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The Vikings' biggest test yet comes Sunday; Can the Lynx survive and force Game 5? Oct 18, 2024

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Vikings vs. Lions game Sunday, viewing it through the lens of ESPN's Football Power Index. Though Minnesota is the only undefeated team in the NFC, the index says the 4-1 Lions are the NFL's best team. That defines the stakes for Sunday's showdown at U.S Bank Stadium. Plus the baseball playoffs have been both compelling and frustrating.

12:00: Star Tribune Lynx writer Kent Youngblood joins Rand to set up Friday's critical Game 4 of the WNBA Finals at Target Center. Minnesota is down 2-1 in the series after Wednesday's heartbreaking loss.

19:00: Fantasy football picks return.

27:00: Bring on the NBA season and great expectations for the Wolves.

A Lynx heartbreaker, Vikings injury concerns and a big debate with La Velle E. Neal III Oct 17, 2024

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the tense and ultimately heartbreaking Lynx loss to the Liberty in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals on Wednesday at Target Center. The Lynx led most of the game, but a late New York rally and huge baskets in the final two minutes turned the momentum and outcome in an 80-77 final. Now the Lynx trail 2-1 in the best-of-5 series with Game 4 set for Friday at Target Center. Plus Rand spends a little time on the Wolves' preseason game and two good signs.

11:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for their weekly Daily Delivery Debate segment. On the docket: Who would even want to buy the Twins? Is Minnesota United primed for a deep playoff run? And will four NFC North teams make the playoffs?

26:00: The Vikings' injury report is concerning.

A Vikings trade, a Wild goalie goal, a Gophers football recruit and the rising tide of women's hoops Oct 16, 2024

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Introduction: On a jam-packed edition of the show, host Michael Rand starts with an encouraging game from the Wild punctuated by their first-ever goalie goal by Filip Gustavsson. Plus the Vikings traded for a familiar veteran running back.

8:00: Chip Scoggins joins to talk about his visit with Gophers QB recruit Jackson Kollock, and Randy Johnson follows with a look at the current team led by veteran Max Brosmer.

26:00: Hear from head coach Dawn Plitzuweit and two members of the Gophers women's basketball team about the benefit of experience. Plus the Gophers are attending the pivotal Game 3 of the WNBA Finals tonight at Target Center, where the Lynx need to get off to a better start in order to win.

Who's trending up and down for 5-0 Vikings? + Timberwolves emotions and Twins fan support Oct 15, 2024

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a look at the emotional toll of the Timberwolves and Knicks trade, which we got a glimpse of with Donte DiVincenzo's return to Madison Square Garden on Sunday. It's going to take a little time for the new Wolves to get acclimated. Plus Rand reads a letter from a listener taking Patrick Reusse to task about Twins fans.

8:00: Star Tribune Vikings writer Andrew Krammer joins Rand to dissect players trending up and down at the bye.

27:00: A boost for the Vikings offensive line and more of the same for the Jets.

Patrick Reusse on the sale of the Twins (and fans), a Lynx opportunity, Timberwolves and Gophers Oct 14, 2024

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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse and host Michael Rand look back at a busy few days in Minnesota sports, starting with Reusse's take on the Twins being for sale. He finds a mediocre fan base in the middle of it all.

From there, a bunch of topics are in play: The Lynx coming home tied 1-1 in their WNBA finals series; the Wild having some of the same problems they faced last year already this year; the Wolves having a feisty preseason game in New York; and P.J. Fleck's Gophers suddenly looking to be on an upswing.

One of the greatest Minnesota playoff wins in history; La Velle E. Neal III on Twins sale, Vikings, Wild Oct 11, 2024

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Minnesota Lynx, who rallied from 15 points down midway through the fourth quarter to defeat the New York Liberty 95-93 in overtime of Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on Thursday. They had just a 0.8% chance to win the game at one point, but they persevered to pull off one of the greatest wins in Minnesota sports history.

7:00: The Wild earned a 3-2 win over Columbus in their opener Thursday, the kind of victory they will need more of this season.

11:00: La Velle E. Neal III on Twins ownership, Sam Darnold and Bill Guerin.

29:00: Vikings fans are made at Kirk Herbstreit.

Special Delivery! The Pohlad family is selling the Twins; La Velle E. Neal III has thoughts Oct 10, 2024

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On a true emergency breaking news edition of the podcast, Star Tribune columnist and former longtime Twins beat writer La Velle E. Neal III joins host Michael Rand to break down Thursday's stunning news that the Pohlad family is selling the Twins after 40 years of ownership.

Why now? What does it mean for the team? And should fans be happy?

Wild season preview: Hoping to be better, but is that a plan? + Lynx finals preview, Aaron Rodgers drama Oct 10, 2024

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Lynx, who open the WNBA Finals tonight at New York. Minnesota won three out of four against the Liberty this season, but New York seems to think those games weren't representative of how this series will go. Can the underdog Lynx win a fifth WNBA title? Plus drama elsewhere in New York, where the Jets fired their coach. Is Aaron Rodgers in the middle of it all?

8:00: Star Tribune Wild beat writer Sarah McLellan joins the show to preview Minnesota's season. The Wild host Columbus in the opener tonight. Their roster is largely the same as it was last season. They have one too many goalies. Can they figure it all out in time to make the playoffs and keep their best player happy?

29:00: The Wild are in year two of a five-year plan? Really?

Special Delivery! Pickle juice, meticulous meals and showers in the dark: How Minnesota's best athletes prepare on gameday Oct 09, 2024

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On a special edition of the podcast, host Michael Rand is joined by Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins to talk about Chip's recent series on how Minnesota's best pro athletes prepare on gameday.

They'll talk about Harrison Smith swearing by pickle juice, Brock Faber eating the same thing all the time and Wil Trapp taking showers in total darkness. Plus other quirks, tips and strategies from the routines of Napheesa Collier, Pablo Lopez, Rudy Gobert and Kendall Coyne Schofield.

Lynx dominant on way to WNBA Finals; Some good Twins TV news; A season-saving Gophers win Oct 09, 2024

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Lynx and their dominant 88-77 victory over Connecticut in Game 5 of the WNBA semifinals on Tuesday. A team that has been underestimated all season is now in the finals. You'll hear from head coach Cheryl Reeve and superstar Napheesa Collier.

10:00: Rand digs into the Twins' new TV deal with Major League Baseball.

17:00: Star Tribune Gophers writer Randy Johnson joins the show to look back at a huge win over USC and to preview Saturday's game at UCLA.

27:00: How much time will Aaron Jones miss?

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