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Back to SearchSpecial Delivery: The game where J.J. McCarthy started losing the optimists
Michael Rand breaks down the Vikings' 19-17 loss to the Bears.
Published on 1 month ago
Twins offseason primer: Payroll, a new manager and ... a Byron Buxton trade?
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 …
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Jon Krawczynski goes deep on the Wolves + Vikings season at a crossroads
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 …
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
La Velle E. Neal III on J.J. McCarthy's low marks and how we see the NFC North
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…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Vikings film review shows how shaky J.J. McCarthy was on Sunday
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 …
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Patrick Reusse on the stumbling Vikings + all the good from Minnesota sports
Star 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 fals…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
A conversation with former NBA player Randy Livingston about problem gambling
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 th…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
J.J. McCarthy's authentic wolf; La Velle E. Neal III on the Twins' plan
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 a…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Derek Shelton's vision for Twins, Randy Johnson on Gophers football, no Kirk Cousins
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 foun…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Vikings film review shows a whole new team; A great start to the Niko Medved era
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 …
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago