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Could the Wolves trade for Giannis? + What's wrong with Gophers men's hockey? Jan 30, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the report that the Wolves are one of four teams in the mix to trade for Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. What would it take and would it be worth it? Plus the Wolves beat the Thunder, the Wild beat the Flames and a major record was set in high school basketball.

13:00: Randy Johnson joins to talk about the struggles of the Gophers men's hockey team and the Gophers football schedule.

28:00: NFL coordinator news and a Lindsey Vonn crash.

La Velle E. Neal III on Bill Belichick, Twins spending and a Vikings draft question Jan 29, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a busy night of events on Wednesday. The Wolves showed off seldom-used depth in beating the Mavericks. The Gophers men's basketball again suffered from a lack of depth. The Gophers women and Frost cruised to wins.

8:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins to talk about Bill Belichick's Hall of Fame snub, a lingering 2024 Vikings draft question and the Twins' 2026 spending plan.

30:00: A Twins trade.

Chris Hine on the Wolves' depth, spirit and ticket prices; 2024 Vikings draft revisited Jan 28, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wild's continued mastery of the Chicago Blackhawks, the Gophers football schedule and an opportunity for the Gophers women's basketball team.

7:00: Star Tribune Timberwolves writer Chris Hine joins Rand on three very different aspects of the team. First, purely basketball as they talk about depth and the approaching trade deadline. Second, the atmosphere inside Target Center over the weekend after another killing in Minneapolis. Third, the mood of season ticket holders.

36:00: Two good letters from listeners on the Vikings and Twins.

Twins owner Tom Pohlad on a challenging path forward; Chip Scoggins on Twins, Wolves Jan 27, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with news that the Washington Commanders are hiring Vikings defensive assistant Daronte Jones as their new defensive coordinator. It's been an interesting hiring cycle. Plus the Twins avoided arbitration with Joe Ryan.

7:00: Twins controlling owner Tom Pohlad shares his thoughts on the organization's path forward, how fans feel about his family and payroll in 2026 and beyond.

11:00: Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins joins Rand to dissect Pohlad's recent comments and to talk about his recent story on Wolves + Lynx CEO Matt Caldwell.

35:00: The Wolves snapped their losing streak.

Patrick Reusse on Sam Darnold, the Vikings and an awful Wolves slide Jan 26, 2026

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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, including New England and Seattle prevailing in conference title games to set up a Super Bowl matchup. Rand frames it as the battle between the QB the Vikings used to have (Sam Darnold) and the QB they wish they could have drafted (Drake Maye).

Plus a look at at the slumping Wolves and the Twins' leadership transformation.

Brian Flores' leverage is dwindling; Wolves and Wild headed in opposite directions Jan 23, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand notes the Wolves loss to Chicago and the Wild's win over Detroit and frames them up. It comes down to this: The Wild have all the pieces they need to compete. They just need to stay healthy. The Wolves are largely healthy but need one more piece to compete.

10:00: Andrew Krammer on Brian Flores, the Vikings' offensive line and this weekend's conference title games.

31:00: Two interesting developments on the Flores watch.

La Velle E. Neal III on Vikings and Gophers football; Wolves raise season ticket prices Jan 22, 2026

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Host Michael Rand starts with two pieces of good news that could just be temporary: Brian Flores signed a contract extension with the Vikings, but he can still leave for a head coaching job. The Lynx schedule was released, but there might not be a WNBA season. Plus a quality win for the Gophers women's basketball team.

7:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins for the Daily Delivery debate. In focus: Does Indiana put pressure on the Gophers? When will we learn our lesson with the Wolves? And do we need to focus more on the Vikings in the trenches instead of QB?

33:00: The Wolves raised season ticket prices, and we all got a lesson in economics.

An 0-for-3 night in Minnesota sports; Does Indiana's success put pressure on Minnesota? Jan 21, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a night in Minnesota sports that could have been 3-0 but instead turned into 0-3. Plus some good news for Jordan Addison.

10:00: Star Tribune college football writer Randy Johnson joins Rand for a breakdown of Indiana's amazing 16-0 season and to put into perspective what it might mean for the Gophers. Plus thoughts on Minnesota's coaching changes and transfer portal moves.

30:00: Baker Mayfield is not a Kevin Stefanski fan.

If Indiana can win, why not Minnesota? + Bobby Nightengale on the Twins Jan 20, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand looks at Indiana's perfect 16-0 college football season, capped Monday by a 27-21 thriller over Miami in the championship game. One of the worst programs in college football history is now on top of the world. How did that happen, and how much hope does it give everyone else? Plus Vikings coaching news and a good Wild win.

13:00: Bobby Nightengale from the Star Tribune on the Twins and their offseason.

35:00: A devastating injury for Jimmy Butler.

Patrick Reusse on the NFL playoffs, Vikings conundrum and baseball's problem Jan 19, 2026

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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. They start with the NFL playoffs, which featured two overtime games and two relative duds. What did we learn about the NFC North and the Vikings' path in 2026?

Plus thoughts on the Wild, Wolves, Twins and more.

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