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Ben Goessling on the Vikings + A Wolves loss, a Wild opportunity and a massive Thursday Apr 28, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with what is shaping up to be a massive Thursday in Minnesota sports. The Wolves will try again to close out the Nuggets after losing Monday in Game 5; the Wild will try to put themselves in position to close out Dallas by winning Game 5 tonight. Plus the Twins finally got back to winning.

9:00: Star Tribune Vikings writer Ben Goessling joins Rand for a deep discussion about the team's draft and finances. Plus the GM search is about to heat up.

39:00: A final thought about Rob Brzezinski.

SPECIAL DELIVERY: Wolves get reality check in Game 5 loss to Nuggets Apr 28, 2026

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Michael Rand breaks down the Wolves' 125-113 loss to Denver.

Patrick Reusse on huge Wild and Wolves wins, Ant's injury, Vikings draft and more Apr 27, 2026

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Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand to break down a huge weekend in Minnesota sports.

The Wild and Wolves both won pivotal Game 4s in their playoff series, but Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo were injured for the Wolves in the process.

The Vikings made some bold moves in the NFL draft.

And the Twins were just glad other teams were making so much news.

SPECIAL DELIVERY: Wild and Wolves deliver dramatic victories on eventful Saturday Apr 26, 2026

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Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo were injured, but Ayo Dosunmu stepped up in a huge way with 43 points for the Wolves in a Game 4 win.

Matt Boldy's overtime winner after Marcus Foligno tied it late in regulation gave the Wild a Game 4 win.

Host Michael Rand broke down both thrilling games on a special podcast.

A big swing (and reach) by the Vikings; Wolves dominate Nuggets in Game 3 Apr 24, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand looks at the Vikings' pick of Caleb Banks at No. 18 overall. He's a massive interior defensive lineman with a history of foot problems. Mel Kiper Jr. called the pick a "big-time reach." Rand likes the idea of the pick, but will it work out?

9:00: Rand and Jeff Day break down the Wolves' rout of Denver in Game 3 of the playoffs at Target Center. Minnesota is now up 2-1 and has a great chance to deliver another blow to the reeling Nuggets on Saturday. Jaden McDaniels backed up his trash talk in a big way.

35:00: The Twins rallied but still lost.

Wild need more from Kirill Kaprizov after 2OT loss; Get ready for Wolves, NFL draft Apr 23, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the postgame fallout from the Wild's 4-3 double overtime loss to Dallas. He's joined by Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III.

17:00: The Loons won, the Twins lost and Vikings fans are probably rooting for a boring NFL draft.

20:00: Melissa Townsend, host and producer of the Star Tribune's new Essential Minnesota podcast, joins the show to talk about what the show is all about.

32:00: A new streaming platform for the Lynx.

Outrageous Vikings draft options; Twins beat (and troll) Mets; Napheesa Collier's Lynx timeline Apr 22, 2026

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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 for a look at the NFL draft. We know what the Vikings will probably do in the first round Thursday. But what about some wilder options?

33:00: The Wild have an opportunity tonight, while the NBA playoffs are showing us the unpredictability of sports.

Wild and Wolves come home 1-1 each; Twins injury news; A key transfer portal add Apr 21, 2026

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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.

Patrick Reusse on Wild dominance, Wolve meekness and Twins bullpen implosion Apr 20, 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 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.

WILD POSTGAME SPECIAL DELIVERY: A 6-1 thumping of the Stars? This is new Apr 19, 2026

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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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