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A shakeup at the top for Twins; Marcus Fuller on Minnesota high school basketball Dec 18, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the big news from the Twins. Not only did they introduce their new limited partners, but also they shifted from one Pohlad (Joe) to another (Tom) as their top executive. Where are they headed now? Plus a bad Wolves loss leaves head coach Chris Finch perplexed and concerned.

11:00: Strib Varsity's Marcus Fuller joins Rand to talk about his recent story on a 17-year-old basketball referee and to break down all the top high school teams.

29:00: Star goalie Dayne St. Clair is leaving Minnesota United.

La Velle E. Neal III on Quinn Hughes; the most encouraging J.J. McCarthy stat Dec 17, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with thoughts on J.J. McCarthy and how he has made big throws while limiting mistakes each of the last two weeks. Plus do we need to take Bones Hyland seriously?

10:00: The Daily Delivery debate with La Velle E. Neal III on the Vikings, Wild and Twins.

33:00: Quinn Hughes and the Wild keep rolling.

A Twins free agent, sweet poetry and how the Vikings season could have gone Dec 16, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Twins' free agent signing of Josh Bell. They committed $7 million to him, the most they've spent since 2023. That's a sign for 2026 and an indictment of the recent past.

7:00: Vikings poetry, with some bonus Quinn Hughes talk.

26:00: Kevin O'Connell's lament.

Best weekend ever? On the Vikings win, the Wild's blockbuster and a 22-year streak Dec 15, 2025

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Host Michael Rand is joined by Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins, who is pinch hitting for Patrick Reusse. They had plenty to get to, including the Vikings' win over Dallas, the Wild's blockbuster trade for Quinn Hughes and a Wolves discussion. It might have been the best weekend for Minnesota sports in a while.

Special Delivery! J.J. McCarthy and Vikings deliver in Dallas Dec 15, 2025

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Twins roster and payroll news with Bobby Nightengale; Vikings QB situation Dec 12, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wild's nice win over Dallas, continuing a trend of playing better against stronger competition. Plus a look at Vikings QBs of the past and present -- and perhaps the future?

9:00: Bobby Nightengale joins Rand fresh off a trip to the Winter Meetings in Orlando. There are plenty of Twins notes to unpack.

30:00: The Gophers volleyball team ran into a buzzsaw.

A perfect opponent for the Vikings + Sarah McLellan on the Wild Dec 11, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand lays out why he thinks Dallas is the perfect opponent this weekend for the Vikings and QB J.J. McCarthy. Plus a Gophers volleyball opportunity, a basketball loss and Michigan's coaching situation.

9:00: Star Tribune Wild writer Sarah McLellan joins Rand for a check-in ahead of Thursday's game vs. Dallas. Can the Wild withstand a rash of recent injuries and find their form?

27:00: Steph Curry is returning to face the Wolves.

College football drama and Gophers football news + What are the Twins doing? Dec 10, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand tries to connect the dots on the Twins' offseason plan and comes up wondering what exactly they hope to accomplish.

7:00: Chip Scoggins joins Rand for a college football discussion, ranging from Notre Dame to Indiana to the Gophers.

27:00: Randy Johnson hops on for more college football talk, including some transfer portal news with the Gophers.

38:00: Can Niko Medved's Gophers shock the world again?

Vikings film review of J.J. McCarthy; Three observations after a Wolves loss Dec 09, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand has some thoughts on Rudy Gobert, Rob Dillingham and the Wolves after a 108-105 loss to the Suns. Plus the Wild salvaged a win at the end of a tough road trip and the Twins are looking for lottery luck today.

8:00: Andrew Krammer joins Rand to break down the film from Sunday's 31-0 Vikings win. Is this a sign of J.J. McCarthy getting more comfortable, an incredibly weak opponent or a little of both?

25:00: Vikings poetry never disappoints.

38:00: A great Monday Night Football game, a desperate QB situation and some love for an overlooked team.

Patrick Reusse on J.J. McCarthy's big day, a bad Gophers loss and more Dec 08, 2025

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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. Among the big topics: A turnaround for the Vikings and QB J.J. McCarthy in a 31-0 victory over Washington; a terrible closing sequence in a one-point Gophers women's basketball loss to Maryland; and the Gophers football team heading to the Rate Bowl.

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