Podcast: Twins preview, TV and sale update; Will the Gophers play St. Thomas?

Host Michael Rand starts with Niko Medved’s opening news conference. He seems open to playing St. Thomas, which is a good thing. Star Tribune Twins writer Bobby Nightengale joins to talk about the season ahead.

The Minnesota Star Tribune
March 26, 2025 at 2:05PM
Twins fans play games during the annual Twinsfest in January. (Anthony Souffle/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Host Michael Rand starts with Niko Medved’s opening news conference. He came off as a genuine person and certainly didn’t shy away from how much money it takes to win in college basketball these days. But the big question came late: Will you play St. Thomas? He seems open to it, which is a good thing. Plus, former Gophers coach Richard Pitino reportedly is on the move, too.

10:00: Star Tribune Twins writer Bobby Nightengale joins to talk about the season, which starts Thursday in St. Louis. Plus an update on the sale of the team and TV plans.

35:00: A loss for the Wild has made their playoff position a bit precarious.

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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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