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It's no fun and no play, a 'devastating' turn for many teens in the city
Schools, parks and clubs are havens for many young people in the Twin Cities. For much of the past two months, they have been shut down by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Local
Walz allows youth activities in small groups, but USA Cup canceled
Certain youth and recreational activities can go on with "guidance'' and with groups under 10 people but without games as Gov. Tim Walz announced Phase 2 of his Stay Safe MN plan on reopening the state.
High Schools
What's in a name? Best school nickname bracket is on
Can anyone knock off the Awesome Blossoms? Or will the Spuds prevail? Or maybe the Edgerton Flying Dutchmen will spring another upset in the state high school league's top nickname tournament.
High Schools
Minnesota prep coaches shift to distance learning
Virtual clinics have replaced in-person sessions and social media ties have spawned more sharing of tips.
High Schools
Eden Prairie's Flom named national Coach of the Year in boys' basketball
ESPN ranked Eden Prairie No. 10 in its final national poll.
Wild
Breaking the ice: One game started it all for girls' high school hockey
South St. Paul defeated Holy Angels 8-0, but the significance of that night in 1994 goes much deeper than the final score.
Local
Minnesota youth soccer associations pitch plan for return of play
The five-step plan, over time, would take the sport from where it is now back to practice and, at some point, games and tournaments.
High Schools
'We cannot take chances': American Legion baseball canceled for 2020
There were 357 teams signed up for this year, making Minnesota the largest state in the nation for American Legion baseball. Minnesota had run a Legion tournament every year since 1926.
Local
Minnesota bans large, in-person ceremonies for 2020 grads
Most students and graduates are disappointed that in-person graduations are nixed. But the decision also is sparking anger for some and relief for others.
High Schools
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Star Tribune's All-Metro Sports Awards show coming to Allianz Field on June 18
The third annual special high school sports awards show is coming this summer.
High Schools
Nominate athletes, leaders, volunteers for Star Tribune All-Metro Sports Awards special honors
Honors are an annual highlight of the end-of-year celebration of Minnesota high school sports. The celebration is going virtual this year, coming in June.
Gophers
Reusse: New coach Lamker says Augsburg football is 'going to change'
Derrin Lamker, the former high school coach at Edina and Osseo, led Augsburg to a MIAC title in 1997. But the Auggies of 2018 and 2019 were 4-16 overall and 1-15 in the MIAC. Now he's head coach at his alma mater.
High Schools
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Mounds View seniors robbed of final swing at baseball state title
The spring season shutdown was “a punch in the gut," especially for 15 seniors, who were coming off a state tournament run last season.
High Schools
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Preps mailbag: A different standard for private schools? Let's argue it out
Is the current state playoff format, which classifies teams according to enrollment, equitable for both private and public schools? We asked for your opinion. Here's what you said.
High Schools
Memories wash away tears for championship-minded Lakeville North softball
This was supposed to be the Panthers’ year. All of the pieces were in place for a state championship run — a chance to add softball to the growing list of the school's title-winning teams
High Schools
New girls' hockey coaches named at Cretin-Derham Hall, Hill-Murray
Tony Scheid, who joins the Raiders, and Caesare Engstrom, promoted to lead the Pioneers, each boast two state titles.
High Schools
![Mahtomedi's Colin Hagstrom won a second half faceoff with Eagan's Timmy Hofmann. ] JEFF WHEELER • jeff.wheeler@startribune.com Mahtomedi beat Eagan](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/W4NOI5RQ5HYGTO4XSO4A64RBIE.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
Mahtomedi two-sport seniors say hockey title eased sting of spring sports loss
Billy Buttermore and Colin Hagstrom captured a state championship in their final Mahtomedi athletic season.
North Metro
Orv Bies, teacher, coach and State High School League administrator, dies at 93
He is a member of five coaching or athletic halls of fame.
High Schools
Gym door propped open, rebellious Karvonen never stopped shooting
New York Mills' Janet Karvonen emerged as Minnesota's first post-Title IX star in the 1970s, setting a career scoring record that stood for 17 years and leading her team to three consecutive state championships.
South Metro
Youth wrestling coach charged with sexually assaulting girl in Eden Prairie
Mustafa Shabazz, a former high school assistant, has a history of inappropriate conduct with underage girls, authorities allege.
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