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Social media calls out Tim Walz coaching history after former players take center stage at DNC
Gov. Tim Walz was praised at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday night for his success as high school football coach, but some on social media called out his history as an assistant.
2024 Southeast Minnesota Prep Football & Volleyball Broadcast Schedule
Preston, MN (KFIL)- The Minnesota State Fair is underway, back-to-school shopping is in full swing and the days are getting shorter. All are signs that summer is ending. They also are signs that the prep sports season is returning. Join us all season long for exciting prep football and volleyball...
Minnesota High School League Board of Directors summer update
Back to School” begins in earnest this week for Member School administrators in preparation for the 2024-2025 school year. The same is true for the Minnesota State High School League’s Board of Directors, who began their work on a new school year in a two-day workshop followed by their scheduled board meeting on Tuesday, July 30 at Ruttger’s Bay Lake Resort and Conference Center. As the League enters its 109th...
Giants down C-I in four to open season
CROSBY — The Mesabi East volleyball team started their season off on a positive note Thursday, picking up an opening night win over Crosby-Ironton 3-1 (25-16, 25-15, 22-25, 25-16). Getting the W on the road, Mesabi East was led at the net by hitters Molly House and Marta Forsline. House finished with 11 kills and a block while Forsline tallied 10 kills and three blocks. Greta Levelwind and Grace Paul added five kills apiece. ...
Vikings players, staff reflect on first season for flag football in Minnesota
EAGAN, Minn. (WXOW) - A new high school girls sport made it's debut in Minnesota, and it has gotten the attention of some professional athletes. With help from the Vikings, four schools in the state formed the first flag football league. The organization provided a $30,000 grant to pay for things such as uniforms and officials. Participating schools included La Crescent-Hokah, Houston, Rosemount and Pine Island.
Central cross country season preview
Head coach: Mark Lagergren Assistant coach: New assistant coach Jordan Mahrer Girls captains: Lacey Buckentin (senior), Marlie Beneke (junior) Boys captains: Teagan Just (junior), Luke Allison (sophomore) Team goals: “Be competitive in our new conference/stay healthy and improve and be...
12-year old Elliot Leasure sets 7 Minnesota Age Group Records at 11-14 LSC Championships
LCM (50 meters) Elliott Leasure rewrote the 11-12 Minnesota Swimming age group record board at the LSC’Ss 11-14 State Championship. Placing 1st in every race he swam, the 12-year old Rochester Swim Club swimmer established new state records in 7 races. Leasure kicked off the meet on Thursday night...
1984 - Carman Captures Minnesota Fair Silver Crown
Falcon Heights, Minn. (August 24, 1984) – Marvin Carman outdistanced Dave Blaney to win the Coca-Cola 200 for USAC Silver Crown championship car event Friday afternoon on the half-mile pavement at the Minnesota State Fair. Fastest qualifier Rich Vogler jumped into the lead on the opening lap and stayed...
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