C.J.

C.J.: No name game here: She takes 'Ponder'

Wed, 2, Jan 2013 21:57:11 CST

The Vikings' newfound good luck charm is apparently going to be known in her professional life as Samantha Ponder.

C.J.: Ponder this: Does marriage make a winner?

Mon, 24, Dec 2012 17:55:40 CST

The explanation, wink-wink, for why Vikings QB Christian Ponder played so well in Sunday's 23-6 shocker over the Texans caught sportscaster Dan Patrick off guard.

C.J.: Peace can be found, deep within ...

Mon, 24, Dec 2012 10:17:0 CST

Former KARE11 news anchor Joan Steffend was doing her part to increase peace before tragedy visited Newtown, Conn.

Face Time: Art imitates life

Sat, 22, Dec 2012 12:33:54 CST

Digital artist Jacque Rosenau used some of the many blossoms at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum as the inspiration for her "Irresistible Iris" show.

C.J.: Dr. Mary is in the house. OK? OK!

Sun, 16, Dec 2012 4:11:40 CST

It was not my intention to ask a question that stumped comedian and actor Kim Coles.

Face Time: Smiles on faces, helmets on heads

Sat, 15, Dec 2012 13:25:59 CST

Olympic gold medalist Summer Sanders, a Schwinn Bikes brand ambassador, took the "Helmets on Heads" campaign to Richard Green Central School. The national campaign is designed to teach children about bike safety.

C.J.: Two departures and a perfect host?

Wed, 12, Dec 2012 18:14:50 CST

Hubbard Broadcasting properties are losing John Hanson on "Twin Cities Live" and Ian Punnett at FM 107.1, and Jason Matheson's Fox 9 contract is almost up.

C.J.: Humphries-Kardashian trial? Maybe in April

Mon, 10, Dec 2012 20:9:54 CST

It's looking as though 2013 will see a Kris Humphries-Kim Kardashian divorce trial.

C.J.: 'Girls like big toys,' says first lady of Monster Jam

Sun, 9, Dec 2012 4:28:59 CST

Monster Jam's two-time World Finals champion, a Robbinsdale area native, was at the Dome for last week's event, with her personality that's as big as her pink monster mobile.

C.J.: Ponder calls a near-inaudible on engagement

Wed, 5, Dec 2012 20:57:51 CST

At his weekly Winter Park media appearance Wednesday, Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder wasn't coughing up any details about his engagement to ESPN reporter Samantha Steele.