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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wild's nice win over Dallas, continuing a trend of playing better against stronger competition. Plus a look at Vikings QBs of the past and present -- and perhaps the future? 9:00: Bobby Nightengale joins Rand fresh off a trip to the Winter Meetings in Orlando. There are plenty of Twins notes to unpack. 30:00: The Gophers volleyball team ran into a buzzsaw.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand lays out why he thinks Dallas is the perfect opponent this weekend for the Vikings and QB J.J. McCarthy. Plus a Gophers volleyball opportunity, a basketball loss and Michigan's coaching situation. 9:00: Star Tribune Wild writer Sarah McLellan joins Rand for a check-in ahead of Thursday's game vs. Dallas. Can the Wild withstand a rash of recent injuries and find their form? 27:00: Steph Curry is returning to face the Wolves.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand tries to connect the dots on the Twins' offseason plan and comes up wondering what exactly they hope to accomplish. 7:00: Chip Scoggins joins Rand for a college football discussion, ranging from Notre Dame to Indiana to the Gophers. 27:00: Randy Johnson hops on for more college football talk, including some transfer portal news with the Gophers. 38:00: Can Niko Medved's Gophers shock the world again?

Introduction: Host Michael Rand has some thoughts on Rudy Gobert, Rob Dillingham and the Wolves after a 108-105 loss to the Suns. Plus the Wild salvaged a win at the end of a tough road trip and the Twins are looking for lottery luck today. 8:00: Andrew Krammer joins Rand to break down the film from Sunday's 31-0 Vikings win. Is this a sign of J.J. McCarthy getting more comfortable, an incredibly weak opponent or a little of both? 25:00: Vikings poetry never disappoints. 38:00: A great Monday Night Football game, a desperate QB situation and some love for an overlooked team.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. Among the big topics: A turnaround for the Vikings and QB J.J. McCarthy in a 31-0 victory over Washington; a terrible closing sequence in a one-point Gophers women's basketball loss to Maryland; and the Gophers football team heading to the Rate Bowl.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wolves and Wild, who didn't exactly learn lessons from their Tuesday victories. But the Wolves won again over the Pelicans, establishing further evidence that they can at least beat bad teams. The Wild lost at Calgary but are in a good spot in their division. 6:00: Ben Goessling joins Rand for a deep dive into the 4-8 Vikings, J.J. McCarthy, Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen's departure. 42:00: A big weekend of college volleyball.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a stunning Gophers men's basketball victory over No. 22 Indiana in Niko Medved's Big Ten coaching debut. It's not likely sustainable this season, but it sure was fun. Plus the Vikings are trying to help J.J. McCarthy not overthink things and Adam Thielen is teaming up with Aaron Rodgers. 11:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins for a debate segment on the Vikings, Twins and Gophers football. 31:00: The Wild and Wolves get another shot.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a trio of Minnesota pro sports victories. The Wild got another shutout win from goalie Jesper Wallstedt, this time a 1-0 nailbiter over Edmonton. The Wolves needed 47 minutes and 44 points from Anthony Edwards to escape with an overtime win over New Orleans. And the Frost cruised 5-1. 11:00: Randy Johnson joins Rand on three Gophers football topics: The win over Wisconsin, signing day and bowl projections. 28:00: A fresh Byron Buxton trade rumbling and bad injury news for Niko Medved's Gophers.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the release of Adam Thielen, which perfectly encapsulates how the Vikings' plan this season has gone off the rails. 6:00: Andrew Krammer helps review the film from the Vikings' 26-0 loss to Seattle, their first shutout defeat in 18 years. 28:00: Vikings poetry is not kind. 41:00: On a lighter note, hot yoga and missed kicks.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse and host Michael Rand look back at the weekend in sports, starting with another inept performance by the Vikings. They were shut out in Seattle with Max Brosmer making his first start. Justin Jefferson didn't speak to the media afterwards. Plus the Gophers beat Wisconsin for the fourth time in five years, the Wolves beat a couple quality teams and more.

Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III joins host Michael Rand for an all Vikings edition of Daily Delivery on this fine Thanksgiving. After Rand gives an update on J.J. McCarthy and Max Brosmer, Neal and Rand get into the best-case QB scenario for the rest of this year, contingency plans for 2026 and whether the Vikings need a more thorough rebuild.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with one of his favorite "two things can be true" ideas. J.J. McCarthy has been historically bad AND it's too soon to give up on him. But it's not too soon to think about what might happen if things don't work out. 9:00: Chris Hine joins Rand to talk about the Timberwolves, who have blown big late leads in each of their last two losses. 28:00: Randy Johnson on Gophers football. 36:00: History for St. Thomas.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with Monday's big news: J.J. McCarthy is in the concussion protocol after reporting symptoms. That could very well pave the way for Max Brosmer's first career start. What would that mean and what will that look like for the Vikings? 10:00: The ugly film review from the Vikings' 23-6 loss to the Packers. 33:00: Vikings poetry and monster trucks. 50:00: The Wolves and Loons lost late.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at a bleak weekend in Minnesota sports. The Wolves lost in agonizing fashion. The Gophers football team blew a big lead. And the Vikings saved the worst for last.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Minnesota Frost, who have won PWHL titles in their first two years and are trying for a third. With the season set to start Friday, here's a look at how different this franchise feels from others in the state. 5:00: Judd Zulgad from SKOR North joins Rand for an extended Vikings conversation. They look at the J.J. McCarthy Paradox, list their three most disappointing Vikings and set the stage for Sunday at Lambeau. 42:00: It's a big sports weekend.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with another strong performance by Wild goalie Jesper Wallstedt and what that means for the team. Plus a Wolves win and Twins TV information. 8:00: Star Tribune Twins writer Bobby Nightengale joins the show for an offseason update. The organization feels like it's stalled right now. When can we expect answers on payroll and an actual path forward? 31:00: Another J.J. McCarthy-ism.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand runs through a bunch of stories at the start, with the Gophers men's basketball escaping with another win, the Twins making a few moves and the Wild and Wolves set to play Wednesday. 8:00: Randy Johnson joins the show to talk Gophers football ahead of a big game Saturday at Northwestern. 18:00: Jon Marthaler on Minnesota United's upcoming conference semifinal playoff game at San Diego and MLS's schedule flip. 34:00: We're getting a pro volleyball team.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with another Wolves win over another bad team, noting in this case that the NBA seems to be full of hopeless teams this season. 7:00: Andrew Krammer joins for a deep dive film review from J.J. McCarthy's struggles in Minnesota's 19-17 loss Sunday. 32:00: Vikings poetry. 48:00: Kevin O'Connell diagnoses the Vikings' biggest problem.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, starting with a 19-17 Vikings loss in which young QB J.J. McCarthy looked helpless at times. Plus another Gophers football blowout loss, a Wild resurgence and more.

Michael Rand breaks down the Vikings' 19-17 loss to the Bears.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the new Major League Soccer schedule format, which will have major implications for Minnesota United starting in 2027. 8:00: Baseball writer and podcaster Aaron Gleeman joins Rand for an offseason Twins primer. What do we think of the Derek Shelton hire? Why are the Twins being so evasive about payroll? How likely is it that Joe Ryan, Pablo Lopez and/or Byron Buxton are traded? What are reasons for hope? 49:00: It's going to be a very busy weekend after a slow week.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a Gophers men's basketball loss, a women's basketball transfer and the lay of the land for the Vikings. 8:00: Jon Krawczynski from The Athletic joins Rand for a deep dive into the Timberwolves. What are the biggest surprises this year? What do we make of Jaden McDaniels? Are we thinking about point guard all wrong? 38:00: What exactly is the Twins' plan?

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Gophers women's basketball team, which routed a quality Marquette team 90-47 on Tuesday. Plus thoughts on the Wild and a new Twins hire. 8:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins for the Daily Delivery Debate. In focus: Grading J.J. McCarthy through four games, ordering the NFC North and what to make of the Wolves. 30:00: The Warriors are in disarray.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wolves, who keep on beating bad teams. That's a good habit, but we still don't know much about their real identity. 5:00: Andrew Krammer joins Rand to break down Vikings film. Fans were mad at coach Kevin O'Connell after Sunday's loss, but Krammer finds a lot of fault in young QB J.J. McCarthy. 32:00: Vikings poetry. 48:00: What were the Eagles thinking?

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse and host Michael Rand take a spin through the weekend in Minnesota sports, starting with a disjointed and concerning 27-19 Vikings loss to the Ravens. Eight false start penalties and questionable decisions left everyone frustrated. Did everyone else winning balance out the weekend?

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with another Wild loss. They're giving up too many goals this season, but the culprits aren't always the same. 7:00: Former NBA player Randy Livingston joins the show to share his journey of gambling addiction and recovery, relating it to young people in general and current sports gambling controversies specifically. 29:00: Jose Miranda is out with the Twins.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand takes a deep dive into the fascinating character of young Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy. 12:00: Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for a detailed look at the Twins. 35:00: The Wolves went back to being bad at defense.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a long look at Derek Shelton's introductory news conference with the Twins. 13:00: Randy Johnson checks in on the 6-3 Gophers football team, which has found a way to win a lot of close games this year. 24:00: The Vikings stood pat at the trade deadline, which is a good thing. And the Wild won in bizarre fashion.

Host Michael Rand starts with a pair of basketball wins for the Gophers men's team and the Timberwolves. Both were facing overmatched opponents, but both comfortable wins were good signs. 9:00: Star Tribune Vikings writer Andrew Krammer helps break down the film from the Vikings' 27-24 win over the Lions. 30:00: Award-winning Vikings poetry. 49:00: NFL trade deadline and Derek Shelton are Tuesday follows.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse and host Michael Rand bring you a show that is a complete reversal from one week ago. A lot of the big-time teams in Minnesota won, capped off by a stunning Vikings win in Detroit to give their season hope.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand ranks the Vikings' veteran quarterbacks from Jim McMahon to Carson Wentz. 14:00: Star Tribune Vikings writer Ben Goessling joins Rand to break down the season and set up what to look for as J.J. McCarthy prepares to return to the lineup. 44:00: The Wild are struggling.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand has concerns about all of the biggest men's pro sports teams in Minnesota, and he gets into it by dissecting the Twins' hiring of Derek Shelton as their new manager. 11:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for the Daily Delivery debate. 34:00: A crossroads for the Vikings.

Host Michael Rand starts with a Vikings roster move and then a question about the Vikings, Wild and Wolves: Are their ages at key positions driving their struggles so far this year? 14:00: Randy Johnson joins Rand for a Gophers football breakdown. It has been a roller-coaster for Minnesota. Plus a check-in on the struggling Gophers men's hockey team. 28:00: The Blue Jays keep defying the odds.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with four big games Monday, including a poor showing by the Wolves' defense and a playoff win for Minnesota United. Plus an epic World Series game. 9:00: Andrew Krammer joins Rand for a review of the Vikings' film. It won't matter who plays QB if the defense doesn't come around. 33:00: Vikings poetry gets deep on Carson Wentz, who is now out for the season.

Where do we start? The Vikings were embarrassed. The Gophers football team was worse. The Wild are in a funk. The Wolves are 2-1 but Anthony Edwards is hobbled. The Gophers men's hockey team can't win. Patrick Reusse and Michael Rand break it all down.

Host Michael Rand doesn't sugarcoat the state of the 3-4 Vikings after a blowout loss to the Chargers. He goes deep on all of their woes from top to bottom. At the end, Rand saves time for a few big other things in Minnesota sports.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wolves' season opener, a 118-114 victory over Portland. It wasn't pretty, but Anthony Edwards (41 points) played like a superstar while the Wolves' point guard rotation was put to the test with an interesting wrinkle. Plus the Wild ended a disappointing road trip. 11:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand to talk about his recent Rocco Baldelli interview as well as the Twins' ongoing managerial search and a QB what-if for the Vikings. 32:00: Why tonight's game feels so big for the Vikings.

Host Michael Rand starts with Tuesday's news that Carson Wentz will start a fifth straight game for the Vikings on Thursday against the Chargers. It's not really what anyone wants, but it probably is the right thing. 11:00: Randy Johnson joins Rand for a Gophers football breakdown. They dismantled Nebraska. Can they do the same at Iowa? 28:00: Minnesota United has a big opportunity.

Star Tribune Timberwolves writer Chris Hine joins host Michael Rand to preview Minnesota's season. Which players are candidates for regression and progression? Where do the Wolves stack up in the loaded West? We'll answer those questions and more.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wild's win at the New York Rangers on Monday, which helped them get closer to their identity than many previous games. Plus the World Series is set and the Twins have identified more managerial candidates. 9:00: Andrew Krammer joins Rand for a review of the Vikings' film from Sunday's loss to the Eagles. 30:00: Vikings poetry reveals how fans are getting antsy to see J.J. McCarthy again.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, with most of their focus on two very different football games. The Vikings lost 28-22 to the Eagles. They again lost the turnover battle (2-0) and again never led. There were a lot of issues, and now Minnesota has just three more days to prepare before playing the Chargers. Meanwhile, P.J. Fleck's Gophers were about as dominant as they have been during his tenure in dismantling Nebraska. The Gophers are 5-2 now and have legitimate aspirations for a good bowl game. Plus a look ahead to the Wolves season that starts Wednesday.

Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III joins host Michael Rand for an extended Daily Delivery debate.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the question of J.J. McCarthy vs. Carson Wentz, which will intensify this week. McCarthy is back at practice. Wentz has started the last three games. Both are talking to the media on Wednesday, but a starter hasn't been named for Sunday's game against the Eagles. It's a lot like old times. Plus the Wild has suddenly figured out its power play, but now they can't score 5-on-5? 11:00: Star Tribune Gophers writer Randy Johnson checks in on the 4-2 football team, which is more than a touchdown underdog against Nebraska at home Friday. Plus the men's hockey team has a huge series at North Dakota. 28:00: A listener wants more Gophers volleyball coverage, the Twins have managerial interviews set and it's National Pug Day.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with an important win for the Wild fueled by their power play and young goalie. Plus a dissection of how Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell watches football. 16:00: Jon Marthaler joins Rand to break down what's at stake for Minnesota United in this weekend's final regular season game. 33:00: Nebraska is a big favorite against the Gophers.

Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. It's a football-heavy show starting with the Gophers, who made clutch plays but also struggled in many moments in a 27-20 Homecoming win over Purdue. P.J. Fleck's team is still searching for an identity, as are the Vikings. Plus Chip gives an update on an ex-Gophers QB with a son who is a rising star.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wild's 5-0 win over St. Louis in Thursday's opener. The best sign from the game was Ryan Hartman scoring twice because he is a good indicator of Minnesota's success. 6:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins the show to talk about the Twins' managerial search, the Vikings' QB dilemma and big-picture Wild optimism. 28:00: Listener questions about J.J. McCarthy, MLB replay, pro vs. college coaches and big spending by MLB owners.