@randball.bsky.social
Writer, editor, opinion-haver and podcaster at the Minnesota Star Tribune. Personal writing: thefriscalatingdusklight.substack.com
No "word salad" from Kevin O'Connell in his answer to this question about his starting QB choice. Shades of Mike Zimmer in his brevity and to-the-point answer.
October 15, 2025 at 7:28 PM
No "word salad" from Kevin O'Connell in his answer to this question about his starting QB choice. Shades of Mike Zimmer in his brevity and to-the-point answer.
New today: Wrote about and talked with Patrick Reusse on Daily Delivery pod: What happens if Carson Wentz plays well and wins the next two Vikings games?
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September 22, 2025 at 7:46 PM
New today: Wrote about and talked with Patrick Reusse on Daily Delivery pod: What happens if Carson Wentz plays well and wins the next two Vikings games?
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We come to Minnehaha Falls almost every Friday in the summer for my wife/daughter's craft jewelry booth (Abel&Jule). The kids ask every time to do the big bicycle. Tonight was the night
August 23, 2025 at 12:38 AM
We come to Minnehaha Falls almost every Friday in the summer for my wife/daughter's craft jewelry booth (Abel&Jule). The kids ask every time to do the big bicycle. Tonight was the night
Here's an email sent from The Twins (signed by Derek Falvey) to season ticket holders today
August 1, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Here's an email sent from The Twins (signed by Derek Falvey) to season ticket holders today
Hot night. Bad baseball. And I forgot to take a picture of the Twins fan in the Willians Astudillo jersey
July 27, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Hot night. Bad baseball. And I forgot to take a picture of the Twins fan in the Willians Astudillo jersey
This absolute unit of a snapping turtle was hanging out by the fishing dock today
July 22, 2025 at 3:23 AM
This absolute unit of a snapping turtle was hanging out by the fishing dock today
A lot of Twins talk dominated discussion and writing today.
Reusse on Daily Delivery hammers Twins management, and I pile on a little in today's 10 things to know.
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Reusse on Daily Delivery hammers Twins management, and I pile on a little in today's 10 things to know.
Pod: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
Words: www.startribune.com/twins-derek-...
Video clip:
July 21, 2025 at 4:40 PM
A lot of Twins talk dominated discussion and writing today.
Reusse on Daily Delivery hammers Twins management, and I pile on a little in today's 10 things to know.
Pod: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
Words: www.startribune.com/twins-derek-...
Video clip:
Reusse on Daily Delivery hammers Twins management, and I pile on a little in today's 10 things to know.
Pod: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
Words: www.startribune.com/twins-derek-...
Video clip:
A lot of #mntwins talk on the Daily Delivery podcast with @nicknelson.bsky.social from @twinsdaily.com today. Listen to the whole episode here:
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Clip of Nick and I being frustrated by not learning much about young players through 90 games:
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Clip of Nick and I being frustrated by not learning much about young players through 90 games:
July 8, 2025 at 5:08 PM
A lot of #mntwins talk on the Daily Delivery podcast with @nicknelson.bsky.social from @twinsdaily.com today. Listen to the whole episode here:
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Clip of Nick and I being frustrated by not learning much about young players through 90 games:
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Clip of Nick and I being frustrated by not learning much about young players through 90 games:
On Daily Delivery today, @christopherhine.bsky.social said that if you study Tim Connelly's track record, two things are true: 1) it feels like another big Wolves move is coming 2) We have no idea when or what it will be.
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June 25, 2025 at 9:16 PM
On Daily Delivery today, @christopherhine.bsky.social said that if you study Tim Connelly's track record, two things are true: 1) it feels like another big Wolves move is coming 2) We have no idea when or what it will be.
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The only good use of AI
June 21, 2025 at 3:30 AM
The only good use of AI
I asked Gemini to make me a cover for a Stolen Sausage Secrets novel and here is the first try
June 20, 2025 at 12:25 AM
I asked Gemini to make me a cover for a Stolen Sausage Secrets novel and here is the first try
On Daily Delivery today, @pjthereuss.bsky.social covered a lot of heavy and serious topics. We also complained for a good minute about people who back into parking spots.
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June 16, 2025 at 6:28 PM
On Daily Delivery today, @pjthereuss.bsky.social covered a lot of heavy and serious topics. We also complained for a good minute about people who back into parking spots.
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June 7, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Wrote about Chris Finch, the 8-man rotation, and the hot dog guy meme.
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June 2, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Wrote about Chris Finch, the 8-man rotation, and the hot dog guy meme.
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If you are down at #grandoldday today in St Paul check out my wife and daughter's jewelry booth! Just east of Ayd Mill Road on Grand.
June 1, 2025 at 6:22 PM
If you are down at #grandoldday today in St Paul check out my wife and daughter's jewelry booth! Just east of Ayd Mill Road on Grand.
I knew him in more wholesome times. One if by land, two if by sea
May 30, 2025 at 8:19 PM
I knew him in more wholesome times. One if by land, two if by sea
Postgame Wolves pod live from Modist Brewing
plus streamed here and up on YouTube/audio channels soon after. Will definitely be more big picture. What can the Wolves do this offseason? Big picture questions. Get them lined up now please!
plus streamed here and up on YouTube/audio channels soon after. Will definitely be more big picture. What can the Wolves do this offseason? Big picture questions. Get them lined up now please!
May 29, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Postgame Wolves pod live from Modist Brewing
plus streamed here and up on YouTube/audio channels soon after. Will definitely be more big picture. What can the Wolves do this offseason? Big picture questions. Get them lined up now please!
plus streamed here and up on YouTube/audio channels soon after. Will definitely be more big picture. What can the Wolves do this offseason? Big picture questions. Get them lined up now please!
Good times at the Modist Brewing watch party. Live podcast recording immediately afterward!
May 23, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Good times at the Modist Brewing watch party. Live podcast recording immediately afterward!
WOLVES FANS: Come watch tonight's Game 1 indoors on a big screen at Modist Brewing in Mpls and then stick around right after for a LIVE podcast recording from the brewery with myself and Ryan Kostecka. It will still be streamed live on X and available on pod platforms afterwards.
May 20, 2025 at 3:33 PM
WOLVES FANS: Come watch tonight's Game 1 indoors on a big screen at Modist Brewing in Mpls and then stick around right after for a LIVE podcast recording from the brewery with myself and Ryan Kostecka. It will still be streamed live on X and available on pod platforms afterwards.
Cricket match at an Eagan middle school
May 14, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Cricket match at an Eagan middle school