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Introduction: Host Michael Rand puts a bow on an incredible Thursday night in Minnesota sports. Talent was big for the Wild and Wolves, but heart might have won the evening. 11:00: Cassidy Hettesheimer from the Star Tribune joins Rand for a playoff preview as the field gets even more crowded. The two-time defending champion Frost open PWHL postseason play Saturday in Montreal. Plus an update on th...

Host Michael Rand breaks down two amazing Minnesota wins, though not in chronological order. First he has thoughts and tons of listener comments on the Timberwolves 110-98 win that secured a series win over Denver. Then we back up a few hours earlier to the Wild's 5-2 win over Dallas, also in Game 6, that moved the Wild to the second round for the first time since 2015. It was an unbelievable nigh...

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a huge night for the Wild and Wolves as well as a more secretive Vikings GM search. 7:00: Chris Hine joins Rand to set up the Wolves vs. Nuggets Game 6. It's a fascinating matchup given the injuries in the series. Role players could end up telling the story of whether the Wolves advance. 30:00: The Twins bullpen is still a disaster.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wolves' opportunity in Thursday's Game 6 and says head coach Chris Finch must be at his best. Plus a free agent wide receiver is set to visit the Vikings on Wednesday and the NCAA basketball tournament is expanding again. 11:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand to break down the Wild's huge 4-2 win at Dallas in Game 5. Both the Wild and Wolves can cli...

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with what is shaping up to be a massive Thursday in Minnesota sports. The Wolves will try again to close out the Nuggets after losing Monday in Game 5; the Wild will try to put themselves in position to close out Dallas by winning Game 5 tonight. Plus the Twins finally got back to winning. 9:00: Star Tribune Vikings writer Ben Goessling joins Rand for a deep...

Michael Rand breaks down the Wolves' 125-113 loss to Denver.

Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand to break down a huge weekend in Minnesota sports. The Wild and Wolves both won pivotal Game 4s in their playoff series, but Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo were injured for the Wolves in the process. The Vikings made some bold moves in the NFL draft. And the Twins were just glad other teams were making so much news.

Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo were injured, but Ayo Dosunmu stepped up in a huge way with 43 points for the Wolves in a Game 4 win. Matt Boldy's overtime winner after Marcus Foligno tied it late in regulation gave the Wild a Game 4 win. Host Michael Rand broke down both thrilling games on a special podcast.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand looks at the Vikings' pick of Caleb Banks at No. 18 overall. He's a massive interior defensive lineman with a history of foot problems. Mel Kiper Jr. called the pick a "big-time reach." Rand likes the idea of the pick, but will it work out? 9:00: Rand and Jeff Day break down the Wolves' rout of Denver in Game 3 of the playoffs at Target Center. Minnesota is now up 2...

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the postgame fallout from the Wild's 4-3 double overtime loss to Dallas. He's joined by Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III. 17:00: The Loons won, the Twins lost and Vikings fans are probably rooting for a boring NFL draft. 20:00: Melissa Townsend, host and producer of the Star Tribune's new Essential Minnesota podcast, joins the show to talk abo...

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the injury update on Napheesa Collier, who is not expected back on the court until early June after offseason ankle surgeries. How many games will she miss during a season in which she is being paid the $1.4 million supermax before being a free agent next year? Plus the Twins extended the Mets' misery and let them know about it. 9:00: Star Tribune Viking...

Host Michael Rand has the postgame breakdowns from the Wolves' 119-114 comeback victory over the Nuggets as well as the Wild's 4-2 loss at Dallas. Both teams come back to Minnesota with their playoff series tied 1-1. Plus thoughts on the Twins' pitching injuries, a Gophers women's basketball addition and the upcoming NFL draft.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. The Wild dominated Game 1 in Dallas, the Wolves fell in Game in Denver and the Twins were swept in large part because their bullpen couldn't hold leads against the Reds. Plus thoughts on the transfer portal, Lynx and Minnesota United.

Michael Rand and Chip Scoggins break down the Wild's dominant 6-1 win over Dallas in Game 1 of the playoffs.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Gophers women's gymnastics team continuing its amazing run. They qualified for the NCAA Final Four on Thursday for the first time and had an individual champion for the first time since 1990. Plus Napheesa Collier is back with the Lynx for at least another year. 9:00: Chris Hine joins Rand for a Wolves vs. Nuggets playoff preview. Minnesota is a heav...

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Gophers men's basketball team getting a big name in the transfer portal, as well as a look at how transfers are impacting Minnesota high school sports. Plus the Twins lost big to the Red Sox. 7:00: Sarah McLellan joins Rand for a Wild vs. Stars playoff preview. Who will get the Game 1 start in goal? And is this the year the Wild break through and mak...

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Twins, who stayed hot against the futile Red Sox. Plus the Wild got more information that confirms this: Jesper Wallstedt needs to be their Game 1 playoff starter. 9:00: Cassidy Hettesheimer joins Rand to break down the Lynx pick of Olivia Miles No. 2 overall in the WNBA Draft. Plus they look at the Lynx salary cap table, which shows why they are los...

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Lynx wisely taking TCU point guard Olivia Miles with the No. 2 overall pick. She's a generational talent and could make life easier for a lot of their shrinking veteran core. Plus another Twins outburst against a tough lefty and another rough outing for Filip Gustavsson. 11:00: Randy Johnson joins Rand for a look at the college hockey transfer portal...

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. It was eventful, to say the least. The Twins won 2 of 3 in Toronto and are now 9-7. In a very balanced American League so far, that's good enough to be tied for the best record in the AL. Plus the Wolves will face the Nuggets in the playoffs, the Wild have a goalie question, the Lynx are remakin...

Introduction: Host Michael Rand looks at the Wild's 5-4 loss Thursday at Dallas. It was a great game, and it was everything Minnesota could have wanted -- except in terms of the outcome, which hinged largely on leaky goaltending from Filip Gustavsson. What is the plan in net with the playoffs approaching (and almost certainly starting in Dallas)? Plus a free agency miss for the Lynx. 9:00: Bobby N...

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the sudden competence of the Twins, who have roughed up a couple of tough left-handed pitchers for Detroit to even their record at 6-6. Plus some interesting Lynx free agency developments. 8:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins for the weekly debate segment. In focus: Resting Anthony Edwards, a playoff format tweak and Taj Bradley. 31:00: Kirk Cousins got paid...

Introduction: It was a great night for Minnesota teams. The Wolves win and clinched a top-six spot in the West. The Wild won and kept the pressure on Dallas. The Twins won again with a dominant Taj Bradley on the mound. 11:00: Chip Scoggins joined host Michael Rand for a breakdown of how the Gophers men's and women's basketball teams will approach the transfer portal. 33:00: The Lynx took a step t...

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a good Twins win and an important home run from Luke Keaschall to rescue momentum. Matt Wallner had two hits (and three more strikeouts), and a listener is wondering why he's staying in the lineup. Plus the opening of the portal and a key Loons injury update. 13:00: Star Tribune Timberwolves writer Chris Hine joins the show to talk about the team stumbli...

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, which included a lackluster home opening series for the Twins, concerns about the Wolves and an opportunity for the Wild to grab home ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs. Plus the Gophers gymnastics team had the best weekend of all.