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Gophers head to Rate Bowl, Timberwolves winning streak, $12B fed. aid for farmers & more: Dec. 8, 2025

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Today’s episode of “The Afternoon Shift” features FOX 9’s Jim Rich chatting with Adam Llorens about the Vikings’ shutout win over the Commanders yesterday and Commissioner Thom Petersen of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to discuss the White House’s announcement of a $12 billion bailout for American farmers. Plus, a profile of the James J. Hill House in St. Paul, a preview of the Gophers football team in the Rate Bowl, and FOX 9’s Pierre Noujaim joins us from Target Center to preview tonight’s Suns-Timberwolves game!

**Posted** December 8, 2025 5:00pm CST

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