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A show that allows our ladies to freely discuss everything and anything that affects us women as we maneuver our through this thing called life.
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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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Развлекательное техно-шоу. Потрещим о технике! Ведущие: Технослав Бергамот, Полина Булгакова, Виталий Бондарь
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Patrick Reusse on the Twins, Olympics, 3M golf and smoking on airplanes
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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, which included the conclusion of the 3M Open. Reusse was impressed by the leader board by the end of the golf tournament, even if the heat was a little much. The Olympics are off to a strong start and Minnesotans are right in the middle of it wit…
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An emotional day for the Vikings; P.J. Fleck lives in the moment and controls the narrative
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Introduction: Host Michael Rand highlights some of the key things said by P.J. Fleck on Thursday at Big Ten football media day. Rand finds Fleck to be honest about how to find joy in the moment during a transformational time in college football, but he also thinks Fleck is trying to control the narrative if he wants us to think 2023 wasn't a disapp…
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Twins back on Comcast soon? + Bad injury news for Vikings and a great Gophers accomplishment
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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the news that the Twins might soon be back on Comcast, at least according to a progress report given by an attorney for Diamond Sports. Rand's sense is that if Bally Sports North returns to Comcast, however, it will be on a higher pricing tier and that Twins fans will have to pay more than before. The big…
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Chip Scoggins on a big opportunity for one Vikings QB + Why the Twins need another pitcher
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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a look at the Twins and the trade deadline. With one week left to make deals, the Twins are targeting pitching. That's a common goal for a lot of teams, but it is particularly important for the Twins as they try to navigate the final two months of the season (and, they hope, the playoffs). 9:00: Star Trib…
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Wanting more from the Vikings; Statement win for Twins; Jon Marthaler on Minnesota United
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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with comments from Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell and GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah on the eve of training camp. Addressing the media in the wake of the death of Khyree Jackson and Jordan Addison's arrest, both key Vikings decisionmakers exhibited empathy. But in the case of Addison, are they being tough enough? R…
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Patrick Reusse on a great weekend for Joe Mauer and a bad weekend for the Twins
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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. The big story was Joe Mauer's induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Reusse was on the scene in Cooperstown, N.Y., and offers his perspectives on the Mauer's big weekend and remarkable career with the Twins. Plus Reusse and Rand get into the T…
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Bobby Nightengale on the Twins and Comcast, injury updates and trade deadline speculation
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Introduction: Host Michael Rand takes note of Minnesota United's hopes of improving during this transfer window, a concerning injury to Dawson Garcia and an update from the Wolves in Summer League action. 7:00: Star Tribune Twins writer Bobby Nightengale Jr. joins Rand for a look at the Twins at the All-Star break. With a 54-42 record, they are in …
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Young Wolves have a chance for big impact; Lynx, Loons and the top 100 athletes since 2000
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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with two teams going in opposite directions. The Lynx won a matinee to enter the Olympic break 17-8, which includes a 3-2 mark without injured star Napheesa Collier. Meanwhile, Minnesota United remained winless in its last nine matches. Surrendering two late goals on set pieces to a subpar D.C. United squad in…
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La Velle E. Neal III on Joe Mauer; Rob Manfred wants to have it both ways with MLB and TV
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Introduction: Host Michael Rand was not impressed with MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred's comments Tuesday about where things stand with the league's TV situation. By telling teams it is up to them to decide whether to either sign up to be distributed and produced by MLB or continue with the regional sports network model, MLB is admitting it doesn't ye…
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Marcus Fuller on the future of Gophers sports; Does NBA's new TV deal mean the end for regional networks?
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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with Knicks owner James Dolan's scathing letter to the league's board of governors complaining about several aspects of a reported new 11-year, $76 billion media/TV deal. Dolan, representing the large-market Knicks, worries that the NBA is moving toward a national broadcast model that will render regional spor…
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Patrick Reusse on Caitlin Clark, Jordan Addison and the Twins at the All-Star break
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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, which frankly didn't have a lot of great news for Minnesota sports fans. The Lynx lost to Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on Sunday, showing they will struggle as long as Napheesa Collier is out. The game was a huge success from a business st…
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Willi Castro appreciation, U.S. Soccer speculation and Minnesota United evaluation
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Introduction: Host Michael Rand begins with an appreciation segment on Willi Castro, the super utility man for the Twins who was named to the All-Star team Thursday as an injury replacement. He's played quite capably at five different positions and in all 93 games this year for the Twins, who quite honestly would not be where they are (53-40) witho…
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Caitlin Clark at Target Center, Gophers athletics changes and ... Twins vs. Yankees in the playoffs?
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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the suddenly and remarkably consistent Twins, who have won two out of three games in six consecutive series, needing to win the third game of the series each time to achieve the feat, and have also homered in 28 straight games. That sort of run would be good news in the postseason, but this isn't: a liste…
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Chip Scoggins on the ongoing Twins TV frustration and a very optimistic view of one Minnesota team
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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Lynx, who earned an impressive 82-67 win at Los Angeles on Tuesday thanks in large part to a perfect 4-for-4 shooting night from three-point range by Bridget Carleton. It was Minnesota's second straight win without injured star Napheesa Collier, and their win total (16) has already reached preseason e…
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Brooks Lee lets Twins dream big; Chris Hine on a huge offseason for back half of Timberwolves roster
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Introduction: Host Michael Rand has an early appreciation for Twins rookie Brooks Lee, who has the more RBI (eight) through six games of his career than any player in franchise history and who has the second-most hits (11) in that span, trailing only Kirby Puckett. Small sample sizes are dangerous, but Lee absolutely looks the part. Once (if) Royce…
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Patrick Reusse on Twins' mastery, a Timberwolves mystery and a Vikings tragedy
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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, which included another series win for the Twins -- this time over Houston, one of the other hottest teams in baseball. The Twins keep stacking up good performances, even if they only had one All-Star named to the AL team. Jose Miranda continued h…
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Napheesa Collier injured; Wolves flex in West; Minneapolis Paralympic athlete Chuck Aoki
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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a nightmare scenario for the Lynx, who lost to Connecticut on Thursday and saw star Napheesa Collier leave in the third quarter with a left foot injury. We don't know the extent of the injury yet, but depending on the length it could impact Collier's chances of playing in the Olympics as well as the hopes…
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The highs and lows of Royce Lewis; La Velle E. Neal III on five big topics; Farewell, Kyle Anderson
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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the latest bad piece of injury news for budding Twins star Royce Lewis, who had to leave Tuesday's 5-3 victory over Detroit with left groin tightness. Even the usually optimistic Lewis sounded downtrodden after the game, with another injury threatening to derail yet another promising season. Plus Rand not…
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Inside the resurgence of the Twins + Dissecting the Wild in free agency and lamenting U.S. Soccer
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Introduction: Host Michael Rand breaks down the Wild's signing of forward Yakov Trenin to a four-year, $14 million deal on the opening day of free agency Monday. He's the type of solid player that doesn't move the needle in terms of excitement, but he will help the Wild. The problem is Minnesota doesn't have enough money to spend to shore up other …
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Patrick Reusse on the emerging Twins, strong drafts, gymnastics and a couple of rants
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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, which included another good showing from the Twins. They won all three series during a 6-3 road trip and look very little like the team that struggled at the beginning of the season. As we turn the calendar to July, are we ready to say the Twins …
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Sarah McLellan on the NHL draft, big Wild offseason; Timberwolves are redefining new NBA era
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Host Michael Rand starts with a recap of the NBA draft. Even though the Wolves ended up making a series of roster-clearing and salary-dumping moves Thursday and didn't use a second-round pick, they were the big winners this week. By getting two likely immediate rotation players in Rob Dillingham and Terrence Shannon Jr., they not only helped themse…
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Special Delivery! Wolves' Luka Garza and Minneapolis Henry's Mark 'Dolo' Harris from All-Metro Sports Awards
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In this bonus edition of Daily Delivery, host Michael Rand catches up with two honored guests from this week's Star Tribune All-Metro Sports Awards. First up is Timberwolves big man Luka Garza, who shared wisdom about basketball and life (plus of course Caitlin Clark) in an on-stage Q&A with Rand during the award show. Plus Rand had a chance to hav…
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A huge trade and big swing for Timberwolves; Get ready for four days of big-time gymnastics
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Introduction: Host Michael Rand breaks down a huge night at the NBA draft for the Timberwolves, who dealt away their 2031 first round pick to obtain the No. 8 pick Wednesday. They used that to take Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham, then later chose Terrence Shannon Jr. at No. 27. It was a big swing for both the present and the future. 10:00: Jeff Day …
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Point guard of the future for Timberwolves? + Huge win for Lynx and tough times for Loons, Twins
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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Lynx, who took a 94-89 win over New York in the title game of the Commissioner's Cup. Though the victory doesn't count in the standings, it was the seventh in a row for the Lynx. Players pocketed $30,000 each for the victory, and the Lynx served notice about their place in the league. Plus Rand gets i…
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Big payroll questions for the Wolves and Wild; What Chris Finch's contract extension means
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Introduction: Host Michael Rand looks at the 14 coaches in Timberwolves history and has a hard time complaining much about current coach Chris Finch, who just signed an extension Monday that will keep him in Minnesota for the next four seasons. It's a coaching list filled with forgettable seasons. Finch, on the other hand, has built something very …
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