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Wild season over, soul-searching begins; Timberwolves appreciation; Twins can't win close ones May 02, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wild, who were eliminated in six games (again) after having a 2-1 series lead (again). This time it was Vegas, but the opponent doesn't seem to matter. The Wild will have money to spend this offseason, but nine straight postseason series losses suggest a deeper organizational problem than just finances.

9:00: Star Tribune writer and Wolves fan Jeff Day checks in with Rand on the five-game series win over the Lakers and expectations going forward.

31:00: The Twins are 1-6 in one-run games.

Five narratives the Wolves smashed against Lakers; La Velle E. Neal on Wild, Lynx, Vikings May 01, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with five narratives the Wolves destroyed along with flattening the Lakers in five games.

11:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for their weekly debate segment, focusing on the Wild, Lynx and Vikings.

32:00: The Twins sputtered on offense and the Frost kept their season alive.

Special Postgame Delivery: Wolves knock out LeBron, Luka with The Rudy Gobert Game May 01, 2025

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Michael Rand and Ryan Kostecka break down the Wolves' five-game series win over the Lakers, capped by a 103-96 win in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

Heartbreak for Wild; Chip Scoggins on Wolves vs. Lakers; J.J. McCarthy's confidence Apr 30, 2025

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Host Michael Rand starts with the Wild's latest playoff heartbreak, another overtime loss to Vegas. This time, with both the series and game tied 2-2, the Wild had a goal disallowed with 75 seconds left in regulation because of an off-sides call. They lost in overtime, and now their season is on the brink. Plus a tough Twins loss and J.J. McCarthy's bold proclamation.

8:00: Chip Scoggins joins Rand to mostly talk about the Wolves' 3-1 series lead heading into Wednesday's Game 5 in Los Angeles. They also get into the Vikings' draft.

32:00: An Iowa fan thinks Rand forgot about something.

Wolves need to finish the job; Twins on a roll; Sarah McLellan on Wild Game 5 Apr 29, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with three points on the Wolves, who have a commanding 3-1 series lead against the Lakers but must keep their foot on the gas. The series is far from over, even as an intriguing one looms potentially in the next round against Golden State. Plus the Twins clobbered Cleveland, and many of the hard hit balls that were outs earlier this season are falling in now.

10:00: Sarah McLellan joins Rand to break down Wild vs. Vegas Game 5. It's obviously a huge one with the series tied 2-2. The Wild look primed to make a lineup change, while Vegas looks to be splitting up its top line.

30:00: The Lynx are still haunted by how 2024 ended. Can they channel that into more success this year?

Patrick Reusse on all-time great Wolves games, Wild, Twins and D+ Vikings draft Apr 28, 2025

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

They started, naturally, with the Wolves' second consecutive thrilling home win over the Lakers, which gave Minnesota 3-1 series lead. Anthony Edwards was brilliant in a must-have game.

Plus thoughts on the Wild, the Twins and a Vikings draft that at least one publication did not like at all.

Special Game 4 Delivery: Wolves leave Lakers gasping for air, take command of series Apr 27, 2025

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Michael Rand and Ryan Kostecka break it down.

Special Postgame Delivery: LeBron delivers punch; Ant delivers knockout in Game 3 Wolves win Apr 26, 2025

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Michael Rand and Ryan Kostecka break it down postgame

Wild seize edge; Can Wolves do the same? + Did Vikings make the right choice? Apr 25, 2025

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Introduction: host Michael Rand starts with the Vikings' decision Thursday to take Ohio State offensive lineman Donovan Jackson No. 24 overall. They seemed to have other options to trade down and add depth, but they chose a player that fit a need. Was that the right move? Did they play it too safe?

The Wild, meanwhile, left no doubt. They clobbered Vegas 5-2 again to take a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference playoff series. Can they finish the job?

11:00: Chris Hine joins Rand to talk about another big Game 3, with the Wolves hosting the Lakers on Friday night. Can the Wolves bring "that third kind of heat?"

32:00: A big series for the Twins.

La Velle E. Neal III and a confidence test: More faith in Wolves or Wild to win series? Apr 24, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the NFL Draft and the first round Thursday in Green Bay. The Vikings are on the clock at No. 24 with a range of options. The best one is probably to trade down and accumulate more picks to bolster depth they don't have now and will need in the future.

8:00: Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for their Daily Delivery debate. The big question: Who do you have more faith in to win their first round playoff series, the Wolves or Wild? And what are the percent chances one, both or neither team advances?

31:00: A Twins win and a must-read from Patrick Reusse.

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