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Patrick Reusse on the Pohlad family and Max Brosmer's chances with the Vikings Aug 18, 2025

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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joined host Michael Rand for a look back on the weekend in sports.

The Twins won Sunday after losing three straight to Detroit as we approach the dog days of a lost season. Will there be any shakeups after the year now that we know the Pohlad family is keeping the team?

The Vikings' backup QB situation is a mess, which is good for former Gophers QB Max Brosmer. He has a real chance to make the team.

Plus the Lynx keep on winning without Napheesa Collier.

J.J.'s big day; A Minnesota golf underdog story; top 25 Minnesota high school athletes Aug 15, 2025

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Introduction: In a jam-packed show, host Michael Rand starts with Division III golfer Jimmy Abdo, who has advanced to the quarterfinals of the U.S. Amateur. Ranked No. 4,292 in the amateur golf rankings, Abdo is doing Gustavus proud. He plays in his quarterfinal match Friday. Plus J.J. McCarthy had his best day of camp and the Twins lost a frustrating one to the Tigers.

12:00: Strib Varsity reporter Jim Paulsen joins Rand to break down his latest project, ranking the top 25 Minnesota high school athletes of the last 25 years.

30:00: An opening loss for Gophers soccer and the NBA schedule is out.

In-depth with Gophers soccer; J.J. McCarthy observations from joint practices Aug 14, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with his observations after watching Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy during joint practices Wednesday with the Patriots. His main takeaway: the thing we want to know about McCarthy the most is a thing we cannot know yet.

8:00: Rand begins his project with the Gophers soccer team. Mariah Nguyen is his guest as the Gophers prepare to open their season Thursday vs. BYU.

30:00: It's going to get worse for the Twins before it gets better.

SPECIAL DELIVERY: Pohlad family is keeping ownership of the Twins Aug 13, 2025

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Phil Miller and Michael Rand break down Wednesday's surprising news.

Debating Wild priorities, J.J. McCarthy and the Twins with La Velle E. Neal III Aug 13, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Vikings pass-catching group, which seems rather thin to start the season. It led him to a conclusion: This needs to be a much bigger year for T.J. Hockenson than 2024 was for the Vikings tight end. Plus the Twins got creamed in New York, Part Infinity.

10:00: Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for a debate about missed Twins opportunities, Wild offseason priorities and J.J. McCarthy.

31:00: A new home for high school sports.

Missed opportunities define Target Field era; How is J.J. McCarthy looking? Aug 12, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand looks at the Star Tribune's recent story on declining Target Field attendance and picks out three moments that really cost the Twins. The Yankees, of course, have played a role in their misery -- and continued to do so on Monday.

12:00: Star Tribune Vikings writer Emily Leiker joins Rand to talk about all the big moments from Saturday's preseason opener and to set up a big week ahead for quarterback J.J. McCarthy.

31:00: A very veteran addition for the Wild?

Patrick Reusse on the legend of Luke Keaschall, J.J. McCarthy's performance and more Aug 11, 2025

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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joined host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports.

The Twins took two of three from the Royals in their first home series since trading 10 MLB players. They are starting to win back some fans, it seems, with a younger roster led by Luke Keaschall. The 22-year-old rookie hit a walk-off homer to win Sunday's game..

Meanwhile, J.J. McCarthy had an effective but not spectacular series Saturday in a preseason win over the Texans.

How are the 10 traded ex-Twins doing? + The impact of DiJonai Carrington on the Lynx Aug 08, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a look at the 10 traded former Twins players. How have they fared in their first week with their new teams since the trade deadline? Plus a good listener question about minimum payrolls in MLB.

9:00: Star Tribune intern Shelby Swanson joins Rand to dissect all the latest Lynx news, including the injury to Napheesa Collier and the addition of DiJonai Carrington.

34:00: Some tough injury news for an ex-Gophers football player.

La Velle E. Neal III on the 2026 Twins; How are QBs the Vikings didn't pick doing? Aug 07, 2025

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Introduction: The Vikings arrived at a clear choice in 2025 with their QB pecking order. It's second-year player J.J. McCarthy's team. But they had other options at various points. How are Daniel Jones, Aaron Rodgers and others faring in training camp so far? Plus Twins fans are intrigued by their new-look team.

11:00: Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for their weekly debate segment. In focus: Will the Twins make more pitching trades this offseason? How will the Vikings fare without Jordan Addison? And is there a silver lining with the Napheesa Collier trade?

31:00: The Twins were right about Jorge Alcala. And the Wolves' preseason schedule is out.

Hello again, welcome and good-bye: Luke Keaschall, DiJonai Carrington and Jordan Addison Aug 06, 2025

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Host Michael Rand starts with Luke Keaschall's dramatic return to the Twins' lineup, DiJonai Carrington's strong debut in a Lynx victory and the long-awaited three-game suspension for Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison.

9:00: Star Tribune Vikings writer Andrew Krammer joins Rand to talk about a big 10-day stretch coming up for J.J. McCarthy, the dominance of the Vikings' defense and the need to beef up depth at wide receiver.

28:00: A big sports media deal.

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