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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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SPECIAL DELIVERY: Ant was great, but Wemby was amazing. That's the Game 3 story May 09, 2026

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Host Michael Rand breaks down the Wolves' 115-108 loss to the Spurs in Game 3 of the conference semifinals.

Lynx season preview; A lot of Vikings with something to prove; Keys to Wolves Game 3 May 08, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with news that the Vikings signed receiver Jauan Jennings. It gives them a formidable pass-catching group as well as a passing game overall that features a lot of players with something to prove. Plus the very good Frost power play fell silent at the wrong time and the Twins lost again.

12:00: Cassidy Hettesheimer joins Rand to set up the Lynx season. They open at home Saturday with a lot of new faces.

30:00: What are the keys to the Wolves winning Game 3 tonight?

A Game 2 blowout loss for Wolves; What will the next four days bring? May 07, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the contrast between the euphoria of last Thursday when the Wolves and Wild clinched playoff series at home and the despair of the last 48 hours with so many big losses. What will a busy next four days bring?

8:00: Star Tribune columnist Jim Souhan joins Rand to break down one of those losses, a 133-95 Wolves defeat in Game 2 Wednesday. They got a split in San Antonio, but that still doesn't excuse last night's effort.

28:00: The Twins game also got out of hand.

A 2-0 hole for the Wild; Wolves want calls on Wemby; Twins get some good news May 06, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wolves sending a message about Victor Wembanyama. Even in a 104-102 Wolves win in which Wemby had 12 blocks, the Wolves thought at least four should have been goaltending calls. They are trying to get in his head. Plus a 3 overtime loss for the Frost against Montreal in the PWHL playoffs.

10:00: Chip Scoggins joins Rand to break down the Wild's 5-2 loss to Colorado in Game 2 of their series. The Wild had a better defensive effort but played too flat at times against the skilled Avs. They're in a 2-0 series hole now going back to St. Paul.

33:00: The Twins won and got some good news about Joe Ryan.

How Anthony Edwards and the Wolves stunned the Spurs; Wild Game 2 adjustments May 05, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wild as they prepare for Game 2 tonight against Colorado. What adjustments, including lineup changes, might they make?

6:00: Star Tribune columnist Jim Souhan joins Rand to break down the Wolves' huge 104-102 victory over the Spurs in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals. Anthony Edwards came back early from injury. Key players stepped up. And defense won the game again.

27:00: A rash of Twins injuries and yet another big playoff game.

Patrick Reusse on the Wild's Game 1 lapse, Ant's possible return and the no-luck Twins May 04, 2026

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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. The Wild and Avalanche combined for 15 goals in the first game of their series Sunday, but nine went to Colorado. What adjustments can the Wild make in Tuesday's Game 2?

The Wolves might get Anthony Edwards back for Game 1 of their series against San Antonio on Monday. That would be a big boost in a series in which Minnesota is a heavy underdog.

Plus the Twins lost another top starting pitcher to elbow problems, with Joe Ryan leaving Sunday's game in the first inning.

How the Wolves and Wild won the night (and the series) + Frost playoff preview, Lynx update May 01, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand puts a bow on an incredible Thursday night in Minnesota sports. Talent was big for the Wild and Wolves, but heart might have won the evening.

11:00: Cassidy Hettesheimer from the Star Tribune joins Rand for a playoff preview as the field gets even more crowded. The two-time defending champion Frost open PWHL postseason play Saturday in Montreal. Plus an update on the Lynx in training camp. Their season starts in a little over a week.

31:00: Yes, the Twins won.

SPECIAL DELIVERY: A night for the ages. Breakdown of Game 6 wins for Wolves, Wild May 01, 2026

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Host Michael Rand breaks down two amazing Minnesota wins, though not in chronological order. First he has thoughts and tons of listener comments on the Timberwolves 110-98 win that secured a series win over Denver. Then we back up a few hours earlier to the Wild's 5-2 win over Dallas, also in Game 6, that moved the Wild to the second round for the first time since 2015. It was an unbelievable night in Minnesota sports.

Huge night for Wild and Wolves; Chris Hine on the Wolves' blueprint; Twins bullpen woes Apr 30, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a huge night for the Wild and Wolves as well as a more secretive Vikings GM search.

7:00: Chris Hine joins Rand to set up the Wolves vs. Nuggets Game 6. It's a fascinating matchup given the injuries in the series. Role players could end up telling the story of whether the Wolves advance.

30:00: The Twins bullpen is still a disaster.

Wild and Wolves can both clinch at home Thursday; Big WR to visit the Vikings Apr 29, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wolves' opportunity in Thursday's Game 6 and says head coach Chris Finch must be at his best. Plus a free agent wide receiver is set to visit the Vikings on Wednesday and the NCAA basketball tournament is expanding again.

11:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand to break down the Wild's huge 4-2 win at Dallas in Game 5. Both the Wild and Wolves can clinch their series on Thursday at home.

30:00: The Twins are in a funk.

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