Podcast: Make-or-break week for Twins + Very different vibes for Wolves, Wild

Host Michael Rand starts with two listener questions about the NFL Draft, then Star Tribune Twins writer Bobby Nightengale joins Rand for a breakdown of a 7-15 team that is facing a big week.

The Minnesota Star Tribune
April 22, 2025 at 4:02PM
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle, center, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt, left, and forward LeBron James defend during Game 1. (Mark J. Terrill/The Associated Press)

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with two listener questions about the NFL Draft, including one that wonders if they need to function more like Rick Spielman this year.

10:00: Star Tribune Twins writer Bobby Nightengale joins Rand for a breakdown of a 7-15 team that is facing a big week with home games against the White Sox and Angels. If the Twins are still struggling after this week, sound the alarm.

32:00: The Wolves and Wild are playing very late tonight. Here are the keys to both playoff games.

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about the writer

Michael Rand

Columnist / Reporter

Michael Rand is the Minnesota Star Tribune's Digital Sports Senior Writer and host/creator of the Daily Delivery podcast. In 25 years covering Minnesota sports at the Minnesota Star Tribune, he has seen just about everything (except, of course, a Vikings Super Bowl).

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