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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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April 22, 2026 • 36 mins
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...
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April 21, 2026 • 34 mins
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.
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April 20, 2026 • 35 mins
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.
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April 18, 2026 • 14 mins
Michael Rand and Chip Scoggins break down the Wild's dominant 6-1 win over Dallas in Game 1 of the playoffs.
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April 18, 2026 • 19 mins
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April 17, 2026 • 35 mins
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Gophers women's gymnastics team continuing its amazing run. They qualified for the NCAA Final Four on Thursday for the first time and had an individual champion for the first time since 1990. Plus Napheesa Collier is back with the Lynx for at least another year.
9:00: Chris Hine joins Rand for a Wolves vs. Nuggets playoff preview. Minnesota is a heavy underdog in the series, but that...
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April 16, 2026 • 29 mins
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Gophers men's basketball team getting a big name in the transfer portal, as well as a look at how transfers are impacting Minnesota high school sports. Plus the Twins lost big to the Red Sox.
7:00: Sarah McLellan joins Rand for a Wild vs. Stars playoff preview. Who will get the Game 1 start in goal? And is this the year the Wild break through and make a run?
27:00: Golden State show...
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April 15, 2026 • 40 mins
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Twins, who stayed hot against the futile Red Sox. Plus the Wild got more information that confirms this: Jesper Wallstedt needs to be their Game 1 playoff starter.
9:00: Cassidy Hettesheimer joins Rand to break down the Lynx pick of Olivia Miles No. 2 overall in the WNBA Draft. Plus they look at the Lynx salary cap table, which shows why they are losing so many players in free agency...
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April 14, 2026 • 31 mins
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Lynx wisely taking TCU point guard Olivia Miles with the No. 2 overall pick. She's a generational talent and could make life easier for a lot of their shrinking veteran core. Plus another Twins outburst against a tough lefty and another rough outing for Filip Gustavsson.
11:00: Randy Johnson joins Rand for a look at the college hockey transfer portal. The Gophers men's hockey team ha...
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April 13, 2026 • 36 mins
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports.
It was eventful, to say the least. The Twins won 2 of 3 in Toronto and are now 9-7. In a very balanced American League so far, that's good enough to be tied for the best record in the AL.
Plus the Wolves will face the Nuggets in the playoffs, the Wild have a goalie question, the Lynx are remaking their roster and Rory had quite...
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April 10, 2026 • 38 mins
Introduction: Host Michael Rand looks at the Wild's 5-4 loss Thursday at Dallas. It was a great game, and it was everything Minnesota could have wanted -- except in terms of the outcome, which hinged largely on leaky goaltending from Filip Gustavsson. What is the plan in net with the playoffs approaching (and almost certainly starting in Dallas)? Plus a free agency miss for the Lynx.
9:00: Bobby Nightengale Jr. joins Rand for a de...
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April 9, 2026 • 36 mins
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the sudden competence of the Twins, who have roughed up a couple of tough left-handed pitchers for Detroit to even their record at 6-6. Plus some interesting Lynx free agency developments.
8:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins for the weekly debate segment. In focus: Resting Anthony Edwards, a playoff format tweak and Taj Bradley.
31:00: Kirk Cousins got paid again and the Wild have a big ga...
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April 8, 2026 • 34 mins
Introduction: It was a great night for Minnesota teams. The Wolves win and clinched a top-six spot in the West. The Wild won and kept the pressure on Dallas. The Twins won again with a dominant Taj Bradley on the mound.
11:00: Chip Scoggins joined host Michael Rand for a breakdown of how the Gophers men's and women's basketball teams will approach the transfer portal.
33:00: The Lynx took a step toward retaining star Napheesa Col...
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April 7, 2026 • 33 mins
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a good Twins win and an important home run from Luke Keaschall to rescue momentum. Matt Wallner had two hits (and three more strikeouts), and a listener is wondering why he's staying in the lineup. Plus the opening of the portal and a key Loons injury update.
13:00: Star Tribune Timberwolves writer Chris Hine joins the show to talk about the team stumbling to the finish line.
31:00: A b...
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April 6, 2026 • 41 mins
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, which included a lackluster home opening series for the Twins, concerns about the Wolves and an opportunity for the Wild to grab home ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs. Plus the Gophers gymnastics team had the best weekend of all.
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April 3, 2026 • 33 mins
Introduction: Host Michael Rand looks at the Wolves, who lost without Anthony Edwards on Thursday in Detroit. Ant is no longer eligible for postseason awards, but the biggest thing is getting him healthy for the playoffs. The same is true for the Wolves' likely first round opponent: The Lakers, who lost Luka Doncic to a hamstring injury Thursday. Plus the Wild clinched a playoff spot with a win over Vancouver.
9:00: Bobby Nighteng...
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April 2, 2026 • 31 mins
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the bleak 1-4 start for the Twins and also gets into the work ahead soon in the transfer portal for the Gophers men's basketball team now that their season is over.
8:30: Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III joins for the weekly debate segment, which focuses on the Twins' rough start, Jaden McDaniels' injury and the Lynx needing to build a roster.
30:00: The Wolves and Wild are b...
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April 1, 2026 • 30 mins
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with some Gophers news, including the men's basketball team trying to win some money Wednesday in Las Vegas plus players leaving the women's hoops and men's hockey teams.
7:00: Star Tribune Vikings writer Emily Leiker joins Rand from the NFL Owners Meetings to break down comments from key decisionmakers.
27:00: Is Kirk Cousins going to wind up in Green Bay?
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March 31, 2026 • 36 mins
Introduction: Host Michael Rand sorts through Vikings news from the week and has thoughts on Jonathan Greenard, Jordan Addison, Christian Darrisaw and the GM search. Plus a blowout Wolves win combined with a Jaden McDaniels injury update put Ayo Dosunmu in the spotlight again.
13:00: Star Tribune reporter Cassidy Hettesheimer joins Rand for a look at the WNBA's new collective bargaining agreement and how it impacts the Lynx.
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March 30, 2026 • 41 mins
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. The started with the deaths of three prominent Minnesota sports figures: Ex-Vikings greats Jeff Siemon and Joey Browner as well as former Gophers wrestling coach J Robinson.
They also got into the Twins' opening series in Baltimore, which included encouraging signs from Royce Lewis but two losses nonetheless. Plus Duke's loss to...
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