Steve Carney from Steve Carney Outdoors says slush is a factor on most lakes, and it's making ice fishing difficult. Then Steve talks with Nick Kelly, who covers Alabama football for the Tuscaloosa News. Plus, Sarah McClellan from the Star Tribune joins the show to talk Wild hockey, including injuries and the hit on Kirill Kaprizov. 

Bob Nightengale from USA Today. Any progress between the players and owners? Hall of Fame inductees announced later in the month. Plus, Jace Frederick covers the Timberwolves for the Pioneer Press. The Wolves demolished OKC last night. Houston is next.

WCCO Radio Producer Craig Schroepfer joins us live from the NHL Winter Classic at Target Field. And media specialist with the MSHSL John Millea recaps the biggest stories from 2021. 

Star Tribune college hoops reporter Marcus Fuller discusses Gopher men's basketball. Head Coach Ben Johnson's team has exceeded all expectations so far. Plus, Mark Manney, Head Boys Hockey Coach at Andover joins the show. And Steve Carney talks the outdoors. 

WCCO News Reporter Mark Freie joins Steve to talk about the Winter Classic, and the freezing temperatures. Plus, we recap the year in space with Stephen Clark from SpaceFlightNow.com.