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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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Figuring out what to believe is harder than ever in this pandemic, as we’re told we should trust scientists who often disagree or change their minds. In this podcast I’ll be covering the science behind Covid-19 and other medical issues while examining how we can distinguish scientific ideas from chatter, speculation, sanctimony, hype and noise. I’m Faye Flam and I’m a science journalist so it’s my job to sort it out. I’ll also be investigating how misinformation spreads through social media ...
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A great night for the Vikings in the draft; Bobby Nightengale on the Twins
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Introduction: Host Michael Rand recaps the first round of the NFL draft, which saw the Vikings get Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy without having to give up any other first round picks aside from No. 11. That was a huge win for the Vikings, who not only got their quarterback of the future but also nabbed edge rusher Dallas Turner while retaining their 20…
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The most important draft pick in Vikings history + rename a street for Naz Reid?
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Introduction: Host Michael Rand comes to a rather important conclusion as we prepare for the first round of Thursday's NFL draft. The Vikings, on the clock at No. 11 and very likely to move into the top 10, are on the verge of making the most important draft pick in franchise history. No pressure, though. 7:00: Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins …
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Timberwolves dominant again; Andrew Krammer with last-minute Vikings draft thoughts
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Introduction: Host Michael Rand talks through another dominant Timberwolves victory in the playoffs, putting Minnesota up 2-0 in its series over Phoenix. Jaden McDaniels (25 points) looked like the best player on the court during a 105-93 win at Target Center, while the Wolves' balance was a big story all night. Can they keep it going when the seri…
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Can the Timberwolves do it again? + Another Gophers transfer and answering a big email
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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Twins, who had the pleasure of playing the White Sox on Monday. A 7-0 victory over hapless Chicago could be the start of an early season turnaround. One emailer, who didn't like all the negativity on Monday's show with Patrick Reusse, sure things it will be. Plus Rand gets into the latest Gophers men'…
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Patrick Reusse on the Timberwolves' excellence, who to blame for Twins plus Vikings ... optimism?
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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, which started (of course) with the Timberwolves' dominant Game 1 victory over the Suns in Saturday's playoff opener. Great coaching and big-time performances told the story. Can the Wolves do it again in Game 2 on Tuesday? Reusse and Rand also go…
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Chris Hine on Naz Reid and the Timberwolves vs. Suns; What is Justin Jefferson's trade value?
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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the end for the Wild. A disappointing season came to a fitting end Thursday with a 4-3 loss to Seattle. The Wild were neither good enough to make the playoffs nor bad enough to truly rebuild. Now the question is whether what figures to be a similar roster next year can get out of that murky middle. Also, …
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Sarah McLellan on the Wild; Uncomfortable Caitlin Clark moment; Twins at a breaking point?
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Host Michael Rand starts with the Twins, who lost again in Baltimore to fall to 6-11. They are missing three of their most important players, and it is showing. Can they take advantage of a more forgiving schedule in the next 13 games -- including seven against the woeful White Sox -- to get their season turned around? Star Tribune Wild writer Sara…
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Patriots insider breaks down likelihood of Vikings-New England trade; Twins bad in all phases
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Introduction: Host Michael Rand at least isn't the only one who has noticed the Twins just aren't very good right now. Manager Rocco Baldelli offered a frank assessment of the team's myriad woes after Tuesday's 11-3 loss at Baltimore dropped them to 6-10 on the season. It's not time to panic yet, but it certainly is time to be concerned. 9:00: Rand…
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Twins sophomore slumps, Lynx draft and a new book featuring Wolves coach Chris Finch
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Introduction: Host Michael Rand breaks down the two biggest stories from Monday night -- the Lynx drafting Alissa Pili of Utah No. 8 overall and the Twins losing at Baltimore 7-4. The Lynx gained a dominant offensive player who should bring an infusion of talent. The Twins, meanwhile, are getting far too little from second-year players they were co…
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Patrick Reusse on the Timberwolves' nightmare scenario, Twins, Masters and WNBA draft
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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 least-desirable scenario for the Timberwolves. They were routed by Phoenix for a third time this season, a loss that locked them into a playoff series with those same Suns. Will a stellar season end with a first-round playoff e…
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Vikings looking for leverage; Emanuel Reynoso missing again; Jim Souhan from The Masters
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Introduction: Host Michael Rand looks at Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's comments two weeks before the NFL draft and finds someone who is looking to create leverage by trying to convince the league that Minnesota isn't locked in on one quarterback. How much that is true -- and how well he can convince teams -- remains to be seen. 6:00: Star Tribune…
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Timberwolves playoff scenarios, Frozen Four and hockey transfer portal, key Twins win
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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Timberwolves' loss at Denver on Wednesday, which likely will keep them from getting the No. 1 seed in the West. While playoff matchups are still up in the air, the Wolves' offense was again a concern in this game. It underscored the need for Karl-Anthony Towns to return and contribute. 8:00: The Twins…
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Worst-case scenarios for Vikings; Jim Souhan from The Masters and on the Twins
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Introduction: Host Michael Rand start with a game-heavy rundown. The Wolves got 51 points from Anthony Edwards in a win over Washington on the same day they announced they will soon get Karl-Anthony Towns back from injury. And they have a massive game Wednesday in Denver that should determine the No. 1 seed in the West. The Wild, meanwhile, were of…
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Best-case scenario for Vikings draft? + What ails the Twins offense and a big transfer for U hockey
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Introduction: Host Michael Rand looks at the Twins offense through eight games, finding a team that is second to last in runs per game at 2.88 and struggling to sustain rallies. There are multiple reasons for the poor start at the plate, but the net effect is a team that is now 3-5 and not looking very dangerous at the plate. 11:00: Star Tribune Vi…
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Patrick Reusse on freezing cold Twins bats, college basketball, Timberwolves and more
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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. Women's basketball again took center stage, with South Carolina capping an undefeated season by outlasting Iowa and Caitlin Clark in Sunday's NCAA title game. Iowa advanced after a controversial offensive foul helped it defeat UConn in the semifi…
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Phil Miller on Twins; Huge night for women's basketball; Where do Wild go now?
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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wild, whose playoff hopes were almost completely dashed with a 5-2 loss to Colorado on Thursday. It's been a middling year for the franchise. Can it get any better next season, the final year of salary cap jail? 6:00: Friday is a huge night for women's college basketball with the national semifinals. …
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Big Ten deer hunting power rankings; Anthony Edwards and Twins break out of their slumps
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Host Michael Rand starts with some key games from Wednesday. Anthony Edwards broke out of his shooting slump by making five three-pointers as the Wolves moved back into first place in the Western Conference. The Twins hit a home run for the first time since their opening game, keying a win over the Brewers and sending the team back to the Target Fi…
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Chip Scoggins on NIL and Caitlin vs. Paige; Troubling numbers for the Twins, Timberwolves and Wild
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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the good and the bad from three Minnesota games Tuesday. The Wolves won and kept pace in the West, but Anthony Edwards is now 0-for-19 on threes in his last few games. They can't afford an Ant slump in the playoffs. The Twins lost 3-2 and their home run leader (Royce Lewis) has been injured for all but th…
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Patrick Reusse on Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, Timberwolves ownership and more
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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look at the biggest stories in sports. They started with Monday's thrilling NCAA women's basketball games, as Iowa's Caitlin Clark and UConn's Paige Bueckers dazzled fans and set up what should be a Final Four matchup for the ages on Friday. Reusse also shed more light on the Timbe…
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Timberwolves ownership drama; High school transfer conversation; Gophers hockey + Twins win
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On a jam-packed episode of Daily Delivery, host Michael Rand starts with the brewing ownership drama with the Timberwolves. Glen Taylor announced Thursday that the Wolves and Lynx are no longer for sale after investors Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez missed a payment deadline to become majority owners. But Lore and A-Rod have a different version of th…
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Inside the Vikings' quarterback draft evaluation process; Timberwolves reach new heights
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Host Michael Rand pauses to note the Timberwolves' 50th victory of the season Wednesday and what that means in the context of their franchise history. It's just the fifth time they've reached that mark. This is already going to be the second-best season in team history. Can it be No. 1? Plus some optimism as the Twins start the year. 10:00: Star Tr…
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Special Delivery! Twins season preview: Can they sustain last year's success? (Wednesday, Part II)
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On the second half of Wednesday's podcast extravaganza, host Michael Rand welcomes in Star Tribune Twins beat writer Bobby Nightengale for an advance of the Twins season that begins Thursday in Kansas City. There is earned optimism that the offense will be an asset this season, and you'll hear from Royce Lewis and Carlos Correa about just how confi…
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A big change for the Vikings + How the Timberwolves have adapted without Karl-Anthony Towns
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Host Michael Rand starts with a look at the Vikings' decision to let go of kicker Greg Joseph, who signed Tuesday with the rival Packers. Rand thinks it was a good move by the Vikings and that he had lost confidence in Joseph in the past year. Plus two more interesting mock drafts. 9:00: Star Tribune Timberwolves beat writer Chris Hine joins Rand f…
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Can the Gophers reach the Frozen Four? + Justin Jefferson's role in the Vikings picking a QB
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Introduction: Host Michael Rand is intrigued by the Vikings' process as they spend the next month getting to know several candidates to be their QB of the future -- particularly the role that star receiver Justin Jefferson will play. 7:00: Star Tribune Gophers hockey and football writer Randy Johnson joins the show to preview the NCAA men's hockey …
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Patrick Reusse on the Twins, Shohei Ohtani and all levels of basketball
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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. It's one of the busiest times of the year, with basketball dominating the landscape, so they started with another good Timberwolves win Sunday over the Warriors. From there, the conversation took a lot of twists and turns -- from college basketba…
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