Best Minneapolis Star Tribune Podcasts (2024)

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Minnesota Timberwolves 3rd favorite to win NBA Title! 23:38

1h ago23:38

23:38

Reusse and Mackey dive into some NBA Playoff talk! Tom Thibodeau’s New York Knicks knocked off the Philadelphia 76ers, plus the Timberwolves are climbing up the NBA Championship odds boards! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SKOR North | Hubbard Radio

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Inside Comcast vs. Bally Sports, Twins winning streak and Byron Buxton; Wolves vs. Denver preview 38:44

5h ago38:44

38:44

Introduction: Host Michael Rand sets up the second-round playoff series between the Wolves and Nuggets through the eyes (and quotes) of Karl-Anthony Towns. It's been a nine-year journey for KAT to get to the second round, and it's a lesson in continuity. 11:00: Star Tribune Twins writer Phil Miller joins Rand to discuss three compelling story lines…

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What Minnesota inventions have shaped modern life? 19:42

1h ago19:42

19:42

Pacemakers, Post-it notes and Spam rank among the state's best-known inventions. But creative Minnesotans devised hundreds of other products we take for granted. Reporter Brooks Johnson dug into this issue for Curious Minnesota and found so many interesting Minnesota inventions that he wrote two stories. LINKS: What Minnesota inventions have shaped…

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Minnesota Twins fans can’t watch any games! 24:47

1h ago24:47

24:47

Minnesota Twins lose Byron Buxton to an injury; And how the hell do we watch Twins games; Plus Reusse’s thoughts on the NBA playoffs and Timberwolves matchup with the Nuggets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SKOR North | Hubbard Radio

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Nuggets insider breaks down Denver vs. Minnesota; Streaking Twins still have issues 36:51

4h ago36:51

36:51

Introduction: Host Michael Rand breaks down the Twins' 10-game winning streak, which has come from a balance of improved contributions up and down the lineup, timely pitching and -- let's be honest -- weak opponents. Can the Twins keep it going against better teams? And how much will Byron Buxton's latest knee injury and the dispute between Comcast…

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Comcast drops Bally Sports North; What it's like to be a Timberwolves fan right now 51:05

1d ago51:05

51:05

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with some big news for local sports fans. Comcast announced Tuesday night that it was dropping Bally Sports channels, including Bally Sports North, after the sides were unable to reach a contract agreement. BSN disappeared from customers' TVs late Tuesday, and if this impasse is permanent it will have a massiv…

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Minnesota Timberwolves get the Denver Nuggets! 25:51

2d ago25:51

25:51

Minnesota Timberwolves get the Denver Nuggets, and it’s going to be a battle; Update on Chris Finch’s knee injury; Has Anthony Edwards passed Devin Booker; It’s Happening again with the Twins and more with Reusse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SKOR North | Hubbard Radio

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La Velle E. Neal III on the Timberwolves, Twins, Vikings draft and PWHL 36:35

3d ago36:35

36:35

Introduction: Host Michael Rand gets right into things with Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III on a number of subjects. Neal was at the Vikings draft party last week and reports on the enthusiasm of the fan base after first-round picks of J.J. McCarthy and Dallas Turner. Rand and Neal also break down how the Wolves dismantled the Suns and …

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Overtalking, Undertalking, and Lessons on Friendship in the Art of Storytelling: Micaela Blei 30:11

3d ago30:11

30:11

Episode #95: Oversharing, overtalking, undertalking, undersharing, small talk, deep talks, mismatches in vulnerability, and the art of listening---these are the tricky friendship topics we are dealing with today. I'm joined by Micaela Blei, a GrandSLAM-winning storyteller and former founding Director of Education at The Moth. Topics we covered: The…

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Did the Minnesota Timberwolves fool the Phoenix Suns? 1:01:29

3d ago1:01:29

1:01:29

Patrick Reusse and Judd Zulgad talk about the Timberwolves' first-round sweep over the Phoenix Suns! Was that late regular season loss just a ruse? How good is Anthony Edwards? Is Chris Finch alright, and how will he coach with an injury moving forward? Will KAT listen to Ant's advice to stop fouling? How will the Wolves handle their next round's m…

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Patrick Reusse finds all the optimism: Timberwolves, Vikings draft and Twins 40:47

3d ago40:47

40:47

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand after a stretch that could only be described as wildly optimistic. Even a curmudgeonly veteran columnist had to agree that times are good in Minnesota sports. They started with the Timberwolves, who finished off an extremely impressive sweep of the Suns with a Game 4 win late Sunday in P…

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‘Dallas Turner is better than Danielle Hunter’ 28:07

6d ago28:07

28:07

The Atlanta Falcons draft Michael Penix and Kirk Cousins isn’t too happy; Reusse loves Dallas Turner; Best Vikings draft since when; What else will the Vikings do in the draft and more with Reusse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SKOR North | Hubbard Radio

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A great night for the Vikings in the draft; Bobby Nightengale on the Twins 36:37

6d ago36:37

36:37

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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Final Minnesota Vikings draft theories from Reusse 29:18

7d ago29:18

29:18

Minnesota Vikings final draft theories from Reusse involving staying put at 11 and trading back after that; What do Vikings fans want and expect from tonight and more from Reusse Unchained. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SKOR North | Hubbard Radio

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The most important draft pick in Vikings history + rename a street for Naz Reid? 33:39

7d ago33:39

33:39

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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Minnesota Timberwolves big man Rudy Gobert deserves more respect 27:35

8d ago27:35

27:35

Minnesota Timberwolves take Game 2 against the Phoenix Suns in dominant fashion; Why Rudy Gobert is not as universally loved; And Minnesota hockey legend Al Shaver passes away and more on Reusse Unchained. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SKOR North | Hubbard Radio

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Timberwolves dominant again; Andrew Krammer with last-minute Vikings draft thoughts 34:24

9d ago34:24

34:24

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 34:29

11d ago34:29

34:29

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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Who will be the Minnesota Twins' savior? 57:24

10d ago57:24

57:24

Patrick Reusse and Judd Zulgad sit down to chat about the MLB powerhouse series set to take place at Target Field between the Twins and the White Sox. Reusse suggests some call-ups and send downs to get the Twins back on track, plus a "write that down" involving Randy Dobnak! Reusse reacts to the Wolves' Game 1 win over the Suns and wonders how the…

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Patrick Reusse on the Timberwolves' excellence, who to blame for Twins plus Vikings ... optimism? 42:43

10d ago42:43

42:43

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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Where Karl-Anthony Towns fits against the Phoenix Suns 28:59

13d ago28:59

28:59

Remembering Karl-Anthony Towns and Devin Booker’s draft class; D’Angelo Russell finding success with the Lakers; Where Towns fits against the Suns; Thoughts on the Minnesota Twins and more from Reusse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SKOR North | Hubbard Radio

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What roles did Minnesota's Native American chiefs play? And who were some notable ones? 22:28

14d ago22:28

22:28

The familiar image of a stoic Native American chief wearing a headdress is in many ways a core American cultural stereotype. It has been memorialized in films and statutes, as well as exploited to sell cigarettes and motorcycles. But who are these celebrated figures of the past? Mark Boswell joins host Eric Roper to discuss the roles that Native Am…

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Chris Hine on Naz Reid and the Timberwolves vs. Suns; What is Justin Jefferson's trade value? 40:56

13d ago40:56

40:56

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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Why Minnesota Timberwolves can’t play big against the Phoenix Suns 24:32

15d ago24:32

24:32

How the Minnesota Timberwolves match up with the Phoenix Suns; why the Wolves can’t play big against the Suns; NBA play-in observations; Minnesota Twins are in trouble, and more on Reusse Unchained. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SKOR North | Hubbard Radio

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Sarah McLellan on the Wild; Uncomfortable Caitlin Clark moment; Twins at a breaking point? 34:55

14d ago34:55

34:55

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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5 Friendship Issues to Consider Addressing With a Therapist: Roxanne Francis 24:42

15d ago24:42

24:42

Episode #94: Everyone runs into bumps in their friendships. Trust me, I have a decade's worth of writing material from readers and listeners to prove that point. But when are friendship issues getting to the point where addressing them with a therapist is highly recommended? I'm joined by award-winning psychotherapist, Roxanne Francis, who responde…

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Is it already time to write off the Minnesota Twins? 1:10:22

15d ago1:10:22

1:10:22

Patrick Reusse and Judd Zulgad rant about the Twins woes without the most important part of their infield, Reusse wants to see a minimum and maximum salary cap implemented in the MLB to force teams like the Oakland A's to spend and the Los Angeles Dodgers to reel things back. The Two look ahead to the Wolves' first round series against the Suns and…

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Patriots insider breaks down likelihood of Vikings-New England trade; Twins bad in all phases 37:32

15d ago37:32

37:32

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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Reusse Unchained: Minnesota Twins add veteran Tony Kemp 27:37

17d ago27:37

27:37

Minnesota Twins add veteran Tony Kemp on a minor league deal; Taking a look at the NBA playoffs; Plus Matt Wallner being optioned down and more Twins notes on Reusse Unchained. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SKOR North | Hubbard Radio

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Twins sophomore slumps, Lynx draft and a new book featuring Wolves coach Chris Finch 36:03

16d ago36:03

36:03

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 47:43

18d ago47:43

47:43

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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Minnesota Timberwolves ownership update 27:57

20d ago27:57

27:57

Minnesota Timberwolves ownership update involving Alex Rodriguez, Marc Lore and Glen Taylor; How do we view Karl-Anthony Towns since he entered the NBA and more on Reusse Unchained. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SKOR North | Hubbard Radio

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Vikings looking for leverage; Emanuel Reynoso missing again; Jim Souhan from The Masters 35:11

21d ago35:11

35:11

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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Did Minnesota Timberwolves miss out on the No. 1 seed? 27:51

22d ago27:51

27:51

Did the Minnesota Timberwolves miss out on the No. 1 seed after losing to the Denver Nuggets; Latest ownership kerfuffle involving A-Rod, Marc Lore and Glen Taylor; OJ Simpson passes away; The Minnesota Twins finally win a game and more on Reusse Unchained. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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