Big moves, bigger questions in Minnesota sports: H and H Podcast

Henry Lake and Ahmad Hicks break down a busy day in Minnesota sports, including the Minnesota Twins announcement of their new limited partners, the Minnesota Wild being the hottest team in hockey, the Minnesota Vikings riding their first two-game winning streak of the season, and the latest with the Minnesota Gophers men's basketball team.

Winter storm warning, White Christmas on stage, how to stay safe on winter roads & more: Dec. 9, 2025

On today’s episode of “The Afternoon Shift,” Ian Leonard provides updates to the winter storm hitting across the state today. And in the spirit of winter weather, Adam Llorens is joined by a AAA Minnesota representative about winter weather driving tips, and the cast of Chanhassen Dinner Theatre’s “White Christmas” comes in studio! Plus, a profile of TubaChristmas, and Pierre Noujaim with the latest on the Timberwolves and Vikings.

Gophers head to Rate Bowl, Timberwolves winning streak, $12B fed. aid for farmers & more: Dec. 8, 2025

Today’s episode of “The Afternoon Shift” features FOX 9’s Jim Rich chatting with Adam Llorens about the Vikings’ shutout win over the Commanders yesterday and Commissioner Thom Petersen of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to discuss the White House’s announcement of a $12 billion bailout for American farmers. Plus, a profile of the James J. Hill House in St. Paul, a preview of the Gophers football team in the Rate Bowl, and FOX 9’s Pierre Noujaim joins us from Target Center to preview tonight’s Suns-Timberwolves game!

Tips for holiday budgeting, Thanksgiving football preview, Black Friday shopping & more: Nov. 26, 2025

On today’s edition of “The Afternoon Shift,” Adam Llorens and Maxx Fuller catch up with Prosperwell Financial CEO Nicole Middendorf on Black Friday spending, learn about Edina’s consideration of a $20M pedestrian tunnel at France Avenue, preview tomorrow’s Thanksgiving Game between the Packers and Lions with FOX6 Milwaukee sports director Tim Van Vooren, and look ahead to the Vikings at Seahawks game on Sunday. All that and more on “The Afternoon Shift”!

H&H Podcast: The REAL Problem With the Vikings Offense (It’s not just McCarthy)

The H&H Podcast is back with another jam-packed episode breaking down a brutal weekend for Minnesota football. Starting in the NFL, J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings offense struggled once again. Henry Lake argues that McCarthy isn’t showing enough growth on tape early in his career, while Ahmad Hicks pushes back, pointing out the offensive line issues and questionable play-calling that aren’t helping the rookie quarterback. The two dive into whether the Vikings can still salvage their season — or if the writing is already on the wall. Shifting to college football, the Gophers’ road woes continued with a fifth straight loss away from home, this time to Northwestern. Once projected as an 8–9 win team, Minnesota now needs to avoid a collapse against Wisconsin just to get above six wins. Lake and Hicks debate whether P.J. Fleck is truly elevating the program or if the Gophers are falling behind as the rest of the Big Ten raises its standard. On the hardwood, Anthony Edwards erupted for 43 points against the Kings—but in another loss to a sub-.500 opponent. Lake believes the Wolves are playing down to their competition, while Hicks sees it as a temporary rough patch as they continue to shape their identity. Tune in for a full breakdown across the Vikings, Gophers, and Timberwolves in this week’s episode of H&H.

Jaden McDaniels reacts after Wolves beat Mavericks, 120-96

Jaden McDaniels had 23 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat a short-handed Dallas Mavericks squad 120-96 Monday night at Target Center. After the game, McDaniels caught up with FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim.

H&H Podcast: Vikings collapse, Gophers on the brink, Wolves keep winning

This week on the H & H Podcast, Ahmad Hicks and Henry Lake are back breaking down the Vikings’ home loss to the Ravens — and this one gets heated. Who’s really to blame: the players or head coach Kevin O’Connell? Lake argues O’Connell failed to put his guys in position to win, while Hicks says it came down to bad luck and missed opportunities. Plus — the Gophers are massive 25.5-point underdogs heading into their showdown with the No. 10 Oregon Ducks. Both hosts agree it’s time for P.J. Fleck to finally deliver a big-time win — but they strongly disagree on what happens if he doesn’t. The Wolves are rolling again with Anthony Edwards back in the lineup, but can they really hang in the loaded Western Conference? And after the Dallas Mavericks fired GM Nico Harrison, Hicks and Lake debate the growing “win-now” culture in pro sports and whether teams are losing patience too fast. Tune in, comment your takes, and don’t forget to like & subscribe for more Minnesota sports talk every week!

Target layoff uncertainty, national park government shutdown safety, the sports equinox & more: Oct. 27, 2025

FOX 9's The Afternoon Shift — hosted by Adam Llorens and Maxx Fuller — covers the day’s top news stories from Minnesota and beyond with curiosity, conversation, and a touch of comedy. As Target employees face tense days waiting to learn if they’re impacted by major layoffs, we look at the psychology behind job uncertainty and what power workers really have when it comes to parting ways with the company. We also talk with the former superintendent of Glacier National Park about how national parks prepare for and survive a government shutdown that’s now stretching close to a month. Are visitors and the animals that call the parks home safe during these uncertain times? Plus, it’s a sports equinox! Baseball, basketball, soccer, hockey, and football all in action today — we’ve got your Vikings updates and a chat with the co-founder of Fan Girl Clothing, a sports swag company designed by women for women. Updates on Carson Wentz's season-ending surgery and Anthony Edwards and what it means for the season ahead for Timberwolves.

Disaster weekend for Vikings: H&H Podcast

In the latest episode of the H&H Podcast, Ahmad Hicks and Henry Lake dive into what can only be described as a disaster of a weekend for Minnesota football. From the Vikings’ beatdown at the hands of the Los Angeles Chargers to the Gophers’ disappointing showing against rival Iowa, the guys unpack everything that went wrong — and what it means moving forward.

Timberwolves locker room reacts to 114-110 win over Pacers

The Minnesota Timberwolves improved to 2-1 on the season after a 114-110 win over the Indiana Pacers Sunday night in the home opener at Target Center. Naz Reid and Jaylen Clark react from the locker room after the game. The Timberwolves lost Anthony Edwards to a hamstring in the first quarter, and he did not return.

Rudy Gobert reacts after Timberwolves beat Pacers, 114-110

The Minnesota Timberwolves improved to 2-1 on the season after a 114-110 win over the Indiana Pacers Sunday night in the home opener at Target Center. After the game, FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim caught up with center Rudy Gobert, who had 14 points and 18 rebounds in the win.