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Keep informed about sports news and trends in Minnesota, and laugh along the way, with Michael Rand and other Star Tribune writers and special guests each weekday morning.

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Patrick Reusse on the Twins, LeBron James and a World Cup change of heart Jul 06, 2026

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

The Twins won a series at Yankee Stadium for the first time in 12 years, with their offense continuing to lead the way.

Is there a chance LeBron James will come to Minnesota?

And the U.S. got star Flo Balogun back for Monday's match against Belgium after his red card suspension was lifted.

Goalies holding Wild back; Conley and Zuccarello gone; Bobby Nightengale on the Twins Jul 02, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the biggest piece of the Wild's offseason puzzle. Filip Gustavsson's offseason hip surgery is making it tough to make a move in free agency or a trade. Maybe GM Bill Guerin will have to be patient like he was last year. Plus veteran security blankets are out for the Wild and Wolves, plus Team USA delivers a stirring win in the round of 32.

13:00: Star Tribune Twins writer Bobby Nightengale joins to talk about an important month of July. Can the Twins stay on the fringes of the playoff race and add at the deadline?

33:00: Some good injury news for the Lynx.

LeBron and the Wolves, KOC headlines and how Napheesa Collier will fit back in with Lynx Jul 01, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a Vikings head coach appearing in headlines this week with former NFL insider Dianna Russini, plus the audacity of the extremely unlikely (but practical!) LeBron to Minnesota idea.

11:00: Star Tribune women's sports reporter Cassidy Hettesheimer joins to talk about the Lynx, how they are great at scoring at the rim and how Napheesa Collier will fit with the offense once she returns.

28:00: The Twins took a disappointing loss.

Chris Hine on Wolves free agency needs; Twins pitching depth is a strength Jun 30, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the rise of Zebby Matthews for the Twins. They've stayed on the fringes of the playoff race thanks to their young starters. Plus the Wild and Wolves are in in similar positions as free agency opens in the NHL and NBA.

7:00: Star Tribune Wolves writer Chris Hine joins Rand to break down last week's blockbuster trade for LaMelo Ball and to examine just how Minnesota will fill out the rest of its roster.

35:00: The Lynx are red hot.

Patrick Reusse on the Timberwolves trade, Wild roster and Twins' interesting weekend Jun 29, 2026

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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look at Minnesota sports.

They start with the Twins, who took two of three from Colorado but made it an adventure. Plus Reusse's thoughts on the LaMelo Ball trade, the Wild as they approach free agency and more.

Trade grades unkind to Timberwolves; Big questions about Vikings QBs, RBs, WRs Jun 26, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand takes a spin through the national reaction to the Timberwolves' blockbuster trade Thursday. He also concludes that the Wolves need to develop their own draft picks better if they are going to succeed in the future.

13:00: Dustin Baker from Vikings Territory joins Rand for a breakdown of where things stand one month out from training camp. They tackle big questions, including the likelihood of a J.J. McCarthy trade.

39:00: The U.S. lost it's final World Cup group match. Does it matter?

Instant reaction to the Wolves trading Naz Reid for LaMelo Ball Jun 25, 2026

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Michael Rand and Chip Scoggins start today's show by breaking down Thursday's blockbuster Timberwolves trade.

Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III joins later on for some U.S. soccer and Twins talk.

What comes next for the Timberwolves? + Can the Wild trade for Dylan Larkin? Jun 24, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with how Twins vs. Dodgers isn't a fair fight and how we shouldn't rest easy about a Byron Buxton trade just yet.

6:00: Chris Hine and Chip Scoggins help break down the Wolves' big moves so far and what might be coming next.

26:00: Sarah McLellan joins to set up what could be a busy stretch for the Wild. Will they have the assets to make a deal for a top center like Dylan Larkin?

43:00: NCAA eligibility comes into focus.

Patrick Reusse on the Julius Randle trade and a big Twins crowd for Ohtani Jun 23, 2026

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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the big stories in sports. They start with the Julius Randle trade and the future direction of the Wolves. They also get into the Twins, women's golf and the World Cup.

Is Royce Lewis figuring it out? + A listener asks if the Wolves should trade Ant Jun 18, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with another monster game from Lynx rookie Olivia Miles and a big night in the PWHL.

6:00: Star Tribune Twins beat writer Bobby Nightengale joins Rand to break down all the latest on the Twins. Is Royce Lewis starting to figure things out? What's the latest on key injuries?

28:00: Two listener questions on the Wolves.

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