Steve Thomson And Eric Nelson

During this hour on the WCCO Radio State Fair porch, Steve welcomes Karen Harrison from the MN DNR and State Fair spokesperson Maria Hayden.  We also get an update on dove hunting from Steve Carney.

Twins looking to continue their winning ways in Arlington and were able to win again yesterday so we talked to Phil Miller of the Star Tribune recapping the Friday night win, we also talked about some of the contributions of Griffin Jax, David Festa and preview tonight’s matchup! Then Steve Thomson provides a scoreboard update and we bring you up to Twins pregame!

Started out this weird weather Saturday talking to Steve Carney as he checks in from the Game Fair in Anoka County, asked him about some of the new walleye regulations and where hes headed next! Then Steve and Josh weigh in on the possibility of baseball returning to the Olympics in 2028 in Los Angeles. Kip Kovar checks in as the Minnesota Amateur Baseball Tournament begins this weekend! Also Steve plays back some highlights from Friday night in Texas!

Town ball is wrapping up soon and Kip Kovar of the Journal-Herald joined to give us the full breakdown of some of the games taking place beginning this weekend in Belle Plaine, Green Isle and Jordan!

After a week of jigging, and taking in the sights and sounds of Game Fair, Steve Carney checks in LIVE from the event and previews the upcoming walleye fishing, with new regulations being dished out by the DNR with Mille Lacs and we check in with his upcoming ventures!

Leading you up to the Twins pregame with Star Tribune’s Phil Miller covering the Minnesota Twins - talking Joe Ryan and Brock Stewart injuries, Hall of Fame festivities tonight as well as previewing tonight's game as we bring you up to Twins-Guardians tonight!  

This hour we talked to Steve Carney who is at the Game Fair this weekend and also talks about fishing as the days of hitting the water are numbered before hunting season gets underway! Then Steve and Josh recap some of the highlights of the Olympics as they wrap up in Paris this weekend - including Team USA winning Gold in their game over France 98-87. Then we reflect on two Twins greats being inducted into the Twins Hall of Fame Saturday night and recap the Twins doubleheader sweep from Friday and we also hear from Derek Falvey as well!  

Had the chance to catch Steve Carney amid the business this weekend at the Game Fair where hes there for all things hunting and fishing, we check in on the bite, and preview his ventures ahead as we wrap up summer in the coming weeks and head for the Fall.

Saturday, Twins fans got the chance to see a piece of the National Baseball Hall of Fame Museum, even if they've never made it to Cooperstown.  Museum president Josh Rawitch is in town to help the city celebrate Joe Mauer's induction to the Hall.

We all know about the highlights and greatness of Joe Mauer's baseball career, but there's also a way to get a sense of the man away from the diamond.  KSTP-TV sports director Joe Schmit gives us the "behind-the-scenes" view of the children's book he wrote based on Mauer and his history of kind deeds.

As we hand it off to the Twins and the pregame ceremony, Steve welcomes in KSTP-TV sports director Joe Schmit and National Baseball Hall of Fame president Josh Rawitch to chat about Joe Mauer's great career and greater character.

The Twins are still in contention as they celebrate Joe Mauer on Saturday.  Radio analyst Dan Gladden discusses Mauer's stellar career and dives into the current standings as the team rolls into August.

Even with our focus on baseball, we have a few minutes to update what's happening on the state's lakes.  Outdoorsman Steve Carney tells us why better fishing conditions are on the way.

During this hour of our special coverage of Joe Mauer Day, Steve Carney explains those fishing conditions that can go well with listening to the ball game.  Dan Gladden explains how Mauer achieved his lofty honor.  Plus, we hear a past interview with Mauer's coach during his days at Cretin-Derham Hall.

On a day set to honor newly-minted Hall of Famer Joe Mauer, Twins president Dave St. Peter talks about what made the former MVP so good on and off the field.

It's Joe Mauer Day over at Target Field.  Steve has you covered with interviews reflecting on and highlights amplifying the Hall of Famer's career.  Twins president Dave St. Peter talks about his relationship with the long-time catcher.  Plus, you'll hear Mauer's full speech from the induction ceremony in Cooperstown.

Down the homestretch into Twins pregame, we chatted with Steve Carney about battling the heat amid the fishing adventures, talked to Do Hyoung Park about Twins winning in Detroit, trade deadline buzz and much more as we bring it up to Twins pregame.

Hot bats in Detroit last night for the Twins as the Twins win 9-3 - we chatted with Do Hyoung Park of MLB.com about the win, possible trade deadline moves, strength of the AL Central and much more!

It's finally time for Twins baseball after the All-Star break - Phil Miller joins us to preview the series against the Brewers this weekend. He breaks some injury news with the Twins lineup, further developments with Chris Paddack and much more! Steve brings you the lineup card ahead of tonight’s game as well!

We begin this hour talking with Steve Carney about the heat and humidity and the upcoming Game Fair! Then we chatted with Mike Welch, Tournament Director for the 3M Open at the TPC of the Twin Cities about the tournament, who we can expect to see, some of the events surrounding the tournament and much more! After that, we pay homage to the man of the weekend Joe Mauer, who will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown on Sunday!