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A Twins lament, Gophers football recruiting update and Wolves draft thought Jun 17, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a mini-surge by the Twins lately, a lament about their bullpen and the absurdity of getting your first MLB run batted in off a 38 mph pitch.

10:00: Star Tribune Gophers writer Randy Johnson joins Rand to break down the latest on football recruiting, an NCAA rule that will help college hockey and the naming rights deal for the former Williams Arena.

28:00: A Wolves draft idea and keeping an eye on Dylan Larkin.

Chris Hine on the Wolves' offseason; Another intriguing QB option for Vikings? Jun 16, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Twins and three notable things from Monday's win over the Rangers. Plus the Lynx got back to their winning ways with a blowout victory over Portland.

7:00: Chris Hine joins the show to look at the Wolves' offseason. We're one week from the NBA Draft. What will the Wolves do with the 28th pick, and more importantly what direction will they go with their overall roster?

36:00: Brendan Sorsby is entering the NFL's supplemental draft. Could he be a factor in the Vikings' QB plans?

Patrick Reusse on the NBA Finals, Timberwolves, Lynx and a fellow Fulda native Jun 15, 2026

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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. They start with the Knicks' five-game NBA Finals win over the Spurs and what it does (or doesn't) tell us about the Wolves.

Plus Olivia Miles, a new assistant Vikings GM from Reusse's hometown, the World Cup and several baseball notes.

Where do Vikings QBs stand heading into next month's training camp? Jun 12, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with contract extensions for two key Gophers athletic figures. Plus a rough one for the Twins and early World Cup thoughts.

7:00: Star Tribune Vikings writer Emily Leiker joins Rand to break down the end of minicamp. Where do quarterbacks Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy stand, and what are the other key storylines?

30:00: A victory guarantee?

Knicks comeback; craving a Minnesota sports moment; Chip Scoggins on college sports Jun 11, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Knicks' stunning Game 4 win over the Spurs. Imagine what it was like to be there. Imagine a Minnesota team and moment delivering like that one. Plus a promising Royce Lewis game in a Twins win.

13:00: Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins joins Rand to talk about numerous issues in college sports and the state of the Gophers athletics department.

36:00: A Buzz Lagos appreciation.

Vikings quarterbacks, a key Wild signing and La Velle E. Neal III on the World Cup Jun 10, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand found Tuesday's comments from Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy to be noteworthy. Plus the Wild retained Michael McCarron on a long-term contract and the Lynx continued to roll.

11:00: La Velle E. Neal III joined the show for a World Cup preview. How will the U.S. men fare this year as the host team?

30:00: The Twins are in a tailspin.

Revisiting the Karl-Anthony Towns trade + Are the Lynx the best in the WNBA? Jun 09, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the unpredictability of the NBA Finals and a revisiting of the Karl-Anthony Towns trade.

11:00: Cassidy Hettesheimer from the Star Tribune joins to talk about the 9-2 Lynx, who carry the WNBA's best record into Tuesday's showdown against Dallas.

33:00: Finally, a Gophers vs. St. Thomas rivalry can be born.

Patrick Reusse on the Twins, Saints, Olivia Miles and the NBA Finals Jun 08, 2026

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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. They had some fun with Rand's day-night Twins/Saints doubleheader on Saturday while also discussing the Knicks, Olivia Miles, the World Cup and more.

Ben Goessling on Vikings QBs and new GM; Olivia Miles reaches new level for Lynx Jun 05, 2026

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Introduction: Is it possible that we are running out of superlatives for Lynx rookie Olivia Miles? That's how it feels after another huge game in a Minnesota victory. Plus host Michael Rand laments a missed opportunity for the Twins.

6:00: Ben Goessling joins Rand for a breakdown of a newsy week for the Vikings. What ultimately led the Vikings to hire Nolan Teasley as their GM? And how will that ultimately shape their roster going forward?

34:00: NBA and NHL finals in focus.

La Velle E. Neal III on Kyler Murray, Royce Lewis and Olivia Miles Jun 04, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Knicks' Game 1 win over the Spurs in the NBA Finals. Plus the sudden demise of Twins pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson.

9:00: Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for their weekly debate segment. In focus: What happens if Kyler Murray has a very good year for the Vikings? When will Royce Lewis return to the Twins, and what will that look like? And how are the Lynx so good again?

27:00: The Frost are trying to keep their team together.

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