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Michael Rand and La Velle E. Neal III discuss the Wolves' third blowout loss to the Spurs, this time a season-ender in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals. What major offseason moves could be coming?

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with candidates to help Anthony Edwards tonight in a critical Game 6 for the Wolves. Who is their best bet to score 25-plus? And the Lynx had another good win. 11:00: Local baseball writer and podcaster Aaron Gleeman joins Rand for a long discussion of the Twins and his recent decision to leave The Athletic. 46:00: The Twins won and the Vikings' schedule was released.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with what we know about the Vikings schedule so far as well as a big roster move from the Twins on Thursday. 6:00: Chip Scoggins joins Rand for a breakdown of the Wild's stunning season-ending Game 5 loss. Up 3-0 on Colorado after one period, Minnesota's defensive shell couldn't hold. They lost 4-3 in overtime and now face an offseason with questions about taking another step forward after a promising season. 27:00: What can the Wolves learn from the Wild? And what was your favorite James Rodriguez moment?

Host Michael Rand starts with a postgame Wolves breakdown alongside Star Tribune columnist Jim Souhan. Their 126-97 loss not only left them in a 3-2 series hole against San Antonio, but also exposed the gap between Minnesota and the top two teams in the West. Still, there is a chance to rally in Game 6 at Target Center and force a Game 7. 21:00: The Frost season ended, the Lynx season is showing some early promise, the Wild are trying to hang on Wednesday, the Twins got a gem from Bailey Ober and the Vikings are headed to Mexico City.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wolves' supporting cast, which has not done nearly enough to help Anthony Edwards in the last two games. Will someone (or more than one player) step up to help Ant in a critical Game 5 tonight in San Antonio? 10:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for a breakdown of the Wild's disappointing 5-2 loss to Colorado in Game 4 of their series. Minnesota was too often meek and ineffective in the loss and now they face elimination. Plus they talk about the strange postponement to Tuesday of the Frost's winner-take-all game with Montreal. 30:00: A big honor for Adrian Peterson.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, which was eventful to say the least. The Wolves earned a dramatic Game 4 win Sunday night with Anthony Edwards playing a starring role. The Wild will try to even their series with Colorado on Monday after a dominant win Saturday. Reusse thinks the Wild are better than the Avalanche. Plus two good Twins wins, an impressive Lynx debut even in a loss and a deciding game for the Frost.

Anthony Edwards was spectacular and his teammates joined the party just in time in a 114-109 Game 4 Wolves win in which the Spurs' Victor Wembanyama was ejected for elbowing Naz Reid in the second quarter.

From Kirill Kaprizov to Jesper Wallstedt to a sudden goalie question for Colorado, Game 3 was a big one for the Wild and could signal a shift in their series with the Avs.

Host Michael Rand breaks down the Wolves' 115-108 loss to the Spurs in Game 3 of the conference semifinals.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with news that the Vikings signed receiver Jauan Jennings. It gives them a formidable pass-catching group as well as a passing game overall that features a lot of players with something to prove. Plus the very good Frost power play fell silent at the wrong time and the Twins lost again. 12:00: Cassidy Hettesheimer joins Rand to set up the Lynx season. They open at home Saturday with a lot of new faces. 30:00: What are the keys to the Wolves winning Game 3 tonight?

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the contrast between the euphoria of last Thursday when the Wolves and Wild clinched playoff series at home and the despair of the last 48 hours with so many big losses. What will a busy next four days bring? 8:00: Star Tribune columnist Jim Souhan joins Rand to break down one of those losses, a 133-95 Wolves defeat in Game 2 Wednesday. They got a split in San Antonio, but that still doesn't excuse last night's effort. 28:00: The Twins game also got out of hand.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wolves sending a message about Victor Wembanyama. Even in a 104-102 Wolves win in which Wemby had 12 blocks, the Wolves thought at least four should have been goaltending calls. They are trying to get in his head. Plus a 3 overtime loss for the Frost against Montreal in the PWHL playoffs. 10:00: Chip Scoggins joins Rand to break down the Wild's 5-2 loss to Colorado in Game 2 of their series. The Wild had a better defensive effort but played too flat at times against the skilled Avs. They're in a 2-0 series hole now going back to St. Paul. 33:00: The Twins won and got some good news about Joe Ryan.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wild as they prepare for Game 2 tonight against Colorado. What adjustments, including lineup changes, might they make? 6:00: Star Tribune columnist Jim Souhan joins Rand to break down the Wolves' huge 104-102 victory over the Spurs in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals. Anthony Edwards came back early from injury. Key players stepped up. And defense won the game again. 27:00: A rash of Twins injuries and yet another big playoff game.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. The Wild and Avalanche combined for 15 goals in the first game of their series Sunday, but nine went to Colorado. What adjustments can the Wild make in Tuesday's Game 2? The Wolves might get Anthony Edwards back for Game 1 of their series against San Antonio on Monday. That would be a big boost in a series in which Minnesota is a heavy underdog. Plus the Twins lost another top starting pitcher to elbow problems, with Joe Ryan leaving Sunday's game in the first inning.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand puts a bow on an incredible Thursday night in Minnesota sports. Talent was big for the Wild and Wolves, but heart might have won the evening. 11:00: Cassidy Hettesheimer from the Star Tribune joins Rand for a playoff preview as the field gets even more crowded. The two-time defending champion Frost open PWHL postseason play Saturday in Montreal. Plus an update on the Lynx in training camp. Their season starts in a little over a week. 31:00: Yes, the Twins won.

Host Michael Rand breaks down two amazing Minnesota wins, though not in chronological order. First he has thoughts and tons of listener comments on the Timberwolves 110-98 win that secured a series win over Denver. Then we back up a few hours earlier to the Wild's 5-2 win over Dallas, also in Game 6, that moved the Wild to the second round for the first time since 2015. It was an unbelievable night in Minnesota sports.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a huge night for the Wild and Wolves as well as a more secretive Vikings GM search. 7:00: Chris Hine joins Rand to set up the Wolves vs. Nuggets Game 6. It's a fascinating matchup given the injuries in the series. Role players could end up telling the story of whether the Wolves advance. 30:00: The Twins bullpen is still a disaster.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wolves' opportunity in Thursday's Game 6 and says head coach Chris Finch must be at his best. Plus a free agent wide receiver is set to visit the Vikings on Wednesday and the NCAA basketball tournament is expanding again. 11:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand to break down the Wild's huge 4-2 win at Dallas in Game 5. Both the Wild and Wolves can clinch their series on Thursday at home. 30:00: The Twins are in a funk.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with what is shaping up to be a massive Thursday in Minnesota sports. The Wolves will try again to close out the Nuggets after losing Monday in Game 5; the Wild will try to put themselves in position to close out Dallas by winning Game 5 tonight. Plus the Twins finally got back to winning. 9:00: Star Tribune Vikings writer Ben Goessling joins Rand for a deep discussion about the team's draft and finances. Plus the GM search is about to heat up. 39:00: A final thought about Rob Brzezinski.

Michael Rand breaks down the Wolves' 125-113 loss to Denver.

Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand to break down a huge weekend in Minnesota sports. The Wild and Wolves both won pivotal Game 4s in their playoff series, but Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo were injured for the Wolves in the process. The Vikings made some bold moves in the NFL draft. And the Twins were just glad other teams were making so much news.

Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo were injured, but Ayo Dosunmu stepped up in a huge way with 43 points for the Wolves in a Game 4 win. Matt Boldy's overtime winner after Marcus Foligno tied it late in regulation gave the Wild a Game 4 win. Host Michael Rand broke down both thrilling games on a special podcast.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand looks at the Vikings' pick of Caleb Banks at No. 18 overall. He's a massive interior defensive lineman with a history of foot problems. Mel Kiper Jr. called the pick a "big-time reach." Rand likes the idea of the pick, but will it work out? 9:00: Rand and Jeff Day break down the Wolves' rout of Denver in Game 3 of the playoffs at Target Center. Minnesota is now up 2-1 and has a great chance to deliver another blow to the reeling Nuggets on Saturday. Jaden McDaniels backed up his trash talk in a big way. 35:00: The Twins rallied but still lost.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the postgame fallout from the Wild's 4-3 double overtime loss to Dallas. He's joined by Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III. 17:00: The Loons won, the Twins lost and Vikings fans are probably rooting for a boring NFL draft. 20:00: Melissa Townsend, host and producer of the Star Tribune's new Essential Minnesota podcast, joins the show to talk about what the show is all about. 32:00: A new streaming platform for the Lynx.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the injury update on Napheesa Collier, who is not expected back on the court until early June after offseason ankle surgeries. How many games will she miss during a season in which she is being paid the $1.4 million supermax before being a free agent next year? Plus the Twins extended the Mets' misery and let them know about it. 9:00: Star Tribune Vikings writer Andrew Krammer joins Rand for a look at the NFL draft. We know what the Vikings will probably do in the first round Thursday. But what about some wilder options? 33:00: The Wild have an opportunity tonight, while the NBA playoffs are showing us the unpredictability of sports.

Host Michael Rand has the postgame breakdowns from the Wolves' 119-114 comeback victory over the Nuggets as well as the Wild's 4-2 loss at Dallas. Both teams come back to Minnesota with their playoff series tied 1-1. Plus thoughts on the Twins' pitching injuries, a Gophers women's basketball addition and the upcoming NFL draft.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. The Wild dominated Game 1 in Dallas, the Wolves fell in Game in Denver and the Twins were swept in large part because their bullpen couldn't hold leads against the Reds. Plus thoughts on the transfer portal, Lynx and Minnesota United.

Michael Rand and Chip Scoggins break down the Wild's dominant 6-1 win over Dallas in Game 1 of the playoffs.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Gophers women's gymnastics team continuing its amazing run. They qualified for the NCAA Final Four on Thursday for the first time and had an individual champion for the first time since 1990. Plus Napheesa Collier is back with the Lynx for at least another year. 9:00: Chris Hine joins Rand for a Wolves vs. Nuggets playoff preview. Minnesota is a heavy underdog in the series, but that's nothing new. Can the Wolves pull off another upset? 31:00: The Wild and Wolves have a lot of playoff schedule overlap.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Gophers men's basketball team getting a big name in the transfer portal, as well as a look at how transfers are impacting Minnesota high school sports. Plus the Twins lost big to the Red Sox. 7:00: Sarah McLellan joins Rand for a Wild vs. Stars playoff preview. Who will get the Game 1 start in goal? And is this the year the Wild break through and make a run? 27:00: Golden State showed some guts.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Twins, who stayed hot against the futile Red Sox. Plus the Wild got more information that confirms this: Jesper Wallstedt needs to be their Game 1 playoff starter. 9:00: Cassidy Hettesheimer joins Rand to break down the Lynx pick of Olivia Miles No. 2 overall in the WNBA Draft. Plus they look at the Lynx salary cap table, which shows why they are losing so many players in free agency. 37:00: We know the Wolves full first-round schedule.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Lynx wisely taking TCU point guard Olivia Miles with the No. 2 overall pick. She's a generational talent and could make life easier for a lot of their shrinking veteran core. Plus another Twins outburst against a tough lefty and another rough outing for Filip Gustavsson. 11:00: Randy Johnson joins Rand for a look at the college hockey transfer portal. The Gophers men's hockey team has been busy in the last 48 hours. Plus an update on Gophers football. 29:00: It's going to be hard for mid-major basketball teams to compete.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. It was eventful, to say the least. The Twins won 2 of 3 in Toronto and are now 9-7. In a very balanced American League so far, that's good enough to be tied for the best record in the AL. Plus the Wolves will face the Nuggets in the playoffs, the Wild have a goalie question, the Lynx are remaking their roster and Rory had quite a weekend at The Masters.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand looks at the Wild's 5-4 loss Thursday at Dallas. It was a great game, and it was everything Minnesota could have wanted -- except in terms of the outcome, which hinged largely on leaky goaltending from Filip Gustavsson. What is the plan in net with the playoffs approaching (and almost certainly starting in Dallas)? Plus a free agency miss for the Lynx. 9:00: Bobby Nightengale Jr. joins Rand for a deep dive on the Twins. What's different this year with Derek Shelton at the helm? What do they still need from Royce Lewis? And who might be the first callups? 36:00: The Twins swept the Tigers.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the sudden competence of the Twins, who have roughed up a couple of tough left-handed pitchers for Detroit to even their record at 6-6. Plus some interesting Lynx free agency developments. 8:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins for the weekly debate segment. In focus: Resting Anthony Edwards, a playoff format tweak and Taj Bradley. 31:00: Kirk Cousins got paid again and the Wild have a big game.

Introduction: It was a great night for Minnesota teams. The Wolves win and clinched a top-six spot in the West. The Wild won and kept the pressure on Dallas. The Twins won again with a dominant Taj Bradley on the mound. 11:00: Chip Scoggins joined host Michael Rand for a breakdown of how the Gophers men's and women's basketball teams will approach the transfer portal. 33:00: The Lynx took a step toward retaining star Napheesa Collier.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a good Twins win and an important home run from Luke Keaschall to rescue momentum. Matt Wallner had two hits (and three more strikeouts), and a listener is wondering why he's staying in the lineup. Plus the opening of the portal and a key Loons injury update. 13:00: Star Tribune Timberwolves writer Chris Hine joins the show to talk about the team stumbling to the finish line. 31:00: A big night for the Wolves and Wild.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, which included a lackluster home opening series for the Twins, concerns about the Wolves and an opportunity for the Wild to grab home ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs. Plus the Gophers gymnastics team had the best weekend of all.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand looks at the Wolves, who lost without Anthony Edwards on Thursday in Detroit. Ant is no longer eligible for postseason awards, but the biggest thing is getting him healthy for the playoffs. The same is true for the Wolves' likely first round opponent: The Lakers, who lost Luka Doncic to a hamstring injury Thursday. Plus the Wild clinched a playoff spot with a win over Vancouver. 9:00: Bobby Nightengale joins Rand ahead of Friday's Twins home opener. What identity will emerge and what are some positive signs through a 2-4 start? 31:00: Taj Bradley was terrific Thursday.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the bleak 1-4 start for the Twins and also gets into the work ahead soon in the transfer portal for the Gophers men's basketball team now that their season is over. 8:30: Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III joins for the weekly debate segment, which focuses on the Twins' rough start, Jaden McDaniels' injury and the Lynx needing to build a roster. 30:00: The Wolves and Wild are back in action.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with some Gophers news, including the men's basketball team trying to win some money Wednesday in Las Vegas plus players leaving the women's hoops and men's hockey teams. 7:00: Star Tribune Vikings writer Emily Leiker joins Rand from the NFL Owners Meetings to break down comments from key decisionmakers. 27:00: Is Kirk Cousins going to wind up in Green Bay?

Introduction: Host Michael Rand sorts through Vikings news from the week and has thoughts on Jonathan Greenard, Jordan Addison, Christian Darrisaw and the GM search. Plus a blowout Wolves win combined with a Jaden McDaniels injury update put Ayo Dosunmu in the spotlight again. 13:00: Star Tribune reporter Cassidy Hettesheimer joins Rand for a look at the WNBA's new collective bargaining agreement and how it impacts the Lynx. 33:00: The Twins are already relegated to the end of the show.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. The started with the deaths of three prominent Minnesota sports figures: Ex-Vikings greats Jeff Siemon and Joey Browner as well as former Gophers wrestling coach J Robinson. They also got into the Twins' opening series in Baltimore, which included encouraging signs from Royce Lewis but two losses nonetheless. Plus Duke's loss to UConn and a slow finish to the season for the Wolves and Wild.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with Wednesday's Wolves victory, one of the wildest games you will ever watch. 9:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins for the weekly debate. This week focuses on the Twins, Gophers hockey and J.J. McCarthy. 32:00: Running through some listener emails.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wild's loss at Tampa Bay, a big Wolves game tonight against Houston and the introduction of Brett Larson as the Gophers new men's hockey coach. 10:00: Bobby Nightengale joins for a Twins season preview segment. All signs point to a rebuilding year. Is there any hope to compete? 32:00: A huge high school basketball upset.

Standout senior Dothan Ijadimbola and head coach Nick Carroll from Totino-Grace boys basketball join Michael Rand on this special edition ahead of Wednesday's Class 3A boys basketball tournament.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Gophers hockey vacancies. The women's job has been filled by in-house candidate Greg May. Candidates for the men's job might not have the same profile that fans would want. What does that mean about the searches and the jobs themselves? 12:00: Chip Scoggins joins Rand to talk mainly about the Sweet 16-bound Gophers women's basketball team. Plus some Wolves thoughts as well. 35:00: Can there be joy watching the Twins this year?

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joined host Michael Rand started Monday's show on a very somber note. Local NHL writer and podcaster Jessi Pierce died in a house fire along with her three children over the weekend. Her personality and love of hockey will long be remembered, and the grief in the hockey community is palpable. The action on the court and ice was a secondary thought all weekend, but it was a good one for Minnesota teams. The Gophers women's basketball team reached the Sweet 16 with a dramatic win over Ole Miss. The Wolves won a gritty game at Boston. And the Wild beat the Stars.

Introduction: Michael Rand starts with another uh-oh game for the Wild. This time it was a rare loss to Chicago, and it came with star Kirill Kaprizov sidelined by an injury. 9:00: Randy Johnson joins the show to talk about the upheaval in the Gophers men's and women's hockey programs. 30:00: St. Thomas has an opportunity.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the news that Bob Motzko is out as Gophers men's hockey coach. Is there a trend in how AD Mark Coyle makes high-profile coaching decisions? Plus another Wolves win without Ant. 11:00: Susan Sheridan Tucker from the Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling joins the show to explore prediction markets. Why are they allowed to operate what essentially feel like sports betting sites even in states (like Minnesota) that don't have legalized sports betting? 33:00: Carson Wentz is back with the Vikings.