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When will it be Minnesota's turn to win? + In-depth on Minnesota United Jun 14, 2023

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand watched Vegas players hoist the Stanley Cup on Tuesday and couldn't help but feel the pain of Minnesota fans. The collective playoff misfortunes of the Wild, Wolves, Twins and Vikings in the past three-plus decades make it hard to stomach success in less-suffering markets.

10:00: Carlos Correa delivered another big moment for the Twins in a walk-off win on Tuesday.

14:00: Star Tribune Minnesota United beat writer Jerry Zgoda joins Rand for a breakdown of the Loons halfway through the season. Can Emanuel Reynoso be the spark for a second-half surge?

29:00: Great news for gymnastics fans.

Chip Scoggins on the Danielle Hunter impasse and P.J. Fleck's big recruiting class Jun 13, 2023

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand looks at parallels between the Nuggets and Timberwolves now that Denver has won its first NBA title. The teams are being built by the same person in much the same way, but is the personnel in Minnesota good enough to replicate what Tim Connelly did in Denver?

8:00: Chip Scoggins joins Rand to dissect the news that Danielle Hunter is expected to skip mandatory minicamp starting Tuesday. What does that mean for his future with the Vikings? Plus they lament the Twins' bullpen and laud P.J. Fleck's class of 2024.

30:00: When will the Vikings' salary cap no longer be a mess?

Patrick Reusse on the Emilio Pagan nightmare, Danielle Hunter and more Jun 12, 2023

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Host Michael Rand is joined by Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse for a look back at the weekend in sports, which included an untimely bullpen meltdown by the Twins. On the verge of an impressive sweep at Toronto, the Twins gave up a 6-1 lead -- including the decisive runs allowed by much-maligned reliever Emilio Pagan -- in a 7-6 loss to the Blue Jays.

Meanwhile, Minnesota United lost 4-0 to Montreal, but Loons manager Adrian Heath was convinced his side had the better chances in the game. Was he right?

Plus Reusse's thoughts on the Vikings' unresolved situation with Danielle Hunter as minicamp approaches and a stirring comeback by the Lynx on their celebration weekend.

Dalvin Cook's exit, Twins excuses and an introduction to our newest writer Jun 09, 2023

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Intro: Host Michael Rand pauses to reflect on the Dalvin Cook era, which sounds like it will be coming to an end officially very soon via either a trade or release by the Vikings. The former second-round pick has been a 1,100 yard rusher and Pro Bowler each of the past four seasons, production that should be getting more praise than it seems like it is.

6:00: Two quotes about the Twins -- an absurd one Thursday about the number of barrels they had in a loss and another from former player/minor league manager Doug Mientkiewicz -- caught Rand's attention.

10:00: Bobby Nightengale Jr., recently hired by the Star Tribune as part of our Twins beat writing coverage, joins Rand to talk about his family, his career path and what he sees so far from the Twins.

28:00: It's a weekend of celebration for the Lynx.

Can the Timberwolves afford to be patient? + Twins continue to flail, fail at plate Jun 08, 2023

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Introduction: In their last 13 games, the Twins have been truly all-or-nothing on offense. They've scored at least seven runs in five of them; in the other eight, they've been held to two or fewer. And in their last five games, including four consecutive losses, they have just five runs combined. That recipe has the Twins back to even at 31-31 and in danger in the weak AL Central.

8:00: NBA Insider Bobby Marks from ESPN joins Rand for a thorough breakdown of the Timberwolves roster. With a new collective bargaining agreement reshaping finances, this summer feels like the time for a Karl-Anthony Towns trade. But is that the right move from a basketball standpoint?

36:00: Soccer legend Lionel Messi is coming to MLS.

La Velle E. Neal on big changes the Twins need to make and golf's stunning merger Jun 07, 2023

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts the show with a look at the Timberwolves and Vikings. The Wolves' GM job was recently called one of the worst in the NBA, while a detailed piece about the Vikings shows how hard it will be for them to replicate last year's success this year.

10:00: Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for a longer examination of the disappointing career arc of Max Kepler, who went hitless again Tuesday as the Twins were shut out. With Byron Buxton on the injured list, the struggle is real. Plus Rand and Neal talk NBA Finals and the stunning news in the world of golf.

33:00: Want some good news? Try Minnesota Aurora.

Artificial intelligence knows Vikings pain better than facts + High school softball dominance Jun 06, 2023

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand was intrigued and maybe a little alarmed recently when he was playing around with artificial intelligence and the 1998 NFC title game. Basic facts were completely wrong, but the emotion of the day was spot-on. Plus a former Vikings owner was sentenced to more than six years in prison.

11:00: Answering an important listener question about the future of the Twins on TV.

13:00: Star Tribune high school writer Jim Paulsen joins Rand to talk about the upcoming spring state tournaments and to explain some recent controversies the Minnesota State High School League has had to deal with.

27:00: Some drama with the Gophers women's hockey team.

Patrick Reusse: Twins need to ditch Max Kepler + Reusse's bullpen villains Jun 05, 2023

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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look at Minnesota sports, including the continued fall of Twins outfielder Max Kepler.

Reusse is out of patience and thinks the Twins need to be done with Kepler now, particularly with multiple left-handed hitting options ready to take his place.

Plus Reusse and Rand run down a list of bullpen villains for the Twins over the years -- some of them perhaps unfairly maligned -- and have a renewed interest in the NBA Finals after the Heat's Game 2 win in Denver.

Midseason breakup between Twins, Bally Sports North? Judge's ruling paves the way Jun 02, 2023

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand looks at the latest Lynx loss, which dropped them to 0-6, and the mounting frustration expressed afterward by head coach and President of Basketball Operations Cheryl Reeve.

6:00: Star Tribune Twins writer Phil Miller joins Rand after spending a lot of time in Houston -- some of it in bankruptcy court -- to unpack all that is going on with the Twins. A judge ruled Thursday that Diamond Sports must pay the Twins' $54.8 million 2023 rights fees in full. That could lead to a termination of the contract in the middle of this season, which would cause MLB to take over production and distribution of games. Miller also talks through the Twins' recent stretch of good play and their Thursday injuries.

33:00: We learned a plain truth in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

Why do Minnesota sports franchise values keep soaring? + Twins TV future to be decided today Jun 01, 2023

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand brings you the latest on the ongoing legal battle between the Twins and Bally Sports North, with fresh reporting from colleague Phil Miller at Wednesday's bankruptcy court hearing in Houston. We should know today whether the Twins will stay (for now) on Bally Sports North or whether an in-season change is coming.

9:00: Jeff Day joins Rand for a discussion of Minnesota franchise values and how they have skyrocketed over the years. What are the factors driving up these prices? And is there any end in sight?

31:00: Aaron Rodgers continues to re-write history.

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