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Patrick Reusse on sports and real life intersecting, the Twins and Kevin Durant Jun 16, 2025

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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, one that took on a somber tone as athletes and teams around town grappled with the shooting of two Minnesota state legislators and their spouses.

In the sports realm, Reusse and Rand talked about the legacy of Seimone Augustus, the free-fall of the Twins and how the Wolves (thankfully) are on the outside looking in at the Kevin Durant sweepstakes.

Plus a memorable U.S. Open finish and a rant about those who back into parking spaces.

Byron Buxton changes everything; La Velle E. Neal on Chris Finch, Twins, Vikings Jun 12, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with Byron Buxton's amazing third inning, during which he robbed Texas of a run-scoring extra-base hit in the top half and then clobbered a three-run, 479-foot homer in the bottom half. It changed the trajectory of the game, for sure, and perhaps this part of the Twins' season. Plus some roster moves add up to goodbye, Jorge Alcala.

9:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for their weekly debate segment. In focus: Chris Finch, the Twins' pitching injuries and the Vikings' commitment to running the ball.

29:00: The Pacers won, the Lynx lost and Paige Bueckers shined.

Knicks tried to poach Chris Finch; What do new college rules mean for Gophers? Jun 11, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the comical, nonsensical and now personal Knicks coaching search, which reportedly included an attempt by New York to talk to current Wolves coach Chris Finch. Minnesota of course turned them down. Rand also gets to the 16-4 Twins loss, which didn't inspire faith in Simeon Woods Richardson.

12:00: Minnesota Star Tribune college football writer Randy Johnson joins Rand to discuss the impact of the house settlement on the Gophers. Plus recruiting news from P.J. Fleck's team.

31:00: Josh Oliver's extension is another signal the Vikings are prioritizing the run game.

Jaire Alexander, Darius Garland and the allure of a quick fix; Bobby Nightengale on the Twins Jun 10, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with two players who have been on his mind lately. Darius Garland of the Cavaliers and Jaire Alexander recently of the Packers are names to consider as upgrades for Minnesota teams. How will they be viewed by local decisionmakers who seem to have much more patience than their predecessors?

12:00: Bobby Nightengale joins Rand to break down the state of the Twins. How will they survive without Pablo Lopez and Zebby Matthews? And what's new with the sale of the team?

32:00: Simeon Woods-Richardson and David Festa will get chances the next two nights to give the Twins a boost.

Patrick Reusse on Twins injury concerns, the 9-0 Lynx and more Jun 09, 2025

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Introduction: Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. They start with the Twins, who are dealing with not one but two injuries now to their starting rotation with Pablo Lopez and Zebby Matthews. Can they remain competitive?

Plus a look at the 9-0 Lynx, the NBA Finals, a tennis match for the ages and ... World War I?

Pacers teach Thunder (and Wolves) a lesson; Aaron Rodgers signs!; Chip Scoggins on Vikings Jun 06, 2025

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Host Michael Rand starts with Aaron Rodgers reportedly agreeing to sign with the Steelers, a development that came mere hours after Rand became convinced during a lunchtime run that Rodgers coming to Minnesota was a coin flip proposition. Plus the Pacers pulled off another improbable rally in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, stunning the Thunder in a way the Wolves could not.

10:00: Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins joins Rand for a look at the Wolves' ideal offseason in addition to what expectations should be for the Vikings and where we stand with the College Football Playoff.

41:00: A long, strange road trip ended with a football loss for the Twins.

Pablo Lopez's injury, La Velle E. Neal III on the Wolves, Sam Darnold's doubters Jun 05, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with questions about Sam Darnold's job status already surfacing in Seattle. Are they fair, and would we be hearing them if he had a different name? Plus a wild Wolves rumor from Paul Pierce.

10:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for their Daily Delivery Debate segment, talking about Chris Finch, Pablo Lopez and the Lynx.

26:00: Roger Maris for the Hall of Fame?

A tribute to Vikings great Jim Marshall; Chris Hine on the Wolves' path forward Jun 04, 2025

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Introduction: On a jam-packed episode, host Michael Rand starts with the life of Vikings great Jim Marshall, who died Tuesday at age 87. So many signs point to him being a Hall of Famer. He never made it, but that doesn't diminish his career. Plus a very newsy Twins game and the Lynx are 8-0 for the fourth time in their history.

10:00: Star Tribune Wolves writer Chris Hine joins Rand for a discussion of his new "Ant" book and to break down key facets of the team's offseason. Is Darius Garland a name to watch?

34:00: Thibs is gone.

Andrew Krammer on J.J. McCarthy; the perfect Twins inning; the Wolves move to watch Jun 03, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Twins' best inning on Monday, when they escaped a bases loaded jam and followed with a big two-out hit in a win over the A's. Plus the key comment from Wolves boss Tim Connelly and a minor Wild move.

9:00: Andrew Krammer joins Rand for an update from early Vikings practices, including how J.J. McCarthy is looking.

31:00: Justin Jefferson's presence and the Lynx putting their undefeated record on the line.

Patrick Reusse on Twins drama, Royce Lewis struggles and 'no thanks' to Kevin Durant Jun 02, 2025

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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, which included three dramatic Twins games (but only one win) in Seattle. Along the way, Royce Lewis continued to struggle. Does he need to be sent back to the minors?

Plus they get into the Wolves offseason and Chris Finch's curious quote about needing to expand the playing rotation.

And the Lynx are undefeated while the Loons finally won in Seattle.

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