Steve Carney gives us a review of the open-water fishing and firearm deer hunting seasons.

John Millea of the MSHSL gives us an update from the State High School semifinals at U.S. Bank Stadium.

We get final game reports from St. John's and Bethel after their 1st Round tournament games.

Are the Vikings under-respected with an 8-1 record?  They have another chance to silence the doubters as they host Dallas on Sunday.  Pioneer Press writer Chris Tomasson previews the showdown at U.S. Bank Stadium.

After several failed attempts, the Artemis 1 rocket finally had a successful launch earlier this week.  Space.com writer Stephen Clark looks back on the launch and provides updates from Boeing and SpaceX.

Space.com writer Stephen Clark updates the successful launch of Artemis 1, along with other news from the Space industry.

Pioneer Press writer Chris Tomasson previews the Vikings-Cowboys showdown on Sunday.

It's the final week of the regular season for the Northern Sun and WIAC, while the MIAC celebrates its Championship Week.  Steve Thomson brings you all the results and welcomes several game reports from around the region.  Plus, Pat Coleman (D3 Football) and Matt Witwicki (D2 Football) give their predictions of the NCAA tournament selections.

It's Championship Saturday for the High School Volleyball Tournament.  John Millea checks in from St. Paul's Xcel Energy Center to update a busy day of trophy lifting.

The Timberwolves' expectations look more and more lofty as they pile up the losses early in the season.  Star Tribune beat reporter Chris Hine tells us what he believes is wrong with the team after Friday's defeat in Memphis.

On this week's edition of Sports Saturday:

Star Tribune reporter Chris Hine reviews where the Wolves are during the struggling start.

Steve Carney gives us an idea on the hunting conditions and lets us know if ice fishers are ready to go.

John Millea from the MSHSL is at the Xcel Energy Center for the State High School Volleyball Championships.

The temperatures sank like a stone late in the week.  If you haven't prepped your furnace for the Winter, you'll probably want to get into that project.  We welcome Eric Asleson, Metro Manager at K&S Heating, to answer questions you may have on those HVAC issues.

Andy Greder covers Gopher football and was in Lincoln today for the win over Nebraska.