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We've all been at professional sports events, cheering on our team while having a beer or two.  I will admit that when the Timberwolves first came to Minnesota, I attended a game at the Metrodome (Target Center was not ready) and may have acted inappropriately.  Because the Timberwolves were new to the league, mascots from other teams would come to Minneapolis to perform with our mascot Crunch and

A sad day for television lovers, especially those who loved 'The Andy Griffith Show' as George Lindsey has died at the age of 83.  I used to watch reruns of the show growing up and 'Goober always provided charm. According to CNN Lindsey's character Goober Pyle joined the hit sitcom in 1964 as the cousin of Gomer Pyle, played by Jim Nabors. When the show ended four seasons later, Lindsey continue

I’ll Have Another won the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville on Saturday.

I thought the Minnesota Vikings handled their first pick in the NFL draft perfectly.  Ultimately, they wanted nasty LT Matt Kalil and would've been happy to take him with the 3rd pick.  However, Cleveland feared they may lose the player they wanted so they moved up to the 3rd pick in a trade that moved the Vikings to the 4th pick.  In a nutshell, the Vikings got the player they wanted, paid less f

The Minnesota Vikings stadium issue appears to inching close to a resolution, but we've been here before only to find things going backwards.  However, Roger Goddell's recent visit seems to have educated the legislators on the reality that the state could lose the franchise in 2013.

The hits keep coming for the New Orleans Saints with the story below.  While they are denying this report, who could blame us for believing it based on their recent history of not exactly doing things in the best way?  If this is true,  the league must come down hard once again on this unbelievable franchise. I've heard those that say that even if true, this doesn't do much to the validity of thei

I guess I can see that cooking with the dark meat is more flavorful and allows for a better texture.  However, I'm still a white meat guy, especially in dishes that feature chicken.  If I get fried chicken, I'll eat dark meat but I don't think I'll jump fully on this bandwagon.  I think for me is a texture thing more than anything.  Which do you prefer?

I mentioned on my show today that former Best Buy CEO Brian Dunn resigned under suspicious circumstances.  There was talk that Dunn, who is married, was having a relationship with a 29-year-old woman who worked for the company.  However, as this article points out, there has to be more to this story because of the legal experts the company has hired to investigate his behavior.

George Zimmerman is behind bars for the death of Trayvon Martin and he may very well be there for the rest of his life if he is indeed found guilty of this crime.  This is such a high profile case, I can't imagine a location where jurors won't have awareness and  opinions going in.  I have a feeling this will be going on for some time.  At the very least I think it will be good for that community

This is your last full week to get those taxes done.  I'd get them done now and then maybe stay off the road!  Since April 15th falls on a Sunday, you do get a little extra time as taxes need to be postmarked by midnight at April 16th.  It's a very stressful time for many who wait until the last minute for various reasons.  This stress leads to a hurried run to the post office that, as it turns ou

The show '60 Minutes' was always iconic for me growing up.  I spent weekends with my dad and Saturdays were always full of things like going to movies, hitting the baseball around, shooting hoops, or just wandering around the woods and gardens at my Grandpas house.  Sunday meant watching football with my dad and his famous hamburgers, that he made week after week in the same black skillet which I

When the new NFL season begins, teams will all have new uniforms as Nike has taken over production.  As you will read, the Seattle Seahawks used this opportunity change the overall look to their uniforms.  However, for most teams the changes not very noticeable.  The Vikings and Packers will look much as they did last year, although the fit and feel to the players is said to be improved.  I'm sure