Jerry Zgoda
Reporter
Minnesota United FCZgoda has been a Star Tribune sportswriter so long, his first beat directly out of college was covering the North Stars. In nearly 30 years, he has covered the NHL, the Wolves and the NBA twice (he missed the first Kevin Garnett era, which says something about his sense of timing), Gophers and NCAA athletics, the radio/TV beat, major-championship golf and outdoor recreation.
Latest from Jerry Zgoda
Gophers
She’s back. Gophers soccer senior Khyah Harper has multiple hat tricks to prove it.
Khyah Harper, a former prep star at Centennial, is off to a blistering start for the Gophers this season.
September 12, 2024
PWHL
PWHL Minnesota finally has its new name: the Minnesota Frost
The PWHL waited to name its teams, building anticipation for Monday’s announcement.
September 9, 2024
Colleges
St. Thomas coach Glenn Caruso laments late mishap, praises growth after 17-10 loss to Northern Iowa
The Tommies followed last week’s “gross” loss to Sioux Falls by playing aggressively from start to finish.
September 8, 2024
Colleges
St. Thomas falls to Northern Iowa 17-10 in final minutes
The Panthers fumbled close to the goal line but scored the winning touchdown with 2:57 to play.
September 7, 2024
PWHL
Melissa Caruso, PWHL Minnesota’s new GM, pays homage to her predecessor, Natalie Darwitz
One day after being hired as the new general manager for PWHL Minnesota, Melissa Caruso met the media and noted the job done by Natalie Darwitz to build a championship foundation.
September 4, 2024
PWHL
PWHL Minnesota names Melissa Caruso as GM, replacing Natalie Darwitz
PWHL senior vice president Jayna Hefford called Caruso the “ideal candidate” with her background in operations and local ties in St. Paul.
September 3, 2024
Twins
Zebby Matthews allows nine earned runs, Twins throttled 15-0 by Blue Jays
The Blue Jays hit four home runs — three of them two-run shots, including two in a row to start the game and chase rookie Zebby Matthews early.
September 1, 2024
Twins
Matt Wallner’s laser throw from right field keeps Twins out of trouble
Matt Wallner’s fourth outfield assist of the season nabbed Toronto’s Spencer Horwitz as he attempted to stretch a single to a double Friday.
September 1, 2024
PWHL
Melissa Caruso, PWHL Minnesota’s new GM, pays homage to her predecessor, Natalie Darwitz
One day after being hired as the new general manager for PWHL Minnesota, Melissa Caruso met the media and noted the job done by Natalie Darwitz to build a championship foundation.
September 4, 2024
PWHL
PWHL Minnesota names Melissa Caruso as GM, replacing Natalie Darwitz
PWHL senior vice president Jayna Hefford called Caruso the “ideal candidate” with her background in operations and local ties in St. Paul.
September 3, 2024
Twins
Zebby Matthews allows nine earned runs, Twins throttled 15-0 by Blue Jays
The Blue Jays hit four home runs — three of them two-run shots, including two in a row to start the game and chase rookie Zebby Matthews early.
September 1, 2024
Twins
Matt Wallner’s laser throw from right field keeps Twins out of trouble
Matt Wallner’s fourth outfield assist of the season nabbed Toronto’s Spencer Horwitz as he attempted to stretch a single to a double Friday.
September 1, 2024