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Five hot Vikings takeaways + Twins woes, Quinn Hughes, NBA expansion money Sep 15, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the resurgence of the Kansas City Chiefs, a Quinn Hughes milestone and the continued slide of the Twins.

7:00: Andrew Krammer joins for five big Vikings takeaways from Sunday's win.

26:00: Award-winning Vikings poetry is back.

38:00: Wouldn't it be great to own an NBA franchise?

Patrick Reusse on an epic Vikings comeback, a Gophers football flop and more Sep 14, 2026

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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse and host Michael Rand take you on a football journey. It was a tale of two halves of the weekend and a tale of two halves for the Vikings. Ultimately, a win over the Packers was a balm that helped sooth everything after a bad Gophers loss on Saturday.

Did the Rams travel poorly? + Wolves youth and getting inside Quinn Hughes' mind Sep 11, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Rams getting crushed 27-7 by the 49ers in Australia. Did the teams' travel plans impact how they played, or are the Rams not who we thought they were? Plus Rand begs the Vikings to do one thing Sunday and examines an interesting subplot to the Wolves' youth movement.

10:00: SKOR North's Judd Zulgad joins Rand to break down what Quinn Hughes might be thinking as Wild training camp approaches.

30:00: Is the Twins' infield defense getting better?

Why the Vikings can win the Super Bowl: A conversation with Drew Magary Sep 10, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the NFL opener, Sam Darnold's hip injury and the idea that it's hard to make a plan in sports.

6:00: Rand is joined by Drew Magary of Defector for a long look at everything that could go right this season for the Vikings. It's a great time of year for optimism.

40:00: Quinn Hughes and the Twins.

NCAA eligibility + La Velle E. Neal III on Quinn Hughes, Kyler Murray and the Twins Sep 09, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a common sense guideline that the NCAA should follow when determining which athletes are eligible. Plus a Twins comeback win that keeps them at least on the fringes of the playoff race.

8:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for a spirited discussion of where things stand with Quinn Hughes. Plus they get into the Vikings and whether this Twins season feels different than last year.

30:00: Baker Mayfield broke the bank.

Patrick Reusse on the horrors of instant replay, Twins, Quinn Hughes and more Sep 08, 2026

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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. Among the topics in focus: The controversial end of the Western Michigan vs. Michigan college football game, the Twins' continued slide and Quinn Hughes' status.

Details on the Wild's new TV plan; Gophers romp, but what does it mean? Sep 04, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand invites you to enjoy the Gophers football team's blowout win in Thursday's opener -- and then forget all about it because it doesn't matter going forward. Plus a big weekend for the Twins.

7:00: Mitch Helgerson, the Minnesota Wild's chief revenue officer, joins Rand for details about the team's new TV plan.

24:00: Rand has more TV thoughts.

A J.J. McCarthy update + Lakeville South football from the State Fair Sep 03, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with an update on J.J. McCarthy's ankle injury and long-term Vikings outlook provided on Wednesday by general manager Nolan Teasley. Plus a rough loss for the Twins after a big comeback and a Clippers punishment that will feel very familiar for vintage Timberwolves fans.

10:00: Five captains from the Lakeville South football team join Rand at the Minnesota State Fair for a great conversation.

26:00: More details on the new Wild TV deal and a Gophers football season about to begin.

Can Gophers football break through this year? + Lynx TV turmoil and Quinn Hughes Sep 02, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with news that Victory+, which had been carrying Lynx games locally this year, has abruptly stopped operating. Plus we'll get Wild TV news soon. Will we get Quinn Hughes news, too?

9:00: Chip Scoggins joins Rand to break down the Gophers football outlook heading into Thursday's opener.

28:00: Where does NBA luxury tax money go?

How much will the Wolves need to spend to contend? + One thing the Vikings should do Sep 01, 2026

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Host Michael Rand starts with the Twins, who won a second straight game to remain on the edge of the wild card race. Plus Rand has a thought on one thing Kevin O'Connell should do about Vikings quarterbacks.

9:00: Yossi Gozlan from The Third Apron joins Rand for a deep dive into the Wolves' current and future salary cap. How much will they need to spend to contend under new owner Marc Stad?

38:00: Young players could hold the key for the Wolves.

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