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Patrick Reusse on the Vikings' 53-man roster, Quinn Hughes, Twins and Lynx Aug 31, 2026

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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. In focus: The Twins' bright future, a mini-slump for the Lynx, the Vikings keeping four quarterbacks, a big payday ahead for Quinn Hughes and a more.

Bobby Nightengale on the Walker Jenkins call-up; Will the Vikings be exciting? Aug 28, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Vikings and whether they will be more exciting this year than they were a season ago. Plus are the Packers the most boring team in the NFC North? And is Kirk Cousins going to be a Week 1 starter for the Raiders?

10:00: Bobby Nightengale joins Rand to break down the Twins' recent struggles and their promotion (finally) of prospect Walker Jenkins.

32:00: Will Cale Makar's expected new contract Friday set the market for Quinn Hughes?

How Jonathan Kuminga impacts the Wolves + What is Quinn Hughes worth to the Wild? Aug 27, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand breaks down the Wolves' signing of forward Jonathan Kuminga. He fits their timeline and risk-reward approach to roster building, but how will he fit on the court? Plus Reusse was right about the Twins.

11:00: Justin Giampietro from The Hockey Writers joins Rand to break down the Wild's window of contention, the Quinn Hughes question and more.

33:00: J.J. McCarthy missed a key practice Wednesday.

Quinn Hughes chatter; Byron Buxton injured; Keegan Cook on Gophers volleyball Aug 27, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the latest Quinn Hughes rumblings. It's hard to separate fact from fiction this time of year, but the fact that he hasn't signed an extension yet means the chatter about his future with the Wild will continue. Plus will Byron Buxton's latest injury lead to a Walker Jenkins call-up?

9:00: Gophers volleyball coach Keegan Cook joins Rand ahead of Minnesota's season opener on Friday. A year after going to the Sweet 16, the Gophers are aiming even higher.

24:00: Carson Wentz and J.J. McCarthy are splitting reps.

Where do the Gophers and St. Thomas fit into the big-money college sports world? Aug 25, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Lynx, a loss to Golden State and how both teams are part of a very healthy WNBA on and off the court. Plus the Twins found a soft landing with the A's.

8:00: Matt Brown from the Extra Points newsletter joins Rand to discuss several key aspects of the college sports landscape. Where do the Gophers and St. Thomas fit in, and to what level should both programs expect to compete?

33:00: An early NFC North thought.

Patrick Reusse on the end of the line for the Twins + Vikings preseason problems Aug 24, 2026

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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. Reusse starts by declaring the Twins unofficially cooked after being swept by the Padres. We'll see as the schedule lightens up.

Plus the boredom of NFL preseason football, lingering Vikings questions, the sale of the Wolves and Lynx and St. Thomas football.

Ex-Viking Ben Leber on quarterbacks, emerging players and when it's time to retire Aug 21, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with an update on the Wild. As we get into late August without resolution on their biggest pieces of business, it's natural to be worried. Plus another key leadership departure for Minnesota United and some Twins optimism.

11:00: Former Vikings linebacker Ben Leber joins Rand on a number of big topics, including what we want to see still from Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy, what makes Brian Flores' defenses so good and how a player knows when it's time to retire.

36:00: The only Vikings home preseason game is Saturday.

Aaron Gleeman on the Twins; All that's left for Lynx to prove: a championship Aug 20, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand start with another impressive win for the Lynx over another top WNBA contender, 77-66 over Golden State on Wednesday. At 30-7, Minnesota is clearly ahead of the rest of the league. Will that translate into a championship? Plus a rough loss leaves Minnesota United's MLS playoff outlook looking bleak.

5:00: Baseball writer and podcaster Aaron Gleeman joins Rand for an extended look at the Twins, their playoff chances and what their resilience this year means in the big picture.

35:00: Vikings joint practices show some offensive struggles.

A Wild Card logjam; Wolves and power forwards; $12.5 billion for a team! Aug 19, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the AL Wild Card logjam, which the Twins are smack in the middle of right now. Six teams are within one game of each other for one spot. Will it be the Twins, who go for a sweep of Atlanta on Wednesday? Plus just how good are the excellent Lynx and can the Viking and Ravens keep joint practices under control?

9:00: Timberwolves podcaster Kyle Theige joins Rand for a look at looming questions at power forward and the Wolves' recent team bonding trip to Paris.

30:00: $12.5 billion for the Lakers?

Patrick Reusse on bitter Twins fans, Vikings QB competition and more Aug 18, 2026

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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the last couple of weeks in Minnesota sports. The Twins are hanging in the wild card race and won Monday, but manager Derek Shelton was grumpy after a recent slide. The Vikings decided their QB competition, but now we're onto another QB question. The Lynx are still great, and the Wild are still unfinished.

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