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Keep informed about sports news and trends in Minnesota, and laugh along the way, with Michael Rand and other Star Tribune writers and special guests each weekday morning.

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La Velle E. Neal III on the handling of Vikings QBs, Twins manager search and Wolves outlook Oct 16, 2025

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Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III joins host Michael Rand for an extended Daily Delivery debate.

The first real Vikings QB controversy in a long time + Gophers football vs. Nebraska Oct 15, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the question of J.J. McCarthy vs. Carson Wentz, which will intensify this week. McCarthy is back at practice. Wentz has started the last three games. Both are talking to the media on Wednesday, but a starter hasn't been named for Sunday's game against the Eagles. It's a lot like old times. Plus the Wild has suddenly figured out its power play, but now they can't score 5-on-5?

11:00: Star Tribune Gophers writer Randy Johnson checks in on the 4-2 football team, which is more than a touchdown underdog against Nebraska at home Friday. Plus the men's hockey team has a huge series at North Dakota.

28:00: A listener wants more Gophers volleyball coverage, the Twins have managerial interviews set and it's National Pug Day.

How Kevin O'Connell watches football, a Wild save and Minnesota United talk Oct 14, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with an important win for the Wild fueled by their power play and young goalie. Plus a dissection of how Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell watches football.

16:00: Jon Marthaler joins Rand to break down what's at stake for Minnesota United in this weekend's final regular season game.

33:00: Nebraska is a big favorite against the Gophers.

The Gophers won, the Vikings rested and both of them searched for an identity Oct 13, 2025

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Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. It's a football-heavy show starting with the Gophers, who made clutch plays but also struggled in many moments in a 27-20 Homecoming win over Purdue. P.J. Fleck's team is still searching for an identity, as are the Vikings.

Plus Chip gives an update on an ex-Gophers QB with a son who is a rising star.

La Velle E. Neal III on Wentz and McCarthy, Twins manager search and Wild buzz Oct 10, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wild's 5-0 win over St. Louis in Thursday's opener. The best sign from the game was Ryan Hartman scoring twice because he is a good indicator of Minnesota's success.

6:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins the show to talk about the Twins' managerial search, the Vikings' QB dilemma and big-picture Wild optimism.

28:00: Listener questions about J.J. McCarthy, MLB replay, pro vs. college coaches and big spending by MLB owners.

Can J.J. McCarthy execute a Carson Wentz game plan? + Bill Belichick drama Oct 09, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand takes a spin through some national news, including reports that Bill Belichick and North Carolina could be severing ties soon. Plus a bounceback game for a former Twin and Las Vegas on the cusp of winning the WNBA title.

9:00: Andrew Krammer joins Rand for a film review from London and a larger discussion of the Vikings' quarterback conundrum.

37:00: Wild at Blues kicks off the season tonight.

The Wild are set up to win, but will they do it? + A huge Gophers football stretch Oct 08, 2025

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Host Michael Rand starts with a Wild season preview and talks to Star Tribune writer Sarah McLellan for a big-picture look at the franchise after a busy offseason.

25:00: Randy Johnson joins the show to talk Gophers football. Minnesota lost 42-3 last week to Ohio State, but the Gophers' fate will be determined by what happens in these next four weeks.

Deciphering Kevin O'Connell's QB thoughts; A 20-year Vikings anniversary Oct 07, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand spins through Kevin O'Connell's Monday news conference to interpret KOC's thoughts on the Will Reichard kick, Vikings' QB situation, the offensive line and his team's fumbling problem.

18:00: Vikings poetry overseas, part two.

30:00: The Love Boat turns 20, and Andrew Van Ginkel's wife saves the day?

Patrick Reusse on the Vikings' escape from London and the Twins' manager search Oct 06, 2025

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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, including a narrow Vikings win, a blowout Gophers loss and big-time games in the baseball playoffs.

SPECIAL DELIVERY: Against all odds, Vikings pull out victory over Browns in London Oct 05, 2025

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