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Keep informed about sports news and trends in Minnesota, and laugh along the way, with Michael Rand and other Star Tribune writers and special guests each weekday morning.
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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.
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