Steve Thomson talks with Sam Ekstrom from the Purple Insider Podcast and Newsletter about the Jeff Gladney situation, Mike Zimmer vs. Kirk Cousins, dealing with the unvaccinated players, and more.

The Twins made a couple of major trades ahead of this season's deadline.  Star Tribune reporter Phil Miller explains where the organization is headed after saying goodbye to Nelson Cruz and Jose Berrios.

Baseball's Trade Deadline had a furious finish this year.  MLB.com writer Scott Miller goes through some of the more noteworthy transactions.

The Summer heat was joined by something more sinister this week.  Steve Carney explains how the smoky haze from Canadian wildfires effected conditions out on the lakes.

Twenty years ago on Sunday, the Vikings commemorate a tragic day in the franchise's history.  Pioneer Press reporter Chris Tomasson informs us on how the team will honor former offensive lineman Korey Stringer.