Recent content from Michael Rand
Inside the Vikings' pre-draft process; Wolves reach important milestone
On Thursday's Daily Delivery podcast, host Michael Rand and Vikings beat writer Ben Goessling talked about the long hours Kevin O'Connell will be logging in the next month. Plus the Wolves reached 50 victories.
Podcast: Can the Twins build on their 2023 success this season?
Daily Delivery podcast host Michael Rand is joined by Star Tribune Twins beat writer Bobby Nightengale Jr. as they preview the 2024 Twins season
Once again, Vikings searching for quality and stability in a new kicker
After three functional but overall below average years with the Vikings, Greg Joseph signed with the Packers. The Vikings have proved they can do worse than Joseph, but they certainly can do better.
Big change for Vikings; Wolves learning to play without Towns
On Wednesday's Part I of the Daily Delivery podcast, host Michael Rand talks about kicker Greg Joseph signing with the Packers and chats with Star Tribune Timberwolves beat writer Chris Hine.
How much for a ticket to watch college hockey? How about $5,719.
Some of college hockey's most popular teams — including national attendance leader North Dakota — were sent to the smallest arena picked for the NCAA regionals. And the secondary market has some wild prices as a result.
Frozen Four topics: Gophers chances, UND hockey tickets are HOW much?
College hockey writer Randy Johnson on the U's chances in this weekend's NCAA regional and host Michael Rand on the eye-popping cost to watch North Dakota. Also, Justin Jefferson role in the Vikings QB choices.
With Timberwolves, sideshows haven't become the main attraction
Plenty of things could have derailed momentum and distracted Timberwolves fans from the on-court product. But the team has kept on winning through a tumultuous month.
Twins, Ohtani, basketball, college hockey. Reusse dishes on it all.
Patrick Reusse joined host Michael Rand on the podcast in a conversation befitting the packed March schedule — everything from MLB to three levels of basketball.
Injuries and depth. A look at the Twins from Florida with Phil Miller
Star Tribune Twins beat writer Phil Miller joins host Michael Rand on the podcast to talk about the impact of the team's sudden rash of injuries. Rand also looks at what it would cost for the Vikings to move up in the draft.
Former U player, Wolves assistant Bickerstaff on threats from gamblers
Cavaliers head coach Bernie Bickerstaff revealed he received threats from gamblers that he reported to the NBA. He also talked about the increasing tension sports betting becomes more widespread.