John Volk

Sports intern
Sports intern
John Volk is a sports reporting intern for the Star Tribune.

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High Schools

1 minute, 1.2 million followers: Chet Holmgren video sprouts TikTok success story for two friends

That tall, slender launching pad boosted Shoreview neighbors Joe Doerrer and Nolan Newberg to social media prominence.
June 21, 2022
Joe Doerrer, right, and Nolan Newberg, who run Strictly Bball together, stand for a portrait at Shamrock Park Monday, June 20, 2022 in Shoreview, Minn.. ] Aaron Lavinsky • aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com
Sports

Minnesota is national leader in girls' high school sports participation

Star Tribune analysis of participation data finds that Minnesota has led the nation in girls' prep sports participation for a decade, and that girls here have drawn even with the boys in athletics opportunities.
June 20, 2022
Lynx/WNBA

Lynx lose to Liberty, drop within half-game of last place in WNBA standings

Sabrina Ionescu, the first overall pick in 2020, scored a team-high 26 points on 10-for-11 shooting for the Liberty and the Lynx couldn't keep up.
June 8, 2022
New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu
Lynx/WNBA

Aerial Powers powers Lynx to third victory of season, 84-77 at New York

Powers finished with 27 points, and her team managed to hang on when the game got tight late.
June 6, 2022
Minnesota Lynx forward-guard Aerial Powers dribbles the ball during a WNBA basketball game against the Seattle Storm, Friday, May 6, 2022, in Seattle. The Storm won 97-74. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Lynx/WNBA

Brittney Griner's ongoing detainment "unacceptable," says Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve

Two-time Olympian Brittney Griner has been detained in Russia since February.
June 5, 2022
USA National Team and Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve during practice with the National Team in Minneapolis, Minn., on Wednesday, March 30, 2022.
Inspire

In Eden Prairie and beyond, fishing aficionados reel in memories

The nonprofit Let's Go Fishing is gearing up for another summer of free trips for seniors, youths, veterans and hospice patients across Minnesota and Wisconsin.
June 3, 2022
Soccer

Minnesota United players look to shake off a frustrating May

The Loons' scoring output for the month was less than half of what the numbers say it should be.
May 31, 2022
Curious Minnesota

How did pro baseball get its start in Minnesota?

Fierce competition among teams in the 1800s helped fuel the transition to paid players.
May 28, 2022
Lynx/WNBA

Brittney Griner's ongoing detainment "unacceptable," says Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve

Two-time Olympian Brittney Griner has been detained in Russia since February.
June 5, 2022
USA National Team and Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve during practice with the National Team in Minneapolis, Minn., on Wednesday, March 30, 2022.
Inspire

In Eden Prairie and beyond, fishing aficionados reel in memories

The nonprofit Let's Go Fishing is gearing up for another summer of free trips for seniors, youths, veterans and hospice patients across Minnesota and Wisconsin.
June 3, 2022
Soccer

Minnesota United players look to shake off a frustrating May

The Loons' scoring output for the month was less than half of what the numbers say it should be.
May 31, 2022
Curious Minnesota

How did pro baseball get its start in Minnesota?

Fierce competition among teams in the 1800s helped fuel the transition to paid players.
May 28, 2022
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