How immigration is changing high school sports in Greater Minnesota
As demographic changes transform the student makeup of many classrooms around the state, they have also impacted the state’s high school sports scene.
Sports
By firing Paul Molitor, the Twins got rid of a problem they didn’t have
From this day forward, the garbage scow commonly known as the Minnesota Twins belongs to Derek Falvey and Thad Levine.
Joe Mauer’s perfect goodbye
In the top of the 9th inning, with no one on the field except the umpires, Mauer emerged from the Twins dugout in his old catching gear. Mauer had to be talked into this final gesture, which his father suggested to his wife about a month ago.
For someone who says he hasn’t made up his mind about retiring, Joe Mauer certainly seems like he’s savoring his last days as a Twin
If this is it for Mauer, he’s going out strong.
A convoluted, chaotic few days for Minnesota professional sports. In other words, a normal week.
Usually a “curse” is nothing more sinister than a bunch of bad decisions, compounded by more bad decisions. That’s where we are, finishing a week of tumult from two Minnesota franchises known for it.
Falling football, lacrosse ascendant: The state of Minnesota high school sports participation
We look at the latest data on what Minnesota’s student athletes are up to.
St. Paul Saints Manager George Tsamis: 16 seasons and going strong
In the crazy history of the independent Saints — formed in 1993 and still yucking it up after all these years — no one has managed the club longer than Tsamis.
Steve Johnson really didn’t want to coach Bethel football. He’s about to begin his 30th season.
Bethel’s run of 24 consecutive non-losing seasons is the longest active streak in the MIAC.
The Lynx’s dynasty is over. So where does the team go from here?
The league has changed, with a greater emphasis on 3-point shooting, and the Lynx need to adapt to stay relevant.
What does the Twins sell-off mean for the future of Joe Mauer?
It’s hard to imagine Mauer in another uniform. But with Brian Dozier and Eduardo Escobar gone, would the Twins retain a .276-hitting first baseman who hasn’t come close to 20 homers since his 2009 MVP season?
Who to watch at the latest big event to land in the Twin Cities: the WNBA All-Star Game
Whether you’re watching in person or on television, here are five players to keep your eye on.
Seven ways to save Major League Baseball from itself
Though today’s Major League players are bigger, faster and more skilled than their predecessors, the sport itself has regressed. Games take too long. Batters take too many pitches, and pitchers take an eternity to deliver them.
Surly Brewing is now sponsoring Minnesota’s pro ultimate frisbee team. Yeah, Minnesota has a professional ultimate frisbee team
An average of 500 fans attend each Wind Chill game.
For Minnesota immigrants with dreams of playing pro soccer, club fees are a major hurdle
Affluent families may shell out $4,000-$6,000 a year for club fees, a sum out of reach for many.
The Twins desperately need pitching. So why do they keep drafting hitters?
More and more organizations understand that drafting a pitcher is like buying a used car: You can never be sure what you’re getting.
How the Northwoods League quietly became the dominant baseball league in the Upper Midwest
Has Rochester’s Dick Radatz, Jr. built a better business model?
Can the Lynx get out of their funk?
Among Lynx fans, a nagging fear persists that their beloved team may be nearing the end of its championship run.
The Gophers are one step away from the College World Series. They’ve got coach John Anderson to thank
Anderson’s character, loyalty to the U, and devotion to his players make him the most respected and admired coach on the Dinkytown campus.
Minnesota’s ‘Subversive Sirens’ are committed to social justice, queer visibility, body positivity — and synchronized swimming
While the Subversive Sirens are serious about their sport, they have a bigger purpose beyond competing at the upcoming Gay Games.
Lynx ‘sisterhood’ looking forward to season — and beyond
Sunday’s season opener against the Sparks at the Target Center could tell a lot about how Coach Cheryl Reeve’s heavily guard-oriented roster matches up.
