Best Terry Sauer Podcasts (2024)

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

10h 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

7d ago22:28

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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

10d 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

14d 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

15d 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

22d 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

1M 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

1M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M ago23:51

23:51

By Star Tribune

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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M ago33:10

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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

4M 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

4M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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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Talking Preps? You mean Talking Books this week! Hear from local authors Troy Urdahl and Reed Larson about their books and get a start on your holiday gift giving! 32:38

5M ago32:38

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By Star Tribune

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Did a Nazi sympathizer once represent Minnesota in the U.S. Senate? 22:04

5M ago22:04

22:04

Ernest Lundeen spent three decades trying to succeed in Minnesota politics. But it was his final years as a U.S. Senator representing the state that have defined his legacy, since Lundeen was spreading Nazi propaganda in the runup to America's intervention in World War II. Kevin Duchschere discusses his Curious Minnesota article on Lundeen with hos…

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Vikings' QB decision, Jefferson's return and bye-week mailbag 30:55

5M ago30:55

30:55

Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss head coach Kevin O'Connell's comments entering the bye week regarding his decision at quarterback. Why does veteran Nick Mullens make the most sense? What happened with Joshua Dobbs' struggles? They also open the mailbag and answer your questions about the run game, NFC playoff matchups, D.J. Wonnum and more…

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Joshua Dobbs' turnover fest sinks Vikings in loss to Bears 21:31

5M ago21:31

21:31

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Jim Souhan emerge from the locker room at U.S. Bank Stadium to recap the Vikings' 12-10 loss to the Bears. Will that be the last start for quarterback Joshua Dobbs? Kevin O'Connell said he'll mull a change over the bye week. They discuss Dobbs' performance, O'Connell's night, edge rusher Danielle Hunter's dominance…

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Mailbag: Vikings' roster depth? Non-QB needs? Defensive philosophy? 26:33

5M ago26:33

26:33

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand open the mailbag and answer your Vikings questions about the roster's development and needs, coordinator Brian Flores' defensive philosophy, the approach with quarterback Joshua Dobbs and more.By Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer

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Justin Jefferson's outlook, Vikings-Bears and RB workload 27:12

5M ago27:12

27:12

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the factors in Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson's return from a hamstring injury and the likelihood everyone will be waiting another two weeks to see him on the field. They also preview Monday night's Vikings-Bears game, look back at Kareem Jackson's hit on Joshua Dobbs, and discuss the possib…

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Get out the turkey sandwiches and settle in for two days of Prep Bowl madness. Here are things to watch... 19:51

5M ago19:51

19:51

By Star Tribune

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How did Kid Cann become Minneapolis' most infamous gangster? 22:34

5M ago22:34

22:34

Isadore Blumenfeld, a.k.a. Kid Cann, is the arguably biggest name in the criminal history of Minneapolis. He earned millions as a bootlegger during Prohibition and soon became a powerbroker in the city's corrupt political system. He was accused of many crimes -- which garnered big headlines in local papers -- but almost always beat the charges. Rep…

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Mailbag: Dobbs as the franchise? NFC playoff field? Run game? 25:03

5M ago25:03

25:03

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand open the mailbag and answer your Vikings questions regarding quarterback Joshua Dobbs' incredible start, the NFC vs. AFC playoff fields, Marcus Davenport's health, nicest players, and more.By Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer

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Jordan Hicks, Anthony Barr and previewing Vikings-Broncos on Sunday night 28:49

5M ago28:49

28:49

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the impact of losing linebacker Jordan Hicks for the foreseeable future and the Vikings' reunion with linebacker Anthony Barr. They also preview Sunday night's game against the Broncos and old nemesis Russell Wilson.By Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer

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Experience this week's football semifinal matchups through the expert eyes of the Star Tribune's pigskin prognosticators 22:30

5M ago22:30

22:30

By Star Tribune

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Joshua Dobbs, Vikings keep rolling by beating Saints 21:35

6M ago21:35

21:35

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Jim Souhan return from the locker room at U.S. Bank Stadium to discuss what they saw and heard during and after the Vikings' 27-19 win against the Saints. T.J. Hockenson's massive first half while injured, Kevin O'Connell's coaching job, Joshua Dobbs' elusiveness, Brian Flores' defense and more in this episode.…

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Mailbag: Vikings cornerback growth? Re-signing Danielle Hunter? 20:13

6M ago20:13

20:13

Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer open the mailbag and answer your questions about Vikings cornerbacks, edge rusher Danielle Hunter's future, rookie quarterback Jaren Hall and more in this episode.By Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer

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Will Sunday be the first of many Vikings starts for QB Joshua Dobbs? 30:12

6M ago30:12

30:12

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand preview Sunday's game against the Saints, marking quarterback Joshua Dobbs' first Vikings start. How many will he make for the Vikings this season? How does Nick Mullens factor? What's the outlook with Justin Jefferson returning to practice?By Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer