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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a mini-surge by the Twins lately, a lament about their bullpen and the absurdity of getting your first MLB run batted in off a 38 mph pitch. 10:00: Star Tribune Gophers writer Randy Johnson joins Rand to break down the latest on football recruiting, an NCAA rule that will help college hockey and the naming rights deal for the former Williams Arena. 28:00: A Wolves draft idea and keeping an eye on Dylan Larkin.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Twins and three notable things from Monday's win over the Rangers. Plus the Lynx got back to their winning ways with a blowout victory over Portland. 7:00: Chris Hine joins the show to look at the Wolves' offseason. We're one week from the NBA Draft. What will the Wolves do with the 28th pick, and more importantly what direction will they go with their overall roster? 36:00: Brendan Sorsby is entering the NFL's supplemental draft. Could he be a factor in the Vikings' QB plans?

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. They start with the Knicks' five-game NBA Finals win over the Spurs and what it does (or doesn't) tell us about the Wolves. Plus Olivia Miles, a new assistant Vikings GM from Reusse's hometown, the World Cup and several baseball notes.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with contract extensions for two key Gophers athletic figures. Plus a rough one for the Twins and early World Cup thoughts. 7:00: Star Tribune Vikings writer Emily Leiker joins Rand to break down the end of minicamp. Where do quarterbacks Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy stand, and what are the other key storylines? 30:00: A victory guarantee?

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Knicks' stunning Game 4 win over the Spurs. Imagine what it was like to be there. Imagine a Minnesota team and moment delivering like that one. Plus a promising Royce Lewis game in a Twins win. 13:00: Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins joins Rand to talk about numerous issues in college sports and the state of the Gophers athletics department. 36:00: A Buzz Lagos appreciation.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand found Tuesday's comments from Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy to be noteworthy. Plus the Wild retained Michael McCarron on a long-term contract and the Lynx continued to roll. 11:00: La Velle E. Neal III joined the show for a World Cup preview. How will the U.S. men fare this year as the host team? 30:00: The Twins are in a tailspin.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the unpredictability of the NBA Finals and a revisiting of the Karl-Anthony Towns trade. 11:00: Cassidy Hettesheimer from the Star Tribune joins to talk about the 9-2 Lynx, who carry the WNBA's best record into Tuesday's showdown against Dallas. 33:00: Finally, a Gophers vs. St. Thomas rivalry can be born.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. They had some fun with Rand's day-night Twins/Saints doubleheader on Saturday while also discussing the Knicks, Olivia Miles, the World Cup and more.

Introduction: Is it possible that we are running out of superlatives for Lynx rookie Olivia Miles? That's how it feels after another huge game in a Minnesota victory. Plus host Michael Rand laments a missed opportunity for the Twins. 6:00: Ben Goessling joins Rand for a breakdown of a newsy week for the Vikings. What ultimately led the Vikings to hire Nolan Teasley as their GM? And how will that ultimately shape their roster going forward? 34:00: NBA and NHL finals in focus.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Knicks' Game 1 win over the Spurs in the NBA Finals. Plus the sudden demise of Twins pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson. 9:00: Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for their weekly debate segment. In focus: What happens if Kyler Murray has a very good year for the Vikings? When will Royce Lewis return to the Twins, and what will that look like? And how are the Lynx so good again? 27:00: The Frost are trying to keep their team together.

Host Michael Rand starts by asking how many NBA titles Victor Wembanyama will end up winning. 8:00: Bobby Nightengale joins Rand for a bunch of big Twins topics. 32:00: Byron Buxton returns to center field.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand revisits the Jonathan Greenard trade in light of Monday's NFL blockbuster deal for Myles Garrett. Plus the Lynx keep rolling and the Twins snap out of their funk. 10:00: Star Tribune Gophers football writer Randy Johnson joins for an update after a big weekend of recruiting. Plus thoughts on 10 years of Mark Coyle and potential changes to the College Football Playoff. 27:00: Rand remembers Larry Fitzgerald Sr. and Rick Adelman, Minnesota sports figures who died Monday.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. In focus: A losing streak for the Twins, a new GM for the Vikings, a new dominant team in the NBA's Western Conference and 10 years of Mark Coyle at the U.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts by looking at Thursday's labor proposal from MLB owners, which asks for a salary cap and salary floor. It makes a ton of sense, and the owners need to stick to their resolve to get a cap during negotiations. 8:00: Cassidy Hettesheimer of the Star Tribune joins Rand to break down just how the Lynx have maintained their excellence early this season. Plus a look at PWHL salaries. 29:00: Rand was wrong about the Spurs. He gives himself another chance to be right (or wrong) about Vikings receivers.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts the show with a look at the Twins' starting pitching and the strong start from the Lynx. 9:00: Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins joins the show for a look at the Vikings QB battle and some interesting comments from J.J. McCarthy after Wednesday's offseason practice. 23:00: Rand has some extended McCarthy thoughts and a look ahead to Game 6 between the Spurs and Thunder.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Colorado Avalanche getting swept and the Spurs being on the verge of bowing out of the NBA playoffs. What does that tell us about the Wild and Wolves? 10:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for the Daily Delivery debate. In focus: Should the Wolves pursue Kyrie Irving? Are the Twins better than we thought? And how will the Loons manage a two-month break? 33:00: The Twins are still a playoff team.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand on the latest Daily Delivery podcast. They meandered through the NBA and NHL playoffs, including how the Wolves and Wild should feel while watching the conference finals. Plus thoughts on the Twins, Lynx and Minnesota United.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand is joined by Star Tribune Twins writer Bobby Nightengale for an in-depth look at several key issues facing the team. First and foremost: Can demoted former No. 1 overall pick Royce Lewis turn his career around? 28:00: More Twins thoughts, including a listener question about the bullpen. 33:00: The perfect Lynx win.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Twins. Derek Falvey had a reputation for building a strong pitching pipeline when he arrived nearly a decade ago. He's been gone from the organization for a few months, but that pipeline might finally be here. Plus some thoughts on the Lynx and bench support from coach Cheryl Reeve. 9:00: Star Tribune Wolves writer Chris Hine joins Rand for a breakdown of what figures to be a very busy offseason. Who might get traded and what will direction will the franchise head? 39:00: A Vikings GM search update.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the demotion to Class AAA of former No. 1 overall pick Royce Lewis, a move that seems both desperate and intended to help with confidence more than anything. Plus a key takeaway from Wolves boss Tim Connelly's end-of-year media session. 10:00: Sarah McLellan from the Star Tribune joins Rand to talk about the busy offseason ahead for the Wild. 35:00: The Cavs let one get away.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with comments from Wild GM Bill Guerin on Monday and the offseason plan for a team on the rise. Plus a good but costly Twins win. 10:00: Star Tribune Vikings writer Emily Leiker joins Rand on a number of subjects, including the 2028 NFL Draft coming to Minnesota, the GM search and the impending start of OTAs. 32:00: A Spurs vs. OKC Game 1 for the ages.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a big-picture look at the Wild and Wolves (plus the Vikings and Twins, to a lesser extent). It's a big summer as all those teams try to plan for the future. Plus an epic Reusse golf rant at the end.

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.