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StribSports Daily Delivery

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.

Episodes

La Velle E. Neal III on the handling of Vikings QBs, Twins manager search and Wolves outlook

October 16, 2025 • 30 mins
Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III joins host Michael Rand for an extended Daily Delivery debate.
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The first real Vikings QB controversy in a long time + Gophers football vs. Nebraska

October 15, 2025 • 31 mins
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the question of J.J. McCarthy vs. Carson Wentz, which will intensify this week. McCarthy is back at practice. Wentz has started the last three games. Both are talking to the media on Wednesday, but a starter hasn't been named for Sunday's game against the Eagles. It's a lot like old times. Plus the Wild has suddenly figured out its power play, but now they can't score 5-on-5? 11:00: Star...
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How Kevin O'Connell watches football, a Wild save and Minnesota United talk

October 14, 2025 • 35 mins
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with an important win for the Wild fueled by their power play and young goalie. Plus a dissection of how Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell watches football. 16:00: Jon Marthaler joins Rand to break down what's at stake for Minnesota United in this weekend's final regular season game. 33:00: Nebraska is a big favorite against the Gophers.
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The Gophers won, the Vikings rested and both of them searched for an identity

October 13, 2025 • 33 mins
Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. It's a football-heavy show starting with the Gophers, who made clutch plays but also struggled in many moments in a 27-20 Homecoming win over Purdue. P.J. Fleck's team is still searching for an identity, as are the Vikings. Plus Chip gives an update on an ex-Gophers QB with a son who is a rising star.
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La Velle E. Neal III on Wentz and McCarthy, Twins manager search and Wild buzz

October 10, 2025 • 36 mins
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wild's 5-0 win over St. Louis in Thursday's opener. The best sign from the game was Ryan Hartman scoring twice because he is a good indicator of Minnesota's success. 6:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins the show to talk about the Twins' managerial search, the Vikings' QB dilemma and big-picture Wild optimism. 28:00: Listener questions about J.J. McCarthy, MLB replay, pro vs. college coa...
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Can J.J. McCarthy execute a Carson Wentz game plan? + Bill Belichick drama

October 9, 2025 • 38 mins
Introduction: Host Michael Rand takes a spin through some national news, including reports that Bill Belichick and North Carolina could be severing ties soon. Plus a bounceback game for a former Twin and Las Vegas on the cusp of winning the WNBA title. 9:00: Andrew Krammer joins Rand for a film review from London and a larger discussion of the Vikings' quarterback conundrum. 37:00: Wild at Blues kicks off the season tonight.
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The Wild are set up to win, but will they do it? + A huge Gophers football stretch

October 8, 2025 • 38 mins
Host Michael Rand starts with a Wild season preview and talks to Star Tribune writer Sarah McLellan for a big-picture look at the franchise after a busy offseason. 25:00: Randy Johnson joins the show to talk Gophers football. Minnesota lost 42-3 last week to Ohio State, but the Gophers' fate will be determined by what happens in these next four weeks.
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Deciphering Kevin O'Connell's QB thoughts; A 20-year Vikings anniversary

October 7, 2025 • 34 mins
Introduction: Host Michael Rand spins through Kevin O'Connell's Monday news conference to interpret KOC's thoughts on the Will Reichard kick, Vikings' QB situation, the offensive line and his team's fumbling problem. 18:00: Vikings poetry overseas, part two. 30:00: The Love Boat turns 20, and Andrew Van Ginkel's wife saves the day?
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Patrick Reusse on the Vikings' escape from London and the Twins' manager search

October 6, 2025 • 34 mins
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, including a narrow Vikings win, a blowout Gophers loss and big-time games in the baseball playoffs.
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SPECIAL DELIVERY: Against all odds, Vikings pull out victory over Browns in London

October 5, 2025 • 21 mins
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La Velle E. Neal III on Twins manager search, must-win for Vikings and Lynx vs. WNBA

October 3, 2025 • 34 mins
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with an upset win by the 49ers on Thursday that involved a good fourth down debate and revealed a truth about the modern NFL. Plus a controversial call in a key spot of the Cubs' win over the Padres shows why Rand hates the new replay rule coming next year to MLB. 10:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for their weekly debate segment. In focus: A big decision and offseason for Derek Falvey. A...
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The rise of Kirill Kaprizov; Is Derek Falvey spread too thin? Wolves with Chris Hine

October 2, 2025 • 37 mins
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the rise of Kirill Kaprizov. A decade ago, he was a relatively unknown fifth-round pick. Now he's the face of the franchise and the highest-paid player in NHL history. Plus a look at the business and baseball struggles of the Twins. 10:00: Star Tribune Timberwolves writer Chris Hine joins for a look at burning training camp questions. How will the Wolves divide point guard minutes? How m...
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Napheesa Collier blasts WNBA leadership + Kirill Kaprizov and Gophers football

October 1, 2025 • 45 mins
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the new Kirill Kaprizov contract, explaining how there might be sticker shock but it won't be like the Suter and Parise deals. Plus the most important thing Derek Falvey said about the Twins' managerial search. 12:00: Cassidy Hettesheimer from the Star Tribune helps break down Napheesa Collier's strong comments about the WNBA. You'll hear Collier's full statement as well. 32:00: Randy J...
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Kirill Kaprizov signs 8-year deal; fallout from Rocco Baldelli firing; Vikings injuries

September 30, 2025 • 32 mins
On a jam-packed episode, host Michael Rand starts with breaking news that Kirill Kaprizov has signed an eight-year, $136 million extension with the Wild. That ends months of negotiations and is a huge relief for the Wild. Plus a deeper look at the firing of Twins manager Rocco Baldelli. 15:00: Vikings poetry and an injury update on Brian O'Neill. 30:00: The Timberwolves are back.
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SPECIAL DELIVERY: Rocco Baldelli is out as Twins manager

September 29, 2025 • 17 mins
Bobby Nightengale and Michael Rand break down Monday's news of Rocco Baldelli's firing.
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Patrick Reusse on the Vikings in trouble and a Lynx season abruptly over

September 29, 2025 • 41 mins
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, starting with the Vikings' 24-21 loss in Ireland. At 2-2, these Vikings are quickly dissolving into a mess. Can they turn things around? The Lynx season, meanwhile, is stunningly over. It was only a few days ago that they were seemingly in control of their WNBA semifinal series. Plus the Twins' season is mercifully over. Now co...
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SPECIAL DELIVERY: Offensive line in shambles, Vikings lose Debacle in Dublin

September 28, 2025 • 22 mins
Michael Rand breaks it down postgame.
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A big moment for Cheryl Reeve; Wentz or McCarthy?; Quiet Kaprizov talks

September 26, 2025 • 31 mins
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Lynx and a big moment Friday. Can the team and head coach Cheryl Reeve deliver in Game 3's biggest moments, which they didn't do in Game 2? Plus it continues to be quiet with Kirill Kaprizov. 9:00: Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for their weekly debate segment. In focus: Who will start the most games at QB for the Vikings this season? Confidence level in the L...
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An ominous Twins milestone, a huge Lynx game and Jordan Addison's return

September 25, 2025 • 32 mins
Host Michael Rand starts with the Twins, who lost their 90th game Wednesday. That has been a bad omen in recent years. Plus the Wolves are bringing back an iconic uniform. Later, Cassidy Hettesheimer from the Star Tribune joins Rand to break down Lynx vs. Mercury Game 3. And Jordan Addison is set to return.
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Robot umpires, Rocco Baldelli's future, a bad Lynx loss and a Gophers opportunity

September 24, 2025 • 45 mins
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with MLB's announcement that is going to a challenge system on balls and strikes in 2026. While that might help alleviate critical errors from umpires, it's a half-measure that could prove to be the worst of both worlds. Plus the Lynx had a Game 2 meltdown Tuesday. How will they respond? 10:00: Longtime baseball writer Phil Miller is retiring soon. Rand and Miller chat about his career as wel...
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