Monthly Archives: October 2009

Things looking up for Minnesota hockey teams

Minnesota hockey fans needed a night like Friday. The University of Minnesota men’s hockey team and the Minnesota Wild both have gotten off to very difficult starts this season. But on Friday, you can follow the old cliche and "throw … Continue reading

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Another Halloween possibility

Despite having to work Halloween, my plan once I got done was to reprise my role as "Mose" from NBC’s "The Office." I dressed up as him for a going-away party at work a few months ago, and I figured … Continue reading

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Ernie Harwell tries to make most of final days

Courage is a term too often used in sports. Sure, trying to shut down the New York Yankees lineup, or trying to figure out a game plan to stop Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts offense is difficult. But courageous? … Continue reading

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Notes from Coste’s appearance

Major league catcher and Fargo native Chris Coste – who will be a free agent this offseason – joined us in studio today for "Sports Talk" on WDAY 970-AM. Here’s a few things he had to say: Coste is interested … Continue reading

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Chris Coste on the radio today

I’ll be on "Sports Talk" from 1-2 p.m. on 970-AM today. While I know that’s more than enough reason to listen, we’ll have major league catcher Chris Coste in studio for the entire hour. We’ll talk to him about becoming … Continue reading

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Picking the pinstripes

The New York Yankees seem better than everyone else. It’s the best team money can buy, and I expect they’ll win the World Series. I remember telling one of my friends before the postseason started that the Yankees are the … Continue reading

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Despite the loss, Vikings have to be feeling pretty good

It’s been suggested by one Star Tribune columnist that the Minnesota Vikings looked better in defeat on Sunday than they did in victory. I won’t go that far – the Vikes looked pretty tough in beating the Green Bay Packers … Continue reading

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Canada poised to take NHL teams back

Times have changed for the NHL, and Canada now finds itself poised to lure NHL teams back to the Great White North. About a week ago, Quebec City’s mayor announced plans to build a $400 million arena for, among other … Continue reading

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Gophers should follow lead of Cobbers, Bison by swapping QBs

Adam Weber is digging quite the Gopher hole. If it gets much deeper, a bowl game could be out of reach. In a 38-7 loss to top-25 Ohio State on Saturday, it’s impossible to pin the blame on any one … Continue reading

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What a surprise? Nathan has surgery

A couple of pieces of news regarding the Minnesota Twins that might be of interest. Twins closer Joe Nathan underwernt surgery Tuesday to remove two bone chips from his right elbow. He acknowledged that he’s pitched much of the season … Continue reading

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