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Two impactful Vikings free agent departures; Sarah McLellan on the Wild's new players Mar 10, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand breaks down a relatively quiet but still impactful first day of NFL free agency. The Vikings agreed to terms with a new corner but lost receiver Jalen Nailor and punter Ryan Wright. And it might be until at least Wednesday until we find out about any quarterback addition.

11:00: Star Tribune Wild beat writer Sarah McLellan joins the show to break down all the team's new additions from the trade deadline.

33:00: A big four-game road trip for the Wolves.

Patrick Reusse on Vikings free agency, high school hockey and more Mar 09, 2026

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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look at Minnesota sports. They start with NFL free agency and the Vikings, with a lot of news expected Monday. Plus thoughts on the state high school hockey tournament, the Wild, Wolves, Gophers, St. Thomas and more.

Historically bad Gophers hockey; Chip Scoggins joins the show Mar 06, 2026

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A whole lot of gopher hockey talk at the beginning of the show followed by a great segment with Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins

Dane Moore on his viral moment vs. ESPN and a lot of great Wolves insights Mar 05, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the death of former Gophers coach Lou Holtz at age 89. Plus the Vikings keep hinting at undoing much of what they did in 2025.

7:00: Dane Moore, who covers the Wolves via "The Dane Moore NBA Podcast," joins the show. He and Rand get into Moore's recent viral moment after denying ESPN access to a video he shot. Plus great insights into the Kyle Anderson acquisition and how the Wolves might stack up in the playoffs.

55:00: Parting thoughts on the Gophers and high school hockey.

Wild, Wolves, Vikings lean in on veterans; La Velle E. Neal on trades and drafts Mar 04, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wild, Wolves and Vikings leaning in on veteran help. The Wild made two moves for 30-year-olds and could make a bigger one for another veteran. The Wolves slipped Kyle Anderson into their veteran-heavy rotation. The Vikings are a prime candidate to land Kyler Murray after trying youth at QB.

13:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins for a look at how big the Wild might swing at the trade deadline (even after Tuesday's move), revisionist history on the Vikings draft plus some Gophers women's hockey talk.

35:00: The Gophers women's basketball team has remarkable balance.

Vikings QB and draft chatter from the NFL Combine + How 'all-in' are the Wild? Mar 03, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with rumblings about the Wild at the trade deadline. They've already dealt away a lot of their recent premium draft capital. Will they make one more all-in move?

9:00: Star Tribune Vikings writer Emily Leiker joins the show with reports from her time at the NFL Combine last week in Indianapolis. What are the Vikings looking at in the draft? And what about the all-important QB question?

38:00: A final thought on the Vikings' ideal QB setup in 2026.

Patrick Reusse on surging Gophers hoops, bad omens for Twins and love for Ant Mar 02, 2026

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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look at the weekend in Minnesota sports. On tap: Gophers basketball, Timberwolves, Wild, Twins and Loons. Noticeably absent: Any Vikings talk.

Special Delivery! Breaking down the boys high school hockey tournament with Moorhead's Tyden Bergeson Feb 28, 2026

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The Minnesota high school boys hockey state tournament brackets are out, and Daily Delivery host Michael Rand is joined by Moorhead senior Tyden Bergeson for his reaction to the field. Moorhead is the defending Class 2A champion and is seeded No. 2 this year. The Spuds will face Lakeville South in the quarterfinals Thursday.

Anthony Edwards' power move; Bobby Nightengale on Twins pitching depth Feb 27, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with Anthony Edwards' game-sealing shot in Thursday's Wolves win. He got in Chris Finch's face afterward, a power move after a clutch shot over a double team. What does it mean?

9:00: Bobby Nightengale Jr. joins the show from Fort Myers, where the Twins are dealing with another pitching injury (this time to David Festa). Where does that leave their starting depth and pecking order?

29:00: The Wild had a big win over the Avs.

Which Minnesota team do you trust the most? + La Velle E. Neal joins the show Feb 26, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a long look at process vs. results to figure out where all the Minnesota pro teams stand.

12:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins to talk Vikings, Wild and Minnesota United.

33:00: Taylor Heise on the Olympic hockey controversy and a listener email about youth sports.