Cory kicks off the show with his Top 3 and a discussion about the details teased from Alec Baldwin's interview with ABC news that airs tonight. Plus, Derek Wetmore joins to talk about the MLB lockout and Byron Buxton's new deal and we get the latest update on why Aaron Rodgers clearly wants to be a Viking next season.

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Derek Wetmore, host of Twins Today and author of 5 Thoughts Baseball, joins Cory to talk about his concerns for the 2022 baseball season after the lockout took effect last night. Plus, Derek talks about Byron Buxton's new contract with the Twins and what he learned being at yesterday's press conference to announce the deal.

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Brian and Ben are trying to rebuild and revitalize downtown Minneapolis and the surrounding areas by rethinking the business of commercial real estate. Hear about what they're doing as they join Cory to talk about the mission of Monarch Commercial Real Estate in this week's Positive Solutions segment.

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Twins CBO Derek Falvey, GM Thad Levine and centerfielder Byron Buxton sat down with the media for a press conference to discuss Buxton's new seven-year contract with the ballclub.

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The first half of the hour is spent with the Twins and Byron Buxton as they announce a new seven-year contract for the club's centerfielder. Later, Brian and Ben of Monarch Commerical Real Estate join Cory for our Positive Solutions segment and talk about how they are working to revitalize downtown Minneapolis and the surrounding areas.

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Mental health therapist Matt Johnson of Ellie Family Services joins Cory to talk about the school shooting yesterday in Michigan and the many other scary issues our kids see in the news today and how we help our children manage their mental health.

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Matt Johnson of Ellie Family Services joins Cory with talk about another school shooting, rising suicide rates, eating disorders and other difficult challenges facing today's younger generation. Later, Cory discusses the Michigan school shooting and statistics about gun violence in America. We also chat about the 6-0 Gopher men's basketball team and the strange situation with the Foo Fighters cancelling a concert shortly after it was announced.

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Jerry Kill is the new head coach at New Mexico State and, in a twist of fate, the Gophers open up next season against Kill and his new club! Kill said in a press conference he's expecting a cold reception from Gopher fans but Cory says it's just Jerry putting on his act.

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The show begins as usual with Today's Top 3 before Cory discusses Jerry Kill's new coaching job at New Mexico State and a date they have with the Gophers next year at Huntington Bank Stadium. We also catch up with former WCCO colleague Sloane Martin as she gets set to call the Gopher women's basketball game tonight at Williams Arena on Big Ten Network. Plus, it's 80s One Hit Wonder Wednesday with I Melt With You going up against Too Shy.

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Cory gives huge credit to Timberwolves coach Chris Finch for his work in turning the season around for the Timberwolves and getting them over .500. Cory says the biggest change is a commitment to defense.

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