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Minneapolis Public Schools to Revamp Athletic Programs Following Title IX Investigation
Agreement Ensures Equal Opportunities for Female Athletes. The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced a resolution with the Minneapolis Public School District to address compliance issues with Title IX in its high school athletics programs. The investigation scrutinized whether the district effectively accommodated female students’ interests and provided equitable access to athletic facilities, including competitive and practice spaces, and locker rooms.
Minnesota Gophers Football One Week Away, 2024 Schedule
The Golden Gophers finished second in the Big Ten's West Division in 2023 with a 6-7 overall record, and a record of 3-6 in the conference. The season opens at home against North Carolina and ends on Black Friday in Madison against the Wisconsin Badgers, playing for Paul Bunyan's Axe.
Hall of Famer Rod Carew adds a new title: U.S. citizen
SANTA ANA, Calif. — He's one of the greatest baseball players ever to play America's pastime. Now, at age 78, former Minnesota Twins star Rod Carew is officially an American citizen. The legendary baseball Hall of Famer took the Oath of Allegiance on Friday from the director of the...
Patterson ready to shine for hometown Gophers
MINNEAPOLIS — For Lu’Cye Patterson and his dad Lucas, basketball is family. Reggie Wilson: "Why was Minnesota the choice for you for your last season?" Lu'Cye Patterson: "Just coming back, getting to see my little brothers, my little sisters, grandparents, people that haven't seen me play college basketball before in person, the whole coaching staff with the Gophers really welcomed me in with open arms. It was just like a no brainer for me."
Bike the US for MS is nearing the end of Northern Lakes Tour
A group of bicyclists are nearing the end of a 14-day, bike tour through Wisconsin to raise funds for Multiple Sclerosis. Bike the US for MS is a nonprofit organization that raises money though bike tours to provide financial assistance and fund research and treatment for victims of Multiple Sclerosis, which is a debilitating disease that targets the central nervous system.
Deep discounts on some Gophers hockey tickets at Minnesota State Fair
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — Along with the food on a stick, the Midway rides and the wonders of Machinery Hill, visitors to the Minnesota State Fair can find some great deals on college hockey tickets again in 2024. While the Big Ten schedule has not yet been released, the...
Gophers QB Max Brosmer makes a strong impression as a fast learner and natural leader after arriving from the FCS
Max Brosmer has given the Minnesota Gophers a lot of confidence in their new starting quarterback. He is a dedicated and thoughtful player whose interest in chess has helped him understand the offense better. As a natural leader, he even hosted a dozen teammates at his family’s home in Georgia for off-season bonding and training.
Gophers Open Season One Week From Tonight
(Minneapolis, MN) -- The Golden Gopher football team opens the season one week from tonight when it hosts North Carolina at Huntington Bank Stadium at 7 P-M. The Tar Heels were 8-5 last year and are replacing star quarterback Drake Maye. The Golden Gophers are looking to build on a 6-7 season, which included a 31-13 loss at U-N-C. Minnesota offensive coordinator Greg Harbaugh says he is excited to see what transfer quarterback Max Brosmer will do in the game. Harbaugh says Brosmer has exceeded his expectations in how quickly he mastered the offense and how quickly he became the team leader. There are tickets still remaining for the game at the team website. Ticket prices start at only 30-dollars.
Season Preview: DC football looks for a return to U.S. Bank Stadium
It was a season to remember for the DC football team last year. The Chargers finished the regular season 7-1, with their only loss a one-point heartbreaker at Litchfield. They would then defeat Rockford in the section semis, avenge their loss to the Dragons in the section finals, and defeat Minneapolis North in a wild one to advance to U.S. Bank Stadium for the Class AAA State Semifinals.
Gophers, P.J. Fleck hit State Fair with season opener 1 week away
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The University of Minnesota football season kicks off Thursday, Aug. 29 against North Carolina at Huntington Bank Stadium. With exactly a week until opening night. P.J. Fleck and the Gophers were onsite Thursday for the first day of the Minnesota State Fair. Fleck is coming off a 6-7 season, and the landscape of college football has changed with the additions of USC, UCLA, Oregon and Washington to the Big Ten.
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.
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