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Warroad competes against Orono in the Class 1A girls hockey state semifinals on Friday, Feb. 21 at Xcel Energy Center.

Live blog: Warroad vs. Orono in girls hockey 1A state semis

Follow along for live scores and updates from Friday's Class 2A and 1A state semifinals.
Roasted Chicken, Roasted Green Cabbage, Bacon and Sun-Dried Tomato Spread Sandwiches from "Warm Your Bones: Cozy Recipes for Chilly Days and Winter Ni

Sunday supper: Roasted Chicken, Green Cabbage, Bacon and Sun-Dried Tomato Spread Sandwiches

Think of this sandwich as winter's answer to a BLT.

Sports on TV and radio

Wrestling at 182 pounds, Simley senior, Nick Wanzek defeats South St. Paul's Jake Bintliff with a hold Thursday, January 10 at Tartan High School.

High school sports: Scores and results for Thursday, Feb. 20

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Rosemount forward Sophie Stramel (5) celebrates with her teammates after scoring the game’s first goal against Centennial/Spring Lake Park in the se

The four semifinalists are set for the Class 2A girls hockey state tournament

Holy Family, in its first appearance and drawing inspiration from an injured coach, joined Edina, Rosemount and Hill-Murray in the semifinals.
Video on demand: Panthers, Spartans collide in a boys hockey section showdown

Video on demand: Panthers, Spartans collide in a boys hockey section showdown

Watch it only on startribune.com: Second-seed Lakeville North hosts seventh-seed Rochester Mayo for the right to advance in the Class 2A, Section 1 playoffs.
President Donald Trump listens as Elon Musk speaks in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington on Feb. 11.

Trump's first month: How the administration's actions affect Minnesota

From immigration to DEI programs to the federal workforce, here's a rundown of the local impact of the president's orders.
A boys basketball postseason primer, watch it here: A Class 4A contender faces one of St. Paul's top teams

A boys basketball postseason primer, watch it here: A Class 4A contender faces one of St. Paul's top teams

Free livestream on startribune.com: Watch No. 7-ranked Apple Valley take on St. Paul Central in a tournament tuneup.
William Eickholt, left, with his friend Mitch Carmody.

DNA used to help identify man found dead this month in Hastings ditch

Investigators have yet to determine William Eickholt's manner of death. No arrests have been made.
UM Gophers basketball team opened their season with a skills and scrimmage session Friday night. Andre Hollins headed for the rim in the dunk contest.

High school sports: Scores and results for Wednesday, Feb. 19

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
A hoops double-double tonight on startribune.com: Rochester basketball rivals rumble for conference, postseason positioning

A hoops double-double tonight on startribune.com: Rochester basketball rivals rumble for conference, postseason positioning

Watch a free livestream: Rochester Mayo boys basketball takes on John Marshall in a game that will help decide the final Big 9 Conference standings and section tournament seeding. Their matchup follows the girls game.
Huge hoops doubleheader tonight on startribune.com: Rochester basketball rivals rumble for bragging rights

Huge hoops doubleheader tonight on startribune.com: Rochester basketball rivals rumble for bragging rights

Watch a free livestream at 6:15 p.m.: The Rockets look to cool the red-hot Spartans in a cross-town clash, followed by the boys game.
Warroad forward Linnea Harren (15) celebrates after scoring past Marshall goaltender Lily Stelter (30) in the second period of a MSHSL Class 1A quarte

Girls hockey state tournament: Four quarterfinal shutouts set the Class 1A semifinals

Orono, Warroad, Dodge County and Holy Angels were winners Wednesday at Xcel Energy Center.
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

High school sports: Scores and results for Tuesday, Feb. 18

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state
Frost goalie Maddie Rooney deflects the puck as the Victoire's Abby Boreen reaches for it during the first period in Laval, Quebec.

Frost pick up a memento on their travels: A victory over the Victoire

Minnesota had lost the first three games on its four-game road trip but knocked off first-place Montreal.
Edina forward Lorelai Nelson saw a wide-open net after getting past the Lakeville North defense and goaltender Kaia Weiland on Thursday. 

10 girls hockey players to watch at the state tournament

From All-Minnesota Team honorees to future Division 1 stars, these are players to keep an eye on at St. Paul.
Aurora will play six regular-season home games at TCO Stadium this season.

Minnesota Aurora announces 2025 schedule, starting with their May 22 opener

The Aurora are entering their fourth season and have yet to lose a regular season game.
Erik Koskinen and his band play Icehouse Friday 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
Holy Family senior forward Josie Linn kicks the puck away during a faceoff against Minnetonka senior forward Alli Ryan on Friday at Braemar Ice Arena.

High school sports: Scores and results for Monday, Feb. 17

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Video on demand: Morgan Mathiowetz leads Sleepy Eye St. Mary's vs. Mankato Loyola

Video on demand: Morgan Mathiowetz leads Sleepy Eye St. Mary's vs. Mankato Loyola

Free game replay: Watch the state's scoring leader and the Knights host the rival Crusaders in Class 1A, Section 2 girls basketball clash.
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

High school sports: Scores and results for Saturday, Feb. 15

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Great River Greening is seeking volunteers to help with planting trees.



Conservation Corps volunteers planted hundreds of young trees Wednesday, Ma

How you can help

The Inspired volunteer calendar offers many opportunities to make a difference.
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

High school sports: Scores and results for Friday, Feb. 14

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Video on demand: Marshall, Tri-City United girls basketball meet in Big South Conference clash

Video on demand: Marshall, Tri-City United girls basketball meet in Big South Conference clash

Watch Class 3A's No. 3-ranked Tigers take on the Titans in a Big South Conference cross-divisional clash on startribune.com.
Edina celebrates a 2-0 win over Hill-Murray in the Class 2A state championship game last season.

Girls hockey state tournament: Times, teams, TV and more of what you need to know

The Class 2A and 1A brackets will come out Saturday, and the games will start Wednesday.
Warm up from the inside out with Ginger Chicken Meatballs and Winter Vegetable Ramen from "Warm Your Bones: Cozy Recipes for Chilly Days and Winter Ni

Sunday supper: Ginger Chicken Meatballs and Winter Vegetable Ramen

Learn to make deeply flavorful ramen that's a far cry from the cheap meal that got you through college.
Ottawa's Gabbie Hughes scores against Frost goaltender Nicole Hensley during first period Thursday.

Frost fall in a record-breaking way to Ottawa, the PWHL's last-place team

Each of Minnesota's goalies gave up four goals, leading to the highest total score in PWHL history and other records.
Andover defender Mackenzie Jones (19) carries the puck behind the against Gentry Academy in the first period of the MSHSL state tournament Class 2A gi

Video on demand: Farmington faces Northfield for girls hockey state tournament bid

Watch Jenna Goblirsch, Addison Moudry and Makena Underwood lead the top-seeded Tigers against Mia Miller, Reese Peroutka, Macy Mueller and the third-seeded Raiders.
Video on demand: Three 2025 Minnesota Mr. Basketball candidates. Two Class 4A title contenders. One must-see matchup.

Video on demand: Three 2025 Minnesota Mr. Basketball candidates. Two Class 4A title contenders. One must-see matchup.

Watch Hopkins' Anthony Smith III and JJ Semanko and Wayzata's Wyatt McBeth are on the Mr. Basketball watchlist, and their teams meet in a regular-season showdown that could provide the winner with a momentum boost heading into postseason play.
UM Gophers basketball team opened their season with a skills and scrimmage session Friday night. Andre Hollins headed for the rim in the dunk contest.

High school sports: Scores and results for Wednesday, Feb. 12

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Orono High School forward Iyla Ryskamp (6) tries to get the puck past Proctor/Hermantown defenseman Sophia Parendo (19) in the second period during th

High school sports: Scores and results for Tuesday, Feb. 11

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Video on demand: Two of Minnesota's top high school boys basketball players go head-to-head

Video on demand: Two of Minnesota's top high school boys basketball players go head-to-head

Free to watch on startribune.com: Sioux Falls commit and 2025 Minnesota Mr. Basketball candidate Brogan Madson leads Mankato East against rising junior prospect Ryan Kreager and Big 9 Conference rival Faribault.
Mary Bue plays the Parkway Theater Sunday in Minneapolis.

Critics' picks: The 12 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, Feb. 10

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Video on demand: Lake Conference rivals, Class 4A state title contenders collide

Video on demand: Lake Conference rivals, Class 4A state title contenders collide

Free to watch on startribune.com: Rae Ehrman, Tori Schlagel and No. 3-ranked Eden Prairie girls basketball face Cail Jahnke, Abby Hoselton and No. 8 St. Michael-Albertville in a Class 4A top-10 tilt.
Jayden is Minnesota's Waiting Child for January.

Minnesota's Waiting Child: Jayden likes car rides and music

The teen also enjoys spicy snacks and trying new things.
Video on demand, rivals ready to rumble: Class 2A boys hockey contenders collide

Video on demand, rivals ready to rumble: Class 2A boys hockey contenders collide

Watch only on startribune.com: Owen Nelson and No. 6-ranked Cretin-Derham Hall face Brody Dustin, Blake Vanek, Matthew Volkman and No. 7 Stillwater in the Star Tribune Game of the Week.
My Very Own Bed is seeking volunteers to provide beds and linens for children ages 2-17.

How you can help

The Inspired volunteer calendar offers many opportunities to make a difference.
Wrestling at 182 pounds, Simley senior, Nick Wanzek defeats South St. Paul's Jake Bintliff with a hold Thursday, January 10 at Tartan High School.

High school sports: Scores and results for Friday, Feb. 7

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Video on demand: 2025 Mr. Basketball candidates go head-to-head with No. 1 seed in Class 3A, Section 1 at stake

Video on demand: 2025 Mr. Basketball candidates go head-to-head with No. 1 seed in Class 3A, Section 1 at stake

Watch only on startribune.com: Caleb Bancroft and No. 9-ranked Stewartville take on rivals Max Dearborn and No. 6 Byron in the Star Tribune Game of the Week.
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For a cozy weekend meal, try The Roast with the Most. From “Simply Delishaas: Favorite Recipes from my Midwestern Kitchen,” by Hayden Haas.

Sunday supper: Roast with the Most

With herbs, wine and a chile kick, this roast will be the tender, cozy meal you need to combat any winter cold snap. Just add potatoes.
Eastview senior Margie Freed, left, chased a skier during the girls' 5K freestyle in the Nordic skiing state meet. She won her first pursuit title Thu

High school sports: Scores and results for Thursday, Feb. 6

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Summer Camp Guide: Find your best ones here

Summer Camp Guide: Find your best ones here

Kids can learn how to program robots, play chess, speak Chinese or dance hip-hop style, among other enrichment options.
Woodbury swimmers warm up for the meet with Irondale at Woodbury High School on Jan. 21.

High school sports: Scores and results for Wednesday, Feb. 5

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Clockwise: Reece Hunt of Lakeville North, Parker Wangen from Stewartville and Gavin Schmidt of Elk River are expected to sign documents accepting athl

Here's where 100 local high school seniors will play at the NCAA D-I and D-II level

After hundreds of Minnesotans got a head start on finalizing their athletic scholarships in November and December, more can begin choosing their college destination beginning Wednesday.
Cloquet/Esko/Carlton forward Niko Gentilini (14) shoots the puck past Bemidji forward Dominic Arndt (19) in a recent game at Cloquet Area Recreation C

High school sports: Scores and results for Tuesday, Feb. 4

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Toro y Moi plays First Avenue Thursday in Minneapolis.

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

Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Benilde-St. Margaret's Jaleel Donley dunks as he warms up before a home game against Orono on Jan. 30.

High school sports: Scores and results for Monday, Feb. 3

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are involved in dueling tariffs after Saturday announcements.

U.S. national anthem is booed by Canadian hockey fans as tariffs are put in place

A game pitting the Wild and Ottawa Senators began with the usual two anthems. One was jeered, the other raucously applauded.
Video on demand: Two of Class 2A's best girls basketball team tangle

Video on demand: Two of Class 2A's best girls basketball team tangle

Free to watch on startribune.com: Gophers commit Tori Oehrlein leads No. 2-ranked Crosby-Ironton against No. 4 Minnehaha Academy.
The open kitchen of Demi, Gavin Kaysen's Minneapolis restaurant, in 2019.

Michelin chefs coming to Minnesota as part of Demi's North Star Series

Three restaurants will take over Gavin Kaysen's 20-seat eatery as part of the series that brings top-tier chefs to the state.

How you can help

The Inspired volunteer calendar offers many opportunities to make a difference.
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

High school sports: Scores and results for Friday, Jan. 31

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Minnesota high school scores and results for boys basketball, girls basketball, boys hockey, girls hockey, gymnastics, wrestling, skiing and boys swim

High school sports: Scores and results for Thursday, Jan. 30

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Game replay: Class 2A, Section 7 rivals record overtime tie

Game replay: Class 2A, Section 7 rivals record overtime tie

Free on startribune.com: Carter Casey and Grand Rapids boys hockey record overtime tie with Grady Dimberio and rival Rock Ridge in Star Tribune Game of the Week
Video replay: Watch Class 2A title contenders collide in a potential state tournament preview

Video replay: Watch Class 2A title contenders collide in a potential state tournament preview

Free on startribune.com: Teagan Kulenkamp, Mia Sutch, Grace Laager and Kaia Weiland lead Centennial/Spring Lake Park against Woodbury and Alaina Gnetz, Hailey Graunke and Alyssa Polaski.
Gophers senior Audrey Wethington, right, is one of 14 nominees for the Hockey Humanitarian Award, which goes to college hockey's finest citizen.

Gophers women's hockey welcomes No. 2 Ohio State for a showdown series — and maybe some history

The No. 3 Gophers tied the Buckeyes 1-1 and lost 4-3 when the teams met last October in Columbus. Now Minnesota is sitting on 798 all-time wins.
UM Gophers basketball team opened their season with a skills and scrimmage session Friday night. Andre Hollins headed for the rim in the dunk contest.

High school sports: Scores and results for Wednesday, Jan. 29

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
A Cloquet/Esko/Carlton player laces his skates in the locker room before playing Bemidji at Cloquet Area Recreation Center on Jan. 24 in Cloquet, Minn

High school sports: Scores and results for Tuesday, Jan. 28

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
GOTW replay: A girls hockey Class 1A top-10 tilt

GOTW replay: A girls hockey Class 1A top-10 tilt

Free on startribune.com: Watch Reagan Tracy and South St. Paul defeat Janie McGawn and Blake on Jan. 28.
Lauren Mayberry performs Monday at the Fine Line in Minneapolis.

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

Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
A Cloquet/Esko/Carlton player laces his skates in the locker room before playing Bemidji at Cloquet Area Recreation Center on Jan. 24 in Cloquet, Minn

High school sports: Scores and results for Monday, Jan. 27

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Game replay: Orono meets Metro West rival Waconia

Game replay: Orono meets Metro West rival Waconia

Free on startribune.com: Watch the 6-5 Yale commit Nolan Groves and the Spartans earn a victory over the Wildcats on Jan. 27.
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

High school sports: Scores and results for Saturday, Jan. 25

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Two of the best, watch it here: No. 2-ranked senior guides squad against 3A's top-ranked team

Two of the best, watch it here: No. 2-ranked senior guides squad against 3A's top-ranked team

Free livestream: Clemson signee Thompson and Alexandria boys basketball face Wilson and undefeated BSM in our Game of the Week doubleheader.
Must-see matchup, watch it here: A battle between two top backcourts, 3A teams

Must-see matchup, watch it here: A battle between two top backcourts, 3A teams

Free livestream at 2 p.m. on startribune.com: Thul, Scholl, Linow and Haabala lead Alexandria against BSM's Bishop, Watkins and McGee in our Game of the Week doubleheader.
Kids check out birthday presents during a  party put on by the Birthday Party Project in 2015.

How you can help

The Inspired volunteer calendar offers many opportunities to make a difference.
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

High school sports: Scores and results for Friday, Jan. 24

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Tonight's free livestream: Height is not in short supply in this Metro West rivalry

Tonight's free livestream: Height is not in short supply in this Metro West rivalry

Watch at 7 p.m.: Chaska boys basketball and 6-7 Tray Lenzen face St. Louis Park and 6-9 twins Micah and Marley Curtis on startribune.com
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pot Pie is comfort food with a twist. From “Simply Delishaas: Favorite Recipes from my Midwestern Kitchen,” by Hayden Haas.

Sunday supper: Chicken Bacon Ranch Pot Pie

It's all the comfort of a pot pie without the fuss of a pie crust.
Puck drop in the last minute of the second period of the Minnesota Boy's State Hockey Tournament. Photo By: Matt Weber

High school sports: Scores and results for Thursday, Jan. 23

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
St. Michael-Albertville’s Abby Hoselton drives to the basket as Maple Grove guard Lexi Hanna defends during a recent girls basketball game.

High school sports: Scores and results for Wednesday, Jan. 22

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Maple Grove forward Jordan Ode shoots during a recent game against St. Michael-Albertville.

High school sports: Scores and results for Tuesday, Jan. 21

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Exclusive video highlights from Minnesota high school basketball

Watch: A rim-rattling dunk and a buzzer-beater in this week's high school basketball highlights

Exclusive video: Don't miss some of the most spectacular plays from NSPN.tv's coverage of the Breakdown Sports West Metro Clash on Jan. 18.