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• Northwest Notes: McDaniels, KAT, Edwards, Blazers Injuries, Kessler
With Karl-Anthony Towns out indefinitely, the Timberwolves are going to need Jaden McDaniels to step up on the offensive side of the ball in order for Minnesota to reach its potential, Michael Rand of Star Tribune writes. For most of the season, the Wolves’ late-game offense consisted of Mike Conley getting Towns and Anthony Edwards […]...2024
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• Northwest Notes: Timberwolves, Jazz, Nurkic, Trail Blazers
After mortgaging much of their future in the hopes of improving their present, the Timberwolves once again finished with a middling record and a first-round playoff exit. Now, the team faces questions about its roster ahead of an uncertain offseason, writes Michael Rand of The Star Tribune. Rand wonders how Minnesota will deal with the […]...2023
• Vikings podcast: Flores' defensive takeover, key players missing and OTA storylines
The Star Tribune's Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss storylines around Vikings spring practices at TCO Performance Center in Eagan....2023
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• Win some, lose some. Our first prediction for every Vikings game
Host Michael Rand goes through all 17 games of the Vikings' schedule released Thursday and makes win-loss predictions for each one. Where are the soft and strong parts of the schedule? 11:00: Rand is joined by Minnesota United defender Zarek Valentin. In his first year with the club, Valentin is providing stability and veteran leadership to a team that has already had its share of obstacles....2023
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• Win some, lose some. Our first prediction for every Vikings game
Host Michael Rand goes through all 17 games of the Vikings' schedule released Thursday and makes win-loss predictions for each one. Where are the soft and strong parts of the schedule? 11:00: Rand is joined by Minnesota United defender Zarek Valentin. In his first year with the club, Valentin is providing stability and veteran leadership to a team that has already had its share of obstacles....2023
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• Win some, lose some. Our first prediction for every Vikings game
Host Michael Rand goes through all 17 games of the Vikings' schedule. Is there an optimistic conclusion? Also, Minnesota United defender Zarek Valentin on a season so far filled with obstacles....2023
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• That Super Bowl holding penalty — and answers to a whole lot of listener questions
How much did James Bradberry's holding penalty on the game-ending drive overshadow the excellence of Patrick Mahomes? Also, Vikings thoughts as they relate to the Super Bowl and host Michael Rand answers all kinds of questions....2023
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• AL Central Notes: Buxton, Jones, Guardians, Tigers
After undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee in late September, Byron Buxton told reporters (including Michael Rand of the Minneapolis Star Tribune) that he has now been cleared to run. The Twins outfielder won’t be entirely sure of his status until he starts running and can properly test his knee strength, but “I’m on…...2022
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• Jimmy Butler played pickup game in Minneapolis amid trade demand
Jimmy Butler is staying away from the Minnesota Timberwolves for the most part as the team seemingly is making the effort to comply with his trade demand. Butler is said to still be recovering from offseason wrist surgery and would not have been practicing with the team during the first week of camp, even absent the current situation. That said, the disgruntled superstar reportedly is still gettin...2018
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• Joe Buck had calm reaction to Isaiah Crowell's crude celebration vs. Browns
Joe Buck has either mellowed with age, changed his tune or something else entirely when it comes to touchdown celebrations involving a player’s butt.Why? Because the longtime announcer’s reaction to New York Jets running back Isaiah Crowell’s crude celebration stood in stark contrast to how disgusted Buck was with Randy Moss many, many years ago. During the Jets’ loss to the Browns on “Thursday Ni...2018
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• Aaron Rodgers Comments on Changes to Diet, Impact on His Health
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• Torii Hunter's Clutch Bat, Leadership Keying Twins' Shocking Rise
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2024
"With Karl-Anthony Towns out indefinitely, the Timberwolves are going to need Jaden McDaniels to step up on the offensive side of the ball in order for Minnesota to reach its potential, Michael Rand of Star Tribune writes."

2023
"Bud Grant turned 95 years old last year and visited with Daily Delivery podcast host Michael Rand."

2022
"After undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee in late September, Byron Buxton told reporters (including Michael Rand of the Minneapolis Star Tribune) that he has now been cleared to run."

2020
"Twins skipper Rocco Baldelli told reporters on Thursday that he believes the team has the best bullpen in baseball, per Michael Rand of The Star Tribune."

2019
"Tyus Jones’ status as a restricted free agent is among several factors that make it hard to predict whether he’ll return to the Timberwolves next season, according to Michael Rand and Chris Hine of the Star-Tribune."

2018
"Michael Rand of the Star Tribune talked to both Case Keenum and Teddy Bridgewater as the team moved their stuff out of the locker room on Monday afternoon."

2016
"The irony was not lost on the Star Tribune's Michael Rand: Rodgers said he weighs around 218 pounds."

2015
"There are other reasons for the Twins’ unexpected rise in the American League Central standings—Mike Pelfrey and Kyle Gibson in the top 20 of AL ERA leaders, closer Glen Perkins and setup man Blaine Boyer creating a strong back end of the bullpen—but Hunter has undoubtedly been one of them, prompting Minneapolis Star Tribune blogger Michael Rand to call Hunter the team’s MVP earlier this month."

• Preparing for the NFL draft: Son of former Vikings coach Mike Tice takes us inside the process
NFL writer and podcaster Nate Tice, the son of former Vikings head coach Mike Tice, joins host Michael Rand to talk about how teams prepare for the draft. Also, keys for the Wild and Timberwolves in their Game 3's....2023
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• Podcast: Adofo-Mensah, O’Connell discuss Vikings roster, NFL draft
Talks are 'ongoing' with Vikings stars Za'Darius Smith and Dalvin Cook, according to GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the still-fluid Vikings roster and other takeaways from Thursday's press conference with Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O'Connell. That includes the team's outlook entering the NFL Draft in two weeks and expectations for the 2022 ......2023
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• Podcast: Vikings’ defensive rebuild starts; Cousins’ uncertain future
The Vikings' defensive rebuild begins with edge rusher Marcus Davenport and cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the free agent additions, quarterback Kirk Cousins' future in Minnesota, and how this roster is far from settled for 2023. Listen and subscribe to the Access Vikings podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Previous episodes ......2023
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• Vikings were competitive, now rebuild; inside the journey to the tourney
Introduction: The Vikings are making some necessary and hard choices this offseason to get younger and shed salary with an eye toward the future. 9:00: Host Michael Rand is joined by Chip Scoggins and Carlos Gonzalez of the Star Tribune for a behind-the-scenes look at how they told the story of Maple Grove's journey to the boys' hockey state tournament....2023
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• Vikings were competitive, now rebuild; inside the journey to the tourney
Introduction: The Vikings are making some necessary and hard choices this offseason to get younger and shed salary with an eye toward the future. 9:00: Host Michael Rand is joined by Chip Scoggins and Carlos Gonzalez of the Star Tribune for a behind-the-scenes look at how they told the story of Maple Grove's journey to the boys' hockey state tournament....2023
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• Who will be 'former Vikings' as the team battles salary cap, personnel issues?
Football writer Andrew Krammer joins host Michael Rand to preview the roster upheaval expected in the next few weeks. Also, Wild success, the Reynoso soccer drama and keys to modern coaching....2023
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• Could Vikings trade Stefon Diggs this offseason?
The Minnesota Vikings have some decisions to make this offseason, and one big one centers on wide receiver Stefon Diggs. Diggs is a year and a half removed from signing a contract extension that would keep him with the Vikings through 2023, but after a tumultuous 2019 season, there is some question whether he’ll even be with the team in 2020. Michael Rand of the StarTribune examined Diggs’ status ...2020
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• Timberwolves are facing offseason of big decisions
It has been a busy year for the Timberwolves, who find themselves in a very different position now than this time last year. Bobby Marks of ESPN (Insider) recently broke down the offseason priorities for a front office still reeling from a whirlwind few months. Among the first tasks will be figuring out what to do with interim head coach Ryan Saunders, who took over after Tom Thibodeau‘s firing an...2019
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• Andrew Wiggins' struggles with Wolves could make him a trade candidate
The Minnesota Timberwolves need to take drastic action on forward Andrew Wiggins to get the franchise back on track, according to Michael Rand and Jim Souhan of The Star-Tribune. Wiggins, 24, has regressed this season in the first year of a $146.5M extension. His shooting percentage has dropped to a career low .400 and he ranks last in the NBA in true shooting among 92 players with at least 1,700...2019
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• Timberwolves have decisions to make on guard Tyus Jones
Tyus Jones’ status as a restricted free agent is among several factors that make it hard to predict whether he’ll return to the Timberwolves next season, according to Michael Rand and Chris Hine of the Star-Tribune. Minnesota will have to determine how high it is willing to go to match an offer for the fourth-year point guard, who is making $2.44M this season. The decision will be influenced by wh...2019
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• Timberwolves are facing offseason of big decisions
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• Ricky Rubio: Latest News, Rumors, Speculation Surrounding Timberwolves PG
2016

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• Aaron Rodgers Comments on Changes to Diet, Impact on His Health
2016

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• Torii Hunter's Clutch Bat, Leadership Keying Twins' Shocking Rise
2015

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• Could Vikings trade Stefon Diggs this offseason?
2020

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• Former Vikings’ WR wanted to fight coach Brad Childress
To say that former Minnesota Vikings receiver Troy Williamson and head coach Brad Childress did not get along would be an understatement. In his final season with the Vikings, Williamson’s grandmother died. When the receiver left the team for the funeral, Childress took a game check away from the player. The situation got so bad that Williamson reportedly said that he wanted to fight Childress. Mo...2016
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• Aaron Rodgers Comments on Changes to Diet, Impact on His Health
2016

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• Ricky Rubio: Latest News, Rumors, Speculation Surrounding Timberwolves PG
2016

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• Bud Grant, now 95, reflects on the journey of a lifetime
Bud Grant turned 95 years old last year and visited with Daily Delivery podcast host Michael Rand. You can listen to it here....2023
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• AL Central Notes: Buxton, Jones, Guardians, Tigers
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• Listen up! Here's how to remake the Vikings roster
Vikings writer Andrew Krammer joins host Michael Rand, who brings out a tool to share the cuts he would make before the 2023 season. Also, bad Wolves habits resurface and a must-read about the Bally Sports North situation....2023
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• Manager Rocco Baldelli says Twins have best bullpen in baseball
The Minnesota Twins’ offense might get most of the attention next season, but their manager thinks they won’t be too shabby on the flip side either. Twins skipper Rocco Baldelli told reporters on Thursday that he believes the team has the best bullpen in baseball, per Michael Rand of The Star Tribune. While Minnesota might not have the splashiest names in its bullpen, its relievers were already a ...2020
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• Did this 50-loss team give others a blueprint to beat the Warriors?
One of the Golden State Warriors’ most-surprising losses of an otherwise historical regular season came against a Minnesota Timberwolves squad that would eventually end the year with 53 defeats. It was the last of Golden State’s nine regular season losses. It came in overtime against Minnesota. It came at home, just the team’s second loss in front of its boisterous crowd in Oakland. It came less t...2016
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• Win some, lose some. Our first prediction for every Vikings game
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• Northwest Notes: Timberwolves, Jazz, Nurkic, Trail Blazers
2023
• Win some, lose some. Our first prediction for every Vikings game
2023

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• Win some, lose some. Our first prediction for every Vikings game
2023

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2023

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• Andrew Wiggins' struggles with Wolves could make him a trade candidate
2019

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• Timberwolves have decisions to make on guard Tyus Jones
2019

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• Vikings make a few lineup switches
At Vikings OTAs this week, they placed Mike Remmers back at right tackle, per Michael Rand of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Remmers finished last season playing guard, and the Vikings used a second-round pick on tackle Brian O’Neill out of Pittsburgh. Minnesota had UFA signee Tom Compton working as its first-string right guard during OTAs, per Rand. Compton has never been a full-time starter in hi...2018
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• Rubio shades T-Wolves by saying they're not team-oriented
Ricky Rubio seems to be settling in quite nicely in his new home.Rubio was traded from the Timberwolves to the Jazz last summer, after having been rumored to be on the trade block for awhile.He never really played anywhere near his ceiling in Minnesota, but Utah seems to have been a great landing spot, as he’s developed great chemistry with his teammates, and appears to be much happier.Most import...2018
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• Ricky Rubio: Latest News, Rumors, Speculation Surrounding Timberwolves PG
2016

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• Aaron Rodgers Comments on Changes to Diet, Impact on His Health
2016

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