John Millea on Heart of the Arts, Hall of Fame coaches, record pursuits, girls wrestling and this week's MVT From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) Thanks to Pizza Barn in Princeton, MN (https://www.PizzaBarnPrinceton.com)