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We talk to The Human Monster Truck to get the lay of the local wrestling landscape, talk to the organizers behind the upcoming Sun Ra Arkestra concert in Northampton and check in with Mr. Universe.

Competitive alpine skiing mother-daughter duo and their complex relationship is at the center of Mass. author Megan Tady's novel "Bluebird Day."

We explore the Asparagus Valley Pottery Trail, try our hand in candlepin bowling in Shelburne Falls and unlock a centuries-old mystery with the Word Nerd.

Smith College advanced to the finals of the NCAA Division 3 women's basketball tournament after a victory against Wisconsin-Oshkosh Thursday. They will play New York University for the second year in a row, looking to avenge last year's defeat.

We learn about lesbian history in Northampton, skate around with the Pioneer Valley Roller Derby and blast to the past with the soon-to-be Visions Video store.

The Red Sox equipment truck leaves Fenway Park on Monday, bound for the club's spring training home in Fort Myers, Florida. The team has been in a downturn in recent years, missing the playoffs in five of the last six seasons.

Joe Harasymiak takes over at UMass after the school fired head coach Don Brown two weeks ago. The Minutemen have not had a winning season in over a decade.

Today on The Rundown, we weigh in on concerns among immigrant advocacy groups about the possible removal of the Temporary Protected Status program, the latest push for the Northern Tier rail project, a $1.4 million buyout owed to a fired UMass football coach, and much more.

Don Brown still had a couple years left on his contract. With two games left in the season, UMass Athletic Director Ryan Bamford announced the "leadership change," with offensive coordinator Shane Montgomery named interim coach.

UMass coach Don Brown has been fired and offensive coordinator Shane Montgomery will serve as interim coach starting this week when the Minutemen play at Georgia. The Minutemen are 2-8 this year with their only wins against non-Football Bowl Subdivision opponents.