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Best Minnesota College for Athletics Isn’t the School You’d Immediately Think
When you think of college athletics in Minnesota there's one in particular that you most likely thought of right away. Would you be surprised if I told you that they are not considered the top school in Minnesota for athletics?. They're part of the BIG 10, they have quite a...
Warmth, sunshine persist before temps drop Tuesday
MINNEAPOLIS — More warmth and more sunshine are on the way Sunday.Highs will be only slightly cooler than Saturday, topping out in the lower 80s — still well above average for this time of year.Monday will feature a few clouds and gusty winds ahead of a dry cold front. This will make for an elevated fire danger, especially in western Minnesota.With highs in the 80s and no rain on Monday, this September will become the driest and warmest on record.Northwest winds drop temperatures back into the 60s — closer to average — for Tuesday.The rest of the week will include a mix of sun and clouds with highs closer to 70.
Orono holds off Delano to remain undefeated
The Orono Spartan traveled to Delano on Friday, Sept. 20, to take on the Tigers. In true rivalry fashion, the records coming into the game did not seem to have an impact on the results on the field. Orono jumped out to an early 14-0 lead, and held on for a 21-14 victory in a hard fought battle. The game started with the Spartans receiving the opening kickoff, and they...
Gun found in backpack at Park Center High School, student arrested
Police say a Park Center High School student was arrested Sept. 25 after school staff found a handgun in a backpack. Around 2 p.m., school resource officers from the Brooklyn Park Police Department responded to assist school staff and immediately secured the firearm. According to Brooklyn Park police, A school resource officer was on duty at the school at the time of the incident and initiated an investigation. ...
Park Center takes point from district rivalry
Park Center boys soccer faced district rivals Osseo in the latest edition of a historied border battle, tying 1-1 at home Sept. 26 to adjust their conference record to 2-5-4, 4-5-4 overall. This edition of perhaps the most brotherly rivalry in the Northwest Suburban (NWSC) came with plenty of implications. The two teams have had history, and close ties, for years. In 2024, Osseo have been one of the NWSC’s top performers, entering last week unbeaten at 4-0-5. Park Center (2-5-2), meanwhile, have struggled at...
Apply to serve on district-level advisory committees for 2024-25
Get involved and make a difference at Osseo Area Schools. Four district-level advisory committees are looking for parent/guardian volunteers who are interested in influencing the direction of the district’s instructional programs, enrollment/capacity, emergency management, and financial matters. The following committees have openings. To apply or learn more, visit district279.org and look under the news section. District Planning Advisory Council ...
Football: Hopkins sets school record in 57-50 win
With a school record for points in a Class 6A game, Hopkins held off a late surge by Park of Cottage Grove in a 57-50 prep football victory Sept. 27. It was homecoming week for the Royals, and if there were any distractions, they didn’t slow down an offensive juggernaut. The Royals improved to 3-2 for the season with a mix of passing and running plays. Junior running back Desmond Moody scored three touchdowns and junior wide receiver Jayden Moore put four touchdowns on the...
District 279 Foundation's Reading is Fun 5K raises $13,000
On Sept. 21, the District 279 Foundation’s 14th Annual Reading is Fun 5K took place at Elm Creek Park Reserve. Nearly 300 community members registered for this year’s family-friendly event and raised $13,000 to purchase learning resources for media centers in Osseo Area Schools. The event highlights included stretching activity with music, a community gathering, 1K and 5K. Over the past 14 years, proceeds from the Reading is Fun 5K...
Pirates football earns homecoming victory
Park Center football earned homecoming pride last week, beating Irondale 27-21 Sept. 27 to improve to 3-2 and earn their first back-to-back win this season. Irondale entered last week amid a difficult 1-3 start to the season. The Knights earned one win against Rochester Century, facing defeat against Sauk Rapids-Rice, Rogers, and Monticello. Head coach Jordan Sallis explained after the game that the win presented reasons to be excited and...
Rebel girls earn explosive first win of the season
Both Champlin Park soccer teams had positive runs last week, with the girls earning their first win of the season and the boys going unbeaten in three games. Girls Champlin Park girls soccer earned their first win of the 2024 season last week, beating Anoka 7-1 on the road Sept. 24. Megan Collin led with two goals, while Ttaum Pietsch, Olivia Mehl, Ainsley Krebsbach, Ava Madson, and Sam Harbaugh all...
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