Detroit Lakes’ own Adam Thielen officially announced his retirement from the NFL this week, wrapping up a career that included Pro Bowls, All‑Pro honors, and over 8,400 receiving yards. 

Now the big question is: what’s next for one of Minnesota’s favorite underdog success stories? On The Wake Up Call, Tank, Mandy, and Scotch unveil their Top 5 Retirement Ideas for Thielen — some legit, some ridiculous, all made with Minnesota love.

Whether he’s becoming a hometown coach, opening a Detroit Lakes breakfast spot, jumping into TV, starting a lakes-area fishing empire, or doing something completely unexpected, the crew breaks down what Adam Thielen should do with all his brand-new free time.

It’s fun, it’s local, it’s heartfelt… and it’s your chance to celebrate one of the region’s biggest sports legends with a smile.