The streak is over.
Drew Horwood, a Maple Grove native who fought his way into "Jeopardy!" history, lost Friday after eight straight victories on the TV game show. In 29 seasons, only four contestants have done better.
Nonetheless, he ended up with more than $138,000, which he plans to use to pay off his college loans and visit New Zealand.
The all-time champ of the show since it was revived in 1984 is Ken Jennings, who lasted 74 days.
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More From Star Tribune
More From Star Tribune
Sports
Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame: A class-by-class list of all members
Who's in the Star Tribune Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame? From Bernie Bierman to the latest class, here's the list:
Sports
This retired journalist changed professional wrestling from Mankato
Norm Kietzer was a pioneer in professional wrestling journalism for 40 years.
High Schools
All-Metro Sports Awards: Here are the 2023 winners
The Star Tribune recognized the best of metro area high school athletes with its sixth annual All-Metro Sports Awards. Here are the 2023 winners, who were honored Wednesday night at Target Center.