Michael Rand
Columnist / Reporter
RandBallMichael Rand is a North Dakota native, a graduate of the University of Minnesota and an enthusiastic consumer of tacos. He lives in Eagan with his wife, three children and one energetic pug.
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RandBall: In Atlanta, Falcons fans got a sour taste of Kirk Cousins at his worst
The former Vikings QB, making his much-anticipated debut after signing an expensive contract with the Falcons, put up just 10 points and did many of the things that frustrated fans when he was in Minnesota.
September 9, 2024
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Podcast: Patrick Reusse on the ‘unprofessional’ Twins and unbeatable Vikings
On Monday’s Daily Delivery podcast, Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joined host Michael Rand for a look back at a disastrous weekend for the Twins and a strong opening victory for the Vikings. They also talked about Kirk Cousins, the Lynx and Gophers.
September 9, 2024
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RandBall: 2,000 baseballs ... and the Shohei Ohtani home run that got away
A Minneapolis man who loves going to baseball games and nabbing souvenirs had the chance of a lifetime bounce away. But the story of the human spirit has a happy ending.
September 6, 2024
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Podcast: What is Shaq’s beef with Rudy Gobert? + Five keys for Vikings on Sunday
On Friday’s Daily Delivery podcast, host Michael Rand picks apart Shaquille O’Neal’s bizarre, attention-seeking assertion that Rudy Gobert is the worst player in the NBA. Plus he talks Vikings and Twins
and shares the story of a local baseball fan with a home run ball that got away.
September 6, 2024
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RandBall: It has been an immature week for two of the Twins’ best players
Royce Lewis doesn’t want to play second base, and his honest reaction reveals a poor attitude. Meanwhile, Byron Buxton didn’t help himself by getting ejected from a Class AAA game.
September 5, 2024
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Podcast: Gophers volleyball looks ready to resume its place of dominance
Star Tribune reporter Marcus Fuller joined host Michael Rand on Thursday’s Daily Delivery podcast to talk about the Gophers volleyball team, which showed its power in performances against Stanford and Texas.
September 5, 2024
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RandBall: Who would be the starting pitcher for Twins in a pivotal playoff Game 3?
The Twins’ rotation has two healthy proven starters. They should be able to cobble together enough wins to make the postseason, but what happens once they get there?
September 4, 2024
Sports
Podcast: We need to see a lot more from Gophers football team’s offense
On Wednesday’s Daily Delivery podcast, Minnesota Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins joined host Michael Rand to talk about the Gophers football team and Vikings. Rand also made the case for a Game 3 Twins playoff starter.
September 4, 2024
Sports
RandBall: It has been an immature week for two of the Twins’ best players
Royce Lewis doesn’t want to play second base, and his honest reaction reveals a poor attitude. Meanwhile, Byron Buxton didn’t help himself by getting ejected from a Class AAA game.
September 5, 2024
Sports
Podcast: Gophers volleyball looks ready to resume its place of dominance
Star Tribune reporter Marcus Fuller joined host Michael Rand on Thursday’s Daily Delivery podcast to talk about the Gophers volleyball team, which showed its power in performances against Stanford and Texas.
September 5, 2024
Sports
RandBall: Who would be the starting pitcher for Twins in a pivotal playoff Game 3?
The Twins’ rotation has two healthy proven starters. They should be able to cobble together enough wins to make the postseason, but what happens once they get there?
September 4, 2024
Sports
Podcast: We need to see a lot more from Gophers football team’s offense
On Wednesday’s Daily Delivery podcast, Minnesota Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins joined host Michael Rand to talk about the Gophers football team and Vikings. Rand also made the case for a Game 3 Twins playoff starter.
September 4, 2024