Patrick Reusse
Columnist
SportsPatrick Reusse is a sports columnist who writes three columns per week.
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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
Sports
Reusse: Roger Erickson, ‘flexibility genius,’ draws famous, once-limber crowd in his death
Matt Birk and Joe Mauer were among the Minnesota athletes who honored Roger Erickson with their presence at Mancini’s, telling tales of his skills and his persona.
August 28, 2024
Colleges
Reusse: First-year coach Tim Polasek aims to lead North Dakota State’s return to top
North Dakota State hopes its journey back to the top of the mountain will come under new head coach Tim Polasek and a roster full of Minnesotans, as usual.
August 25, 2024
Sports
Reusse: Caitlin Clark has been a story worth chasing, but it’s getting harder to keep up
What started as the perfect little column idea has morphed into something much, much bigger, as Caitlin Clark returns to Target Center on Saturday with the Indiana Fever.
August 24, 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
Sports
Reusse: Roger Erickson, ‘flexibility genius,’ draws famous, once-limber crowd in his death
Matt Birk and Joe Mauer were among the Minnesota athletes who honored Roger Erickson with their presence at Mancini’s, telling tales of his skills and his persona.
August 28, 2024
Colleges
Reusse: First-year coach Tim Polasek aims to lead North Dakota State’s return to top
North Dakota State hopes its journey back to the top of the mountain will come under new head coach Tim Polasek and a roster full of Minnesotans, as usual.
August 25, 2024
Sports
Reusse: Caitlin Clark has been a story worth chasing, but it’s getting harder to keep up
What started as the perfect little column idea has morphed into something much, much bigger, as Caitlin Clark returns to Target Center on Saturday with the Indiana Fever.
August 24, 2024