Dawn of Sports with Dawn Mitchell & Jim Souhan

From Cottage Grove to South Dakota State, to professional soccer in four different countries, and now home with Aurora, Annie Williams embodies the Aurora spirit.

 

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Former Vikings receiver Leo Lewis tells us about some forgotten Vikings and CFL history, and about his book and foundation, while discussing the current team.

 

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Dawn Mitchell and Jim Souhan chat with Travis about his career, shoes, player relationships and new Headflyer beer.

 

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Fox9's Dawn Mitchell chats with Minnesota Aurora goalie Taylor Kane about her years with the team and the responsibility of being a role model.

 

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“Aunt” Dawn & Jim Souhan talk with Pat’s Dad, Bruce Spencer, about his son’s journey from Lacrosse to the NBA playoffs. Birth, baptism to basketball! 

 

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One of Minnesota's greatest hockey writers, Jess Myers of the Pioneer Press, joins Dawn Mitchell and Jim Souhan to talk Wild, Kaprizov, Gophers and Frost.

 

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Dawn Mitchell welcomes Nadine Babu of Gopherhole.com, who has expanded her company's coverage to the Timberwolves.   Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/), Natreum (https://www.natreum.com/), Lexus of Wayzata (https://www.lexusofwayzata.com/) & Lexus of Maplewood (https://www.lexusofmaplewood.com/)

The radio star and man about town, Henry Lake, on breaking into radio, good works and his idols.

 

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Wild need 1 pt tonight to clinch a playoff berth. Dawn & Sarah talk ALL WILD as the NHL is on the cusp of the postseason.

 

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Dawn Mitchell chats with Sarah about her career in hockey and her newer careers in Bandy & Ball Hockey.

 

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Dave Schwartz, MN Wild Sr. Manager of Communications & Engagement, joins us to discuss the fun Wild season so far, the Flower Farwell Tour, the transition from TV to the NHL, and more!

 

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Vikings writer and mental health activist Lindsey Young has written a children's book, "Olivia the Brave" to help young ones, their friends, and their families with anxiety. She is a powerful, kind woman using her skills to do powerful, kind work!

 

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Minnesota's own Alana Christie Bianchi founded the "Northernettes". Hear how they're garnering international acclaim!

 

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Vikings Legends Liason Tracy McDonald tells us how the team keeps their purple family together well beyond their playing years. Once a Viking, always a Viking. 

 

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MN author Todd Smith of "Hockey Strong" & "Jessie Diggins - Brave Enough" tells the incredible personal stories behind his books. A journey from a root canal between periods to the pain cave!

 

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Wendy Williams Blackshaw, CEO of Minnesota Sports and Events, on bringing big events to our state.

 

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Dawn Mitchell of Fox9 takes us to New Zealand for a chat with former Gopher and new Aurora coach Jen Larrick.

 

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PWHL Broadcaster Alexis Pearson tells of her journey to pro hockey & we also pay tribute to the legendary Willard Ikola.

 

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Dawn and Jim talk about that night in AZ, then WCCO's Tracy Perlman joins from LA to talk about the fires and her work on the Diamond Awards.

 

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