Dawn of Sports with Dawn Mitchell & Jim Souhan

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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Dawn Mitchell chats with Fox9 star and Vikings diehard Amy Hockert after Dawn and Jim tell what it was like to be in Detroit. Plus: New Aurora coach!

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Dawn Mitchell chats with Jim Souhan about the Vikings' big game at Detroit, the vibe around this year's Vikings' team, Dawn's memories of Greg Gumbel & a great year in women's sports.

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Chris Hawkey of music and KFAN fame on life, singing, almost getting his big break, and realizing how lucky he was not to get it.

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Vikings Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer Karin Nelson is our guest. We're talking Vikings & celebrating a powerhouse woman at the top!

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Maha, author of 7 Rules of Self Reliance, talks about her amazing life and career and her passion for Minnesota sports.

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Vikings analyst and former linebacker Pete Bercich talks with Dawn and Jim about one of the most surprising teams in the NFL.

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@gopherWBB Head Coach Dawn Piltzuweit joins Dawn Mitchell to chat the Gophers 7-0-0 start, losing Mara Braun, Thanksgiving in New Orleans & more!

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