Which team — Vikings, Twins, Timberwolves, or Wild — is closest to ending to a 34-year (and ticking) major pro men's league championship drought in Minnesota?

The answer my have never been more unclear, nor has there ever been a time when all four are actually all "winning" teams at the same time like this.

It's a provocative topic to spring forth discussion on the hottest topics surrounding all of these teams, which Happy Hour John Gaskins does with 25-year Minnesota Star Tribune columnnist veteran and now-podcaster Michael Rand for 40 minutes.

You may better know him and his work by the term "Randball." Topics covered:

• What should we make of a recent report from NFL TV/radio analyst Ross Tucker that the Vikings aren't as gung-ho about J.J. McCarthy as they would have us believe, not to mention another from Adam Schefter saying the Vikings weren't bullish on Aaron Rodgers even though they sat down with him?
• Should the Timberwovles go after two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo? Which free agents-to-be should they try hardest to keep — Randle, Reid, Alexander-Walker? All?
• How should the Twins navigate the July 31 MLB trade deadline, and what are the best reasons to stay engaged with this .500-straddling squad?
• Why is there actual hope for the Minnesota Wild to emerge from mediocrity and compete for a Stanley Cup?
• Will the recent NCAA-House Settlement that allows colleges to pay players directly help or hurt the Gophers' football and basketball programs?