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.
Latest from Michael Rand
Vikings
Which quarterback would you rather have: Sam Darnold or Kirk Cousins?
On the Daily Delivery debate, host Michael Rand and columnist La Velle E. Neal III dug into this question: Even if money wasn’t an issue and they were both making the same amount, would you rather have Sam Darnold or Kirk Cousins on the Vikings?
September 19, 2024
Sports
RandBall: As Twins fade down the stretch, plenty of blame to go around
The seeds for Wednesday’s disappointing loss were planted much earlier. How far back you want to go probably depends on who you want to blame for a sputtering season.
September 19, 2024
Sports
Podcast: Frustration boils over for Twins fans; debating with La Velle E. Neal III
On Thursday’s Daily Delivery podcast, host Michael Rand opened with a frustrating Twins loss to Cleveland that had fans particularly upset. Plus he welcomed in Minnesota Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III for their debate segment.
September 19, 2024
Vikings
Vikings prepare to welcome Danielle Hunter, Stefon Diggs back to Minnesota
The Vikings and Texans have played only five times, but there is plenty of familiarity between the two teams.
September 19, 2024
Vikings
Vikings injury report: Justin Jefferson making progress toward playing vs. Texans
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said Wednesday that wide receiver Justin Jefferson participated in Wednesday’s walk-through and was limited in practice, but Jordan Addison is day-to-day.
September 18, 2024
Lynx
RandBall: Everyone was wrong about the Lynx except the people who mattered most
The Lynx have won almost twice as many games as preseason odds suggested they would, and they have finished several spots ahead of predictions. Perhaps the only ones who imagined this season was possible were the Lynx themselves.
September 18, 2024
Sports
Podcast: Huge wins for Lynx, Twins; Gophers vs. Iowa and the invalid fair catch
On Wednesday’s Daily Delivery podcast, host Michael Rand breaks down a dramatic win by the Lynx that locked up their playoff seed and a big win by the Twins that strengthened their case. Plus Randy Johnson joins Rand to set up Saturday’s Gophers vs. Iowa game.
September 18, 2024
Sports
RandBall: The most important game of the Twins season happened in July
The Twins don’t have much going for them right now in a desperate and slump-filled September. But they do have one big advantage over their closest pursuers in the wild card race.
September 17, 2024
Vikings
Vikings injury report: Justin Jefferson making progress toward playing vs. Texans
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said Wednesday that wide receiver Justin Jefferson participated in Wednesday’s walk-through and was limited in practice, but Jordan Addison is day-to-day.
September 18, 2024
Lynx
RandBall: Everyone was wrong about the Lynx except the people who mattered most
The Lynx have won almost twice as many games as preseason odds suggested they would, and they have finished several spots ahead of predictions. Perhaps the only ones who imagined this season was possible were the Lynx themselves.
September 18, 2024
Sports
Podcast: Huge wins for Lynx, Twins; Gophers vs. Iowa and the invalid fair catch
On Wednesday’s Daily Delivery podcast, host Michael Rand breaks down a dramatic win by the Lynx that locked up their playoff seed and a big win by the Twins that strengthened their case. Plus Randy Johnson joins Rand to set up Saturday’s Gophers vs. Iowa game.
September 18, 2024
Sports
RandBall: The most important game of the Twins season happened in July
The Twins don’t have much going for them right now in a desperate and slump-filled September. But they do have one big advantage over their closest pursuers in the wild card race.
September 17, 2024