Podcast: La Velle E. Neal III on confidence in the Timberwolves, Wild

Host Michael Rand starts with the NFL Draft and the first round Thursday in Green Bay. Minnesota Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for their “Daily Delivery” debate.

The Minnesota Star Tribune
April 24, 2025 at 2:48PM
The Minnesota Wild celebrate left wing Matt Boldy's goal against the Vegas Golden Knights. (David Becker/The Associated Press)

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the NFL Draft and the first round Thursday in Green Bay. The Vikings are on the clock at No. 24 with a range of options. The best one is probably to trade down and accumulate more picks to bolster depth they don’t have now and will need in the future.

8:00: Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for their “Daily Delivery” debate. The big question: Who do you have more faith in to win their first round playoff series, the Wolves or Wild? And what are the percent chances one, both or neither team advances?

31:00: A Twins win and a must-read from Patrick Reusse.

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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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