Dan WHENESOTA
@whenesota.com
Award winning writer and best selling author-
A Slap Shot in Time: a.co/d/jfn2Jpa
History of Heartbreak: amzn.to/322KRoS
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
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2016) #Vikings kicker Blair Walsh misses the potential game winning FG (wide left) in the NFC wildcard game vs the Seahawks at TCF Bank Stadium. #NFL #SKOL
January 10, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2016) #Vikings kicker Blair Walsh misses the potential game winning FG (wide left) in the NFC wildcard game vs the Seahawks at TCF Bank Stadium. #NFL #SKOL
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2005) Randy Moss moons the Green Bay crowd after scoring his 2nd TD in a 31-17 Wildcard win over the Packers. #Vikings #SKOL www.newspapers.com/clip/1160957...
January 9, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2005) Randy Moss moons the Green Bay crowd after scoring his 2nd TD in a 31-17 Wildcard win over the Packers. #Vikings #SKOL www.newspapers.com/clip/1160957...
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1977) The #Vikings lost #SuperBowl XI to the Raiders 32-14 in Pasadena. This was the 4th Super Bowl loss for the Vikings. After the game Tarkenton said, “Who knows, we might never be back,”. #Skol www.newspapers.com/clip/1160314...
January 9, 2026 at 1:08 PM
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1977) The #Vikings lost #SuperBowl XI to the Raiders 32-14 in Pasadena. This was the 4th Super Bowl loss for the Vikings. After the game Tarkenton said, “Who knows, we might never be back,”. #Skol www.newspapers.com/clip/1160314...
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1980 The North Stars Beat the Flyers 7-1 in front of record crowd of 15,962 at Met Center. The win snapped Philadelphia’s 35 game unbeaten streak, which to this day is still the longest in the #NHL.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1980 The North Stars Beat the Flyers 7-1 in front of record crowd of 15,962 at Met Center. The win snapped Philadelphia’s 35 game unbeaten streak, which to this day is still the longest in the #NHL.
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Party with the North Stars! #NewYearsEve
January 1, 2026 at 12:41 AM
Party with the North Stars! #NewYearsEve
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2006) #Gophers football coach Glen Mason was fired two days after the 31 point Insight Bowl meltdown. #GoGophers #RTB #SkiUMah www.newspapers.com/clip/1155133...
December 31, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2006) #Gophers football coach Glen Mason was fired two days after the 31 point Insight Bowl meltdown. #GoGophers #RTB #SkiUMah www.newspapers.com/clip/1155133...
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1978) The #Vikings lose the Divisional Playoff to the Los Angeles Rams 34-10. This was also the last game for future HOF’ers Fran Tarkenton and Mick Tingelhoff. #Skol #NFL www.newspapers.com/clip/1155133...
December 31, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1978) The #Vikings lose the Divisional Playoff to the Los Angeles Rams 34-10. This was also the last game for future HOF’ers Fran Tarkenton and Mick Tingelhoff. #Skol #NFL www.newspapers.com/clip/1155133...
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1987) The Vikings lose to the Bears 30-24 in the “Roller Dome” game. Mike Ditka used the term to refer to the Metrodome earlier that week and the Vikings tried to use it to their advantage. www.newspapers.com/article/star...
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December 6, 2025 at 2:54 PM
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1987) The Vikings lose to the Bears 30-24 in the “Roller Dome” game. Mike Ditka used the term to refer to the Metrodome earlier that week and the Vikings tried to use it to their advantage. www.newspapers.com/article/star...
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Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2020) The #Vikings give up back-to-back fumble recovery touchdowns to Carolina’s Jeremy Chinn. Consecutive plays, 10s apart. #SKOL
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November 29, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2020) The #Vikings give up back-to-back fumble recovery touchdowns to Carolina’s Jeremy Chinn. Consecutive plays, 10s apart. #SKOL
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Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2009) #Vikings RB Adrian Peterson is pulled over and ticketed for driving 109 MPH on Hwy 62 in his BMW. He was on his way to the team hotel the night before a home game against the Bears. #Skol www.newspapers.com/clip/1137140...
November 28, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2009) #Vikings RB Adrian Peterson is pulled over and ticketed for driving 109 MPH on Hwy 62 in his BMW. He was on his way to the team hotel the night before a home game against the Bears. #Skol www.newspapers.com/clip/1137140...
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2023) the #MNWild fire head coach Dean Evason, AND the #MNTwins Sonny Gray signs with the Cardinals.
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November 27, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2023) the #MNWild fire head coach Dean Evason, AND the #MNTwins Sonny Gray signs with the Cardinals.
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Fun Fact: #OTD in 1960 the Washington Senators officially change their name to the Minnesota Twins. #MNTWINS #MLB www.newspapers.com/clip/1136647...
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November 26, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1960 the Washington Senators officially change their name to the Minnesota Twins. #MNTWINS #MLB www.newspapers.com/clip/1136647...
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#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1994) the Star Tribune prints “Victory Vests” for fans to wear to the next days #Vikings game against the Buccaneers. #SKOL
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November 26, 2025 at 12:37 PM
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1994) the Star Tribune prints “Victory Vests” for fans to wear to the next days #Vikings game against the Buccaneers. #SKOL
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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
I'm looking for a good movie tonight. Any suggestions?
November 8, 2025 at 1:55 AM
I'm looking for a good movie tonight. Any suggestions?
How Middle School teachers dress up for Halloween.
October 31, 2025 at 4:39 PM
How Middle School teachers dress up for Halloween.
Sources tell me that Hyvee is clearing out the Carson Wentz cereal.
It's also being reported that some of the boxes are damaged and broken. Those boxes are being put back on the shelf for sale at the request of head coach Kevin O'Connell. #SKOL
It's also being reported that some of the boxes are damaged and broken. Those boxes are being put back on the shelf for sale at the request of head coach Kevin O'Connell. #SKOL
October 29, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Sources tell me that Hyvee is clearing out the Carson Wentz cereal.
It's also being reported that some of the boxes are damaged and broken. Those boxes are being put back on the shelf for sale at the request of head coach Kevin O'Connell. #SKOL
It's also being reported that some of the boxes are damaged and broken. Those boxes are being put back on the shelf for sale at the request of head coach Kevin O'Connell. #SKOL
Due to last night's traumatic Minnesota Vikings game, I'm calling in sick to work today.
Here's the note I will be presenting to HR. Feel free to use it yourself and pass on to others who may suffer similar afflictions.
#SKOL
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Here's the note I will be presenting to HR. Feel free to use it yourself and pass on to others who may suffer similar afflictions.
#SKOL
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October 24, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Due to last night's traumatic Minnesota Vikings game, I'm calling in sick to work today.
Here's the note I will be presenting to HR. Feel free to use it yourself and pass on to others who may suffer similar afflictions.
#SKOL
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Here's the note I will be presenting to HR. Feel free to use it yourself and pass on to others who may suffer similar afflictions.
#SKOL
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#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1991) Ron Gant is called out for coming off the base while Kent Hrbek was applying a tag during the 3rd inning of #WorldSeries game 2. #MnTwins #MLB
October 20, 2025 at 11:53 AM
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1991) Ron Gant is called out for coming off the base while Kent Hrbek was applying a tag during the 3rd inning of #WorldSeries game 2. #MnTwins #MLB
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1975 the "Carlson Connection" debuts for the Fighting Saints in a 3-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers at the Civic Center. It was only the 2nd time in Major pro hockey history 3 brothers played on a line together. #MNwild #ASlapShotInTime www.newspapers.com/article/star...
October 18, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1975 the "Carlson Connection" debuts for the Fighting Saints in a 3-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers at the Civic Center. It was only the 2nd time in Major pro hockey history 3 brothers played on a line together. #MNwild #ASlapShotInTime www.newspapers.com/article/star...
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1970) The @StarTribune prints #MnTwins “Victory Vests” for game 1 of #ALCS vs Orioles. The Twins lost 10-6 and would be swept 3 games to none. (Thanks @DJGloveRrepair).
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October 3, 2025 at 11:59 AM
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1970) The @StarTribune prints #MnTwins “Victory Vests” for game 1 of #ALCS vs Orioles. The Twins lost 10-6 and would be swept 3 games to none. (Thanks @DJGloveRrepair).
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#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1975) The Fighting Saints hold a scrimmage in Mankato with their farm team the Johnstown Jets that turns into a bench clearing brawl and leaves their star player with a broken nose. The game was a fundraiser for youth hockey. #ASlapShotInTime
September 27, 2025 at 1:10 PM
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1975) The Fighting Saints hold a scrimmage in Mankato with their farm team the Johnstown Jets that turns into a bench clearing brawl and leaves their star player with a broken nose. The game was a fundraiser for youth hockey. #ASlapShotInTime
September 23, 2025 at 12:28 AM