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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the large contingent of Cubs fans at Target Field, the Twins' predictable Thursday loss and a great Twins broadcast experiment. Plus the Lynx bounced back from a loss and utilized their bench in a good win Thursday. 7:00: Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins joins Rand for a deeper look at the budget implications of the Gophers paying athletes $20.5 million this season. 28:00: Joan Beringer has only played one Summer League game, and he already set a record.

Star Tribune columnist Rochelle Olson joins Chad for some fun on some nonsense topics and talk about this week's Cheers & Jeers column.

Rochelle Olson of the Star Tribune joins to share about this week's Cheers & Jeers segment in the paper before we hand the reins of the show to Dave and the Am I Wrong? Committee.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with another good Twins win during an impressive stretch. It would have been just their luck this season to lose Byron Buxton during Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Cubs, but luckily X-rays were negative after he was hit on the hand by a pitch. Can they keep things rolling? Plus the Lynx lost, but they have no time to dwell on it with another game today. 9:00: Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for the Daily Delivery debate. In focus: Re-examining Twins pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson, determining Terrence Shannon Jr.'s ceiling with the Wolves and deciding what we think of Kirk Cousins. 28:00: The Gophers athletic budget has a considerable shortfall.

Jason talks with Star Tribune columnist Evan Ramstad about his latest piece on our love/hate relationship with the wealthy.

5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour - the Science Museum is going through another round of layoffs. Then Jason talks with Evan Ramstad from the Star Tribune talks about his latest column on our love/hate relationship with the rich.

Steve Grove spent over a decade inside Big Tech before returning home to Minnesota to run the Star Tribune. In this episode, we talk about what it takes to rebuild a local newspaper into a modern civic institution. Grove discusses why he left Google, how he's restructured the Star Tribune's newsroom and business model, and why local relevance—not scale—is the bet. From rebranding the paper and redesigning its digital products to narrowing its editorial focus and launching new revenue streams, Grove is trying to prove there's a path forward for legacy news.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, which included an entertaining three-game series at Target Field. The Twins won two of three from the Rays and Byron Buxton is an All-Star, though the news beyond that isn't too rosy for Minnesota. Plus the Lynx are 17-2 and could be on the verge of adding another very good player to their roster. And print deadlines aren't what they used to be, but the Wild are cooperating by not doing much of anything in free agency.

Steve Grove has had a front-row seat to the evolution of the internet, from his early days at YouTube shaping the political division to navigating crisis in state government, and now—reinventing local journalism as publisher of the Star Tribune.In this episode, I talk with Steve to talk about the through lines in his career, what led him to leave Silicon Valley for his home state of Minnesota, and why going local may be the most overlooked solution to our national dysfunction. We unpack the early optimism of platforms in politics, the challenges of shifting between tech, government, and media, and what it really takes to rebuild trust—community by community.Whether you're considering a big life pivot or trying to find purpose in a broken system, Steve's story is a reminder that reinvention isn't a detour—it's the path.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Lynx game Tuesday at Target Center, which was bad on multiple fronts. Not only did Minnesota lose 74-59 in the Commissioner's Cup final to a Caitlin Clark-less Indiana team, but also legendary halftime act Red Panda was injured during a performance. Plus thoughts on Nico Sturm to the Wild and another loss for the Twins. 10:00: Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins joins Rand to talk through how the Gophers are going to distribute $20.5 million to athletes, payments that can start this week. And they have some Wolves thoughts as well. 31:00: The Celtics are raiding the end of the Wolves bench and the Bucks have moved on from Damian Lillard.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with two Monday trades. The Wild obtained Vladimir Tarasenko, taking on a $4.75 million cap hit for one season after a down year for Tarasenko in Detroit. Can the Wild revive his career? The Wolves, meanwhile, received a second-round pick and future trade flexibility from the Hawks in a sign-and-trade for Nickeil Alexander-Walker. It's clear which Minnesota team was dealing from a position of strength. 11:00: Star Tribune veteran sportswriter Kent Youngblood reflects on a long career as his retirement approaches at the end of the week. He also breaks down the 14-2 Lynx heading into the Commissioner Cup final against Indiana on Tuesday. 31:00: Joe Ryan, the one Twins starter you trust, is pitching Tuesday.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, which started with the Twins dropping the last two games of their series in Detroit. As the Twins tread water, Reusse wants to know when they are going to have a true phenom step up. Plus the Wolves retained Naz Reid and Julius Randle but might have more up their sleeve. And the Wild finally have money to spend, but are there any players out there to get? And the Lynx keep on winning. Will they get to face Caitlin Clark on Tuesday?

Rochelle Olson of the Star Tribune joins for her usual two segments to lead off the final hour on a Friday before the Am I Wrong? Committee takes the stage with this week's resolutions.

Star Tribune columnist Rochelle Olson joins Chad to talk about the somber mood at the state Capitol today and her experience there as the Hortmans lie in state, plus some lighter discussion related to this week's Cheers & Jeers column.

Scott Korzenowski is in for Chad today and opens the show with talk about new results in the Star Tribune's Minnesota Poll that aren't exactly great for Democrats.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Gophers football program landing the top recruit in Minnesota for the third straight year. This time it was Roman Voss, who picked the Gophers over several premier programs, including Alabama. Plus some good news for St. Thomas and the new Timberwolves owners. 10:00: Star Tribune columnist Jim Souhan joins Rand for a conversation about the excellence of the Lynx and the free-fall of the Twins. 31:00: Derek Falvey is trying to reassure us.

5pm Hour - On the "DeRush-Hour" Jason finds out about a new idea for how to get your State Park Pass. Then he's joined by Chris Hine from the Star Tribune to talk about the NBA making the new Timberwolves ownership official!

Jason talks with Chris Hine from the Star Tribune about the NBA approving the sale of the Timberwolves to Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez. It's a new era for basketball in MN. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

We invited on The Minnesota Star Tribune publisher Steve Grove to give us the latest on his new book ‘How I Found Myself in the Midwest' - he joins in studio to talk about this book, coverage of some of the biggest stories including the tragic murder of the Hortmans and what covering these stories is like through the eyes of a publisher for the Minnesota Star Tribune!

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, which did not include any wins for the Twins. They sit at 37-40 after being swept by the Brewers, and their pitching staff is in shambles. Reusse argues that now is the time for the Twins to deal some of their best relief pitchers. Plus reaction -- more or less relief -- to news that Kevin Durant wound up in Houston instead of Minnesota. And a look ahead to NBA and NHL drafts and free agency.

Star Tribune sports columnist Chip Scoggins joins at with talk about poor play from the Twins and the difficult spot that puts the front office in as the trade deadline approaches. Plus, great stuff from Chip on game 7 of the NBA Finals and what to expect from OKC in the next few years.

Chip Scoggins of the Star Tribune joins Chad for talk about the Twins and NBA Finals before Chad dives back into the Iran discussion by looking back at some of what Colonel David Hunt told us earlier in the show about why this was a perfect time to execute the attack.

The action, stage setup, choreography is often top notch at a local gym. The joy of watching young people start realizing their theater dreams is pretty cool says Star Tribune columnist Neal Justin

This episode was originally published on The Murder Sheet's main feed on June 20, 2025.The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk about cases from New Hampshire, Indiana, Minnesota, and Alabama.Source: Region News Source: https://regionnewssource.org/burnham-man-accused-of-assaulting-nurse-while-under-medical-restraint/#google_vignetteIncluding a link from the American Nurses Association on workplace violence and what to do if you experience this as a nurse: https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/work-environment/end-nurse-abuse/workplace-violence/The Indiana Hospital Association's press release on legislation involving violence against healthcare workers: https://www.ihaconnect.org/news/new-law-protecting-health-care-workers-takes-effect-in-indianaWired's report on Vance Boelter's use of data brokers to stalk and attack Melissa and Mark Hortman and John and Yvette Hoffman: https://www.wired.com/story/minnesota-lawmaker-shootings-people-search-data-brokers/The Washington Post's dive into Vance Boelter — the man accused of killing Minnesota legislator Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman, as well as attacking Minnesota legislator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette Hoffman — and his background: https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/06/17/vance-boelter-minnesota-shooting-christianity/The Star Tribune's debunking of the disinformation that suspected assassin Vance Boelter had close ties to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz: https://www.startribune.com/fact-check-did-vance-boelter-suspect-in-minnesota-shootings-have-close-ties-to-gov-tim-walz/601373519The Associated Press's article on suspected assassin Vance Boelter: https://apnews.com/article/minnesota-shootings-lawmakers-suspect-21b2165404bc66f77dd5e0e36efeb065The Detroit Catholic's article on Minnesota legislator Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman: https://www.detroitcatholic.com/news/minnesota-lawmaker-who-once-taught-catholic-sunday-school-shot-and-killed-in-apparent-assassinationThe Minnesota Reformer's article on a statement released by the children of Minnesota legislator Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman: https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/06/17/children-of-melissa-and-mark-hortman-release-statement-on-their-deaths/The Department of Justice's press release on the alleged crimes of Vance Boelter: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/after-two-day-manhunt-suspect-charged-shooting-two-minnesota-lawmakers-and-their-spousesKGNS's reporting on Brian Mann's conviction for attempting to murder his wife Hannah Mann: https://www.kgns.tv/2025/06/17/chiropractor-convicted-attempted-murder-after-poisoning-his-wife-with-lead/WHNT's reporting on Brian Mann's conviction for attempting to murder his wife Hannah Mann: https://whnt.com/news/decatur/jury-finds-brian-mann-guilty-in-attempted-murder-trial/InDepthNH's report on nurse Jennifer Fitzgerald's immunity deal in the murder trial of Matthew Millar for the killing of inmate Jason Rothe: https://indepthnh.org/2025/06/16/doc-nurse-gets-immunity-deal-ahead-of-prison-murder-trial/Pre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.Summer's starting to swelter, and if you're like me your wardrobe could use a warm-up too — preferably without overheating your wallet. 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Chad wonders if you want extreme hot or cold, words you would eliminate from the English language, are there Minnesota events you feel you've missed out on and he chats up Rochelle Olson from the Minnesota Star Tribune.

What does Sheletta Brundidge view in her ideal man? Is it a beard? Baldness? Hairy legs? We break down her perfect man and also some serious topics with her latest piece in the Star Tribune and President Trump on Thursday of all days saying that we need less work holidays!

The Minnesota Vikings and their players have hit the true offseason. So why not have Purple Daily's Judd Zulgad and The Star Tribune's Chip Scoggins discuss the Top 10 Minnesota Vikings they have covered since roughly 2008 with the boys on the Minnesota Vikings beat. The boys also discuss their favorite Minnesota Vikings to interview and talk with. PLUS they rank the Minnesota Vikings coaches they have covered in order! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the latest Caitlin Clark Controversy: Dan rips all sides and wonders if the WNBA will ever truly get it? Legendary preps writer John Millea stops by the studio for some reflections on his career as he has covered his last high school event after a great run at the MSHSL and Star Tribune. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the latest Caitlin Clark Controversy: Dan rips all sides and wonders if the WNBA will ever truly get it? Legendary preps writer John Millea stops by the studio for some reflections on his career as he has covered his last high school event after a great run at the MSHSL and Star Tribune.

Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the latest Caitlin Clark Controversy: Dan rips all sides and wonders if the WNBA will ever truly get it? Legendary preps writer John Millea stops by the studio for some reflections on his career as he has covered his last high school event after a great run at the MSHSL and Star Tribune. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diplomacy isn't just a career path, it's a skill we can use in everyday life. That's what Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat emphasized during Global Minnesota's wide-ranging webinar discussion around his new book “The Art of Diplomacy,” available at local bookseller Magers and Quinn. Tapping into decades of experience and dozens of high-level interviews with diplomats, Ambassador Eizenstat provided insights into historic diplomatic breakthroughs, as well as a roadmap for future success. Star Tribune columnist John Rash moderated a compelling discussion featuring audience questions on topics such as the negotiations in Ukraine, the importance of non-state actors in diplomacy, rising tension on the India-Pakistan border, and the universal values of diplomacy that span across centuries.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, one that took on a somber tone as athletes and teams around town grappled with the shooting of two Minnesota state legislators and their spouses. In the sports realm, Reusse and Rand talked about the legacy of Seimone Augustus, the free-fall of the Twins and how the Wolves (thankfully) are on the outside looking in at the Kevin Durant sweepstakes. Plus a memorable U.S. Open finish and a rant about those who back into parking spaces.

This weekend caps off a 15 year career at the State High School League for John, who covered prep sports for the Star Tribune for two decades prior to the that. Find out more about John from Vineeta's, "Sawkar Salute."

Jason is joined by Star Tribune music writer Jon Bream to talk about the passing of music legend and Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

4pm Hour: Jason and Dan debate which is the worst day of the week (hint: it's Thursday). Then Jon Bream from the Star Tribune joins the show to talk about the passing of Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson.

Star Tribune sports columnist Chip Scoggins joins Chad to talk about the Twins' sudden injury woes within the pitching staff, if a trade could happen, and big changes to how money will impact college sports and what it means for the Gophers.

Host Michael Rand starts with Aaron Rodgers reportedly agreeing to sign with the Steelers, a development that came mere hours after Rand became convinced during a lunchtime run that Rodgers coming to Minnesota was a coin flip proposition. Plus the Pacers pulled off another improbable rally in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, stunning the Thunder in a way the Wolves could not. 10:00: Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins joins Rand for a look at the Wolves' ideal offseason in addition to what expectations should be for the Vikings and where we stand with the College Football Playoff. 41:00: A long, strange road trip ended with a football loss for the Twins.

Is Minnesota Vikings defensive jack-of-all-trade Josh Metellus "holding in" at OTAs looking for a new contract? The Star Tribune thinks so.  --- A Northern Digital Production

Matthew Coller is joined by Andrew Krammer of the Minnesota Star Tribune to discuss the strong first impression JJ McCarthy has imparted during Vikings OTAs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Hine of the Star Tribune joins to discuss his Anthony Edwards biography, Ant; Looking at Edwards' upbringing; Which teammates are Edwards closest with and more; Plus what are the Timberwolves going to do this offseason and more on Flagrant Howls.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Hine of the Star Tribune joins to discuss his Anthony Edwards biography, Ant; Looking at Edwards' upbringing; Which teammates are Edwards closest with and more; Plus what are the Timberwolves going to do this offseason and more on Flagrant Howls.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, which included three dramatic Twins games (but only one win) in Seattle. Along the way, Royce Lewis continued to struggle. Does he need to be sent back to the minors? Plus they get into the Wolves offseason and Chris Finch's curious quote about needing to expand the playing rotation. And the Lynx are undefeated while the Loons finally won in Seattle.

Doctor Who season finale; Joni Ernst sucks; crypto scam and market warning signs; Trump imposes more steel tariffs; issues with local gun violence; measles-infected child went to Mall of America; Matt discusses the challenges of raising kids in modern life; open enrollment changing school demographics; Star Tribune offering staff buyouts.

Star Tribune sports columnist Chip Scoggins joins with great stuff on the Wolves, Vikings, Twins, Lynx and Wild.

Host Michael Rand starts with extra thoughts on the Timberwolves. They were blown out in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals for the second straight season. That disappointing finish comes in contrast to their best two-year run in franchise history. What will the offseason bring? 13:00: Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand to talk about an update on the Twins sale, J.J. McCarthy mania and giving the Frost their frozen flowers. 30:00: Twins and Loons scoreless, but one happier than the other.

Host Michael Rand starts with intrigue about NFL quarterbacks. We should get our first look in a while at J.J. McCarthy this week. Kirk Cousins was a no-show at OTAs in Atlanta. And Terry Bradshaw ripped the still available Aaron Rodgers. Plus another good Twins win and a dominant 5-0 start for the Lynx. 10:00: Star Tribune writer and Wolves fan Jeff Day joins Rand to set up Game 5 in Oklahoma City. Day has far more optimism than most that there will be a Game 6 at Target Center. 39:00: Can Ant have his Halliburton game?

On "The Lead" - it's do or die for the Timberwolves. Jason talks with Star Tribune beat writer Chris Hine. Then on "Page 2" - a St. Paul institution is closing. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour Lead - it's do-or-die time for the Timberwolves. Jason talks with Star Tribune beat writer Chris Hine. Then, what's grinding your gears this week. What have you had ENOUGH of?

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the long weekend in sports. Monday's Game 4 Wolves loss to Oklahoma City was of course fresh and front-brain, with Reusse saying even though Minnesota lost just 128-126 he never thought the Wolves were going to win. The Thunder can end the series Wednesday in Oklahoma City. Plus thoughts on the Twins and a championship for the Frost.