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Gophers defensive lineman Ali Saad to transfer
Saad had yet to play a game for the Gophers after his first season with the team.
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Avante Dickerson, top recruit in Gophers' 2021 class, decommits
The Nebraska native did not sign with the rest of the class during December's early signing period and instead will sign with another team in February.
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Ex-Gopher Casey O'Brien to begin raising $1 million for U hospital project
O'Brien, a St. Paul native, recently retired from the Gophers football team after beating cancer five times.
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Gophers receiver True Thompson enters the NCAA transfer portal
The redshirt senior, who went to Cooper, will have one year of eligibility remaining thanks to the NCAA's extra year granted because of the pandemic.
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U football lands Utah State transfer, flips lineman who had committed to USC
Saia Mapakaitolo plans to officially sign in February, potentially along with Nebraska's Avante Dickerson, the No. 1 recruit in the Gophers class who hasn't yet signed.
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Gophers defensive tackle Noah Hickcox to transfer
The lineman played in 26 games totaling seven tackles during his Gophers career.
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Gophers nearer to full strength against Wisconsin
While the team missed 33 players from COVID-19 positive tests and injuries last week against Purdue, they should have more reinforcements at Camp Randall on Saturday.
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Gophers to face Nebraska with retooled offensive line
Gophers coach P.J. Fleck said the team would miss more than 20 players from COVID-19 after a recent outbreak.
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Gophers Q&A: Five things to know about Nebraska football
Chris Basnett of the Lincoln Journal Star gives his insight on Nebraska, the Gophers' opponent on Saturday.
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Gophers add defensive tackle Luther McCoy to 2021 class
The Florida native added his commitment Wednesday with the Dec. 16 signing day looming.
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Gophers gain experienced FCS linebacker Jack Gibbens
Gibbens could lend some veteran stability to the Gophers' young defense in 2021.
Local
Parents of Blue Earth football beating victim tell of toll on family
Tonya and Dale Hurley have quit their jobs, and their 16-year-old son left school because of bullying. As the family packs a rental truck this week for a move to Nebraska, the couple's marriage is in tatters, too.
High Schools
Blue Earth football banquet cancelled after charges against 4 players
Charges that Blue Earth players beat a teammate prompted the decision.
Local
Austin High football player dies 2 weeks after collapsing during practice
Chris Fischer, who was about to enter ninth grade, died Saturday from complications after cardiac arrest, his family said in an online obituary.
West Metro
Edina, Mpls. athletes take a knee at games, joining national anthem protest
Minneapolis school officials support free speech rights of athletes of South volleyball squad and North football team.
Minneapolis
Eye-gouging in Prep Bowl will draw discipline, MSHSL officials say
There was no penalty called against Minneapolis North. The athlete feels terrible about the incident, his father said.
Minneapolis
Family, friends gather at Lake Nokomis, mourn South High 15-year-old
As balloons floated, Adams' mother told his friends not to blame themselves for his death.
West Metro
South High football players mourn loss of drowned teammate
The 15-year-old was swimming with friends when he slipped under the water at a beach on the lake's east side.
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