Introduction: Host Michael Rand notes that pretty much everything has been settled regarding the NBA and NHL playoffs — unless you live in Minnesota. The Wild and Wolves still don't know their playoff fate heading into Friday night. Will the Wolves get in? And who will the Wild play? The answer could lead to Colorado in both cases. Plus the Twins scored nine runs in the first inning at Yankee Stadium.
Everything settled about NBA, NHL playoffs — unless you're a Minnesota sports fan
11:00: Star Tribune outdoors writer and editor Bob Timmons joins Rand for an exploration of his piece on Minnesotans returning to run the Boston Marathon on Monday — a race that comes 10 years after the tragic bombing.
27:00: Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell offered some interesting perspectives on quarterback evaluation.
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The Wild prevailed 5-4 on Tuesday night, moving back into first place in the NHL with a hard-fought victory in their first trip to Utah. Matt Boldy scored the winner in the shootout.