Best Terry Sauer Podcasts (2024)

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Vikings get to 4-0 with a tale of two halves at Lambeau Field 20:55

1d ago20:55

20:55

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Jim Souhan recap the Vikings' 31-29 win at Lambeau Field, where a 28-0 lead slowly evaporated over the course of the second half. How did Kevin O'Connell's confidence in Sam Darnold help them put this one away? Why did the Packers offense suddenly come to life in the fourth quarter? Just how much did Aaron Jones en…

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Vikings mailbag: Reasonable expectations? Tagging Darnold? Receiver depth? 27:20

4d ago27:20

27:20

Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand open the mailbag and answer your Vikings-adjacent questions about the "Darnissance," reasonable expectations for this season, Sam Darnold and the franchise tag, Jordan Addison's impact and receiver depth, and more.By Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer

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How Quonset huts helped solve the post-WWII housing crisis in the Twin Cities 21:03

4d ago21:03

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A surplus of military Quonset huts after World War II provided a unique solution to a housing shortage in Minnesota and across the country. Steph Quinn joins host Eric Roper to discuss these temporary neighborhoods. LINKS: How Quonset huts helped solve the post-WWII housing crisis in the Twin CitiesBy Star Tribune

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This Vikings-Packers rivalry game comes with stakes, Aaron Jones twist 30:50

5d ago30:50

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Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand preview Sunday's game at Lambeau Field, where running back Aaron Jones returns in purple and the undefeated Vikings (3-0) can put an exclamation point on their place atop the NFC North against the Packers (2-1). How does the Packers quarterback situation add a wrinkle to the week's preparation? Who are our favorite e…

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Vikings' 3-0 start capped by most impressive win to date over Texans 20:52

9d ago20:52

20:52

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Jim Souhan react to what they saw and heard during and after the Vikings' 34-7 win over the Houston Texans at U.S. Bank Stadium. How did the defense flummox Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud so much? Or how did the offense limit Danielle Hunter as much as they did? And what does the crowd's reaction to Sam Darnold tel…

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Vikings mailbag: Assess the schedule? NFC North difficulty? Star power on defense? 18:01

11d ago18:01

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Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer open the mailbag and answer your Vikings-adjacent questions ranging from the perceived "soft spot" in the Vikings schedule to whether the NFC North is as good as advertised.By Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer

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Vikings go from measuring stick to 'heat check' game vs. Texans 26:52

13d ago26:52

26:52

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand preview Sunday's game against the Texans, who come to town with a dynamic young quarterback in C.J. Stroud, one of the best receiver trios in football, and a motivated Danielle Hunter fronting a strong defense. Who's more motivated to get at the Vikings this week: Hunter or Stefon Diggs? What are our p…

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Vikings make early statement with win over reigning NFC champions 20:16

16d ago20:16

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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Jim Souhan recap the Vikings' 23-17 win over the 49ers from U.S. Bank Stadium, where Sam Darnold had a huge play and a clutch late drive, the defense starred once again, and players walked away feeling like they made a statement about their ability to play bully ball like San Francisco.…

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Vikings mailbag: A what if with Kirk Cousins, fastest players, Darnold's success and more 19:48

18d ago19:48

19:48

Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer open the mailbag and answer your Vikings-adjacent questions about Kirk Cousins, Sam Darnold, speedy Vikings players, and more in this episode.By Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer

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Vikings preparing for the old measuring stick game vs 49ers 29:06

21d ago29:06

29:06

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand preview Sunday's game against the 49ers, a team that the Vikings beat last season. San Francisco also won the NFC last year, too. What are the chances Sam Darnold continues his success against his former team? How will this retooled Vikings defense look against a loaded offense? The leap in opponents d…

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Vikings defensive dominance, efficient offense pace 1-0 start 21:03

23d ago21:03

21:03

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Jim Souhan recap the Vikings' 28-6 win at MetLife Stadium, where the defense dominated Giants QB Daniel Jones and the offense was efficient with new QB Sam Darnold. What was the locker room reaction to this defensive effort? What did we learn about each position group? How about running back Aaron Jones bringing th…

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Mark Craig on his Mike Zimmer interview, plus a Vikings mailbag 33:27

25d ago33:27

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The Star Tribune's Mark Craig joins Andrew Krammer to discuss his wide-ranging interview with former Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer, who is now the Cowboys defensive coordinator. The show starts with Ben Goessling, Krammer, and Michael Rand opening the mailbag to answer some of your questions.By Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer

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Ready or not, Vikings to debut new QB Sam Darnold on Sunday in New York 36:45

28d ago36:45

36:45

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand preview the Vikings' season opener on Sunday at the New York Giants, where former New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold will debut in purple. They discuss the vibes around TCO Performance Center regarding Darnold, why things should be different this time against Giants QB Daniel Jones, and what to expe…

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How did the Minnesota Star Tribune get its start? 29:57

1M ago29:57

29:57

This special episode of Curious Minnesota was recorded at the State Fair on August 28th. Erica Pearson and Eric Roper discussed the origins of the Minnesota Star Tribune, which dates back to Minneapolis' incorporation as a city in 1867. The Strib is a descendant of three very different papers. The conversation also delved into what life was like on…

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Vikings move on from top of 2022 draft while setting 2024 roster 36:54

1M ago36:54

36:54

Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer react to Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's yearly press conference following roster cuts. Adofo-Mensah was candid about the 2022 draft class, which saw first-round safety Lewis Cine and second-round corner Andrew Booth Jr. get sent away after just two seasons. But what does it say about the direction of this team now?…

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Fairgoers tell us their questions about Minnesota 6:59

1M ago6:59

6:59

We had a blast chatting with fairgoers on Curious Minnesota Day at the Minnesota Star Tribune's State Fair building. Today's episode is a roundup of the questions we recorded. LINKS: Why Wisconsin claims — incorrectly — to have more lakes than the Land of 10,000 Lakes Why is Minnesota's Democratic Party called the DFL? How Mayo Clinic became one of…

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53-man roster projections + What is the ceiling for Sam Darnold and the Vikings? 42:31

1M ago42:31

42:31

Andrew Krammer, Ben Goessling and Michael Rand bring you the latest episode from the Minnesota State Fair, where they braved the sweltering Monday heat to mingle with listeners and deliver a live podcast recording. Projections for the 53-man roster were a big topic of discussion, particularly which slow-to-develop members of the 2022 draft class wi…

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Why Wisconsin claims — incorrectly — to have more lakes than the Land of 10,000 Lakes 16:47

1M ago16:47

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Minnesota takes great pride in its lakes. "10,000 Lakes" is even emblazoned on the state's license plates. But at least some people in Wisconsin think their state has more lakes than Minnesota. It's because there's not one standard for what defines a lake. A reader wanted to know more about why the states are measuring their lakes differently. Eric…

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Curious Minnesota at the State Fair! 8/24 (Saturday) and 8/28 (Wednesday) 2:31

1M ago2:31

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Curious Minnesota will be hosting events at the Minnesota Star Tribune's State Fair building on Saturday, August 24th and Wednesday, August 28th.By Star Tribune

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Observations from Vikings-Browns joint practices in Cleveland 25:04

2M ago25:04

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Andrew Krammer is joined by the Star Tribune's Mark Craig from Cleveland, where the Vikings and Browns held two joint practices this week. Mark discusses the latest on the injury front from J.J. McCarthy to Jordan Addison and observations from practices, including how the offense fared against a tough Browns defensive front and what the Vikings sec…

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J.J. McCarthy's knee surgery, development plans and 2024 impact 37:55

2M ago37:55

37:55

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss rookie QB J.J. McCarthy's torn meniscus that will require surgery on his right knee. How does that impact the team's development plans? How long will he be sidelined? What it doesn't change is QB Sam Darnold's standing as the Week 1 starter. They also discuss the cornerback situation and free a…

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Vikings open preseason with signs of progress and a glaring need 29:28

2M ago29:28

29:28

Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer recap the Vikings' 24-23 preseason-opening win over the Raiders on Saturday, when Sam Darnold and J.J. McCarthy made their debuts in Minnesota. How did they fare? What about the rest of the offense? And how many cornerbacks are they going to need to keep adding?By Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer

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Why did Minneapolis close Nicollet Avenue for a Kmart? 22:10

2M ago22:10

22:10

Anyone who has spent time in south Minneapolis over the last 50 years has likely run across the unusual intersection at Lake Street and Nicollet Avenue. These are two of the city's most important thoroughfares. But the city decided in the 1970s to close Nicollet at Lake Street so a Kmart store could extend over a portion of two blocks. Adelie Bergs…

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Why the Vikings are starting QB Sam Darnold in Saturday's preseason opener 33:26

2M ago33:26

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Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss the Vikings' plans for Saturday's preseason opener, and why quarterback Sam Darnold remains in the starting seat entering the first exhibition. Don't expect that to change anytime soon. What does J.J. McCarthy expect to see in "significant" playing time? What about Brian Flores' evolving defense in Year 2? W…

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Patience with J.J. McCarthy in an impatient world; Just four more cornerbacks; Kickoff rule impact 53:25

2M ago53:25

53:25

On the latest edition of the Access Vikings podcast, Star Tribune beat writer Ben Goessling and regular contributor Michael Rand dug into the quarterback competition in Vikings camp. Rookie J.J. McCarthy has flashed his talent and shown a command of the offense, but fans are going to have to be patient because the Vikings certainly will be. Sam Dar…

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Kevin O'Connell and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah on Jordan Addison and the Khyree Jackson tragedy 33:38

2M ago33:38

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Star Tribune Vikings writer Ben Goessling and regular podcast contributor Michael Rand are back with a new episode featuring a breakdown of all that was said by head coach Kevin O'Connell and GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah at a mostly somber news conference before the start of training camp. The head coach and GM spoke about the tragic offseason death of ro…

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Why did Minnesota erase much of its German culture? 20:24

3M ago20:24

20:24

Minnesota is known for its Scandinavian roots, which are apparent in everything from the Vikings football team to the Norwegian bachelor farmers of Lake Wobegon. But more residents report having German ancestry than Scandinavian. So why isn't that German heritage more reflected more in the state's culture? Reporter Greta Kaul joins host Eric Roper …

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What is the oldest tree in Minnesota? 22:11

3M ago22:11

22:11

We've talked about some old things on the podcast, including the state's oldest building and one of the world's oldest rocks. Today's episode is about a journey to visit another Minnesota artifact: the state's oldest known tree. Star Tribune cartographer Jake Steinberg and photographer Anthony Soufflé join host Eric Roper to discuss their winter tr…

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Emptying state institutions was supposed to help fix mental health care. What happened? 26:28

4M ago26:28

26:28

Like many states, Minnesota shuttered the controversial institutions that once housed mentally ill people. But the plan to replace these facilities with new types of treatment options remains incomplete. Reporter Chris Snowbeck joins host Eric Roper to discuss the important and complex history of mental health care in Minnesota. LINKS: Emptying sta…

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Vikings playing long game with J.J. McCarthy; offseason program ends 32:54

4M ago32:54

32:54

Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss quarterback J.J. McCarthy's spring with the Vikings after the rookie spoke with reporters following OTA No. 9 of 10. Kevin O'Connell said Sam Darnold is the starter, and McCarthy said he's been eager to learn from Darnold. What could change the plan? What else are they looking for come training camp?…

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Justin Jefferson, leadership, QB contracts and minicamp observations 36:18

4M ago36:18

36:18

From Vikings headquarters in Eagan, Minn., Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the journey of receiver Justin Jefferson's contract talks, his mandate as leader of the team, a brief tangent on QB contracts, and observations from the three-day mandatory minicamp.By Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer

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Justin Jefferson, Vikings agree to mega deal through 2028 season 39:06

4M ago39:06

39:06

Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss Monday's breaking news that receiver Justin Jefferson and the Vikings agreed to a four-year, $140 million contract extension through the 2028 season. The Vikings made Jefferson the NFL's highest-paid non-quarterback player at $35 million per season. How long will that last as the top mark in the league? What…

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How did gambling develop into a major industry in Minnesota? 16:00

4M ago16:00

16:00

Minnesotans wanting to gamble have many options these days. They can visit a Native American casino, buy scratch-off games at a gas station, yank open pull-tabs at a bar or even play bingo at a church fish fry. But this is a fairly recent phenomenon. Reporter Alex Chhith joins host Eric Roper to discuss the history of gambling in Minnesota. LINKS: …

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Vikings OTA observations: Justin Jefferson's absence, Risner re-signs, plan at QB 39:51

4M ago39:51

39:51

Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss what they're seeing and hearing from Vikings practice at TCO Performance Center in Eagan, including Justin Jefferson's absence, guard Dalton Risner's return and role, the plan at quarterback, and more in this episode of the Access Vikings podcast.By Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer

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Vikings OTA observations: Darnold, McCarthy, defensive depth chart 32:27

4M ago32:27

32:27

Andrew Krammer goes solo for some observations from the Vikings' first Organized Team Activity session open to local reporters. What was the pecking order at quarterback? How long will it stay that way? What about the remade defense? Krammer also opens the mailbag and answers questions about a couple 2022 draftees, the schedule, 'X factors,' and mo…

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Searching for Snoopy: What happened to all the 'Peanuts' statues in St. Paul? 17:34

5M ago17:34

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It was difficult to walk around downtown St. Paul in the early 2000s without running into Snoopy, Linus, Lucy and Charlie Brown. Over five summers, the "Peanuts on Parade" public art campaign peppered the beloved comic strip characters throughout creator Charles Schulz's hometown. Reporter Katie Galioto joins host Eric Roper to discuss the backgrou…

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Vikings schedule analysis: Game-by-game predictions, Kirk vs. J.J. and more 37:02

5M ago37:02

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Star Tribune Vikings writer Ben Goessling is joined by Michael Rand for an analysis of the Vikings' schedule, which was released Wednesday. Goessling and Rand try to find a good time for rookie QB J.J. McCarthy to make his debut given the various challenges of Minnesota's schedule, speculate on how likely it is that McCarthy will face Kirk Cousins …

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Willie Braziel, veteran boys basketball coach, bids Columbia Heights goodbye and says hello to Simley 18:50

5M ago18:50

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By Star Tribune

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Vikings mailbag: QB rankings, '25 resources; Adam Thielen talks Minnesota, exit and more 43:20

5M ago43:20

43:20

Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer open the mailbag and answer your Vikings questions about how the 2024 NFL Draft unfolded at quarterback, the team's 2025 resources in projected draft picks and cap space, receivers, O-linemen and more. Then Krammer shares a 12-minute clip of a chat with former Vikings receiver Adam Thielen, who discussed his new per…

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What Minnesota inventions have shaped modern life? 19:42

5M ago19:42

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Pacemakers, Post-it notes and Spam rank among the state's best-known inventions. But creative Minnesotans devised hundreds of other products we take for granted. Reporter Brooks Johnson dug into this issue for Curious Minnesota and found so many interesting Minnesota inventions that he wrote two stories. LINKS: What Minnesota inventions have shaped…

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Vikings' 2024 draft: J.J. McCarthy's runway, a few defenders, a kicker and some great stories 36:35

5M ago36:35

36:35

Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer recap the Vikings' 2024 draft, which included some insight into how Kevin O'Connell plans to bring along new franchise quarterback J.J. McCarthy. They also discuss one position that was not addressed, the new kicker, defensive reinforcements, and some great personal stories from incoming rookies.…

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Vikings eyed bigger swing, but land QB J.J. McCarthy and pass rusher Dallas Turner 38:04

5M ago38:04

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Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer recap the NFL Draft's first round, in which the Vikings had to wait and watch four quarterbacks get drafted before they traded up for Michigan's J.J. McCarthy. The NFL's arms race on offense seemed to impact their ability to move up farther. How did the night unfold at TCO Performance Center? What about the other tr…

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What roles did Minnesota's Native American chiefs play? And who were some notable ones? 22:28

6M ago22:28

22:28

The familiar image of a stoic Native American chief wearing a headdress is in many ways a core American cultural stereotype. It has been memorialized in films and statutes, as well as exploited to sell cigarettes and motorcycles. But who are these celebrated figures of the past? Mark Boswell joins host Eric Roper to discuss the roles that Native Am…

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On Vikings' defensive shift under Brian Flores and NFL Draft with Matthew Coller 51:55

6M ago51:55

51:55

The Star Tribune's Andrew Krammer and Purple Insider's Matthew Coller discuss coordinator Brian Flores' offseason, starting with a quiet head coaching cycle and continuing with personnel changes in Minnesota. How do the Vikings want to play defense in 2024? Do they have the players or will they need more help in the draft? Kevin O'Connell addressed…

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New Maple Grove football coach Adam Spurrell fulfills a long-time dream to coach the Crimson 16:01

6M ago16:01

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By Star Tribune

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Vikings 'in love' with multiple QB options, GM says; at what cost? 49:08

6M ago49:08

49:08

Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer recap general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's pre-draft press conference dominated by the upcoming decision at quarterback. This QB class has been on the team's radar for a couple years. There are "multiple guys we're in love with," Adofo-Mensah said. Which player do they really want? What are the possibilities if they…

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Why does Maplewood have such an odd shape? 18:03

6M ago18:03

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Maplewood arguably has the strangest border of any city in the Twin Cities metro area. Its L shape wraps around the northern and eastern edges of St. Paul. The origins of that border reveals an interesting history of development patterns in the east metro. Reporter Greta Kaul joins host Eric Roper to discuss how Maplewood was born out of leftover l…

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How did Northfield become home to St. Olaf and Carleton colleges? 19:55

6M ago19:55

19:55

St. Olaf and Carleton colleges have left a big mark on the world. Their alumni have reached the highest levels of entertainment, the arts, politics and the legal system. A reader wanted to know how these two prominent private colleges ended up in Northfield, a small city just south of the Twin Cities metro area. Reporter Trey Mewes, who wrote a sto…

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Vikings positioned to make tenure-defining decision in NFL Draft 49:38

7M ago49:38

49:38

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the Vikings' crossroads at quarterback, where they've signaled through trades and free-agent acquisitions that they're all in on finding the next franchise passer in April's first round. What does the acquisition of another first-round pick mean? What about Sam Darnold? And why did the Kirk Cou…

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Kirk Cousins leaves for Falcons, Vikings' defensive overhaul and more 49:03

7M ago49:03

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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the suspenseful closing minutes (or not?) between the Vikings and quarterback Kirk Cousins, who was given a hefty bag containing four years and $180 million ($100 million guaranteed) by the Falcons. What's Cousins' legacy in Minnesota after six seasons? What's next for the Vikings at quarterbac…

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