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Derek and long-time beat writer for UND hockey Brad Sclossman for the Grand Forks Herald about the mulitple former and incoming University of North Dakota stars who were selected in Friday night's NHL draft. 

Derek Hanson had a chance to catch up with Bison guard Griffen Empey about the offseason and preview the NDSU Youth Football Camps coming up.  Details at: https://www.ndsufootballcamps.com/2026-camps.cfm

Derek Hanson previews the "Golf Show" that is coming up Saturday on 740 the Fan at 10am with Jeff Kolpack, Jon Krawczynski from The Athletic wraps up the Timberwolves season, and long-time Star-Tribune columnist Patrick Ruesse joins the show to talk about the Minnesota sports scene. 

Derek Hanson and West Fargo native Ryan O'Halloran talk all things football, as he has been a long-time beat-writer for various NFL team, and currently with the Florida Times-Union. 

The Fargo Force are in a best of five series with the Sioux Falls Stampede with game three Friday night and game four Saturday night at Scheels Arena.  The series is tied at one game a piece, and the winner goes to the USHL Clark Cup Finals. Derek talks with the President of Hockey Ops and former UND great Cary Eades about this series, the recent USHL futures and entry draft that took place this week, and a quick chat about the NHL playoffs. 

Former Viking tight-end and radio analyst Joe Senser passed away Thursday, May 7 at the age of 69.  KFGO Couch Potato Radio host Derek Hanson was a huge fan of him as a kid for what he did on the field, and later in the broadcasting world.  Derek got to know him and looked back on his impact around the region for fans of "the purple" with this audio tribute. 

Derek talks with PA about the Wolves and Wild in the postseason, the unbelievable Kentucky Derby this past Saturday, and a final recap of the Vikings draft. 

It's and exciting time for sports in the Twins Cities, with Thursday night featuring the Twins hosting Toronto at Target Field 6pm on KFGO 790 AM and 94.1FM, the  Timberwolves trying to close out their series vs. Denver in game six at the Target Center (8pm pregame on 104.7 KFGO FM, and Derek talks with Kevin Falness from the Minnesota Wild Radio Network to talk about game six at Grand Casino Arena vs. Dallas (6:15 pregame on AM 740 the Fan/107.3FM KNFL).  Can the Wild close out the series to face Colorado in the next round, can Minnesota improve on special teams, and more in this conversation.

Former Viking linebacker and current sideline analyst Ben Leber joins Derek to talk about Minnesota's wants and needs coming up for this upcoming draft.  Don't forget, Derek and Jack Michaels will be broadcasting live from CJ's Tavern Thursday night (4/23) for the first round until the Vikings select at pick #18. 

Brett Skinner has been the head coach of the Fargo Force since the 2023-2024 season, winning the Clark Cup Championship in his first season at the helm. He became the general manager in the summer of 2024. He joins Couch Potato Radio as the Fargo Force prepare for their playoff push starting tomorrow, as they take on the Sioux City Musketeers in the Western Conference Semifinals.

Derek previewed the NCAA Wrestling Championships that are taking place in Cleveland this weekend (3/19-21) with NDSU wrestler Gavin Drexler. 

Derek and John talk in-depth about the Vikings signing Kyler Murray to compete with J.J. McCarthy for the starting QB job.

Derek and Jeff Kolpack talk about the Bison facing Michigan State Thursday afternoon at 3pm (TNT Television) in Buffalo, NY in the opening round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, the NDSU's finalized first FBS schedule for the 2026 season, and preview Saturday's 740 the Fan Golf Show which is kicking of the 2026 season Saturday morning at 10am. 

Derek had a chance to catch up with two-time Minnesota State Wrestling Champion (also won a championship in ND his sophomore year at Fargo North) in Class AAA at 189 pounds Billy Ward.  Ward goes into detail on his thrilling championship match, also about moving down a weight class this year, and continuing his career at Arizona State. 

Halverson won the Minnesota State Wrestling Championship in Class A at 172 pounds on Saturday, Feb. 28.   Derek had a chance to catch up with him to talk about the experience, his career, and upcoming college opportunity at Concordia. 

Derek talks about Sam Darnold taking the Seahawks to the Super Bowl to face the Patriots and what is to come for the Vikings this offseason. 

Derek got a chance to catch up with former Twins All-Star Glen Perkins, and current players Alan Roden and Luke Keaschall about the upcoming season for Minnesota at the 2026 Twins Winter Caravan!

The West Fargo native and long time beat-writer (Jacksonville/Denver/Buffalo) and now columnist for the Florida Times-Union joins Derek to talk all things NFL and college football.

Derek Hanson from KFGO's Couch Potato Radio and 740 the Fan's Jack Michaels Show had a chance to catch up with rookie offensive guard Donovan Jackson after the Vikings tough 19-17 loss to the Chicago Bears on Nov. 16. 

Derek Hanson had a chance to catch up with NDSU Bison quarterback Cole Payton about the 15-10 victory over UND and a look ahead to the final two regular season games of the year. 

Derek talks with the former Minnesota Timberwolves and North Carolina Tar Heel star about the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season, all things basketball and sports with the mental health program he founded that you can find at https://www.myndset.online/ , the books he has authored, and how he was named after a former Minnesota Vikings great.

Derek and David span the globe talking all things sports on the day after the MLB All-Star Game. 

Derek and producer Will Thompson talk about Will's great experience at Target Field Saturday watching Byron Buxton hitting for the cycle, and longtime Viking beat writer John Holler joins the show, as all players report in just one week, July 22. 

Former Vikings player, assistant coach, current radio analyst and host of his YouTube channel "Eye in the Sky" Pete Bercich joins Derek to preview Thursday's NFL Draft.

Derek and Matt talk all things offseason football and wrap up the Academy Awards.

Derek talks with NDSU verbal commit junior Billy Ward about winning his second state championship in his young wrestling career.

Derek talks with West Fargo native and long time NFL beat writer Ryan O'Halloran about his trip to New Orleans to cover the Super Bowl and preview what this offseason will be like.

Derek and Chad talk about the ownership change coming to the Timberwolves and the possible one with the Twins. 

Derek talks with legendary sports writer Patrick Ruesse about his column on legendary Edina hockey coach Willard Ikola, who passed away this past week at the age of 92

Derek talks about the legacy of Bob Uecker who passed away at the age of 90 and Stan Becton, college football writer form ncaa.com ranked the ten FCS national championship teams, he joins the show to talk about the list. 

Derek and John recap the Vikings lost to the Rams in the playoffs, and look ahead to what the roster will look like in 2025.

Derek talks with Miller about his new NIL agreement with Dr. Pepper, the win over UND, the game coming up Saturday at Southern Illinois, how his ankle is doing, and his career at NDSU in totality. . 

Derek talks with Duffie about the win over UND and the upcoming game vs. Southern Illinois. 

Derek talks with NDSU left tackle Grey Zabel about the win over UND and the upcoming game vs. Southern Illinois. 

Derek is joined by long-time Star Tribune columnist Patrick Ruesse to talk all things Minnesota sports. 

Derek talks about the Twins win over Colorado Wednesday and Pastor Devlyn Brooks joins the show to talk about the book he just authored, Finding Faith in Life's Beautiful Cracks.

Derek and Thomas Fuchs are talking Twins both on and off the field with Seth Stohs from Twins Daily, also look ahead to the Timberwolves vs. Nuggets series. 

Derek Hanson, along with producers Thomas Fuchs and Reggie Funk talk all things NCAA basketball (both men and women), Twins baseball, interleague games this early, and Jeff Kolpack, host of the "Golf Show" on 740 the Fan (10am Saturday mornings) previews his interview with PGA Pro Tom Hoge. 

Derek Hanson and Jack Michaels with the Tuesday "Twins Wrap" previewing the upcoming 2024 season with Twins broadcasting legend Dick Bremer.  Also, Thomas Fuchs and Derek talk about the new kickoff rules that will be coming in 2024 to the NFL. 

Derek Hanson breaks down UND vs. Michigan in the Missouri Regional and the NCAA Frozen Four Hockey Tournament with veteran college hockey play by play broadcaster Ben Holden. 

Derek's birthday show with Thomas Fuchs producing and John Holler, Vikings beat writer for the USA Today joins the show to celebrate!

Derek Hanson, Thomas Fuchs and Kevin Kennedy analyze Anthony Edwards' dunk everyone is talking about, breakdown ESPN's deal with the College Football Playoff for almost $8billion and Twins Broadcasting Legend Dick Bremer and Jack Michaels join for the Tuesday "Twins Wrap" to preview the upcoming 2024 season.

Derek Hanson, Thomas Fuchs and Kevin Kennedy talk about the three Twins pitchers who are injured, the Vikings getting another first round draft pick after their trade with the Texans and the Packers releasing Aaron Jones and Minnesota snapping him up right away. 

Derek Hanson chats with Bison defensive end Hunter Zen Zen about this recovery from his 2023 season ending injury, and his take on his former teammate at Iowa State Brock Purdy, about him quarterbacking the 49ers in the Super Bowl Sunday. 

After the Vikings defeated the New Orleans Saints 27-19 on Sunday (11-12-23) Derek Hanson had a chance to catch up with center Garrett Bradburry, guard Ed Ingrahm, defensive tackle Jonathan Bullard, and saftey Josh Mettelus. 

Derek Hanson talked with Viking OL Christian Darrisaw after the tough 28-24 loss to the Chargers.

Derek Hanson caught up with Twins pitcher Pablo Lopez Saturday (9-23) a day after the team wrapped up the AL Central Division title.

Derek Hanson caught up with Twins pitcher Dallas Keuchel Saturday (9-23) a day after the team wrapped up the AL Central Division title.

Derek Hanson caught up with Twins outfielder Matt Wallner Saturday (9-23) a day after the team wrapped up the AL Central Division title.

Derek Hanson caught up with Twins outfielder Michael A Taylor Saturday (9-23) a day after the team wrapped up the AL Central Division title.