Local writer Heather Rule talks about her extensive coverage of hockey and other local sports.

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On Edwards leaving a game early, the up-and-down nature of this team, Finch's approach and a weakened bench.

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Alec Lewis, who writes about the Vikings for The Athletic, hosts The Alec Lewis Show. This episode features conversation about J.J. McCarthy's final start of 2025, the hand injury, exiting the game, the season-long evaluation of him, what the Vikings will do at QB, future options, potential Brian Flores replacements and much more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:

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The #mnwild have points in the first 5 games on this 7-game trip, and Russo and LaPanta talk about Quinn Hughes’ impact, plus 8 Olympians, Johansson’s omission and the reasons behind the Jason Robertson snubbing. Next live show: Jan. 13 at Splitrocks 

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LaVelle and Jim kick that topic around, pick the bullpen & talk cruises.

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The Go Gopher Podcast with Mike Grimm - Episode #202 features a visit with Gopher forward Jaylen Crocker-Johnson, who has helped Minnesota basketball win four of its last five games as the team resumes Big Ten play this weekend.