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La Velle E. Neal III on Twins manager search, must-win for Vikings and Lynx vs. WNBA Oct 03, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with an upset win by the 49ers on Thursday that involved a good fourth down debate and revealed a truth about the modern NFL. Plus a controversial call in a key spot of the Cubs' win over the Padres shows why Rand hates the new replay rule coming next year to MLB.

10:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for their weekly debate segment. In focus: A big decision and offseason for Derek Falvey. A must-win game for the Vikings. And is it wise for the Lynx to take on WNBA leadership?

31:00: Minnesota draft revisionist history.

The rise of Kirill Kaprizov; Is Derek Falvey spread too thin? Wolves with Chris Hine Oct 02, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the rise of Kirill Kaprizov. A decade ago, he was a relatively unknown fifth-round pick. Now he's the face of the franchise and the highest-paid player in NHL history. Plus a look at the business and baseball struggles of the Twins.

10:00: Star Tribune Timberwolves writer Chris Hine joins for a look at burning training camp questions. How will the Wolves divide point guard minutes? How many players will crack Chris Finch's rotation?

33:00: The Vikings' offensive line is bleak.

Napheesa Collier blasts WNBA leadership + Kirill Kaprizov and Gophers football Oct 01, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the new Kirill Kaprizov contract, explaining how there might be sticker shock but it won't be like the Suter and Parise deals. Plus the most important thing Derek Falvey said about the Twins' managerial search.

12:00: Cassidy Hettesheimer from the Star Tribune helps break down Napheesa Collier's strong comments about the WNBA. You'll hear Collier's full statement as well.

32:00: Randy Johnson on Drake Lindsey and Gophers football, plus a change at QB for the Vikings' Sunday opponent.

Kirill Kaprizov signs 8-year deal; fallout from Rocco Baldelli firing; Vikings injuries Sep 30, 2025

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On a jam-packed episode, host Michael Rand starts with breaking news that Kirill Kaprizov has signed an eight-year, $136 million extension with the Wild. That ends months of negotiations and is a huge relief for the Wild. Plus a deeper look at the firing of Twins manager Rocco Baldelli.

15:00: Vikings poetry and an injury update on Brian O'Neill.

30:00: The Timberwolves are back.

SPECIAL DELIVERY: Rocco Baldelli is out as Twins manager Sep 29, 2025

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Bobby Nightengale and Michael Rand break down Monday's news of Rocco Baldelli's firing.

Patrick Reusse on the Vikings in trouble and a Lynx season abruptly over Sep 29, 2025

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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, starting with the Vikings' 24-21 loss in Ireland. At 2-2, these Vikings are quickly dissolving into a mess. Can they turn things around?

The Lynx season, meanwhile, is stunningly over. It was only a few days ago that they were seemingly in control of their WNBA semifinal series.

Plus the Twins' season is mercifully over. Now comes the hard part. And a stirring Gophers football win.

SPECIAL DELIVERY: Offensive line in shambles, Vikings lose Debacle in Dublin Sep 28, 2025

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Michael Rand breaks it down postgame.

A big moment for Cheryl Reeve; Wentz or McCarthy?; Quiet Kaprizov talks Sep 26, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Lynx and a big moment Friday. Can the team and head coach Cheryl Reeve deliver in Game 3's biggest moments, which they didn't do in Game 2? Plus it continues to be quiet with Kirill Kaprizov.

9:00: Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for their weekly debate segment. In focus: Who will start the most games at QB for the Vikings this season? Confidence level in the Lynx? And will Rocco Baldelli take the fall for the Twins' woes?

29:00: More excellence from Sam Darnold and Byron Buxton.

An ominous Twins milestone, a huge Lynx game and Jordan Addison's return Sep 25, 2025

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Host Michael Rand starts with the Twins, who lost their 90th game Wednesday. That has been a bad omen in recent years.

Plus the Wolves are bringing back an iconic uniform.

Later, Cassidy Hettesheimer from the Star Tribune joins Rand to break down Lynx vs. Mercury Game 3. And Jordan Addison is set to return.

Robot umpires, Rocco Baldelli's future, a bad Lynx loss and a Gophers opportunity Sep 24, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with MLB's announcement that is going to a challenge system on balls and strikes in 2026. While that might help alleviate critical errors from umpires, it's a half-measure that could prove to be the worst of both worlds. Plus the Lynx had a Game 2 meltdown Tuesday. How will they respond?

10:00: Longtime baseball writer Phil Miller is retiring soon. Rand and Miller chat about his career as well as hot present day topics with the Twins. Among them: Rocco Baldelli's future.

35:00: Star Tribune Gophers football writer Randy Johnson joins to set up the Big Ten opener Saturday vs. Rutgers. Plus St. Thomas also has a big conference opener this weekend.

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