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Runners braved the water puddles and cold temperatures as they prepared to run the mile run at the 2009 Minnesota State High School Boys and Girls Tra

High school sports scores and results for Saturday, May 3

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Video on demand: Mankato West baseball takes on Mahtomedi

Video on demand: Mankato West baseball takes on Mahtomedi

Watch on startribune.com: The No. 1-ranked Scarlets face the No. 4 Zephyrs in a Class 3A clash.
Perham's Jake Lueders (6) slides into first base after being caught trying to steal in the Kasson-Mantorville vs. Perham Class AA boys baseball high s

High school sports: Scores and results for Friday, May 2

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
A toast to mom with brunch at Cafe and Bar Lurcat in Minneapolis.

20 Mother's Day brunch ideas in the Twin Cities area

From buffets and family-style dinners to heat-and-serve and top-notch pastries, there's something just right for her.
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

High school sports: Scores and results for Thursday, May 1

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Chanhassen sprinter Jedah Caldwell made her way around the track during a morning workout, Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Chanhassen High School in Chanhas

High school sports: Scores and results for Wednesday, April 30

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Ed Rush gives a tour of his property, which includes a bus painted with a rainbow-colored TRUMP in Little Falls Township, Minn. on Thursday, April 17,

How the first 100 days of the Trump administration have affected Minnesota

Search the Minnesota Star Tribune's coverage of some of the ways President Donald Trump's first days played out across the North Star State.
Champlin Park's Parker Kahlstorf hit a ball off the fairway on the 4th hole during the Minnesota PGA Senior Showcase boys' high school golf tournament

High school sports: Scores and results for Tuesday, April 29

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Lucy Dacus. Provided by Matadorr Records

Critics' picks: The 14 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week

Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Dick Mulkern in 1972.

Coach and athletic director who put Hamline on the rise dies at 100

Dick Mulkern coached the Pipers football team to their first MIAC championship in 45 years in 1966.
Kasson-Mantorville's Riley Knoepke (2) bats during their class AA boys high school baseball championship game against Perham Class on Monday, June 17,

High school sports: Scores and results for Saturday, April 26

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
The Vikings' 2025 draft class (clockwise from top left): Ohio State guard Donovan Jackson, Maryland wide receiver Tai Felton, Pittsburgh tight end Gav

Meet the Vikings' 2025 draft class

The Vikings entered the 2025 NFL draft with only four picks and finished with five, matching the smallest class in franchise history.
Quarterback Sam Howell is headed from Seattle to Minnesota in a Day 3 trade Saturday.

NFL draft replay: How Day 3 played out for the Vikings

The Vikings added veteran QB Sam Howell via trade and selected defensive tackle Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, linebacker Kobe King and tight end Gavin Bartholomew on Saturday to wrap up the NFL draft.
Video on demand: Lake Conference rivals go head-to-head at Target Field

Video on demand: Lake Conference rivals go head-to-head at Target Field

Watch only on startribune.com: Skippers pitcher and Arizona State commit Jack Butterworth throws no-hitter against the Hornets in a Lake Conference clash
Video on demand: Augustana commit leads her team against section rival and its all-time home run leader

Video on demand: Augustana commit leads her team against section rival and its all-time home run leader

Watch only on startribune.com: Eva Taybior and St. Louis Park softball battle Bloomington Kennedy and the big bat of Emily Spencer
The American Institute of Architects Minnesota is hosting its annual Home of the Month event April 30 at Glass House in Minneapolis.

AIA MN to host its annual Home of the Month event on April 30

American Institute of Architects Minnesota presents next year's 12 Home of the Month winners along with a panel of homeowners and designers.
Coach Gideon Avelsgard leads the Crosby-Ironton H.S. softball team in the practice in Crosby, Minn., on Thursday, April 17, 2025.  Feature from outst

High school sports: Scores and results for Friday, April 25

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

Minnesota colleges and universities affected by Trump's decisions during first 100 days in office

Minnesota college and universities are scrambling to respond to the Trump administration's constant changes, everything from cutting grants funding medical research to targeting DEI policies. Perhaps no where is that more clear than the University of Minnesota, where students have protested international students being detained by ICE and a new resolution they say infringes on free speech. The U is also under a federal investigation for antisemitism.
Announcing the Minnesota Star Tribune's nature photo contest

Announcing the Minnesota Star Tribune's nature photo contest

Call for entries now open.
Ohio State offensive lineman Donovan Jackson, right, participate in a drill during the school's pro day on March 26.

NFL draft replay: How guard Donovan Jackson ended up with the Vikings

Despite starting the draft with only four picks, the Vikings stayed put at No. 24 and completed their offensive line overhaul by selecting Ohio State guard Donovan Jackson.
The scoreboard at Chanhassen Storm Stadium in Chanhassen, Minn., on Monday, April 7, 2025.

High school sports: Scores and results for Thursday, April 24

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Workers prepare the area around Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis., to host the NFL draft this week.

Everything you need to know to be ready for the NFL draft

What might the Vikings do with their four picks? Who will be the first Gophers player selected? Here's what you need to know about this weekend's NFL draft.
Tennis Rackets and balls on the court.

Minnesota high school sports scores and results for Wednesday, April 23

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Wayzata's Nicholas Beaty took on Shakopee's Jackson Allen in the Class 2A boys' tennis singles championships at the Baseline Tennis Center at the U of

High school sports: Scores and results for Tuesday, April 22

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Room3 performs Sunday at the Dakota in Minneapolis.

Critics' picks: The 14 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week

Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

High school sports: Scores and results for Monday, April 21

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Clockwise from top left: TCU wide receiver Jack Bech, Arizona running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Syracuse tight end Oronde Gadsden II and Central Ar

Vikings draft preview: Could they spend a pick on an offensive playmaker?

Mock drafts have been projecting the Vikings to fill needs in the secondary and in the trenches. But could they take a flier in later rounds on a wide receiver, running back or tight end?
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

High school sports: Scores and results for Saturday, April 19

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Eden Prairie midfielder Braden Cole (4) shoots during a boys lacrosse game between Eden Prairie and East Ridge during the East vs. West Showdown at Wh

High school sports: Scores and results for Friday, April 18

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Mason Nadolney got his second COVID-19 vaccine shot during a mobile vaccine event at Chanhassen High School in July.

What to know about the latest COVID variants, Minnesota testing, vaccines

Expert advice on masking, testing, vaccines and boosters is evolving along with coronavirus variants. Here's the latest from Minnesota and the CDC.
Breakfast Fried Rice with Spinach and Shiitakes from America's Test Kitchen's "Mostly Meatless."

Sunday supper: Breakfast Fried Rice with Spinach and Shiitakes

It's taking the idea of breakfast for supper in a new, delicious direction.
Jordan high school players stretch during a practice at Mini Met Ball Park on April 7.



  ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • carlos.gonzalez@startribune.com

High school sports: Scores and results for Thursday, April 17

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Kirill Kaprizov of the Wild beat Vegas goalie Ilya Samsonov during a December game at Xcel Energy Center.

Wild to open Stanley Cup playoffs with Sunday game in Las Vegas

Minnesota and Vegas will play a best-of-seven series, with Games 3 and 4 in St. Paul.
Brayden Raser, 16, of Jordan High School arrives for a practice at the Mini Met ballpark in Jordan, Minn., on April 7, 2025.  



  ] CARLOS GONZALEZ

High school sports: Scores and results for Wednesday, April 16

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Soul-jazz singer Lady Blackbird performs Tuesday at the Dakota in Minneapolis.

Critics' picks: The 15 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week

Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Eden Prairie midfielder Braden Cole (4), right, shoots while being defended by East Ridge defender Aiden Huseboe (1) during a boys lacrosse game betwe

High school sports: Scores and results for Monday, April 14

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Ronald is Minnesota's Waiting Child for April.

Minnesota's Waiting Child: Ronald likes music, basketball and camping

The teen also enjoys visiting playgrounds and animal shelters.
Champlin Park's Parker Kahlstorf hit a ball off the fairway on the 4th hole during the Minnesota PGA Senior Showcase boys' high school golf tournament

High school sports: Scores and results for Saturday, April 12

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Lakeville South pitchers worked on their pickoffs during practice on Tuesday. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ cgonzalez@startribune.com - June 10, 2014, Lakeville,

High school sports: Scores and results for Friday, April 11

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

Sports on TV today in Minneapolis, St. Paul and the Twin Cities

Rigatoni with Quick Mushroom Bolognese from "Mostly Meatless," a new coobook from America's Test Kitchen.

Sunday supper: Rigatoni with Quick Mushroom Bolognese

A lighter version of the Italian classic is ideal for this time of year, when the days are getting warmer but the nights are still chilly.
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

High school sports: Scores and results for Thursday, April 10

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

High school sports: Scores and results for Wednesday, April 9

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Mike Conley and the Timberwolves are trying to finish in the top six in the Western Conference.

Where do the Wolves stand in West playoff race?

With three games remaining, they are trying to avoid the play-in tournament next week.
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

High school sports: Scores and results for Tuesday, April 8

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Diane's Place has special pastry offerings available April 11-20.

Your guide to the best Easter brunches, takeout and desserts

From buffets and heat-and-serve spreads to pastries, egg bakes, chilaquiles and a nacho bar, there's an option just right for you.
The Linda Lindas perform Saturday at Fine Line in Minneapolis.

Critics' picks: The 10 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week

Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Runners braved the water puddles and cold temperatures as they prepared to run the mile run at the 2009 Minnesota State High School Boys and Girls Tra

High school sports: Scores and results for Monday, April 7

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
FILE - High school students run at sunset as they practice for the track and field season Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, in Shawnee, Kan. New research hints t

High school sports: Scores and results for Saturday, April 5

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Winona's Lauryn Hamernik made contact with the ball for an RBI in the fourth inning against Totino-Grace at the Girls softball state tournament at Cas

High school sports: Scores and results for Friday, April 4

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
My Famous Burger Bowls from "Love Gluten Free" by Megan McKenna (Hamlyn, 2025).

Sunday Supper: My Famous Burger Bowls

Get all the flavor of a burger without the bun in this simple, gluten-free recipe.
Kiana Bender (3) of Cloquet was safe under the tag of Kenzie Grunst (14) of Mankato West in the fifth inning. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • cgonzalez@sta

High school sports: Scores and results for Thursday, April 3

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

High school sports: Scores and results for Wednesday, April 2

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Edina's Matthew Fullerton recorded a point as he played Wayzata's Collin Beduhn in the boys Class 2A championship singles match. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE •

High school sports: Scores and results for Tuesday, April 1

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Jack White performs Monday and Tuesday at Palace Theatre in St. Paul.

Critics' picks: The 16 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week

Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
 High school sports: Scores and results for Monday, March 31

High school sports: Scores and results for Monday, March 31

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
An empty track.

Minnesota high school sports scores and results for Saturday, March 29

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Richard Carlbom

Richard Carlbom, deputy chief of staff to Walz, elected state DFL Party chair

Carlbom succeeds Ken Martin, who was elected leader of the national Democratic Party last month.
High school sports: Scores and results for Friday, March 28

High school sports: Scores and results for Friday, March 28

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
One of Lynne Rossetto Kasper's favorite rooms is her kitchen, which is only fitting for someone who writes cookbooks, has a cooking show on public rad

Sunday supper: Classic Spaghetti with Tomato-Red Wine Sauce

Dreaming of summer tomato sauce? Try this recipe from Lynne Rossetto Kasper to tide you over.
Osakis' Austin Rollag (11) slides into first base after being caught trying to steal in the Osakis vs. BOLD, Olivia Class A boys baseball high school

High school sports: Scores and results for Thursday, March 27

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
The Twins' Griffin Jax was one of MLB’s top setup men last season, with amazing numbers (.873 WHIP, 2.03 ERA in 72 games).

Get to know the Twins' Opening Day roster

Here's a look at the Twins team that will take the field Thursday in St. Louis.
High school sports: Scores and results for Wednesday, March 26

High school sports: Scores and results for Wednesday, March 26

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Winona's Lauryn Hamernik made contact with the ball for an RBI in the fourth inning against Totino-Grace at the Girls softball state tournament at Cas

High school sports: Scores and results for Tuesday, March 25

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Mayda is slated to perform Saturday as part of the Heart & Seoul Connection fundraiser at the Hook & Ladder in Minneapolis.

Critics' picks: The 17 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week

Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Brad Berry won a national championship with North Dakota in 2016 when the Fighting Hawks beat Quinnipiac 5-1 in Tampa, Fla., but since then UND has ma

North Dakota fires hockey coach Brad Berry after 10 seasons

Brad Berry won a national championship in his first season as Fighting Hawks coach but has only one NCAA tournament victory since.
Cornell forward Karel Prefontaine (19) attacks the net but is defended by Ohio State goaltender Amanda Thiele (30) in the second period Friday night a

Joy Dunne's third-period goals help lift Ohio State past Cornell in Women's Frozen Four

The Buckeyes will play in the national title game for the fourth year in a row and for the third year in a row against Wisconsin.
Mankato East Brogan Madson (2) drives in on St. Paul Harding guard Julius Terrell (0) in the second half of the Class 3A boys basketball quarterfinals

High school sports: Scores and results for Thursday, March 20

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Six Minnesota Star Tribune reporters took to the trails Thursday morning to capture scenes from around the state on the first day of spring. They chro

Today is the first day of spring. Here's what it looked like across Minnesota.

From Redwood Falls to Itasca State Park, here's what our reporters saw.
Eden Prairie is searching for a new head boys hockey coach after Mike Terwilliger resigned on Friday.

Mike Terwilliger resigns as boys hockey coach at Eden Prairie

Terwilliger was hired to coach the Eden Prairie boys hockey program in 2022.
Moorhead guard David Mack (0) and Wayzata guard Ryan Mann (5) get tangled up as they fight for a loose ball in the second half of a MSHSL Class 4A boy

High school sports: Scores and results for Wednesday, March 19

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Esko's Makoi Perich (3) rushed the ball in the first half as Esko played Dassel-Cokato in a Class 3A semifinal football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 a

Jeremy Zywicki named new head football coach at Esko

Zywicki replaces Scott Arntson, who stepped down after nine years as the head coach.
Black Market Brass, pictured, performs with Obi Original on Saturday at Turf Club in St. Paul.

Critics' picks: The 13 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week

Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Afton cross-country skier Jessie Diggins crosses the finish line during the women's 10km race Sunday in Oslo, Norway.

Afton's Diggins clinches third World Cup cross-country skiing overall title

With a sixth-place finish in Norway, Jessie Diggins became the seventh woman and first American to win at least three World Cup championships.

High school sports: Scores and results for Saturday, March 15

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.