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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.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the WNBA's new labor agreement and what it means in the next several weeks for the Lynx. Plus a coaching shakeup with the Gophers and some Vikings free agency news. 11:00: Strib Varsity's Alicia Tipcke joins the show to go inside her season-long video feature on Providence Academy star Maddyn Greenway. 29:00: The Wolves and Wild picked up much-needed wins while Venezuela conquered the U.S. in the World Baseball Classic.

Host Michael Rand starts with a gloomy time in Minnesota sports. He ranks his top five concerns among the Twins, Loons, Gophers, Wild and Wolves. 8:00: Chris Hine joins Rand for a long examination of the Timberwolves. 34:00: Is it finally time for the Wolves to join the Eastern Conference?

Star Tribune columnist joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, which included more struggles for the Wild and Timberwolves. Both teams have visions of a playoff run. Both are playing so poorly right now that such a thing seems far-fetched. Plus the Gophers women's basketball team is hosting in the NCAA tournament for the first time in 21 years and Reusse weighs in on Kyler Murray.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with Kyler Murray signing with the Vikings for $1.3 million. It's one of the biggest steals in NFL free agency history, and Murray is already "one of us." 12:00: Chip Scoggins joins the show to talk about the U of M declining to disclose how it is paying athletes, the rough stretch for the Wolves and Murray's fit in Minnesota. 34:00: The Wolves need to turn things around.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with Kyler Murray, who is meeting with Vikings on Thursday. Will they get a deal done as expected, or is this process going to drag out? The QB and team do seem like an ideal match for each other. Plus are the Wolves in trouble? 12:00: Bobby Nightengale Jr. joins Rand from Ft. Myers where the Twins are just two weeks away from Opening Day. There might not be a lot of competition for starting spots, but that doesn't mean the roster is settled. 33:00: The Gophers men's hockey season is over, and the Gophers men's basketball team might be done.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wild, who blasted Utah 5-0 on Tuesday. That stood in sharp contrast to the Wolves getting crushed by the Lakers. They seem like two teams going in opposite directions at the moment. 9:00: Andrew Krammer joins the show to break down the first two days of Vikings free agency and set up what could be a big Wednesday. Is this the day that Kyler Murray signs here? 31:00: It's now or never for Gophers men's hockey.

On a special edition of Daily Delivery, host Michael Rand welcomes in standout guard Audrey Shindelar and head coach Tanner Teige from the Class 3A No. 1 seeded Stewartville girls basketball team.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand breaks down a relatively quiet but still impactful first day of NFL free agency. The Vikings agreed to terms with a new corner but lost receiver Jalen Nailor and punter Ryan Wright. And it might be until at least Wednesday until we find out about any quarterback addition. 11:00: Star Tribune Wild beat writer Sarah McLellan joins the show to break down all the team's new additions from the trade deadline. 33:00: A big four-game road trip for the Wolves.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look at Minnesota sports. They start with NFL free agency and the Vikings, with a lot of news expected Monday. Plus thoughts on the state high school hockey tournament, the Wild, Wolves, Gophers, St. Thomas and more.

A whole lot of gopher hockey talk at the beginning of the show followed by a great segment with Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the death of former Gophers coach Lou Holtz at age 89. Plus the Vikings keep hinting at undoing much of what they did in 2025. 7:00: Dane Moore, who covers the Wolves via "The Dane Moore NBA Podcast," joins the show. He and Rand get into Moore's recent viral moment after denying ESPN access to a video he shot. Plus great insights into the Kyle Anderson acquisition and how the Wolves might stack up in the playoffs. 55:00: Parting thoughts on the Gophers and high school hockey.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wild, Wolves and Vikings leaning in on veteran help. The Wild made two moves for 30-year-olds and could make a bigger one for another veteran. The Wolves slipped Kyle Anderson into their veteran-heavy rotation. The Vikings are a prime candidate to land Kyler Murray after trying youth at QB. 13:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins for a look at how big the Wild might swing at the trade deadline (even after Tuesday's move), revisionist history on the Vikings draft plus some Gophers women's hockey talk. 35:00: The Gophers women's basketball team has remarkable balance.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with rumblings about the Wild at the trade deadline. They've already dealt away a lot of their recent premium draft capital. Will they make one more all-in move? 9:00: Star Tribune Vikings writer Emily Leiker joins the show with reports from her time at the NFL Combine last week in Indianapolis. What are the Vikings looking at in the draft? And what about the all-important QB question? 38:00: A final thought on the Vikings' ideal QB setup in 2026.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look at the weekend in Minnesota sports. On tap: Gophers basketball, Timberwolves, Wild, Twins and Loons. Noticeably absent: Any Vikings talk.

The Minnesota high school boys hockey state tournament brackets are out, and Daily Delivery host Michael Rand is joined by Moorhead senior Tyden Bergeson for his reaction to the field. Moorhead is the defending Class 2A champion and is seeded No. 2 this year. The Spuds will face Lakeville South in the quarterfinals Thursday.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with Anthony Edwards' game-sealing shot in Thursday's Wolves win. He got in Chris Finch's face afterward, a power move after a clutch shot over a double team. What does it mean? 9:00: Bobby Nightengale Jr. joins the show from Fort Myers, where the Twins are dealing with another pitching injury (this time to David Festa). Where does that leave their starting depth and pecking order? 29:00: The Wild had a big win over the Avs.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a long look at process vs. results to figure out where all the Minnesota pro teams stand. 12:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins to talk Vikings, Wild and Minnesota United. 33:00: Taylor Heise on the Olympic hockey controversy and a listener email about youth sports.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with comments from Vikings officials Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine that give us even more clarity about their QB plan in 2026. Plus a good Wolves win and a good Gophers ... loss? 14:00: The Star Tribune's Sarah McLellan joins for a look at the gold medal-winning Team USA men's hockey team, the Wild's impact at the Olympics and the stretch run of the NHL season. 33:00: Former Minnesota United manager Eric Ramsay is out already at West Brom.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Twins and some hopeful signs of spring. 6:00: Purple Insider's Matthew Coller joins for a long segment on the Vikings. The NFL Scouting Combine starts this week, and we might start to learn more about their future plans. Right now, everything at QB is in play. 50:00: A listener email about a Vikings trade proposal.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. They started with the U.S. men's hockey team and its surprising (but not miraculous) victory over Canada in the Olympic gold medal game Sunday. Wild players dominated throughout the tournament. Plus thoughts on the Timberwolves, Gophers and more.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Olympics heating up with curling, hockey and tons of other storylines. Plus some interesting numbers on Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy. 11:00: Star Tribune Wolves beat writer Chris Hine joins to set up the post-break schedule for the Wolves and talk about the return of veteran guard Mike Conley. 28:00: The Twins and Loons are so back.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a pair of big wins for Team USA and the Gophers women's basketball team. 7:00: La Velle E. Neal III on the Twins, Olympic Curling and the Vikings. 31:00: FanDuel Sports North and a never-ending hockey game.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with another program-building win for the Gophers men's basketball team as well as a big week for the women's basketball team. 8:00: Bobby Nightengale joins from Fort Myers where it has been a busy spring already for the Twins. In focus: the impact of Pablo Lopez's season-ending elbow injury, the fallout from the offseason with Byron Buxton and messaging from Tom Pohlad. 31:00: A big day for Minnesota Olympians.

On a special edition of Daily Delivery, host Michael Rand checks in with Bemidji girls' hockey star Bailey Rupp. She helped Bemidji to the girls' hockey state tournament for the first time since 2007, where they will face Edina in Thursdays' Class 2A quarterfinals.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with Pablo Lopez leaving a spring training throwing session with elbow pain. It's too early to be too concerned, but it is worth remember that it was a Lopez injury that sent the Twins' season off the rails in 2025. Plus a big night for the Heise family. 8:00: Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins joins Rand to talk about the Gophers women's basketball team's surge. They've won eight in a row and just cracked the AP top 25. 28:00: The best time of the year for high school hockey.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. In focus: Byron Buxton's comments from spring training, an Olympic curling controversy, the excellent Gophers women's basketball team and the fate of the Wolves.