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![St. Thomas is set the leave the MIAC after next season. ] MARK VANCLEAVE ¥ St. John's University played the University of St. Thomas on Saturday,](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/G5SKR3E2NUFZIW3VTSC5XFG5DY.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
How big of a leap for St. Thomas athletics? Answers start coming very soon
The NCAA will discuss rule changes next week that could pave an easier promotion path for schools such as St. Thomas.
Gophers
Reusse: Finally given chance to lead, Brian Dutcher rides the wave at San Diego State
Brian Dutcher had to wait until age 57 to become a head coach, but he is running with the opportunity. San Diego State, 18-0 overall and 7-0 in the Mountain West, is the last remaining undefeated team.
Sports
Trump welcomes LSU Tigers to White House
The president paid tribute to the college football champions on Friday.
Gophers
Scoggins: Whalen learns difficulties of trying to build her own culture
The departure of star Destiny Pitts shows that just because Lindsay Whalen the basketball player is a beloved icon in Minnesota doesn't mean Lindsay Whalen the coach will be immune to tough times.
Local
Former state teacher of year takes a knee at college football title game
Kelly Holstine said given the platform, it had to be done.
Gophers
From East Ridge bench to Baylor starter, Gillespie has Final Four dreams
Freddie Gillespie's belief in himself took him from being a reserve at East Ridge, to Division III Carleton College to starting for No. 2 -ranked Baylor.
Sports
MSU Mankato's Hoffner named Division II football coach of the year
Todd Hoffner, in his 10th season as the Mavericks' coach, led them to a 14-1 record and to their second national title game in program history.
Gophers
Reusse: Why I grew up cheering for LSU in rural Minnesota
Patrick Reusse's youthful exuberance for Gophers football was sparked by being an eyewitness to a kickoff return for a touchdown in 1954. His fascination with LSU football also involved a kick return.
Gophers
NDSU kills last-second James Madison drive, takes 8th FCS title
Redshirt freshman quarterback Trey Lance of Marshall, Minn., ran for 166 yards, and James Hendricks had an interception at the goal line in the final seconds for the Bison.
Gophers
Northwestern takes down Gophers at Williams Arena
The Northwestern Wild cats played the Minnesota Gophers Thursday night at William's arena at the University of Minnesota.
Sports
Reusse: The most interesting man in sports? That's LSU's 'Coach O'
Owing to his demeanor and to his team's success, LSU head coach Ed Orgeron has become a gigantic presence as he leads his team in Monday's College Football Playoff title game.
Gophers
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Reusse: Gophers' Johnson among city's most important athletes ever
Tyler Johnson, the standout Gophers receiver who was a prep basketball and football star at Minneapolis North, will be honored Saturday at the high school he helped save.
Gophers
Reusse: When LSU's Burrow was 7, he made impression in Fargo
Coach Jimmy Burrow was part of Craig Bohl's first staff at North Dakota State, and his Nerf-ball-throwing son Joe often showed his burgeoning athletic skills around the football office.
Gophers
Mariucci Classic tournament preview
The Gophers face Bemidji State, and Minnesota State Mankato draws St. Cloud State in the all-Minnesota tournament on Saturday and Sunday at 3M Arena at Mariucci.
Gophers
Reunion time: This year's Mariucci Classic features all-Minnesota field
It's the first time four Minnesota schools will compete in a men's college hockey tournament since the North Star College Cup was terminated.
Gophers
Mariucci Classic features star power, impact players
The Gophers, Bemidji State, Minnesota State Mankato and St. Cloud State play in an all-Minnesota tournament on Saturday and Sunday, and each team has a player that could be the 'X' factor.
Duluth
Lawsuit finally settled, former UMD hockey coach says 'it was worth it'
Five years ago this month, Minnesota Duluth women's hockey coach Shannon Miller was called to her boss's office. But it wasn't for the reason that she was expecting.
High Schools
![Edina Head Football Coach Derrin Lamker took to the field, Tuesday, August 22, 2017 in Edina, MN. ] ELIZABETH FLORES • liz.flores@startribune.com](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/W3OH4FEZWE3PKOMAVCHEKHTMJ4.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
Edina's Derrin Lamker named Augsburg football coach
The former Auggies three-sport standout won the Class 6A state championship coaching at Osseo in 2015.
Sports
Current, former Augsburg wrestlers qualify for U.S. Olympic trials
Augsburg women's wrestler Emily Shilson and former Auggies men's wrestlers Leslie (Mike) Fuenffinger and Donny Longendyke qualified by finishing in the top five in their weight classes at the USA Wrestling Senior Nationals on Saturday in Fort Worth, Texas.
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