SidCast – available now on StarTribune.com - It’s your chance to become one of Sid’s “close virtual friends”

Minneapolis/St. Paul - (May 4, 2006) - The sports legend known for his “close personal friends” is now acquiring “close virtual friends.” Sid Hartman is doing podcasts.

Starting in the days when type was set by hand, Sid has written thousands of Star Tribune newspaper columns and become a destination on StarTribune.com. So it’s only natural that he’s become part of the podcast revolution.

The first SidCast debuted today on StarTribune.com. Each week, the Star Tribune’s Joel Rippel will ask Sid Hartman five questions about Minnesota sports.

No matter the format, Sid is always Sid. And whatever the topic, Sid will set you straight. This week he discusses Vikings Foley follies, the Twins struggles, rebuilding the Wild and more.

Questions for Sid can be e-mailed to: sidcast@startribune.com.

Listeners don’t need an iPod to hear to the SidCast, because podcasts on StarTribune.com can be accessed using the Flash player available on the site.

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