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"Something Offbeat" host Mike Rogers has been bringing the "Other Side of the News" to listeners for decades. Now, you can catch up on his dispatches here! This week, we check out a man who is on a Six Flags diet, a new construction-themed theme park and the darkest night sky we could find.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. changed the guidelines for woman and children and the COVID vaccine shortly after issuing a new health report that blamed America's food supply for growing illness in children. Catch up on the Trump Administration's latest efforts to 'Make America Healthy Again' and why so many health professionals are deeply skeptical of it.

"Something Offbeat" host Mike Rogers has been bringing the "Other Side of the News" to listeners for decades. Now, you can catch up on his dispatches here! First up, we check out a U.S. playdate between the largest and smallest dogs and then head to the U.K. for tips on how to handle a 24-hour pub crawl and and to learn about using asparagus to peek into the future.

One new mom in Philadelphia took her trip to first time motherhood slow and steady. She – a Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise – waited until she was 97 years old. Host Mike Rogers talked with Lauren Augustine, curator of reptiles and amphibians at the Philadelphia Zoo, all about Mommy and her new tortoise babies, named after the “Golden Girls”.

Vineeta pays tribute to a local Twin Cities Anthem singer & then Susie Jones joins her for a preview of what's happening 9-Noon.

Mike Max recaps a busy day in the NFL that saw Aaron Rodgers stay in Green Bay & Russell Wilson leave Seattle for Denver

David LaVaque joins Vineeta Sawkar to talk about his book "Tourney Time: Stories from the Minnesota Boys' State Hockey Tournament"

The Minnesota Wild get a much-needed win over the New York Rangers. Mike Max joins Vineeta Sawkar with a recap

Vineeta gets a scene-setter on the war in Ukraine from Steve Futterman who is stationed at the Ukraine-Poland border

Rep. Ilhan Omar has a primary challenger. Blois Olson has more in today's Morning Take.

The Minnesota Wild look to get back into the win column as they host the New York Rangers Steve Thomson has a preview in sports.

While Minneapolis teachers are on strike, St. Paul teachers were able to reach a deal with their school district. Vineeta Sawkar talks with Leah VanDassor about how a deal was reached.

Minnesota Timberwolves get a big win over Portland. Steve Thomson joins Vineeta Sawkar with a recap of the game.

Minneapolis Teachers have gone on strike. Vineeta Sawkar talks to the President of the Minneapolis Teachers Union, Greta Callahan about where negotiations stand & what teachers are asking for in bargaining.

Could sports betting in Minnesota be legalized during the upcoming session? Blois Olson discusses this in today's Morning Take.

Gopher basketball wraps up their regular season with a loss at Northwestern Steve Thomson joins Vineeta Sawkar with a recap of the game.

The release of labor market data is usually the monthly highlight for economists and financial markets alike. But the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the world’s response of inflicting financial shock and awe, made the strong jobs report take a back seat to geopolitical uncertainty. JIll Schlesinger joins Vineeta Sawkar to discuss this.

Could award shows become the next target for streaming services? Matt Roush discusses this in his weekly look at TV

Jason Robertson gets another hat trick as the Dallas Stars beat the Minnesota Wild 6-3. Steve Thomson joins Vineeta with a recap of the game.

Matt Birk is set to be named as the running mate for Dr. Scott Jensen in his campaign for Governor. Blois Olson talks about how this will impact the race for the GOP candidate in today's Morning Take.