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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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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the new Major League Soccer schedule format, which will have major implications for Minnesota United starting in 2027.
8:00: Baseball writer and podcaster Aaron Gleeman joins Rand for an offseason Twins primer. What do we think of the Derek Shelton hire? Why are the Twins being so evasive about payroll? How likely is it that Joe Ryan, Pablo Lopez and/or Byron Buxton are traded? What are reasons for hope?
49:00: It's going to be a very busy weekend after a slow week.
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a Gophers men's basketball loss, a women's basketball transfer and the lay of the land for the Vikings.
8:00: Jon Krawczynski from The Athletic joins Rand for a deep dive into the Timberwolves. What are the biggest surprises this year? What do we make of Jaden McDaniels? Are we thinking about point guard all wrong?
38:00: What exactly is the Twins' plan?
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Gophers women's basketball team, which routed a quality Marquette team 90-47 on Tuesday. Plus thoughts on the Wild and a new Twins hire.
8:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins for the Daily Delivery Debate. In focus: Grading J.J. McCarthy through four games, ordering the NFC North and what to make of the Wolves.
30:00: The Warriors are in disarray.
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wolves, who keep on beating bad teams. That's a good habit, but we still don't know much about their real identity.
5:00: Andrew Krammer joins Rand to break down Vikings film. Fans were mad at coach Kevin O'Connell after Sunday's loss, but Krammer finds a lot of fault in young QB J.J. McCarthy.
32:00: Vikings poetry.
48:00: What were the Eagles thinking?
1Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse and host Michael Rand take a spin through the weekend in Minnesota sports, starting with a disjointed and concerning 27-19 Vikings loss to the Ravens. Eight false start penalties and questionable decisions left everyone frustrated.
Did everyone else winning balance out the weekend?
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with another Wild loss. They're giving up too many goals this season, but the culprits aren't always the same.
7:00: Former NBA player Randy Livingston joins the show to share his journey of gambling addiction and recovery, relating it to young people in general and current sports gambling controversies specifically.
29:00: Jose Miranda is out with the Twins.
Introduction: Host Michael Rand takes a deep dive into the fascinating character of young Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy.
12:00: Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for a detailed look at the Twins.
35:00: The Wolves went back to being bad at defense.
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a long look at Derek Shelton's introductory news conference with the Twins.
13:00: Randy Johnson checks in on the 6-3 Gophers football team, which has found a way to win a lot of close games this year.
24:00: The Vikings stood pat at the trade deadline, which is a good thing. And the Wild won in bizarre fashion.
Host Michael Rand starts with a pair of basketball wins for the Gophers men's team and the Timberwolves. Both were facing overmatched opponents, but both comfortable wins were good signs.
9:00: Star Tribune Vikings writer Andrew Krammer helps break down the film from the Vikings' 27-24 win over the Lions.
30:00: Award-winning Vikings poetry.
49:00: NFL trade deadline and Derek Shelton are Tuesday follows.
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse and host Michael Rand bring you a show that is a complete reversal from one week ago. A lot of the big-time teams in Minnesota won, capped off by a stunning Vikings win in Detroit to give their season hope.
Introduction: Host Michael Rand ranks the Vikings' veteran quarterbacks from Jim McMahon to Carson Wentz.
14:00: Star Tribune Vikings writer Ben Goessling joins Rand to break down the season and set up what to look for as J.J. McCarthy prepares to return to the lineup.
44:00: The Wild are struggling.
Introduction: Host Michael Rand has concerns about all of the biggest men's pro sports teams in Minnesota, and he gets into it by dissecting the Twins' hiring of Derek Shelton as their new manager.
11:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for the Daily Delivery debate.
34:00: A crossroads for the Vikings.
Host Michael Rand starts with a Vikings roster move and then a question about the Vikings, Wild and Wolves: Are their ages at key positions driving their struggles so far this year?
14:00: Randy Johnson joins Rand for a Gophers football breakdown. It has been a roller-coaster for Minnesota. Plus a check-in on the struggling Gophers men's hockey team.
28:00: The Blue Jays keep defying the odds.
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with four big games Monday, including a poor showing by the Wolves' defense and a playoff win for Minnesota United. Plus an epic World Series game.
9:00: Andrew Krammer joins Rand for a review of the Vikings' film. It won't matter who plays QB if the defense doesn't come around.
33:00: Vikings poetry gets deep on Carson Wentz, who is now out for the season.
Where do we start? The Vikings were embarrassed. The Gophers football team was worse. The Wild are in a funk. The Wolves are 2-1 but Anthony Edwards is hobbled. The Gophers men's hockey team can't win. Patrick Reusse and Michael Rand break it all down.
Host Michael Rand doesn't sugarcoat the state of the 3-4 Vikings after a blowout loss to the Chargers. He goes deep on all of their woes from top to bottom.
At the end, Rand saves time for a few big other things in Minnesota sports.
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wolves' season opener, a 118-114 victory over Portland. It wasn't pretty, but Anthony Edwards (41 points) played like a superstar while the Wolves' point guard rotation was put to the test with an interesting wrinkle. Plus the Wild ended a disappointing road trip.
11:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand to talk about his recent Rocco Baldelli interview as well as the Twins' ongoing managerial search and a QB what-if for the Vikings.
32:00: Why tonight's game feels so big for the Vikings.
Host Michael Rand starts with Tuesday's news that Carson Wentz will start a fifth straight game for the Vikings on Thursday against the Chargers. It's not really what anyone wants, but it probably is the right thing.
11:00: Randy Johnson joins Rand for a Gophers football breakdown. They dismantled Nebraska. Can they do the same at Iowa?
28:00: Minnesota United has a big opportunity.
Star Tribune Timberwolves writer Chris Hine joins host Michael Rand to preview Minnesota's season. Which players are candidates for regression and progression? Where do the Wolves stack up in the loaded West? We'll answer those questions and more.
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