P.J. Fleck, Gophers head to Wrigley Field to face Northwestern [FULL]
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University of Minnesota football coach P.J. Fleck spoke with reporters on Monday at Athletes Village. The Gophers are 6-4 on the season after a 42-13 loss at No. 8-ranked Oregon Friday night. This week, the Gophers face Northwestern at Wrigley Field on Saturday. Fleck, who grew up near Chicago, talked about growing up a Cubs fan and playing at the historic venue.

U of M, Fairview teaching hospital deal rebuked by Board of Regents

The University of Minnesota (U of M) Board of Regents is rebuking a plan for U of M Physicians to enter a 10-year clinical partnership with Fairview teaching hospitals.

Minnesota United FC reaches MLS Cup “Elite 8”
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Minnesota United FC has advanced to the “Elite 8” of the MLS Cup Playoffs, marking one of the club’s strongest postseason runs to date. With standout performances across the roster, goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair has emerged as a key difference-maker between the posts. Sportswriter Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press breaks down how the Loons got here and what to expect as they prepare for their next matchup — November 24 at San Diego FC. Meanwhile, it’s a big weekend for Minnesota sports overall, with the Gophers taking on #8 Oregon Friday at 8 p.m. CT on FOX 9.

P.J. Fleck Show: Gophers head to No. 10 Oregon out of bye week
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This week on the P.J. Fleck Show, the University of Minnesota football team is coming out of its second bye week of the season, and is on the road to face a top-10 team for the second time this season. The Gophers head to No. 10-ranked Oregon Friday night in a game you can watch on FOX 9. Coach Fleck joins FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim, KFAN sideline reporter Justin Gaard and Gophers analyst Ron Johnson to talk about the bye week, and preview the Ducks. Gophers' defensive lineman Jalen Logan-Redding also joins the show.

Gopher Pregame Show: Tom Weston sitdown
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Before the Gophers faced Iowa at Kinnick Stadium, FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim sat down with Minnesota punter Tom Weston as part of the Gopher Pregame Show.

Gophers head to Oregon as big underdogs [FULL]
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The University of Minnesota football team is back from its second bye week. Gophers coach P.J. Fleck met with reporters on Monday to talk about facing No. 7-ranked Oregon Friday night.

Dinkytown Halloween shooting leaves 1 dead, U of M student injured
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Halloween night in Dinkytown ended in gunfire, with a teenage male being fatally shot and a University of Minnesota student being one of two other victims hospitalized.

U of M will no longer host high school graduations

High school graduations will no longer be held at the University of Minnesota (U of M), with officials saying that the toll it takes on limited resources is “no longer sustainable."

University of Minnesota police seeking suspect in Sept. 20 assault

The University of Minnesota Police Department is seeking the public’s help to find a suspect in connection with a Sept. 20 assault on campus.

P.J. Fleck Show: Bouncing back from Iowa
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This week on the P.J. Fleck Show, the University of Minnesota football team is looking to bounce back from a 41-3 loss at Iowa. The Gophers host Michigan State on Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium, and can earn bowl eligibility with a victory. Coach Fleck joins Pierre Noujaim, KFAN sideline reporter Justin Gaard and Gophers' analyst Ron Johnson to look back at last week, and look ahead to the Spartans. Wide receiver Le'Meke Brockington also joins the show.

P.J. Fleck calls Gophers' 41-3 loss at Iowa 'unacceptable' [FULL]
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Gophers football coach P.J. Fleck said Monday his team is moving on from a 41-3 loss at Iowa as they host Michigan State this Saturday.

Gopher Pregame Show: Frank Bierman sitdown
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Before the Gophers' football team hosted Nebraska, FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim sat down for a 1-on-1 interview with tight end Frank Bierman.

P.J. Fleck Show: Gophers (5-2) head to Iowa for Floyd of Rosedale
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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.

P.J. Fleck preparing Gophers for hostile environment at Iowa [FULL]
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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
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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?!
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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
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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
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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.

Gophers' P.J. Fleck talks hosting Nebraska on short week [FULL]
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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.