Patrick Reusse
Columnist
SportsPatrick Reusse is a sports columnist who writes three columns per week.
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Colleges
Reusse: New Bethel football coach Mike McElroy comes from the Jerry Kill coaching tree
Replacing legendary Bethel coach Steve Johnson won’t be easy, but Mike McElroy, 36, took every step he could, learning along the way from the likes of former Gophers coach Jerry Kill.
September 14, 2024
Colleges
Reusse: Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman still has a big fan in St. Paul native Sean Sweeney
Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Sean Sweeney, a Cretin-Derham Hall grad, keeps a house in South Bend to use on Notre Dame home Saturdays.
September 11, 2024
Colleges
Reusse: Notre Dame’s tragic downfall has Irish Catholics rolling over in their graves
Not only did Saturday’s tragedy mark how low Notre Dame has fallen over the years, it has also created a crisis of faith for even the most fervent of fans.
September 10, 2024
Colleges
Reusse: Unfamiliar opponent brings out plenty of familiar names at St. John’s football opener
To add appeal to a less-than-exciting home opener, the Johnnies invited the 93 living football All-America players who had starred through the decades for this legendary football program.
September 8, 2024
Twins
Reusse: Twins are staggering toward the playoffs using glue and duct tape
Despite the Twins being a bit of a surprise this year, the all-too-familiar injury bug just won’t go away with the postseason right around the corner.
September 6, 2024
Sports
Reusse: News of NHL star Johnny Gaudreau’s death hits home for BC teammate Michael Sit
Gaudreau was going to be a groomsman in Sit’s wedding in Minneapolis this weekend, but the Blue Jacket and his brother were killed while biking on the eve of their sister’s wedding.
September 4, 2024
Sports
Reusse: Jordan’s victories keep beers flowing for home fans at Mini Met
The Jordan Brewers will be playing for another Class C championship at the State Amateur Baseball Tournament at home Monday.
September 2, 2024
High Schools
Reusse: A journey to southeast Minnesota with the great John Millea
After 15 years at the Minnesota State High School League — and nearly 20 at the Star Tribune before that — John Millea is preparing to call it a career.
September 1, 2024
Twins
Reusse: Twins are staggering toward the playoffs using glue and duct tape
Despite the Twins being a bit of a surprise this year, the all-too-familiar injury bug just won’t go away with the postseason right around the corner.
September 6, 2024
Sports
Reusse: News of NHL star Johnny Gaudreau’s death hits home for BC teammate Michael Sit
Gaudreau was going to be a groomsman in Sit’s wedding in Minneapolis this weekend, but the Blue Jacket and his brother were killed while biking on the eve of their sister’s wedding.
September 4, 2024
Sports
Reusse: Jordan’s victories keep beers flowing for home fans at Mini Met
The Jordan Brewers will be playing for another Class C championship at the State Amateur Baseball Tournament at home Monday.
September 2, 2024
High Schools
Reusse: A journey to southeast Minnesota with the great John Millea
After 15 years at the Minnesota State High School League — and nearly 20 at the Star Tribune before that — John Millea is preparing to call it a career.
September 1, 2024