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

High school sports: Scores and results for Saturday, May 24

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

Man charged with murder in January death of Jordan woman

John Joseph Peterson, 41, will be transferred from the Le Sueur County jail to Scott County jail for arraignment on the murder charge, police said.
Stillwater won the extended division team title at the Minnesota synchronized swimming meet state championship at the University of Minnesota Aquatic

High school sports: Scores and results for Friday, May 23

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Anthony Edwards joined Kevin Garnett and Kevin Love as Wolves players to be named to at least two All-NBA second teams.

Wolves' Edwards is second-team All-NBA for second year in a row

The Wolves star was one of eight players to appear on all 100 ballots from a global panel.
Chet Holmgren of the Thunder defends Anthony Edwards of the Timberwolves during Game 2 of the Western Conference finals on Thursday.

How, where to watch Wolves-Thunder in Western Conference finals

The series is headed to Minneapolis. Here's everything to know about when/where/how to watch Wolves vs. Thunder.
Honey-Garlic Chicken from Umma by Sarah Ahn & Nam Soon Ahn (America's Test Kitchen, 2025).

Sunday supper: Honey-Garlic Chicken

A Korean snack obsession becomes a sweet and satisfying recipe in the new cookbook "Umma" from Sarah Ahn and America's Test Kitchen.
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

High school sports: Scores and results for Thursday, May 22

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Flag football will be an Olympic sport during the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.

Podcast: Would Vikings star Justin Jefferson really play flag football for Team USA?

The latest news from the league meetings include a vote for NFL players at the Olympics, a vote against banning the "tush push" and a halftime show teaser.
Eden Prairie midfielder Braden Cole (4) shoots against East Ridge during the East vs. West Showdown at White Bear Lake Area High School on April 12, 2

High school sports: Scores and results for Wednesday, May 21

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Watch today: Mounds View baseball vs. White Bear Lake from Target Field

Watch today: Mounds View baseball vs. White Bear Lake from Target Field

Livestream at 6:30 p.m. on startribune.com: Utah commit Blake Eckerle and the No.8-ranked Bears face Miami commit Andrew Gette the No. 4 Mustangs in a Class 4A tilt.
The legacy of George Floyd

The legacy of George Floyd

Five years after the Minneapolis police killing of a Black man set off a global reckoning, we look back at the scars and forward to the elusive promises of change.
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, May 20

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

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.
British singer-songwriter Yola performs Saturday at First Avenue in Minneapolis.

Critics' picks: The 11 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week

Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Mounds View pitcher Peter Adie delivers against Maple Grove on Saturday at Lions Field in Waconia. The game was part of Baseball Day Minnesota.

High school sports: Scores and results for Monday, May 19

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Gophers safety Ace Rogers (6) broke up a pass intended for wide receiver Phillip Howard during a scrimmage in August 2016.

Reports: Former U safety Rogers, 31, dies after collapse in half marathon

Charles Rogers went into cardiac arrest and collapsed around eight miles into the Brooklyn Half Marathon on Saturday.
Maple Grove pitcher Ian Schock (5) celebrates after closing out a 5-0 victory over Mounds View in Waconia on Saturday.

High school sports: Scores and results for Saturday, May 17

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Video on demand: Future Gopher goes head-to-head with St. Thomas commit

Video on demand: Future Gopher goes head-to-head with St. Thomas commit

Livestream on startribune.com: Minnesota commit Parker Killian leads the Hawks against future Tommie Landon Majerus and the rival Wildcats in a Metro West Conference clash.
Video on demand: Two of Minnesota's top prep baseball prospects go head-to-head

Video on demand: Two of Minnesota's top prep baseball prospects go head-to-head

Watch on startribune.com: Miami commit Andrew Gette and Class 4A's No. 4-ranked Mounds View face Beckett Shimpa and Maple Grove.
Video on demand: Minnesota's top prep baseball prospect and his team face Class 2A foe

Video on demand: Minnesota's top prep baseball prospect and his team face Class 2A foe

Watch on startribune.com: Tennessee commit Will Haas leads No. 5-ranked Rockford against No. 3 Perham.
Video on demand: Division I commits on display in Baseball Day Minnesota opener

Video on demand: Division I commits on display in Baseball Day Minnesota opener

Watch on startribune.com: Max Berrisford (St. Thomas) and Owen Marsolek (Western Kentucky) lead Class 2A's No. 1-ranked Duluth Marshall against Montevideo.
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 Friday, May 16

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Frost players swarm in celebration after winning Game 4 of their semifinal series against Toronto.

Frost in the PWHL Finals: Who, when, where and how to watch

Minnesota learned who it will play when Ottawa finished off Montreal in a semifinal series Friday.

Gallery: Paige Bueckers' storied basketball career in pictures

Paige Bueckers' time in the basketball spotlight, always as a point guard, always for the most successful teams of the era, began when she started playing varsity for Hopkins High School in eighth grade. She moved on to UConn, and now she's beginning her professional career with the Dallas Wings, who selected her first overall in the 2025 WNBA draft.
Lemony Orecchiette with Sesame Pangrattato is a go-to recipe for Rachel Simons, author of “Sesame: Global Recipes + Stories of an Ancient Seed.”

Sunday supper: Lemony Orecchiette with Sesame Pangrattato

Use leftover breakfast bagels to top this pasta for a quick, summery end-of-weekend meal.
St. Paul Johnson's Su Meh defeats St. Paul Hardinbg's Gaozhia Vue for the badminton singles state championship Thursday in Edina.

High school sports: Scores and results for Thursday, May 15

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Video on demand: Class 4A title contenders collide in state tournament primer

Video on demand: Class 4A title contenders collide in state tournament primer

Watch on startribune.com: Wisconsin commit Karianne Drury leads the No. 1-ranked Rangers against Northern State commit Riley O'Connell and the No. 6 Cougars in a Class 4A showdown.
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 Wednesday, May 14

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
New Life High School girls' golf team members at Woodbury's Eagle Valley golf course. Photo by Dave Peterson

High school sports: Scores and results for Tuesday, May 13

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Video on demand: Northwest Suburban Conference title comes down to this

Video on demand: Northwest Suburban Conference title comes down to this

Livestream on startribune.com: Carson Timm leads Blaine baseball against Drew Law and Andover for the league championship.
Musician Greg Norton, here at the Electric Fetus in 2023, performs with his Büddies Friday at Palmer's Bar 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.
Duluth Marshall's Owen Marsolek (21) dives into second base in the first inning at Siebert Field on May 5, 2025.

High school sports: Scores and results for Monday, May 12

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

The Minnesota Star Tribune's print mission statement

A message to our readers.
Meet Landon, Minnesota's Waiting Child for May.

Minnesota's Waiting Child: Landon is outgoing and loves school

The 10-year-old also likes sports, cooking, the outdoors and being part of a family.
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 Saturday, May 10

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Minnesota High School 2012 State Track and Field Meet, Hamline University, 6/9/12. (left to right) Farmington's Nadia Lorencz jumped in the Class AA l

High school sports: Scores and results for Friday, May 9

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
St. Cloud Police Department

Man shot by St. Cloud police after striking officer with knife

The suspect was taken into custody and listed in stable condition, and the officer sustained minor injuries.
Restaurants awarded Michelin stars receive plaques for the honor.

What to know about the Michelin ratings

Anonymous inspectors hold the keys to whether a restaurant earns a star.
Video on demand: Division I softball commits go toe-to-toe

Video on demand: Division I softball commits go toe-to-toe

Watch on startribune.com: Wisconsin commit Ava Parent leads Class 4A's No. 4-ranked Champlin Park against St. Thomas commit Mya Tautges and Brainerd.
Spice up dinner with Mini-Heart Pizzas with Honey, Pepperoni and Whipped Ricotta. From “Love Gluten Free” by Megan McKenna.

Sunday Supper: Mini-Heart Pizzas with Honey, Pepperoni 
and Whipped Ricotta

A sign of love — and pizza — is a treat any day of the year.
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

High school sports: Scores and results for Thursday, May 8

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Video on demand: Metro West Conference foes renew rivalry

Video on demand: Metro West Conference foes renew rivalry

Watch only on startribune.com: St. Louis Park baseball faces Class 3A's No. 7-ranked Benilde-St. Margaret's
Minnesota high school sports scores and results for Wednesday, May 7.

High school sports: Scores and results for Wednesday, May 7

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Watch today: Class 4A softball powers collide in postseason primer

Watch today: Class 4A softball powers collide in postseason primer

Livestream on startribune.com: No. 7-ranked Maple Grove takes on Maya Schroeder and No. 3 Stillwater at 4:30 p.m.
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, May 6

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Allison Russell performs Friday at First Avenue 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 sports scores and results for Monday, May 5.

High school sports: Scores and results for Monday, May 5

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