Steve and Eric dive into the (hopefully) dramatic finishes to the NBA's conference final series.  Then, they wonder whether the Wild's new GM can solve how to push the team to make longer postseason runs.

The heat has returned to the area this week.  With near-record highs coming around on this holiday weekend, it's time to make sure that the air conditioner is working well.  Steve helps us keep them running when he speaks with K&S Heating general manager Brian Keehn about fixing those HVAC issues.

Steve Carney tells us about the fishing season picking up on area lakes.  Jordan Bianchi previews the biggest day on the annual motorsports calendar.  Jerry Zgoda looks at which teams have the advantage in these tightly-contested NBA conference finals.

Andy Greders looks ahead to Saturday night's tilt between MN United and Montreal.  Gopher baseball coach John Anderson talks about his team's season as they get set to compete in Sunday's Big Ten Tournament championship game.

Steve Thompson breaks down the Twins big win Sunday afternoon at Target Field.

The MN State Patrol's annual initiative for enhanced seat belt enforcement will start up on Monday.  Lt. Tiffani Nielson returns to our studios for another "Ask the Expert" hour.  She discusses the initiative and takes your road rules questions.

Steve and Eric take the show to Target Field, where they preview the continuation of the weekend series between the Twins and the Brewers.  Plus, there's some chatter on the NBA postseason, the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and a report of friction between the Timberwolves and one of their star players.

On this week's show: Sloane Martin describes the impact of center fielder Byron Buxton, Eric Nelson chats with Kristin Duke (wife of relief pitcher Zach) and former team broadcaster John Rooney, and Steve Thomson catches up with Community Relations senior manager Stephanie Johnson.

Steve Thomson reviews the Twins' week on the road (in St. Louis and Anaheim).  Morgan Hawk provides a Minor League report from Single-A Cedar Repids.  Peter Krause tell us how he started his company, Delano Bats.

With the warmer weather finally here, we've crossed over into motorcycle season.  How can you get licensed to ride?  How can drivers of all vehicles stay safe on the roads?  Bill Shaffer of the MN Department of Public Safety is in to discuss that during our "Ask the Expert" hour.