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Wolves swagger, Wild win, Danielle Hunter trade (?) and a Formula 1 racing preview Mar 17, 2022

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand takes a look at the growing confidence of the Timberwolves, who clinched at least a berth in the play-in round after beating the Lakers 124-104 at Target Center on Wednesday. They have managed to walk a fine line of playing with swagger and not going overboard this year, and it's part of their identity. Speaking of identity, the Wild rediscovered theirs -- at least for one game -- in a much-needed 4-2 win over Boston.

7:00: Rand welcomes Jim Andrews and Kris Atteberry to the show for something totally new: a preview of this year's Formula 1 racing season. If you don't know much about F1 -- or even if you do -- you will learn plenty.

28:00: Are the Vikings going to trade Danielle Hunter? We don't know. But we do know the Loons are adding a key player via trade.

A Wild trade -- and more to come? -- before Monday's deadline; Vikings sign LB; A reason for Twins optimism? Mar 16, 2022

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Introduction: The Wild made an interesting trade Tuesday, sending center Nico Sturm to division rival Colorado for center Tyson Jost. On one hand, it was a classic "change of scenery" move with both players seeking different roles on new teams. But it also comes as the Wild has lost 12 of its last 16 games and is in need of a jolt down the stretch. You'll hear plenty from GM Bill Guerin, who still has faith in his team but clearly isn't happy with the direction this season has taken recently.

11:00: Host Michael Rand is joined by a panel of women's college basketball experts to help break down the NCAA tournament and the Final Four that is headed to Minneapolis in a couple of weeks. What are the key story lines and themes to watch.

20:00: The Vikings agreed to terms with dependable veteran linebacker Jordan Hicks on Tuesday, which might signal the end of the Anthony Barr era. Aaron Rodgers is going to put the Packers in salary cap jail at some point. And Baseball Prospectus is higher on the Twins than almost anyone else.

Phil Miller on the three big Twins trades, whether they make sense and what's yet to come Mar 15, 2022

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand takes note of Karl-Anthony Towns' 60-point game in the Wolves' 149-139 shootout win over San Antonio on Monday. KAT's comments after the game show how coach Chris Finch and his teammates are pushing the right buttons, leading Towns to play the best basketball of his career.

6:00: Star Tribune Twins beat writer Phil Miller joins the show to break down the three big trades over the weekend. If the Twins are really trying to compete in 2022, there is plenty of work to be done -- and there is money to spend after shedding a lot of payroll in the Josh Donaldson deal. What other chess pieces will move in the three weeks leading up to the season, and what other battles is Miller watching down in Florida as camp opens?

29:00: The Vikings are still searching for a suitable replacement for Linval Joseph. They took their third swing in three years on Monday.

Patrick Reusse on the big Twins trades, Kirk Cousins contract extension and more Mar 14, 2022

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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand to break down the big stories over the weekend. Where to start?

Well, Rand and Reusse began with Kirk Cousins' contract extension with the Vikings, which added a year to his deal and guaranteed the QB another $35 million while lowering his cap hit for this season. The creative deal, which has a couple of void years tacked onto it, makes some sense. But Rand hates it from the standpoint of it representing a status quo that hasn't been working over the past four seasons.

Plus three big Twins trades over the weekend left Rand and Reusse mostly scratching their heads. If there aren't more moves to come, it feels even more puzzling.

A preview of big Vikings moves ahead; the MLB lockout is over, but what comes next? Mar 11, 2022

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand runs through the highlights of the new collective bargaining agreement that ended the MLB lockout. It's going to be a fast and furious next few weeks as teams, particularly the Twins, scramble to fill out rosters and get ready for a season that starts April 7.

7:00: Vikings writer Andrew Krammer joins the show to set up the start of the new NFL league year next week. The Vikings haven't done much of anything yet, which means they will have plenty of significant moves in the next few days to get under the salary cap. Plus Krammer will take a look at players the Vikings might be targeting in terms of adding during free agency.

28:00: A wild Wild win ... and two years since the NBA shut down.

What is Kirk Cousins' trade value? + State Rep. Pat Garofalo on legalizing sports betting in Minnesota Mar 10, 2022

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand takes a look at the flurry of quarterback activity in the NFL this week, including trades of Russell Wilson and Carson Wentz, in an attempt to gauge what Kirk Cousins' trade value might be if the Vikings move on from him. Rand is becoming more convinced as time goes on that the Vikings will trade him, and he 100% believes they should.

7:00: Minnesota State Rep. Pat Garofalo (R-Farmington) joins the show to talk about sports betting legislation that was introduced this week. What is the timeline from here? And if the bill passes, how long will it be until Minnesotans can place legal sports bets in the state?

27:00: Another lopsided win for the Wolves, another week lost for MLB and the end of the season for Minneapolis hockey.

Aaron Rodgers staying, Russell Wilson trade give Vikings clarity: They should trade Kirk Cousins Mar 09, 2022

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand takes stock of the massive Tuesday in the NFL that saw the Packers retain Aaron Rodgers (at least for 2022 if not longer) while Russell Wilson was traded from Seattle to Denver. Both of those events taken in tandem should make the Vikings' offseason priority clear: Trade Kirk Cousins. The Packers will be prohibitive favorites to win the NFC North again in 2022, and Cousins could be the best remaining QB available in a trade. The window to make a trade is right now.

7:00: Timberwolves beat writer Chris Hine joins the show to talk about the red-hot Wolves, who are aiming for their first six-game winning streak since 2004 against Oklahoma City on Wednesday. Karl-Anthony Towns is playing as well as he has ever played, the bench has provided much-needed depth ... and yet the Wolves can't make up much ground because the teams above them in the standings keep winning, too.

26:00: A much-needed Wild win and perhaps some good news in MLB negotiations.

Sports betting expansion, Aaron Rodgers' decision, Wolves stay red-hot Mar 08, 2022

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand connects the dots on two of the biggest stories of the day -- one national and one local. First, Minnesota is getting closer to legalizing sports betting after new legislation was announced Monday that has the backing of the Minnesota Indian Gaming Association. It's part of a proliferation of sports wagering that has permeated the modern sports fan, perhaps influencing reaction to Calvin Ridley being suspended for a year on Monday by the NFL for wagering on games.

7:00: Gophers men's basketball writer Marcus Fuller joins the show to examine further his recent piece on the 10 players who left the program after last season, what they are up to now and how their departures have influenced this year's last-place Minnesota team.

24:00: Aaron Rodgers maybe could possibly sort of make a decision soon ... the Wolves continued their recent strong play with a blowout win over Portland ... and the first Twins homestand of the year will be wiped out if there is no labor deal today.

Patrick Reusse on the surging Wolves, stumbling Wild, bumbling baseball and the great Tony Oliva Mar 07, 2022

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Host Michael Rand and Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse take a look at the Wolves and Wild, two winter sports ships passing each other in the night. While the Wolves are surging and piling up wins, the Wild is getting booed off its home ice as losses pile up. Is this a trend that is likely to continue?

Plus Reusse gets fired up (again) about MLB's myriad problems, including its labor woes, and gives some great insights into his visit to Cooperstown with Tony Oliva.

St. Paul Saints GM Derek Sharrer on "only show in town"; Wild gritty, not pretty; Wolves coaching rabbit hole Mar 04, 2022

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Introduction: The Wild needed a late rally to defeat a bad team on Thursday, but after coming in having lost six of its past seven games style points were not of the greatest importance. Head coach Dean Evason will take the grinding effort that produced a 5-4 win at Philadelphia and hope that the mistakes that made the game too-close-for-comfort will be erased in the future.

6:00: St. Paul Saints General Manager Derek Sharrer joins the show to talk about actual baseball. Spring training started for the Twins minor league teams. As the Twins' Class AAA affiliate, St. Paul could end up being the only show in town if MLB's labor stoppage continues. Their season opens in a month -- April 5 -- and while everyone with the team is rooting for a resolution to MLB's woes, they are also preparing to deliver baseball to fans.

19:00: An amazing stat about the Sacramento Kings leads host Michael Rand down a Timberwolves coaching rabbit hole.

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