South Dakota Sports Lounge: Forum reporter Jeff Kolpack, MS+ Zach Borg, Thor Nystrom from SKOR North, and Midwest Made season 2

Happy 4th of July Weekend. It's time for another South Dakota Sports Lounge, where we take you to the best segments of the week across our Forum for an inside look at sports in the Midwest.  Hot Mic with Dom Izzo kicks off our show with guest Jeff Kolpack. It was a big week for NDSU, which officially became an FBS football team on Wednesday according to the NCAA calendar. Expectations could not be higher for the Bison, as most analysts are predicting they'll make a bowl game appearance in their first year, with some even expecting them to win the Mountain West.  Kolpack and Izzo dive into what's new at this level.  Happy Hour with John Gaskins dives into the Summit League coaching landscape. It's a game of comparison between the two Dakotas. BOTH Bison basketball coaches, Jory Collins and Dave Richman, had their contracts extended 5 years through the 2031 season. Meanwhile, the University of South Dakota Men's coach, Eric Peterson, enters the final year of his contract.  Zach and John talk about what Peterson has to do to earn an extension of his own; however, what he needs to do could lead to him taking a bigger job elsewhere.  The Nate Brown Show talks NFL this week with Thor Nystrom from SKOR North. It's a confusing time to be a Minnesota Vikings fan, as they prepare to enter the 2026 season with a quarterback battle. This has analysts split on what to expect from the team this season.  Nystrom and Brown break down what sportsbooks believe the Vikings' win total may be, as well as if another disappointing season could lead to the departure of Kevin O'Connell.  Lastly, Midwest Made: Season 2 makes its debut with high school Clay Trap Shooting in Mitchell.