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Minnesota horse track owners upset about Racing Commission appointments of tribal leaders
Columbus, OH – According to the (Minneapolis) Star-Tribune, “The owners of the state’s two horse-racing tracks expressed misgivings and strong concerns Monday (June 24) about Gov. Tim Walz’s appointment of two tribal leaders to the Minnesota Racing Commission.”. According to reporter Rochelle Olson, “Late Friday, Walz...
Gymnastics stars Lee, Jones and Blakely battling health issues as Olympic trials begin
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Reigning Olympic champion Sunisa Lee, six-time world championship medalist Shilese Jones and national runner-up Skye Blakely are all facing health concerns ahead of the U.S. Olympic trials. Lee, who has spent the better part of two years fighting multiple kidney issues, felt ill while training on...
Suni Lee prepares for Olympic Trials despite fighting illness
MINNEAPOLIS — While most gymnasts traveled from far away to compete here in the Olympic Trials, Suni Lee did not. The St. Paul native prepared — for the first time — for a high-stakes home meet."I think it's kind of a mix right now," said Lee's coach, Jess Graba. "She's kind of nervous because you're at home. But it's kind of weird because you don't feel like you're at home but you are. But yeah I think it's awesome. We both are really happy that we're here and we get to share our city and share our area with everyone. Thank...
Twin Cities named among 2024’s best places to bike
Both Minneapolis and St. Paul were ranked in the top 10 of PeopleForBikes’ annual City Ratings. Minneapolis was ranked at the No. 1 spot and St. Paul was ranked as No. 4 in the large city category. PeopleForBikes’ annual City Ratings is a data-driven program to “identify, evaluate and...
U.S. Olympic Trials Podium Training 2024
Jessica is at Olympic Trials in Minneapolis watching podium training in person, Spencer will join her to give you the full report and answer your questions live at 5:45ish CT (view it right here, on the page, login to your Club Gym Nerd account reveal the member podcast). Here’s how...
Nolan Summerfield Promoted to Director of Operations
MINNEAPOLIS – Head coach Ty McDevitt and the University of Minnesota baseball team announced that Nolan Summerfield has been promoted to director of operations. "I'm excited to announce Nolan as our director of operations," McDevitt said. "Nolan has served our program in many capacities as a student manager, bullpen catcher, and student coach - he's ready for the next step. We're excited to leverage his organization skills along with his knowledge of advanced scouting and player development technology to enhance our student athlete experience."
Meet the Minnesotans who are headed to the Paris Olympics
Swimmer Regan Smith of Lakeville, diver Sarah Bacon of the Gophers and a pair of pro basketball stars lead the contingent of athletes with Minnesota ties representing Team USA at the Summer Games. Located in Litchfield, MN we deliver the latest in local News, Sports, Weather, Obituaries & More! Tune...
Gophers women’s basketball leaders fend off NIL suitors [Pioneer Press]
The University of Minnesota women’s basketball team is set to take a major step forward this season after winning 20 games and advancing to the championship game of WNIT last season. Those were big steps for the program that hadn’t won 20 games since 2018-19 and was playing its...
Minneapolis becomes ‘Gymnastics City USA’ ahead of Olympic trials
Before they fly to Paris in a couple of weeks, the country’s top gymnasts will first have to visit Minneapolis, as the city has become “Gymnastics City USA,” with leaders preparing to welcome gymnasts from all over the world for the Olympic trials.
Grit and dust: Ellyah Wickenhauser selected Extreme Events Rodeo Queen
Fresh out of Mayer Lutheran High School and ready to wrangle the rodeo crown, Ellyah Wickenhauser wasn’t just graduating in 2024 – she was making history. This recent grad lassoed the first-ever Extreme Events Rodeo Queen title, representing the rodeo production company Extreme Events MN based in Norwood.
Your Guide to ‘Gymnastics City USA’
Olympics season is in full swing, and Minneapolis is taking center stage. The U.S. Gymnastics Olympic Team Trials will be held June 27-30 at Target Center, where 16 women and 20 men will try to land their spot on Team USA for the Paris Olympics. Fans will see some familiar faces throughout the four-day event, including Simone Biles and St. Paul’s own Suni Lee.
Chisholm Native Eli Sundquist Transfers to Play College Baseball at Minnesota
CHISHOLM, Minn.- Former Duluth Huskies pitcher and Chisholm native Eli Sundquist has found his next college home. Sundquist announced on his own personal Twitter page that he is transferring to the University of Minnesota. He most recently was with Utah Valley, where he appeared in 20 games and had 48...
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