Jim Souhan
Columnist
SportsSouhan was Sports Editor of his high school paper at Vianney in St. Louis. He wrote and edited for the Missourian at the University of Missouri, where he earned a journalism degree with an emphasis on American literature.
Latest from Jim Souhan
Souhan: Rob Brzezinski well positioned to run Vikings for short term ... then what?
Jeff Diamond came from a similar background when he was the Vikings general manager at the turn of the century.
February 16, 2026
Souhan: Pitching shouldn’t be a problem for 2026 Twins, but will team win?
There is something unique about this roster: The 2026 Twins have a lot of quality arms but still could struggle to finish with an above-.500 record.
February 16, 2026
Souhan: Gophers’ Amaya Battle authoring dramatic ending to her college career
The senior guard and “Hamilton” fan has the program on the verge of its first NCAA tournament berth since 2018.
February 14, 2026
Souhan: Popular criticisms of the Wolves may be true. They’re also overblown.
The Wolves, for all their faults, have a better record at the All-Star break than they did a season ago.
February 12, 2026
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Souhan: Lindsey Vonn risked her health, not her legacy, at the Winter Olympics
The skier’s crash in the women’s downhill in Cortina was a reminder of what it took for her to become great.
February 9, 2026
Souhan: Gophers men blow their chance at pivotal victory against Maryland
The remaining schedule is favorable, but their hopes of a late-season run were dulled by a home loss to the Terrapins.
February 8, 2026
Souhan: Local skateboard artist Mark Rivard becomes big deal in golf world
The Brooklyn Park native is gaining international notoriety by painting some of the most famous golf holes in the world.
February 8, 2026
Souhan: Why you should root for the Seahawks in Super Bowl XL
Every Minnesotan should be cheering on Seattle’s Sam Darnold and Leslie Frazier and against the Patriots and Stefon Diggs.
February 7, 2026
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Minneapolis snowboarder Iris Pflum’s early-morning factory shifts pay off with trip to first Olympics
Iris Pflum, who has to raise about $40,000 a year for expenses to pursue her snowboarding dream, will compete in the women’s parallel giant slalom on Sunday, Feb. 8, in Italy.
February 5, 2026
Souhan: Jordan Thompson uses platform built by volleyball to speak out
The former Edina High standout and U.S. Olympian hopes to raise awareness of the effects of ICE’s presence in Minnesota.
February 2, 2026
Souhan: Both Magic and Madness are on the minds of Gophers women’s basketball
Coach “Dawny P” doesn’t want her players looking too far ahead, but they are certainly building an NCAA tournament-worthy résumé.
February 2, 2026
Souhan: Twins’ brain drain continues with Falvey's departure
Questions for the Twins organization: Who is left who has won anything, or who can inspire confidence?
January 30, 2026
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