Podcast: The Williams Arena question + Phil Miller on the Twins’ struggles

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with naming rights for Williams Arena, which the Gophers are pursuing as a revenue source. Phil Miller joins from Target Field after the Twins’ loss to the Astros.

The Minnesota Star Tribune
April 4, 2025 at 2:44PM
Goldy Gopher visits with a young fan at Williams Arena during a game in March. ] AARON LAVINSKY • aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com (Aaron Lavinsky/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with naming rights for Williams Arena, which the Gophers are pursuing as a revenue source. How much money would it bring in and what does it mean for the future of the building? Plus two listeners sound off on the idea of rehanging the 1997 Final Four banner.

8:00: The Wolves won in Brooklyn, keeping pace in the extremely competitive West.

12:00: Phil Miller joins from Target Field after the Twins’ loss to the Astros in their home opener. Minnesota is 2-5 and its offense looks flat.

29:00: A look at the Wild’s playoff push.

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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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