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Gophers football recruits Arizona long snapper, Rocori tackle
Andrew Trout, a 6-6 sophomore out of Rocori, is the first of P.J. Fleck's 2026 recruits, while Alan Soukup, out of Phoenix, Arizona, is a decommit from Indiana.
Politics
U.S. Bank Stadium seeking $62M for phase two of secure perimeter at Vikings' home
Final estimate means stadium authority will seek additional money from state. The Legislature approved $15.7 million for phase one.
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Gallery: Memorial service for Bud Grant
A memorial service was held for Bud Grant on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Grace Church in Eden Prairie.
Sports
Cincinnati and Buffalo fans hold vigils for Hamlin
The NFL and its fans are rallying in support of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who remains in critical condition at a Cincinnati hospital after going into cardiac arrest on the field. Hamlin's recovery is moving in "a positive direction" as of Wednesday, the player's marketing representative said.
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Prep Bowl: Maple Grove beats Rosemount 27-10 for 6A title
Maple Grove High School played against Rosemount High School in the 6A State Football Championship game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Friday, December 2, 2022.
Prep Bowl: Simley ousts Hutchinson for 4A crown 34-24
Simley High School played Hutchinson in the Class 4A championship football game on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
Local
Charge: St. Olaf football player's wrong-way crash at 75 mph kills driver fleeing Chicago police
The wreck occurred on Michigan Avenue, according to officials.
Minnesota college sports goes well beyond the Gophers. Here's a guide to the conferences that include the state's Division II and Division III programs.
Lakeville South vs. Stillwater in Class 6A football quarterfinal
Lakeville South played against Stillwater in a Class 6A quarterfinal game on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022 at Eden Prairie High School.
Friday night football: Maple Grove beats St. Michael-Albertville 30-0
The Maple Grove High School football team played at St. Michael-Albertville on Friday, October 14, 2022.
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High Schools
Shakopee runs off almost entire fourth quarter in victory over Eden Prairie
The game was postponed from Friday night to Saturday.
Friday night football: Woodbury vs. Burnsville
Burnsville High School took on undefeated Woodbury at Woodbury High School on Friday, September 23, 2022.
Friday night football: Lakeville South at Eden Prairie
No. 1 Lakeville South takes on No. 2 Eden Prairie at Eden Prairie High School on Friday, September 16, 2022.
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Gophers among final four for Cooper football standout Jaxon Howard
The top football recruit in Minnesota for the 2023 class has Minnesota and three traditional football powers on his list of four schools.
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Gophers get commitment from Prior Lake defensive tackle for Class of 2023
Martin Owusu, a three-star recruit, is the ninth-ranked recruit in Minnesota and the 141st-ranked defensive lineman nationally by 247Sports.
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Gophers spring football game moved indoors due to weather
The game will be played in the indoor practice facility at 1 p.m. Saturday, and it no longer will be open to the public because of space constraints.
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Illinois prep tight end fifth to commit to Gophers football for 2023
The three-star recruit from Benet Academy in Lisle, Ill., will be part of Minnesota's Class of 2023.
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Gophers receive commitment from Georgia prep CB Zaquan Bryan
The 5-11, 180-pounder helped lead Benedictine Military School to the Georgia Class 4A state championship last year.
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Gophers promote cornerbacks coach Haynes to co-defensive coordinator
Paul Haynes has been with Minnesota since 2020 and has helped develop standouts Benjamin St-Juste, Coney Durr and Justin Walley.
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