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
Lynx
RandBall: Minnesota sports will be great Sunday, but it could have been better
The Vikings are preparing for a huge showdown with the Packers at Lambeau Field. The Lynx open the WNBA playoff semifinals against Connecticut. But this Sunday should have been an even more robust Minnesota sports feast.
September 27, 2024
Sports
Podcast: Free-falling Twins need a serious off-season shakeup
How far up the food chain do you go when talking about what needs to change for the Twins? Daily Delivery host Michael Rand and Minnesota Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins dive into that subject on Friday’s podcast.
September 27, 2024
Vikings
RandBall: Brett Favre, Tommy Kramer and the uncomfortable price of football glory
Two former Vikings quarterbacks who played with a gunslinger’s mentality and took countless hits announced this week that they are battling serious conditions. How to view the price paid for football glory is an uncomfortable conversation.
September 26, 2024
Sports
Podcast: Lynx move on, Twins holding on; Debating La Velle E. Neal III
On Thursday’s Daily Delivery podcast, host Michael Rand started with the Lynx and their impressive first-round sweep of Phoenix. Plus a pulse for the Twins and the weekly debate.
September 26, 2024
Sports
RandBall: After loss to Iowa, when will the Gophers win again?
Optimism for the Gophers faded quickly in the second half of a loss to Iowa on Saturday, and a look ahead at the schedule reveals the daunting task Minnesota faces this year.
September 25, 2024
Sports
Podcast: Twins fans toggle between apathy, anger; Can the Gophers stop the run?
On Wednesday’s Daily Delivery podcast, host Michael Rand started with another Twins loss. The playoff picture is becoming more bleak by the day. Later in the show, Gophers football writer Randy Johnson broke down the team’s recent woes.
September 25, 2024
Sports
RandBall: Aaron Jones has been a revelation for run-starved Vikings
Veteran running back Aaron Jones will face his old team this week. His ability to not only make big plays but avoid negative ones is a big reason the Vikings are 3-0 heading into their showdown against the Packers.
September 24, 2024
Sports
Podcast: Vikings film shows dominance; two angry fans vent about the Twins
On Tuesday’s Daily Delivery podcast, host Michael Rand and Vikings writer Andrew Krammer looked at the defense’s dominance and Sam Darnold’s red zone mastery. Plus two Twins fans aired their grievances entering a critical final week.
September 24, 2024
Sports
RandBall: After loss to Iowa, when will the Gophers win again?
Optimism for the Gophers faded quickly in the second half of a loss to Iowa on Saturday, and a look ahead at the schedule reveals the daunting task Minnesota faces this year.
September 25, 2024
Sports
Podcast: Twins fans toggle between apathy, anger; Can the Gophers stop the run?
On Wednesday’s Daily Delivery podcast, host Michael Rand started with another Twins loss. The playoff picture is becoming more bleak by the day. Later in the show, Gophers football writer Randy Johnson broke down the team’s recent woes.
September 25, 2024
Sports
RandBall: Aaron Jones has been a revelation for run-starved Vikings
Veteran running back Aaron Jones will face his old team this week. His ability to not only make big plays but avoid negative ones is a big reason the Vikings are 3-0 heading into their showdown against the Packers.
September 24, 2024
Sports
Podcast: Vikings film shows dominance; two angry fans vent about the Twins
On Tuesday’s Daily Delivery podcast, host Michael Rand and Vikings writer Andrew Krammer looked at the defense’s dominance and Sam Darnold’s red zone mastery. Plus two Twins fans aired their grievances entering a critical final week.
September 24, 2024