Giles Ferrell
@gilesferrell.bsky.social
Former hockey writer. Fan of LFC, baseball, golf, Star Trek, whiskey, and cigars. Previously the Norm Peterson of Grumpy’s Roseville.
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Glen Taylor Spent 31 Years Destroying Our Trust
Wednesday's Announcement Of The Wolves Sale Brings An End To His Tenure.
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The Wolves are on the cusp of changing hands. Wrote about how Glen saved the team then spent the 31 years in charge destroying it. open.substack.com/pub/gilesfer...
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My favorite pint glass yet.
After teasing “a brand-new spot in downtown Minneapolis, just blocks from Target Field,” the mystery has been solved: Smorgie’s will host the 2026 Winter Meltdown! #twins #minnesota #mntwins
Tickets on Sale Now! For the Winter Meltdown At Smorgie’s Downtown!
After teasing “a brand-new spot in downtown Minneapolis, just blocks from Target Field,” the mystery has been solved: Smorgie’s will host the 2026 Winter Meltdown!
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January 7, 2026 at 4:15 PM
My favorite pint glass yet.
When you wake up and realize your toddler slept through the night for the first time in nearly three weeks
a close up of a man 's face with a crowd in the background and a sign that says ' a ' on it
ALT: a close up of a man 's face with a crowd in the background and a sign that says ' a ' on it
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January 6, 2026 at 2:03 PM
When you wake up and realize your toddler slept through the night for the first time in nearly three weeks
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we need a hangover day for parent recovery after the holidays, nobody should have to do work until they've had a day of peace and quiet at home
January 5, 2026 at 6:13 PM
we need a hangover day for parent recovery after the holidays, nobody should have to do work until they've had a day of peace and quiet at home
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Congratulations for the huge record that was broken today. Green Bay set a record for the saddest field goal of all time. Congrats, Pack.
January 4, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Congratulations for the huge record that was broken today. Green Bay set a record for the saddest field goal of all time. Congrats, Pack.
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"Minnesota's first charged timeout...to honor Harrison Smith."
I am a MESS.
I am a MESS.
January 4, 2026 at 8:38 PM
"Minnesota's first charged timeout...to honor Harrison Smith."
I am a MESS.
I am a MESS.
Dammit I got something in my eye
January 4, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Dammit I got something in my eye
What was the point of playing McCarthy if two-thirds of the play calls are runs and if you aren’t going to give him looks on third and fourth downs?
January 4, 2026 at 6:35 PM
What was the point of playing McCarthy if two-thirds of the play calls are runs and if you aren’t going to give him looks on third and fourth downs?
This really is the end for him. 😭
Many former Vikings in the building to (potentially) see off safety Harrison Smith after 14 seasons... including former Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (left) and safety Jamarca Sanford (right)
January 4, 2026 at 5:55 PM
This really is the end for him. 😭
Waking up this morning and reading the news
January 3, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Waking up this morning and reading the news
Those poor guys having to move the stage back and forth.
January 2, 2026 at 4:55 AM
Those poor guys having to move the stage back and forth.
The most hilarious outcome of the CFB playoff is Ole Miss winning it all after Kiffin left before said playoff.
January 2, 2026 at 3:56 AM
The most hilarious outcome of the CFB playoff is Ole Miss winning it all after Kiffin left before said playoff.
Tfw you win two fantasy championships on the same day
December 29, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Tfw you win two fantasy championships on the same day
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my demands are simple, mr. bond
December 28, 2025 at 10:52 PM
my demands are simple, mr. bond
Best post of the day
December 28, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Best post of the day
This makes me sad
The last edition of The Minnesota Star Tribune printed in Minnesota.
December 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM
This makes me sad
Minnesota United are a unserious football club.
Initial news story: Former #MNUFC midfielder Robin Lod has signed as a free agent with Chicago. The veteran took a longer deal from Fire than was offered from #Loons, sources tell @pioneerpress.bsky.social
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Minnesota United: Robin Lod signs with Chicago Fire
Minnesota United’s all-time leading scorers is headed to Chicago;. The Fire said Friday it has signed midfielder Robin Lod to a two 1/2-year contract through June 2028. Lod, who scored 34 goals for…
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December 26, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Minnesota United are a unserious football club.
9 PM on Christmas Eve
December 25, 2025 at 3:08 AM
9 PM on Christmas Eve
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It's December 23rd again, so I'm naturally watching "Home Alone"⬇️ tonight, like I do every year on this date. And again, I must say that Dalen Quaice (Q-U-A-I-C-E) in #StarTrekTNG's "Remember Me"⬆️ (my favourite episode) usually travels light and I now know what his wife Patricia looked like! :-)
December 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
It's December 23rd again, so I'm naturally watching "Home Alone"⬇️ tonight, like I do every year on this date. And again, I must say that Dalen Quaice (Q-U-A-I-C-E) in #StarTrekTNG's "Remember Me"⬆️ (my favourite episode) usually travels light and I now know what his wife Patricia looked like! :-)
Bowen Yang had one of the best, if not the best, farewell skit at SNL. Just perfectly done.
December 22, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Bowen Yang had one of the best, if not the best, farewell skit at SNL. Just perfectly done.
Tired: What is a catch?
Wired: What is pass interference?
Wired: What is pass interference?
December 22, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Tired: What is a catch?
Wired: What is pass interference?
Wired: What is pass interference?
So frustrating watching the wolves play down to inferior opponents. You could blow these teams out for once!
December 22, 2025 at 1:13 AM
So frustrating watching the wolves play down to inferior opponents. You could blow these teams out for once!
Jonathan Vilma makes Tom Brady look like a competent analyst
December 21, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Jonathan Vilma makes Tom Brady look like a competent analyst