Best Terry Sauer Podcasts (2024)

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

2h 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

17d 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

26d 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M ago17:34

17:34

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

2M ago37:02

37:02

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

2M ago18:50

18:50

By Star Tribune

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

2M 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

2M ago19:42

19:42

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

3M 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

3M ago38:04

38:04

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

3M 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

3M 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

3M ago16:01

16:01

By Star Tribune

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

3M 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

3M ago18:03

18:03

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

4M 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

4M 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

4M ago49:03

49:03

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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Did union rules prevent Leonard Bernstein from joining the Minnesota Orchestra? 19:48

4M ago19:48

19:48

Sometimes rejection is the beginning of an exciting new path in life. That's one takeaway from today's episode about Leonard Bernstein, who once planned to work at the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra (now the Minnesota Orchestra). Reporter Jenna Ross joins host Eric Roper to discuss how Bernstein's complex relationship with his mentor nearly landed …

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Vikings' free agency preview: Kirk Cousins, RBs, and who stays and who goes? 41:36

4M ago41:36

41:36

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand preview NFL free agency through the Vikings' perspective, starting with whether they'll jump into the deep end of a talented RB pool in free agency? Kirk Cousins will make the most of his free agency, that much is guaranteed. Plus, who stays and who goes? They discuss pending free agents from Danielle …

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Andover boys hockey coach Mark Manney dishes on this week's Class 1 A and 2A state state tournament fields 23:51

4M ago23:51

23:51

By Star Tribune

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Plan at quarterback, more Vikings takeaways from NFL Scouting Combine 44:02

5M ago44:02

44:02

Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer come to you from a corner of a convention center in Indianapolis, where the NFL world resides for one week every year. So, what's the Vikings' plan at quarterback? When's the deadline for a Kirk Cousins deal? What about Justin Jefferson, Danielle Hunter, Brian Flores and the most recent NFLPA survey?…

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What does it mean when Minnesota courts sentence offenders to 'the workhouse'? 20:14

5M ago20:14

20:14

It's not uncommon in Minnesota to see a news story about someone being sentenced to "the workhouse." But what is a workhouse? It turns out Minnesota is one of the only states still using this term, which describes unique facilities that are neither jails nor prisons. Reporter Kim Hyatt joins host Eric Roper to talk about what happens in a workhouse…

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Bringing hockey fans inside the boards with Chisago Lakes girls coach Hannah Vitelli as she breaks down the state tournament 26:29

5M ago26:29

26:29

By Star Tribune

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Jared Allen left out of Hall again, Mike Zimmer's NFL return, and Cleveland rocks 37:44

5M ago37:44

37:44

Andrew Krammer is joined by Star Tribune NFL writer and Hall of Fame voter Mark Craig to discuss former Vikings defensive end Jared Allen being left out of the Hall for the fourth straight year. They get into former Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer's reported return as Cowboys defensive coordinator. Craig, a Cleveland native and NFL Honors voter, als…

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What is Minnesota's deepest lake? 15:04

6M ago15:04

15:04

Sometimes, what seems like a simple question unravels into something much more complex and surprising than we expected. That was the case with the question behind today's episode, regarding the deepest lake in Minnesota. Reporter Chloe Johnson and graphics artist Jake Steinberg join host Eric Roper to discuss their reporting journey to find which l…

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NFL awards voter Mark Craig on Vikings' challenges; mailbag on Jefferson, QBs, and RBs 40:34

6M ago40:34

40:34

Andrew Krammer is joined by Star Tribune NFL writer Mark Craig, who is the Minneapolis-St. Paul market's voter for the Hall of Fame, NFL honors, and All-Pro selections. What does he make of the Lions in the NFC Championship? What are the challenges facing the Vikings this offseason? Mark also discusses his All-Pro ballot, which included just one Vi…

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Vikings' roster, NFL playoffs amplify questions about NFC North relevance 39:17

6M ago39:17

39:17

Andrew Krammer of the Star Tribune and Matthew Coller of Purple Insider discuss the first round of the NFL playoffs and the Vikings' place in the NFC North. How close is the Vikings roster to being relevant again in the division? Or relevant in February? Which young players can they count on? What position is absolutely barren right now? Finally, t…

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How did Minnesota become the nation's top turkey state? 16:33

6M ago16:33

16:33

Minnesota has been a national leader in turkey production since the 1950s, and No. 1 for the last two decades. That wouldn't have been possible without collaboration between farmers and researchers at the University of Minnesota. Christopher Vondracek joins host Eric Roper to discuss how Minnesota became such a turkey powerhouse. LINKS: How did Min…

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Vikings embark on pivotal offseason for Adofo-Mensah, O'Connell regime 41:22

6M ago41:22

41:22

Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer react to the season-ending press conferences from GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and HC Kevin O'Connell, and they set the stage for what is a pivotal offseason for both of them. What are the factors at play in Kirk Cousins' potential return? Would they still draft a quarterback even if Cousins re-signs? What about the defens…

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Will Harrison Smith call it a career after Vikings' loss in Detroit? 22:51

6M ago22:51

22:51

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Jim Souhan recap the Vikings' 30-20 loss from Ford Field, where safety Harrison Smith may have played his last game in the NFL. They look back on Smith's 12-year career, receiver Justin Jefferson's dominance and frustration, and Akayleb Evans' tough end in this episode.…

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Mailbag: Defensive lapses? Flores' HC candidacy? Super Bowl? 18:11

6M ago18:11

18:11

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand open the mailbag and answer your Vikings questions about the defensive collapse, coordinator Brian Flores' head coaching candidacy, a former top draft pick, and who they got making the Super Bowl this year.By Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer

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How much flour would it take to turn Lake Superior into bread? 11:35

6M ago11:35

11:35

Our winning question from the State Fair required some serious mathematics to answer. But the bakers at Duluth's Best Bread were up to the challenge. Reporter Christa Lawler joined host Eric Roper to discuss the logistics behind the Lake Superior Loaf. LINKS: How much flour would it take to turn Lake Superior into bread? (October 2023 Curious Minne…

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Vikings turn back to QB Nick Mullens for Sunday's season finale 30:15

6M ago30:15

30:15

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the Vikings' pivot back to quarterback Nick Mullens, who will make his second start against the Lions in the past three weeks. The conversation quickly moves to the long-term outlook with Kirk Cousins, the 2024 NFL Draft class and Justin Jefferson's recent comments about that uncertainty. Final…

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Mailbag: Harrison Smith's future? More on Cousins, QB outlook? 26:23

7M ago26:23

26:23

Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer open the mailbag and answer your Vikings questions about safety Harrison Smith's future, the outlook at quarterback between Kirk Cousins' free agency and the 2024 NFL Draft, reasons to keep caring (or not) and more.By Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer

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Vikings lose T.J. Hockenson to knee injury, could change QB again 29:56

7M ago29:56

29:56

Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer dig through the wreckage of the Vikings' 30-24 loss to the Lions, which included tight end T.J. Hockenson suffering two torn ligaments in his right knee. How do they move forward? And with which quarterback? Goessling said the Vikings could turn to Jaren Hall, the fifth-round rookie, after Nick Mullens threw four pi…

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Mailbag: Kirk Cousins' value? Playoff scenarios? Davenport decision? 27:04

7M ago27:04

27:04

Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer open the mailbag and answer your Vikings questions about quarterback Kirk Cousins' value among many injured quarterbacks, edge rusher Marcus Davenport, playoff scenarios and rooting interests.By Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer

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Vikings-Lions meet with NFC North crown headed to Detroit; for how long? 33:10

7M ago33:10

33:10

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand preview Sunday's Vikings-Lions meeting, the first this season but possibly the first of many with high stakes in the NFC North. How do the Vikings in Year 2 under Kevin O'Connell stack up with the Lions in Year 3 under Dan Campbell? Which roster is better built for long-term success?…

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Vikings' turnovers, big plays loom large in OT loss at Cincy 22:00

7M ago22:00

22:00

Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer come to you from a random radio booth at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, where the Vikings lost 27-24 to the Bengals in overtime. Former Vikings quarterback Jake Browning became just the second passer to top 300 yards on Brian Flores this year. What happened on those big plays to Bengals receivers? What about quarterb…

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Did teenagers 'riot' when the Beatles stayed in downtown Minneapolis in 1965? 14:41

7M ago14:41

14:41

The Beatles' 1965 concert in Bloomington was a memorable evening for many young fans. But that event was just the beginning of a long night for some ardent followers of the Fab Four. Reporter Zoë Jackson joins host Eric Roper to discuss what happened in downtown Minneapolis after the show. LINKS: Did teenagers 'riot' when the Beatles stayed in down…

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Vikings turn to QB Nick Mullens and Brian Flores' dominance 28:05

7M ago28:05

28:05

Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss Nick Mullens as the Vikings' fourth starting quarterback this season. What are the expectations heading into Saturday's game in Cincinnati? Who else could be out of the lineup? What about Brian Flores' candidacy for AP Assistant Coach of the Year? And how many Pro Bowlers do you think this top 10 defense wil…

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Vikings' ugly win features Mullens replacing Dobbs, defensive brilliance 22:46

7M ago22:46

22:46

Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer recap the Vikings' 3-0 win in Las Vegas -- the NFL's first such final score since 2007 -- and how head coach Kevin O'Connell got the the point of benching Joshua Dobbs for Nick Mullens. Is this Mullens' job for the next week? What happened with Dobbs? How about linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. and this defense?…

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Joshua Dobbs stays at QB ahead of Vikings-Raiders 37:04

7M ago37:04

37:04

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss Kevin O'Connell's decision to stick with Dobbs and how coaches play a role in crafting a plan around what he does well. They also discuss Sunday's game against the Raiders in context of a defining five-game stretch, as well as the 2022 draft class and roster depth compared to the NFC North.…

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Who's in? Who's out? Vikings return from bye week with lineup changes 24:39

7M ago24:39

24:39

Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss the reinforcements coming to this Vikings team from receiver Justin Jefferson to cornerback Akayleb Evans. But one of the changes might not be at quarterback, where coaches could stick with Joshua Dobbs for the next game. They also talk about edge rusher Marcus Davenport's outlook and whether we're headed fo…

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