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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 28/09/2026

PSA: @HyVee has announced they are offering a GIANT discount on "McCarthy's Crunch" cereal. #SKOL #Vikings

Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 27/09/2026

#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1975) The Fighting Saints hold a scrimmage in Mankato with their farm team the Johnstown Jets that turns into a bench clearing brawl and leaves their star player with a broken nose. The game was a fundraiser for youth hockey. #ASlapShotInTime

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 16/09/2026

#OTD in #Minnesota History (1973) the Excelsior Amusement Park closes. Plans for a bigger amusement park in Shakopee were already underway. www.newspapers.com/article/star... www.newspapers.com/article/the-... www.newspapers.com/article/star...

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 09/09/2026

#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History, (1989) the @Timberwolves hosted “Hoopfest”. The weekend included a 3 on 3 street tournament, a media game, a Slam Dunk competition, and the only know promotional appearance by the first Timberwolf Rick Mahorn. #wolvesback www.newspapers.com/clip/84988937/

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 07/09/2026

#OTD in 1876 (150 years ago) The James/Younger gang attempted to rob the First National Bank of Northfield. Because of the citizens fighting back, two gang members were killed and their only bounty was some “loose change and script”. www.newspapers.com/article/star...

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 25/08/2026

#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1928) Ole Haugsrud’s Duluth Eskimos suspend play and the players are loaned to other #NFL teams, including star Ernie Nevers who was leased to the Chicago Bears. #SKOL #VIKINGS www.newspapers.com/clip/84108651/

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 21/08/2026

Gotta give a shout out to Jeff Maday for gifting me his families Fighting Saints memorabilia. Very kind of him to think of me.

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 14/08/2026

Dan Barreiro traveled with Niekro and documented the 6-hour day trip for the @StribSports. From 1A www.newspapers.com/clip/56556175/ 5A www.newspapers.com/clip/56556241/

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 13/08/2026

Minnesota History Fact: #OTD in 1973 Governor Wendell Anderson is pictured on the cover of Time magazine with the headline “The Good Life in Minnesota” It’s also considered by some as one of Time’s worst covers. www.newspapers.com/article/star... www.newspapers.com/article/star...

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 13/08/2026

.#FieldofDreams story: We stopped in Dyersville on our way to an @NDSUfootball at UNI game in Nov 2014. We forgot gloves so we played catch with a football. Apparently that angered the sports Gods. NDSU went 15-1 that season winning the FCS title. Guess which game they lost?

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 08/08/2026

Fun Fact: #OTD in 2004 Carl Eller was Inducted into the @ProfootballHOF. #SKOL #NFL www.newspapers.com/article/star... www.newspapers.com/article/star...

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 05/08/2026

Fun Fact: #OTD in 2001 Kirby Puckett was inducted into the Baseball HOF. Dave Winfield was also inducted that same day. #MNTwins www.newspapers.com/article/star... www.newspapers.com/article/star...

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 29/07/2026

Fun Fact: #OTD in 1944: The first perfect game in @AAGPBL history is thrown by Minneapolis Orphans (Millerettes) pitcher Annabelle Lee in an 18-0 win over the Kenosha Comets. #MNTwins www.newspapers.com/clip/1065257... www.newspapers.com/clip/1065258...

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 25/07/2026

Here's my MN Vixen championship game story. #FearTheFox🦊

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 19/07/2026

I didn't know David LaVaque as well or as long as others but he became a bit of an advisor to me in the book/author world. Sending love to his family and all who knew him. Life can change in an instant. Hug your loved ones. 💔 gofund.me/0679d0ed5

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 12/07/2026

Here is my @MN_Vixen game story for tonight's @WFAfootball conference championship win. #FearTheFox🦊

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 09/07/2026

Dad, can we go to the mall? Sure. But we need to make a quick stop in the IKEA parking lot first. IYKYK

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 30/06/2026

Fun Fact: #OTD in 1916 amateur golfer, Charles “Chick” Evans, wins the #USOpen tournament at Minikahda Club in Minneapolis. It was Minnesota's first "major" golf tournament. www.newspapers.com/article/the-... www.newspapers.com/article/star... www.newspapers.com/article/star...

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 28/06/2026

ICYMI, the MN Vixen beat the STL Slam 37-16 last night to advance to the WFA American conference championship. Here's my game story.

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 25/06/2026

#OTD in Minnesota History (1984) Prince’s Purple Rain album was released. (The film would come out a month later) www.newspapers.com/article/star... www.newspapers.com/article/the-...

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 25/06/2026

Fun Fact: #OTD in 1997 The #NHL approves St. Paul’s expansion bid to bring hockey back to Minnesota. In celebration, Mayor Norm Coleman led a Zamboni parade in downtown St. Paul. @Mnwild #MnWild www.newspapers.com/clip/1043914... www.newspapers.com/clip/1043913...

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 23/06/2026

#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1961) #MnTwins first manager, Cookie Lavagetto, arrived at Met Stadium to find out he had been replaced by Sam Mele. Lavagetto was critical of not having enough pitching. (borrowed from Twinstrivia.com) www.newspapers.com/clip/1042958...

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 21/06/2026

Fun Fact: #OTD in 1970 – Tony Jacklin wins the #USOpen at Hazeltine. www.newspapers.com/article/star... www.newspapers.com/article/star...

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 16/06/2026

Still time to get the perfect #FathersDay gift ! The 50th anniversary of the movie is fast approaching. This is the TRUE story that inspired the film. #ASlapShotInTime #NHL #StanleyCup #MnWild Purchase link a.co/d/jfn2Jpa

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 15/06/2026

True. But He did some promotional stuff. You can think what you want but he was indeed the first wolves player on roster. www.whenesota.com/when-esota/w...

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 10/06/2026

#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1961) the #MNTwins play their first ever nationally televised game, losing to the Baltimore Orioles 4-3. (event borrowed from @Stoke63538501 TwinsTrivia.com) www.newspapers.com/clip/1034867...

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 03/06/2026

Fun Fact: #OTD in 1947 Sid Hartman meets Morris Winston in the Detroit airport and gives him a check for $15K to purchase the Detroit Gems. That team would become the Minneapolis Lakers. #NBA #RaisedByWolves #WolvesBack www.newspapers.com/clip/1030469...

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 25/05/2026

Fun Fact: #OTD in 1966 The North Stars were given their name. #NHL #MNWild www.newspapers.com/clip/1024468...

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 23/05/2026

#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1994) Timberwolves owners Marv and Harv sell the team to New Orleans even after receiving a debt bailout from the MN legislature. #NBA #RaisedByWolves #WolvesBack www.newspapers.com/clip/1023249... www.newspapers.com/clip/1023249...

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 21/05/2026

Surgery successful. Back home now. The good news: Im excused from school the final three weeks. The bad news: Recovery may delay Summer vacation a bit. Huge shout out to the AMAZING staff at United Hospital for taking care of me. ♥️

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 21/05/2026

Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History 2022 – The MN Vixen lose 20-18 at St. Louis in a shortened game because the lights were not allowed to be turned on.

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 21/05/2026

#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History 1981- The North Stars lose to the New York Islanders 5-1 in game 5 of the #NHL #StanleyCup Final. www.newspapers.com/clip/1022637... www.newspapers.com/clip/1022637...

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 20/05/2026

Fun Fact: #OTD in 2006 the MN Legislature approves funding for what will become TCF Bank Stadium/Huntington Bank stadium. Governor Tim Pawlenty would sign the Gophers bill on May 24th at McNamara Alumni Center. www.newspapers.com/clip/1021373... www.newspapers.com/clip/1021373...

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 20/05/2026

Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1990) #NBA Commissioner David Stern calls the @timberwolves the North Stars on National Television. #Wolvesback www.newspapers.com/article/star...

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 20/05/2026

Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1987) Bill Lester was named Executive Director of the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission, setting up a show down with the North Stars, Met Center, and the Gunds/Norm Green. #MNTwins #SKOL #MNwild www.newspapers.com/clip/1021373...

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 20/05/2026

#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1956) The @StPaulSaints / Mpls Millers have 2 Bench Clearing altercations at the recently opened Metropolitan Stadium. The first occurred in the 5th inning when Miller Gail Harris slides hard into Saints SS Bob Lillis. www.newspapers.com/clip/1021373...

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 13/05/2026

Fun Fact: #OTD in 1956 Elvis Presley played for the first time in Minnesota. He played 2 shows that day – an afternoon show at the St Paul Auditorium and an evening show at the Minneapolis Auditorium. www.newspapers.com/article/star... www.newspapers.com/clip/83648715/

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 08/05/2026

Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2004) Sam Cassell/“Big Balls” in game 2 of the WCSFs. Flip believed it caused the hip injury (avulsion fracture) that prevented Cassell from playing in most of the Laker’s series. #NBA #WolvesBack (Thanks @Skorzo60)

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 06/05/2026

Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2025) During a game 1 WCSF loss to the Warriors, the Wolves set an #NBA record for worst 3pt % over a two game stretch going 12 for 76 (15.7%) #RaisedByWolves #WolvesBack www.newspapers.com/article/star...

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 04/05/2026

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to my #TeacherGang. You are loved. ♥️

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 01/05/2026

Question from coworker: Have all our teams ever made the playoffs in the same year? Happened twice in the same calendar year (1970 & 2023). Also once in a 365-day span (non calendar year). If we only included Men’s teams, it’s still the same.

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 28/04/2026

#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1968) The North Stars surrender a 3-0 lead with 8 minutes left, (the tying goal with 11s left) in game 4 of the Stanley Cup semifinals, and lose in OT to the Blues 4-3. #MNWild #NHL www.newspapers.com/clip/1006030...

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 27/04/2026

Fun Fact: #OTD in 1948, Minnesota received its first TV broadcast - a Minneapolis Millers vs Louisville Colonels game at Nicollet Park by @KSTP www.newspapers.com/article/the-...

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 27/04/2026

Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1992) The @Timberwolves mascot Crunch is put on a billboard for 18 days leading up to the draft. #RaisedByWolves #WOlvesback www.newspapers.com/article/star... www.newspapers.com/article/star...

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 25/04/2026

Fun Fact: #OTD in 1986 (40 years ago today) the University of Minnesota introduces a less angry Goldy mascot. (Thanks @MNTwinsZealot) www.newspapers.com/article/argu...

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 24/04/2026

.#OTD in 1974. One of my personal favorite MN sports photos. The Fighting Saints' Gord Gallant and Bill Goldthorpe during a break from the WHA semi-final with the Aeros. Credit Earl Seubert @StribSports. #ASlapShotInTime www.newspapers.com/clip/76385009/

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 24/04/2026

Fun Fact: #OTD in 1956 Metropolitan Stadium hosts its first game ever. 18,366 witness the Minneapolis Millers fall to the Wichita Braves 5-3. #MnTwins #Vikings #Skol www.newspapers.com/clip/1003105... www.newspapers.com/clip/1003105...

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