Dan WHENESOTA
@whenesota.com
Award winning writer and best selling author-
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MN sports historian, teacher, pop culture nerd, foodie
A Slap Shot in Time: a.co/d/jfn2Jpa
History of Heartbreak: amzn.to/322KRoS
MN sports historian, teacher, pop culture nerd, foodie
Fun Fact: #OTD in 2017 the #MnTwins Paul Molitor is named Manager of the Year for leading the team to a wildcard postseason game, just one year after losing 103 games. He would be fired a year later. www.newspapers.com/clip/1129926...
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November 14, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Fun Fact: #OTD in 2017 the #MnTwins Paul Molitor is named Manager of the Year for leading the team to a wildcard postseason game, just one year after losing 103 games. He would be fired a year later. www.newspapers.com/clip/1129926...
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2014) the Timberwolves lose to the New Orleans Pelicans 139-91. The 48-point deficit is the biggest in franchise history. #RaisedByWolves #WolvesBack www.newspapers.com/clip/1129926...
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November 14, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2014) the Timberwolves lose to the New Orleans Pelicans 139-91. The 48-point deficit is the biggest in franchise history. #RaisedByWolves #WolvesBack www.newspapers.com/clip/1129926...
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2001) MN lawmakers (Wellstone, McCollum and Luther) introduce legislation to break #MLB’s federal antitrust exemption in an effort to prevent the #MNTwins from being contracted. www.newspapers.com/clip/1129926...
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November 14, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2001) MN lawmakers (Wellstone, McCollum and Luther) introduce legislation to break #MLB’s federal antitrust exemption in an effort to prevent the #MNTwins from being contracted. www.newspapers.com/clip/1129926...
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1972) A penalty box attendant at the St. Paul Auditorium is involved in a brawl with the entire Cleveland Crusaders team during a game with the Fighting Saints. #NHL #MnWild #ASlapShotinTime www.newspapers.com/article/star...
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November 14, 2025 at 12:53 PM
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1972) A penalty box attendant at the St. Paul Auditorium is involved in a brawl with the entire Cleveland Crusaders team during a game with the Fighting Saints. #NHL #MnWild #ASlapShotinTime www.newspapers.com/article/star...
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2020) Down 35-0 to Iowa with 19s left in the game, PJ Fleck calls a TO. In response, Kirk Ferentz then called 3 TOs in a row. “Figured we’d take Floyd with us and leave the timeouts here.” #RTB #SkiUMah #GOGophers www.newspapers.com/clip/88791135/
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November 13, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2020) Down 35-0 to Iowa with 19s left in the game, PJ Fleck calls a TO. In response, Kirk Ferentz then called 3 TOs in a row. “Figured we’d take Floyd with us and leave the timeouts here.” #RTB #SkiUMah #GOGophers www.newspapers.com/clip/88791135/
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1994) The #Vikings blow a 20 pt lead to the Pats losing 26-20. NE made a FG at the end of the first half, then scored 23 second half points thanks to Drew Bledsoe’s record setting 45 completions. (thanks @greatski7) www.newspapers.com/article/star...
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November 13, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1994) The #Vikings blow a 20 pt lead to the Pats losing 26-20. NE made a FG at the end of the first half, then scored 23 second half points thanks to Drew Bledsoe’s record setting 45 completions. (thanks @greatski7) www.newspapers.com/article/star...
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1985) North Stars coach Lorne Henning throws a water bottle at referee during a 5-2 loss to the Whalers in Hartford. Henning also confronted the referee after the game. #NHL #MNWild www.newspapers.com/clip/1129923...
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November 13, 2025 at 1:03 PM
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1985) North Stars coach Lorne Henning throws a water bottle at referee during a 5-2 loss to the Whalers in Hartford. Henning also confronted the referee after the game. #NHL #MNWild www.newspapers.com/clip/1129923...
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2023) the #MNWild lose to Dallas 8-3 and set franchise records for 5 PP goals given up and 7 special teams goals given up (PP & SH). www.newspapers.com/article/star...
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November 12, 2025 at 1:04 PM
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2023) the #MNWild lose to Dallas 8-3 and set franchise records for 5 PP goals given up and 7 special teams goals given up (PP & SH). www.newspapers.com/article/star...
I have quite a few Veterans who follow this account. I want to thank them, and all military members who protect our freedoms. I also think it's important to thank their families who sacrifice as well. #VeteransDay
November 11, 2025 at 12:51 PM
I have quite a few Veterans who follow this account. I want to thank them, and all military members who protect our freedoms. I also think it's important to thank their families who sacrifice as well. #VeteransDay
#OTD in Minnesota Sports History (2001) Randy Moss verbally abuses corporate sponsors on the team bus after a #Vikings loss to the Eagles. He was fined $15,000 and required to attend anger management. #SKOL www.newspapers.com/clip/1128310...
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November 11, 2025 at 12:48 PM
#OTD in Minnesota Sports History (2001) Randy Moss verbally abuses corporate sponsors on the team bus after a #Vikings loss to the Eagles. He was fined $15,000 and required to attend anger management. #SKOL www.newspapers.com/clip/1128310...
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1989 The Timberwolves earn the first victory in franchise history defeating former wolf, Rick Mahorn and the 76ers 125-118 in OT at the Metrodome. #NBA #WolvesBack www.newspapers.com/clip/1127827...
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November 10, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1989 The Timberwolves earn the first victory in franchise history defeating former wolf, Rick Mahorn and the 76ers 125-118 in OT at the Metrodome. #NBA #WolvesBack www.newspapers.com/clip/1127827...
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2018) The Timberwolves agree to trade Jimmy Butler (aka General Soreness) and Justin Patton to the 76ers for Jerryd Bayless, Robert Covington, Dario Saric and a 2nd round pick. #NBA #WolvesBack www.newspapers.com/clip/1127827...
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November 10, 2025 at 12:56 PM
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2018) The Timberwolves agree to trade Jimmy Butler (aka General Soreness) and Justin Patton to the 76ers for Jerryd Bayless, Robert Covington, Dario Saric and a 2nd round pick. #NBA #WolvesBack www.newspapers.com/clip/1127827...
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2024) The Gopher football team loses 26-19 to Rutgers and their former QB Athan Kaliakmanis.
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November 9, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2024) The Gopher football team loses 26-19 to Rutgers and their former QB Athan Kaliakmanis.
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Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2022) The Timberwolves lose to Phoenix 129-117 – at one point unknowingly having only 4 players on the court. #WolvesBack #NBA
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November 9, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2022) The Timberwolves lose to Phoenix 129-117 – at one point unknowingly having only 4 players on the court. #WolvesBack #NBA
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#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2001): Jim Pohlad writes a letter to #MnTwins employees in an attempt to prevent them from leaving too soon. #MLB owners voted to contract 2 teams for the 2002 season 2 days earlier. www.newspapers.com/clip/1127333...
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November 9, 2025 at 9:42 PM
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2001): Jim Pohlad writes a letter to #MnTwins employees in an attempt to prevent them from leaving too soon. #MLB owners voted to contract 2 teams for the 2002 season 2 days earlier. www.newspapers.com/clip/1127333...
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1994) The Timberwolves JR Rider’s single “Funk in the Trunk” is released. #WolvesBack #NBA
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November 8, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1994) The Timberwolves JR Rider’s single “Funk in the Trunk” is released. #WolvesBack #NBA
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#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1989) The Timberwolves play the first regular season home game in franchise history losing to the Chicago Bulls 96-84 in front of 35,427 fans at the Metrodome. #NBA #WolvesBack www.newspapers.com/clip/1126796...
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November 8, 2025 at 4:12 PM
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1989) The Timberwolves play the first regular season home game in franchise history losing to the Chicago Bulls 96-84 in front of 35,427 fans at the Metrodome. #NBA #WolvesBack www.newspapers.com/clip/1126796...
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November 8, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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FUN FACT: #OTD in 1973 the Fighting Saints Mike Walton scores the franchise’s first home ice hat trick in a 10-1 win over the New York Blades at the St. Paul Civic Center. #NHL #MnWild #ASlapShotinTime
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November 7, 2025 at 1:34 PM
FUN FACT: #OTD in 1973 the Fighting Saints Mike Walton scores the franchise’s first home ice hat trick in a 10-1 win over the New York Blades at the St. Paul Civic Center. #NHL #MnWild #ASlapShotinTime
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Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2023) A month after winning their first playoff game in 19 years, the #MNTwins announce a payroll reduction for the 2024 season.
“…we’re going to see creative ways to improve the roster.”
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“…we’re going to see creative ways to improve the roster.”
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November 7, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2023) A month after winning their first playoff game in 19 years, the #MNTwins announce a payroll reduction for the 2024 season.
“…we’re going to see creative ways to improve the roster.”
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“…we’re going to see creative ways to improve the roster.”
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Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2011) The #MNTwins fire GM Bill Smith, and replace him with his predecessor, Terry Ryan. Smith was offered “a different position within the organization”. www.newspapers.com/clip/1126268...
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November 7, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2011) The #MNTwins fire GM Bill Smith, and replace him with his predecessor, Terry Ryan. Smith was offered “a different position within the organization”. www.newspapers.com/clip/1126268...
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2007) Judd Zulgad reported that #Vikings coach Brad Childress fined Troy Williamson for going to his grandmother’s funeral. The exact date of the fine may have been a day or two earlier. #SKOL www.newspapers.com/clip/1127334...
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November 7, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2007) Judd Zulgad reported that #Vikings coach Brad Childress fined Troy Williamson for going to his grandmother’s funeral. The exact date of the fine may have been a day or two earlier. #SKOL www.newspapers.com/clip/1127334...
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1992) A brawl breaks out near the end of a Gopher FB 17-0 loss at Ohio State. MN LB Andre Davis was ejected and OSU QB Kirk Herbstreit was left bleeding from nose and lip. Thanks Gaardsy. www.newspapers.com/clip/1126268...
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November 7, 2025 at 1:31 PM
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1992) A brawl breaks out near the end of a Gopher FB 17-0 loss at Ohio State. MN LB Andre Davis was ejected and OSU QB Kirk Herbstreit was left bleeding from nose and lip. Thanks Gaardsy. www.newspapers.com/clip/1126268...
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1999 Glen Mason's Gophers win 24-23 AT #2 Penn State on 2 Hail Marys and a last second field goal.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1999 Glen Mason's Gophers win 24-23 AT #2 Penn State on 2 Hail Marys and a last second field goal.
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