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Henry Lake

Lake Night — Dooo!  Henry Lake has been a fan favorite of Minnesota sportsfans for two decades.  His basketball takes are legendary.  And his lovefor all Minnesota sports is what makes him such a good listen.  After Twinsgames, he hosts Final Pitch.  And hosts The Call-In Show after Timberwolvesgames.

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  1. 500

    Twins Back At It and Why LeBron Needs the Twin Cities

    Ahead of the Twins' series opening at Wrigley, Chris Tubbs explains what the team needs to do as the "second half" of the MLB season gets going. Plus, he makes his pitch to why LeBron James needs to choose to join the Timberwolves.

  2. 499

    Heading Back to the Movie Theaters

    "The Odyssey" will be on big screens across the world Friday. Matthew Coller is excited to not only see the film, but do it at the theater. He talks about why it might be time to go back to one for the first time since COVID.

  3. 498

    NFL Teams with Intrigue and The Movie of the Summer

    Which NFL teams have the most intriguing storylines ahead of Training Camp? Producer Jonathan Lowe gives his list to Matthew Coller. After that, our host explains his enthusiasm for the new movie, "The Odyssey".

  4. 497

    Could LeBron James End Up in Minneapolis?

    Is there even the most remote chance that LeBron James signs with the Timberwolves? Star Tribune beat writer Chris Hine goes through the possibilities. Plus, how did the youngsters look at Summer League?

  5. 496

    LeBron's Prospects and Caitlin Clark's Struggles

    Star Tribune reporter Chris Hine joins Matthew Coller to discuss the potential for LeBron James to come to Minnesota for next season. Then, has Caitlin Clark's stellar collegiate reputation actually hurt her WNBA career?

  6. 495

    Vikings Training Camp preview and Bobby Nightingale

    This hour Matthew Coller (in for Henry Lake) and Chris Tubbs discuss the state and prospects of the Minnesota Vikings, and Coller talks Twins and MLB with team Beat Reporter Bobby Nightingale from the Minnesota Star Tribune.

  7. 494

    Will the Twins be buyers or sellers at the MLB trade deadline?

    Matthew Coller (in for Henry Lake) talks with Minnesota Twins Beat Reporter Bobby Nightingale from the Minnesota Star Tribune about the upcoming second half of the season, will the team buy or sell, Byron Buxton's health, and more.

  8. 493

    Lazy sports cliches, and Chris Shaffer

    This hour Matthew Coller (in for Henry Lake) and Chris Tubbs discuss the laziest sports cliches during the summer, and Coller chats up WCCO TV Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer about the extreme heat alert, the air quality alert, BWCA.

  9. 492

    How concerned should we be about the smoke and BWCA Wildfires?

    Matthew Coller (in for Henry Lake) talks with WCCO TV Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer about the extreme heat alert, the air quality alert, concern for fires at the BWCA and more.

  10. 491

    When will it end, World Cup is pure drama, and Sloane Martin

    This hour Matthew Coller (in for Henry Lake) and Chris Tubbs discuss the current state of the world and will it let up, the World Cup has been pure drama, and Coller talks Lynx and WNBA with Sloane Martin.

  11. 490

    How concerned should the Lynx be about Olivia Miles' injury?

    Matthew Coller (in for Henry Lake) talks with Minnesota Lynx Radio Broadcaster Sloane Martin about the recent hot stretch, Olivia Miles ankle injury, what makes her so special, issues they will have when Napheesa Collier returns and more.

  12. 489

    Ice cream!, Jordan Bianchi, and This Day In Sports History

    This hour Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) and Chris Tubbs talk about ice cream (because why not), Steve talks NASCAR Writer Jordan Bianchi from The Athletic, plus we have This Day In Sports History.

  13. 488

    What happened in Atlanta?

    Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) talks with NASCAR Writer for The Athletic Jordan Bianchi about the light night in Atlanta, why that's an important track to NASCAR, Bubba Wallace's actions, why drivers loe the Iowa Corn 350, and more.

  14. 487

    How did the 3M Open land Scottie Sheffler this year?

    Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) talks with 3M Open Executive Director-TPC of the Twin Cities in Blaine Hollis Cavner about this year's field, how they talked World #1 Scottie Sheffler into playing, why they prioritize families, players loving the fans, and more.

  15. 486

    Could the Wolves be on the move?, Hollis Cavner, Bite of the Night and Headlines

    Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) and Chris Tubbs discuss the NBA Governors Meeting, and could it mean the Timberwolves move to the Eastern Conference, Steve talks with 3M Open Executive Director Hollis Cavner, plus we have Bite of the Night and Headlines.

  16. 485

    What time is it?, did MLB stumble into a good thing, and Lynx shoot the lights out

    Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) and Chris Tubbs discuss the idea of a permanent daylight saving time passing the House, the new MLB Home Run Derby format is getting rave reviews, what a night for the Minnesota Lynx and more.

  17. 484

    How do you keep your home cool, Wolves in transition, and This Day In Sports History

    This hour Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) and Chris Tubbs ask how do you keep your house cool in the sweltering heat, how are we feeling about the Timberwolves at this point, plus we have This Day In Sports History and more!

  18. 483

    Buy, buy, buy, Tubbs' historical weekend, Bite of the Night and Headlines

    Twins position at the MLB All-Star Break should make them a buyer at the deadline, Chris Tubbs recaps his history making weekend in Waterloo, Iowa, plus we have Bite of the Night and Headlines.

  19. 482

    Keep your pets safe, Steve loves The Open, Dr. Jean Geske and Jess Myers

    This hour Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) and Chris Tubbs discuss keeping your pets safe during extreme heat, Steve talks about it with Medical Director at VCA Bloomington Animal Hospital, Steve explains why he loves The Open, and he talks Minnesota Wild with team Beat Reporter Jess Myers from the St. Paul Pioneer Press.

  20. 481

    What's next for the Minnesota Wild?

    Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) talks with Minnesota Wild Beat Reporter Jess Myers from the St. Paul Pioneer Press about the next thing on Bill Guerin's to-do list, the quest for a Center, do we have an update on Quinn Hughes, and more.

  21. 480

    How can you keep your pets safe in extreme heat?

    Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) talks with Medical Director at VCA Bloomington Animal Hospital Dr. Jean Geske about keeping your animals safe during extreme heat, summer misconceptions,and more.

  22. 479

    7/10/26: Final Pitch

    The Twins couldn't convert on several chances late before falling to the L.A. Angels on Friday. Steve Thomson takes us through the game and the rest of the AL Central as the All-Star Break looms.

  23. 478

    Twins Try to Inch Closer to .500

    Before the Twins open their weekend series against the Angels, MLB.com writer Matthew Leach joins Steve Thomson to discuss the team's better start to the Summer and the organization's thinking ahead of the 2026 Amateur Draft.

  24. 477

    The New World of Recyclable Rockets

    In this portion of his full interview, ArsTechnica writer Stephen Clark looks into the success of Space X's reusable Falcon 9 booster.

  25. 476

    News Up in Space and This Day in Sports History

    Stephen Clark joins Steve Thomson to discuss the latest headlines from the Space industry. Plus, what sports moments happened on July 9th?

  26. 475

    Keeping Yourself and Others Safe on the Roads

    Even if you've been driving for years, there's always time to get reacquainted with the rules of the road. Mike Hanson, director of the MN Department of Public Safety, comes on the program to offer some reminders. In this portion of the interview, he touches on speeding in construction zones and safety technology in newer vehicles.

  27. 474

    Rules of the Road, Read & React, and Headlines

    Mike Hanson from the MN Dept. of Public Safety gives us some reminders about how to staying safe on the roads. Steve Thomson brings his normal "Read & React" segment to a Thursday night. Plus, what stories are making headlines?

  28. 473

    Another Hall-worthy Voice for the Twins

    For 40 years, Dick Bremer has lent his voice to sports broadcasting, most notably as the TV voice of the Twins. Now, he gets his reward as the team inducts him into their Hall of Fame. Bremer stops by to discuss his illustrious career in the booth.

  29. 472

    New Fair Foods and A Golden Voice for Twins History

    The State Fair revealed the new foods for the 2026 event. What sounds good to Steve Thomson? Later, former Twins play-by-play broadcaster Dick Bremer recaps his career ahead of going into the team's Hall of Fame this weekend.

  30. 471

    Would LeBron to the Wolves be the biggest Minnesota sports story ever?, Bob Nightengale, plus Bite of the Night and Headlines

    This hour Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) and Chris Tubbs wonder if LeBron James signing with the Minnesota Timberwolves would be the biggest move for Minnesota sports ever, Steve talks MLB with Audacy MLB Insider Bob Nightengale from USA Today, plus we have Bite of the Night and Headlines.

  31. 470

    Are we really looking at an MLB work stoppage after the season?

    Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) talks with Audacy MLB Insider Bob Nightengale from USA Today about where he sees the Twins at the upcoming trade deadline, first half observations, who could sell, why the American League appears weaker, why he's a fan of every team getting a representative the latest on the collective bargaining negotiations and more.

  32. 469

    World Cup chaos, Miles OUT and bye White Castle

    This hour Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) and Chris Tubbs discuss Donald Trump lobbying FIFA to reverse a red card, the Minnesota Lynx return home after a rough loss in New York, but will have to do so without Olivia Miles, and Steve says so long to the White Castle in Midway, and more.

  33. 468

    LeBron's legacy, Stephen Clark, and This Day In Sports History

    This hour Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) and Chris Tubbs wonder has Lebron James constant movement hurt his legacy, Steve talks spaceflight with Stephen Clark from ArsTechnica, plus we have This Day in Sports History.

  34. 467

    The end of an era at WCCO Radio, Matthew Coller, Bite of the Night and Headlines

    This hour Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) and Chris Tubbs discuss WCCO's Morning News Editor Steve Simpson calling it a career, and why his impact goes beyond radio, Steve talks Vikings with Matthew Coller from Purple Insider, plus we have Bite of the Night and Headlines.

  35. 466

    Why does Jess Myers say Wild fans shouldn't be upset about the Mats Zuccarello deal?

    Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) talks with Jess Myers from the St. Paul Pioneer Press about why fans shouldn't be upset about Mats Zuccarello leaving, what this says for Kirill Kaprizov, Dylan Larkin speculation and more.

  36. 465

    What does a Vikings "Quarterback Competition" look like?

    Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) talks with Matthew Coller from Purple Insider about the Vikings "Quarterback Competition", Kevin O'Connell feeling the heat, which NFC North team's head coach is under the most pressure and more.

  37. 464

    World Cup Fever!

    Henry explains how World Cup fever has taken over his family.

  38. 463

    6/30/26: Final Pitch

    After Tuesday night's result, Henry looks into the fine line between wins and losses. He does that in his review of the Twins' 6-4 defeat in Houston.

  39. 462

    LeBron's Next Move and A Surprise for KOC

    NBA free agency opened up Tuesday night, and the most intriguing name on the market is LeBron James. Henry wonders where the future Hall-of-Fame forward will take his talent next. Plus, how did Kevin O'Connell's name get brought up by former NFL reporter Dianna Russini?

  40. 461

    Ban prop bets, and Beasley indicted

    Henry Lake and Chris Tubbs discuss the concern over prop bets in gambling and Henry thinks we should do away with them and he also reacts to former Minnesota Timberwolves Guard Malik Beasley being indicted Monday on charges related to an alleged sports gambling scheme.

  41. 460

    Emmer said what?

    Henry Lake and Chris Tubbs discuss Tom Emmer's latest comments regarding assimilation and being a "Christian-based nation."

  42. 459

    What drove former MSHSL writer John Millea to write a book?

    Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) talks with former MSHSL writer John Millea about his new book "Prepville, Minnesota", what drove him to do it, how did he decide on which stories to include, does he miss the daily grind, and more.

  43. 458

    Bobby Nightengale Jr., Tony Sanneh, Bite of the Night and Headlines

    This hour Henry he talks with Minnesota Twins Beat Reporter Bobby Nightengale Jr. from the Minneapolis Star Tribune, he chats up Soccer Hall of Famer Tony Sanneh about the USMNT's early success at the World Cup, plus we have Bite of the Night and Headlines.

  44. 457

    What does Tony Sannah see as the USMNT ceiling in the World Cup?

    Henry talks with Soccer Hall of Famer Tony Sannah about the USMNT World Cup win over Australia, how realistic expectations should be Christian Pulisic's calf injury, a larger amount of the black players, diversity, soccer culture kicking in and more.

  45. 456

    What does Bobby Nightengale Jr. make of the Twins recent hot streak?

    Henry talks with Minnesota Twins Beat Reporter Bobby Nightengale Jr. from the Minneapolis Star Tribune about the team's recent resurgence, the impressive offensive performance, why Josh Bell has been a good fit, Trevor Larnach's growth, their ability to hang around and more.

  46. 455

    Are we all cheating, realistic ex-pectations, and Banana Ball

    This hour Henry wonders if we're all cheating in the EZ Pass Lane, is having a baby with your Ex-husband AFTER you breakup being realistic, Henry wonders what exactly is "Banana Ball" and more!

  47. 454

    Is MLB on a slippery slope, is the United States really unsafe for black people, and This Day In Sports History

    This hour Henry says a Pride Night event in Major League Baseball brings up that we might be on a slippery slope, is Stephen Bardo correct when he says the United States isn't safe for black people right now,and we have This Day In Sports History.

  48. 453

    How can you have a catch with Dwier Brown from Field of Dreams?

    Henry talks with Actor Dwier Brown who played John Kinsella in Field of Dreams about his part in the movie, the issues they had with the filming, his Minnesota ties, a cool opportunity for St. Paul Saints fans on Father's Day and more!

  49. 452

    Does Matthew Coller feel the Vikings should take a swing at Brendan Sorsby?

    Henry talks with Matthew Coller from Purple Insider about Brendan Sorsby declaring for the supplemental draft, is the risk worth the reward, the moves Nolan Teasley has made and more.

  50. 451

    Matthew Coller, Dwier Brown, and Bite of the Night

    This hour Henry talks Vikings and NFL with Matthew Coller from Purple Insider, he chats up Field of Dreams Actor Dwier Brown, plus we have Bite of the Night.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Lake Night — Dooo!  Henry Lake has been a fan favorite of Minnesota sportsfans for two decades.  His basketball takes are legendary.  And his lovefor all Minnesota sports is what makes him such a good listen.  After Twinsgames, he hosts Final Pitch.  And hosts The Call-In Show after Timberwolvesgames.

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