P.J. Fleck Show: Gophers (5-2) head to Iowa for Floyd of Rosedale
The University of Minnesota football team is 5-2 on the season and 3-1 in Big Ten play after a dominant 24-6 win over Nebraska. The Gophers head to Iowa this week in the annual battle for Floyd of Rosedale. P.J. Fleck joins Pierre Noujaim, KFAN sideline reporter Justin Gaard and Gophers' analyst Ron Johnson to talk about the win over the Cornhuskers, and look ahead to rivalry Saturday at Iowa. Special teams ace Derik LeCaptain also joins the show.
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P.J. Fleck preparing Gophers for hostile environment at Iowa [FULL]
The University of Minnesota football team heads to rival Iowa this Saturday in the battle for Floyd of Rosedale. P.J. Fleck said Monday at his weekly news conference they will do everything possible at Gophers' practice this week to simulate the hostile environment that will be Kinnick Stadium.
Breaking down Gophers/Huskers with Justin "Fargo Flash" Conzemius
Former Gophers LB Justin Conzemius aka the Fargo Flash joins The Afternoon Shift to talk Gophers/Huskers, realistic expectations for the rest of the season, and much more!
Goldy Gopher – A Fraud?!
Is everything we’ve believed about Minnesota’s most famous mascot… a lie? Turns out, Goldy Gopher might not actually be a gopher at all. Wildlife biologist John Loegering from the University of Minnesota joins us to uncover the truth — and the science — behind the state’s beloved “gopher.” From fun facts about real gophers to the surprising story of the thirteen-lined ground squirrel, we’re setting the record straight once and for all. Because in The Gopher State, even the mascot deserves a fact-check. 🏈📚
Gopher Pregame Show: Greg Johnson sitdown
Ahead of the Gophers' game against Purdue, FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim sat down with Prior Lake native and Minnesota offensive lineman Greg Johnson for the Gopher Pregame Show.
P.J. Fleck Show: Gophers host Nebraska for Friday night game
This week on the P.J. Fleck Show, the Gophers are 4-2 and 2-1 in Big Ten play after a 27-20 Homecoming win over Purdue at Huntington Bank Stadium. Coach Fleck joins FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim, KFAN sideline reporter Justin Gaard and Gophers' analyst Ron Johnson to talk about the win over the Boilermakers, and look ahead to a Friday night game against Matt Rhule and Nebraska. Linebacker Maverick Baranowski also joins the show.
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Gophers' P.J. Fleck talks hosting Nebraska on short week [FULL]
University of Minnesota football coach P.J. Fleck spoke with reporters on Monday. The Gophers beat Purdue 27-20 to improve to 4-2 on the season, and host Nebraska Friday night in a game you can watch on FOX 9.
Man used watch to call 911 after falling down riverbank in Minneapolis
Minneapolis firefighters rescued a man who fell down a steep riverbank along the Mississippi on Saturday evening.
Gophers players react after 27-20 win over Purdue
The Gophers scored a pair of fourth quarter touchdowns seven seconds apart to get a 27-20 win over Purdue Saturday night at Huntington Bank Stadium. Koi Perich, Anthony Smith, Drake Lindsey and Jameson Geers spoke with reporters after the win. Minnesota is 4-2 on the season, and 2-1 in Big Ten play.
PJ Fleck: 'Gophers won, right? That’s all I care about'
Minnesota Golden Gophers Head Coach P.J. Fleck spoke to reporters about his team's win over the Purdue Boilermakers.
Minnesota's wine grape harvest season comes to an end with the start of fall
As the weather cools, Minnesota's wine harvest season comes to a close, marking a vintage year for wine grapes.
MN wine grape harvest season wrapping up
Cooling weather means Minnesota's wine grape harvest season is coming to a close. FOX 9's Leah Beno spoke with Ben Banks, a winemaker with The Winery at Sovereign Estate, about the state's vintage year.
This U of M professor discovered widespread PFAS contamination, his research isn't done
A University of Minnesota professor who helped discover the widespread contamination of PFAS in the environment nearly 25 years ago hopes to expand the university's research to better understand the effects of forever chemicals are having on communities.
P.J. Fleck Show: Gophers host Purdue for Homecoming
This week on the P.J. Fleck Show, it's Homecoming week at the University of Minnesota. The Gophers are 3-2 after a 42-3 loss at No. 1-ranked Ohio State. They host Purdue Saturday night. Coach Fleck joins Pierre Noujaim, KFAN sideline reporter Justin Gaard and Gophers' analyst Ron Johnson to talk about the loss to the Buckeyes, and look ahead to the Boilermakers. Defensive lineman Anthony Smith also joins the show.
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P.J. Fleck on Gophers' 42-3 loss at Ohio State: 'We got beat' [FULL]
University of Minnesota football coach P.J. Fleck met with reporters on Monday at Athletes Village and reflected on Saturday's 42-3 loss at No. 1-ranked Ohio State. Fleck and the Gophers will welcome back more than 200 former players this week as Minnesota hosts Purdue Saturday night for Homecoming at Huntington Bank Stadium.
P.J. Fleck Show: Gophers travel to No. 1-ranked Ohio State
This week on the P.J. Fleck Show, we're looking back as the Gophers opened Big Ten play with a thrilling 31-28 comeback win over Rutgers. Next up, Minnesota travels to No. 1-ranked Ohio State on Saturday. FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim, KFAN sideline reporter Justin Gaard and Gophers' analyst Ron Johnson talk with Coach Fleck about the win, and look ahead to the Buckeyes. Defensive lineman and Shakopee native Deven Eastern also joins the show.
Niron Magnetic groundbreaking ceremony held in Sartell, MN
Minnesota leaders, including Governor Tim Walz and Congressman Tom Emmer, praised the groundbreaking of a Niron Magnetic manufacturing facility in Sartell. The plant will create magnets using Minnesota's Iron Range resources without requiring rare earth minerals. The technology was developed at the University of Minnesota.
P.J. Fleck Show: Gophers host Rutgers to open Big Ten play
This week on the P.J. Fleck Show, the University of Minnesota had last week off and now opens Big Ten play against Rutgers on Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium. FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim, KFAN sideline reporter Justin Gaard and Gophers analyst Ron Johnson join Coach Fleck to talk about the week off, and give a preview of Rutgers. Gophers tight end Jameson Geers also joins the show.
Bees eat protein: Will a can of tuna keep wasps away?
A social media video claims setting out a can of tuna can help keep wasps away from your outdoor gathering this time of year because bees need to eat protein, too. FOX 9's Lauren Andrego visits the Bee Lab at the University of Minnesota to get to the bottom of this social media hack, and learn more about what bees are up to this time of year.
Turning Point USA hits Minneapolis, honors Charlie Kirk
Turning Point USA held its event at the University of Minnesota on Monday after the fatal shooting of its founder, Charlie Kirk, earlier this month. Kirk's funeral was on Sunday in Arizona. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni was there.